programs

Join us for inspirational and educational programs at monthly meetings. All meetings are held at: St. Patrick’s Church Hall, 1 Cross St, Whitinsville, MA.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm 2022 Block of the Month Reveal & Drawing with Diane Stratton and Launch of our 3-yard Comfort Quilt Extravaganza for Charity.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm Wool Applique with Rita Partridge Rita’s quilts range from simple block construction to complex quilting, appliquéing and embellishing. She works both by hand and by machine as well as using varying materials for her creations. 

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm Around the World with Just One Stitch with Debbie Wendt. A hands-on experience of how a simple straight stitch can produce a variety of amazing quilty items. Come for an introduction to Sashiko, Boro, Kantha and Kawandi. All fabrics will be provided but you are welcome to bring scraps from your stash.

2022/2023 Block of the Month — To be announced at the November 16 Guild meeting!

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm Holiday Pot Luck Dinner with “Sit and Stitch” with Debbie Wendt. Enjoy holiday social time with other members and guests while extending our understanding and practice on our One Stitch samples from November.

2022/2023 GUILD CHALLENGE –To be announced at the December 14 Guild meeting!

NOTE: CHANGE OF DAY AND TIME!

Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 1:00 pm. An Afternoon with Ginny Radloff. Enjoy a trunk show of Ginny’s Judy Niemeyer quilts.  Ginny is a certified instructor and shop for Judy Niemeyer quilts.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm. BVHQ’s Charity Sew! Enjoy an evening of catching up with friends while creating either heart pillows for breast cancer surgery patients, lap quilts for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and end-of-life patients, or Fidget Quilts for those in nursing homes or memory units. It feels so good to just sit and sew together!

Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm. TBA

Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Mindy Lawless’ Trunk Show

Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Members’ Personal Quilt Stories with Priscilla Mathurin & Lori Lisak