Events
May 2019 Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Program: What if MacGyver Was a Quilter? Michelle Banton can't save the world like MacGyver can, but she can help save you time on some of your DIY projects. She will share tips and hacks for quilting and sewing that re-purpose and re-use everyday items that you probably already have around the house. Feel free to bring some of your own ideas to share during Q&A. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
April 2019 Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Program: Members' Technique Showcase QQ members demonstrate and teach some of their favorite techniques. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
March 2019 Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Join us for our biennial auction, to benefit the New England Quilt Museum. We have many wonderful donations of fabric, blocks, UFOs, quilts, patterns, and other quilt-related items this year. Guests are encouraged to come and bid!  6:00 pm - Doors open to shop and preview auction 7:00 pm - Auction begins! At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
February 2019 Meeting
POSTPONED TO 4th TUESDAY New date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Comfort Quilt Workshop Join our annual comfort quilt marathon when we all work together to assemble quilts for children and families in need. Details were sent to members on January 21st for signing up to bring equipment. Come join this fun and social event! 6:45 Socializing 7:00 Sewing begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
January 2019 Meeting
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Program: Sewing Machine Maintenance Tips and Best Practices Anthony Ferranti will discuss tips for keeping your machine(s) in good working condition. Machine Maintenance tips, best practices, and repair costs will be discussed along with time for Q&A. Members may bring a sewing machine to the meeting for repair in his workshop. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
December 2018 Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Holiday Party, Show and Tell, and Quilt Bingo Refreshments are supplied by members with a surname in the first half of the alphabet. Show and Tell: Share your recent projects, including those gifts you are about to send off to friends and family. Annual Holiday Mixer: A lively game of Quilt Bingo is planned. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St . To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
November 2018 Meeting
November 13, 2018 Program: "A Journey to Modern Quilting" (and trunk show) Jen Sorenson is an award winning and published quilter who loves paper piecing and making quilts with a modern aesthetic. Learn what inspires Jen and walk away with some tips and tricks. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
October 2018 Meeting
October 9, 2018 Program: "Thread Painting 101" Betsy Habich will show examples of her thread paintings and explain exactly how it is done, taking the listener from selection of a photograph through thread choices, stitches used, how to achieve smooth color transitions, texture, detail, and finishing. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
September 2018 Meeting
September 12, 2018 (we meet on the 2nd Wednesday this month) Welcome Back Fall Social Featuring our Summer Challenge Quilts and Show and Tell of our summer work. For our first meeting of the year, we also invite members to bring guests for free to introduce new quilters to QQ. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave and Linden St. To view the full list of 2018/2019 programs, go to the Program page. |
May 2018 Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Program: "Modern Methods for Traditional Quilting" Adele Scott will take a traditional quilt and break down the parts with tips, techniques, and products to make it easier to sew and achieve expert results. 7:00 pm - Socializing 7:30 pm - Meeting begins At the Needham Congregational Church corner of Great Plain Ave. and Linden St. |
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