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February 2026

Take care of yourself while you quilt!

Get ready for the Brown Bag Hustle

Make sailboats for charity

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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

Service Project

February Sailboat Block

Practice your half-square triangles!

Get the pattern

Upcoming Programs

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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
Brown Bag Hustle
Mar 17
In-person Program
Brown Bag Hustle
In-person Program

Brown Bag Hustle is a fun evening where you donate unused articles from your sewing room and/or stash and purchase more from the Hustle to take their place. What makes it adventurous is that you just might find a hidden jewel that turns into a prized possession!

Note the early start time! Drop off begins at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

Please help us make this a huge success by bringing guests. The guest fee has been waived.

In-person Program
Village Quilters Annual Business Meeting
Apr 21
In-person Program
Village Quilters Annual Business Meeting
In-person Program

Come join us in person at our Annual Business Meeting!

We will start off with an old-fashioned ice cream social at 6:30 p.m., complete with all the toppings, provided by your Board members. Doors open at 6 p.m.

In-person Program

Upcoming Workshops and Events

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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
Spring 2026 Retreat
Apr 17
Retreat
Spring 2026 Retreat
Retreat

Set your alarm for 8:00 a.m. on March 1 to sign up for our Spring 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