Susan has worked at Quilt Emporium for many years and is always helping quilters choose fabrics. She will be giving some useful (& novel) advice in that regard and will be showing some of the quilts she made since she last spoke before the guild in 2016. Below are two quilts that were accepted at […]

A hallmark of convenience and comfort without sacrificing beauty, these "Hexie" pieces utilize Rami's innovative "Quilt-As-You-Go" technique.  Every step is completed by your sewing machine meaning you'll no longer have to worry about achy hands or bulky quilting stitches.  The sample "Hexie" quilts make use of gorgeous batik circles.  By removing the hassles of cutting […]

Rami's lecture is based on Rami's third book, "Elegant Cotton, Wool, Silk Quilts,"  which features a fusion of brand new Asian designs, with Western styles.  With the current craze for Asian fabics and techniques, artists everywhere are eager to adopt something fresh and innovative.  This lecture and trunk show will demonstrate many designs and concepts […]

It's that time of the year again!  Time to gather together to break bread, laugh, eat, and just enjoy each other's company to celebrate the year. There will be games, food, raffle baskets, fat quarter exchange, sock donation, holiday quilt exhibits, door prizes. We'll start earlier than usual - at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be […]

Let's get together, share some laughs and sew with a purpose.  Bring your creative projects and help stock our boutique at the quilt show with unique sellable handmade items.  We're going to gather at Quilting for Community to work on these projects to sell at the boutique.  Items that sell well are: Table runners Fabric […]

Chloe currently is a volunteer and teacher at Quilting for Community (Q4C).  She's been a quilter for 50 years and is also a painter, metalsmither, former fabric and needlework shop owner, as well as a former quilt guild president in Massachusetts. She has exhibited some of the quilts you will see all over New England, […]

Have you ever wanted to make a Mariner's Compass block but were too intimidated?  Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates?  You'll love this class for learning how to make 16-point compass blocks in 16 different sizes using Robin's design rulers and strip-piecing method. In this workshop, Robin will give a detailed […]

Robin Ruth is a celebrated quilter and author known for her expertise in creating Mariner's Compass quilts without paper piecing.  Her revolutionary approach to this traditional block has inspired many quilters to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of their craft.  Through her books and workshops, Robin shares her knowledge and passion for quilting, […]

Three days of uninterrupted, non-stop sewing at Quilty Pleasures! You’ll enjoy the comfort of sleeping in your own bed each night and the camaraderie of friends and fellow quilters to inspire and motivate you to make progress on your projects. You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond, and there’s […]