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April 2025

Annual Meeting!

Quilt Show: Introducing “Falling Star”

New Service Opportunity

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We’re happy to welcome guests and new members to our meetings, which can be held either in-person or online (see the Calendar for details). Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning, you’re always welcome! (Guest fee is $10.00.) Membership forms are available at each meeting, or you can conveniently join online. We look forward to meeting you!

In Person: Grace United Methodist Church (244 East Center Avenue) in Lake Bluff, Illinois
(enter through the parking lot doors)
Online: via Zoom (meeting info is emailed)
Date: Always on the third Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m. social time, 7:00 p.m. meeting followed by the program program

 

Upcoming Programs

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Annual Meeting and Potluck
Apr 15
In-person Program
Annual Meeting and Potluck
In-person Program

Come and join us for the Annual Board Meeting. We will start the evening at 6:00 PM with a potluck dinner.

In-person Program
Lynn’s Trunk Show – Lynn Schmitt
May 20
In-person Program
Lynn’s Trunk Show – Lynn Schmitt
In-person Program

Lynn’s trunk show will be a feast for our eyes. She will show us how she uses color and texture to create amazing quilts, pillows and wall hangings. Her use of piecing, appliqué and needlework will impress

In-person Program
One Block Many Ways – Rebecca Lidstrom
Jun 17
In-person Program
One Block Many Ways – Rebecca Lidstrom
In-person Program

Have a go-to block you love using but don't want to make the same quilt over and over again? Join Rebecca for this trunk show as she shows you how you can use one block and some simple design changes to make a versatile collection of quilts.
the options are endless. x

In-person Program
Where Technology Meets Tradition – Theresa Benson
Jul 15
Online Program
Where Technology Meets Tradition – Theresa Benson
Online Program

Theresa Benson (@theaiquilter) is an award-winning quilter, enthusiastic learner, and dynamic speaker. With an Electrical Engineering degree and expertise in artificial intelligence, she makes complex tech topics accessible for all. Her innovative workshops cover everything from color theory to AI in quilting, empowering quilters of all skill levels to create confidently. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, where tradition meets innovation in the digital age.

Online Program

Upcoming Workshops and Events

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Spring Retreat 2025
Apr 4
Retreat
Spring Retreat 2025
Retreat

The Retreat Is Now Full; Join the Wait List

Contact Marti Austin immediately through email and ask to be put on the wait list.

Retreat
LOGistics – Lynn Schmitt
May 21
In-person Workshop
LOGistics – Lynn Schmitt
In-person Workshop

The project will complete as a pillow cover, a table mat or a wall hanging.
You will construct 2 large two Log Cabin. Each will finish piecing at 15” square. They finish smaller once they are sewn into either project. A silk chain will run through the blocks in one diagonal direction.

In-person Workshop
Perfecting your Quilting Techniques – Rebecca Lidstrom
Jun 18
In-person Workshop
Perfecting your Quilting Techniques – Rebecca Lidstrom
In-person Workshop

Star Table Runner Description
Star blocks are popular in quilts and there is no need to fear making them. In this class, we will focus on star blocks that are made with half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese. These basic block units can be used to make a wide variety of different star blocks. In class, we will make the Ribbon Star, Ohio Star, and Sawtooth Star blocks which will then be joined into a 12 x 48 table runner.

In-person Workshop
From Pixels to Patchwork: AI-Inspired Impressionist Quilts – Theresa Benson
Jul 16
In-person Workshop
From Pixels to Patchwork: AI-Inspired Impressionist Quilts – Theresa Benson
In-person Workshop

Ready to mix a little modern technology with your quilting passion? Join me for a six-hour adventure into the world of AI and quilting, where we’ll make the tech stuff approachable and fun. We’ll kick things off with an easy-to-understand intro to AI—no tech expertise required. Then, we’ll see how AI can inspire your quilt designs, pulling ideas from famous art styles like Impressionism and Pop Art.

This is a hands-on workshop, and here’s the special twist: every student will receive a custom-designed 18×18 inch quilt pattern, tailored just for them. You’ll get plenty of time to play with ideas before you start bringing your project to life in fabric. You’ll learn how to transition designs into quilt-ready images, pick the right colors and materials, and start playing with fabric. While we may not finish the entire project in class, you’ll leave with all the know-how and enthusiasm you need to complete it on your own.

If you’ve got a basic handle on raw edge applique and are curious about adding a little tech flair to your quilting, this workshop is for you. Let’s create something amazing together!

In-person Workshop
 

From the July 2024 meeting