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Welcome!

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

Featured
Threads – What’s the big Deal? Nina Clotfelter
Jan 20
Online Program
Threads – What’s the big Deal? Nina Clotfelter
Online Program

Speaker Nina Clotfelter will teach us all the things we didn’t know we needed to know about thread! Nina is an educator for WonderFil Specialty Threads and is here to share her knowledge. Not only is Nina knowledgeable, but she is very enthusiastic about thread, and how different threads can enhance your project.
Learn about thread weights, ply, specialty threads and how to work with them. You will leave full of information!

Online Program
Save Your Body and Do What You Love – Gail Abbey
Feb 17
In-person Program
Save Your Body and Do What You Love – Gail Abbey
In-person Program

Gail will be presenting to the Village Quilters of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest a lecture called, “Save Your Body, and Do What You Love.” Topics will include, how to set up a safe and functional workspace for quilting tasks, injury prevention techniques, and the benefits of stretching. Attendees will learn about the effects of aging on the body, the importance of posture and body mechanics, common upper extremity repetitive stress injuries, and specific pre and post quilting exercises to help prevent discomfort. This will be an interactive presentation and questions are always encouraged.

In-person Program

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Featured
January 2026 Retreat
Jan 16
Retreat
January 2026 Retreat
Retreat

Set your alarm for 8:00 a.m. on December 1 to sign up for our Winter 2026 Retreat.

The cost is $64 for three days of sewing. You can go home each night and sleep in your own bed, or reserve a hotel room. You'll have a blast if you attend a retreat.

Retreat
Chop it Like it’s Hot! Nina Clotfelter
Jan 21
Online Workshop
Chop it Like it’s Hot! Nina Clotfelter
Online Workshop

We asked Nina what her favorite workshop was, she replied, Chop it like it’s Hot! ’s Hot! You cannot make mistakes, it’s fun and relaxing while you learn a variety of techniques. Watch her video describing the project.

Online Workshop
Fun with Rope: Celia Stratman
Feb 18
In-person Workshop
Fun with Rope: Celia Stratman
In-person Workshop

Our very own, Celia Stratman, will be teaching us how to make rope bowls.
Join this three-hour workshop that should provide you no stress or force you to make lots of decisions. Make a rope Bowl! Rope Bowls can be used to store so many things, spare change, jewelry, car keys, candy, pens, and binding clips. The list is endless!

Celia will supply you with the rope. Once you learn the techniques that Celia will teach, you will be ready to explore all the possibilities and make your bowl.

Note: Workshop fees are non refundable unless the Guild cancels the event.

In-person Workshop