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Due to location changes and space constraints, our skill builder classes and demos as well as our charity sews will now be combined and be their own event. Mark your calendars for:
Date: August 17th Location: Lake Villa Library
Skill Builder: Jelly Roll Tips and Tricks from 10:00 – 12:00
Charity Sew from 1:00 – 3:30. …
Skill Builders & Charity Sews – on the move! Read More »
Twister Sisters Designs has many twister tools, we even have some in our guild library as well as pattern books! There’s the original Twister, the Midi, the Lil’, the Mini, the Tiny, the Itty Bitty… have we listed them all? Come join Cathy for this twister template demo and learn all about this versatile template! Email skillbuilders@nlcqg.org with any questions and to sign up.
Skill Builder – June 29th, 1pm –Twister Demo Read More »
The UFO scheduled for April 20th at the Antioch Township has been cancelled. This includes the Skill Builder and Quilt Fabric Store sales table.
UFO for April 20th Cancelled! Read More »
Have you ever wanted to learn how to take a Jelly roll and make it come to life without cutting it up into a million pieces? This skill builder will teach you the proper way to work with a jelly roll while learning a new technique that takes your jelly roll to a next level! Advance signup required. Cost: $10 Email skillbuilders@nlcqg.org with any questions and to sign up. …
Skill Builder -Jelly Roll Shuffle – April 20th Read More »
Curious about embroidery machines? Own one and want to learn about all you can do with it? Want to know when to use wash away and when to use tear away? Come join Joanne at our March UFO Day at 10:00am for an embroidery machine demo! There is no cost to attend this demo and no registration is required.
March 30 Skill Builders – Embroidery Machine Demo Read More »
Join Nancy for this quick and fun table runner! Handouts will be provided for fabric placement, a quick way to sew your squares together (without a ton of pins) and then directions for sewing the sections together. Advance sign up required, deadline February 21st.
Email skillbuilders@nlcqg.org with any questions and to sign up. Teacher: Nancy Brieschke Time: 10:00 – 1:00 Cost: $10.00
February 24th Skill Builder – Quick No Corners – Table Runner Read More »
Take a break from your sewing machine during our December staytreat and pick up your crochet hook! Don’t know how to crochet? Crocheting around fleece is a great way to learn! Experienced crocheter? Learn how to prep fleece for a beautiful crocheted border. **Note: You do not need to attend the Stay treat to participate. …
December Skill Builder Read More »
Ruler Quilting Demo
Are you curious about Ruler Work? Sharon Wick will give us a hands-on demo and explain the sewing machine set up and supplies needed for this technique. If you are tired of quilting by check book and want to finish your own quilts, this demo is for you!
Teacher: Sharon Wick Cost: None
November Skill Builder – November 25th 1:00pm Read More »
There was not enough interest in the October fidget quilt skill builder, so we are going to cancel it at this point. Hopefully we will be able to reschedule it in 2024.
In this workshop we will be making a fidget quilt using either a planned or serendipitous design, the choice is yours. We will be making a quilt foundation which will then be embellished with a variety of ribbons, buttons, trims, yo-yos, etc. This fun mini-quilt provides an opportunity to “play” and let your creativity flow. Participants have the option of keeping their completed fidget quilt or donating it. …
October 2023 Skill Builder – Fidget Quilts CancelledRead More »
October 2023 Skill Builder – Fidget Quilts Cancelled Read More »
November 25 – Ruler Quilting Demo
Are you curious about Ruler Work? Sharon Wick will give us a hands-on demo and explain the sewing machine set up and supplies needed for this technique. If you are tired of quilting by check book and want to finish your own quilts, this demo is for you!
December 29 – Crocheting Around Fleece
Think outside (but right up against) the box! Take a break from your sewing machine during our December Staytreat and pick up your crochet hook! Don’t know how to crochet? Crocheting around fleece is a great way to learn! Experienced crocheter? Learn how to prep fleece for a beautiful crocheted border. **Note: Cost for this class will be a 1 ½” yard piece of anti-pill or blizzard fleece to be donated to Project Linus so keep an eye on those pre-holiday fleece sales!
January – What Else Can You Do With An Embroidery Machine?
Whether you have an embroidery machine or not, you will not want to miss this demonstration! Learn about the different types of stabilizers and when to use them and about all the different things you can do ‘In The Hoop’, including quilting!
Sneak Peak at Future Skill Builder (Nov-Jan) Read More »
