SNOW DAY!!  February 6th class is CANCELLED, and rescheduled ...  

Next Class:  Saturday, February 13, 2010

The newbees group will meet to explore beginning quilting techniques. We encourage any members who are new to quilting to attend, but all members are welcome.  QCE’s Newbees Group will meet one Saturday morning each month from October until June.The monthly sessions will be held at the Monroeville Library, lower level, from 9:30 until 12:30. Eachmeeting is a lesson in the basic arts of quilt making, taught by our own talented members.  There is no charge for these invaluable lessons. On completion of the classes (and a little homework), you will have a beautiful sampler to showcase your new and improved skills,  as well as a growing circle of quilting friends.

• Basic Sewing Supplies
• glue stick
• 3X5 index card
• add-a-quarter ruler  (or a small ruler with a 1/4" marking along the side)
• sewing machine  with accessories and manual.  (Don't forget your foot pedal and electrical plug)
• thread (neutral)
• pins
• rotary cutter and mat
• seam ripper
• Your project fabric and scraps

The schedule for 2009 - 2010 is:

February 6: Carol Olsen,  Paper piecing – stitch on the line, Curved seam demonstration

March 13:  teacher TBA,  Assembling the top - settings, sashings and cornerstones

April 3:  teacher TBA,  Machine quilting techniques

May 1: teacher TBA,  Finishing touches – bindings, labels, and bling. Documenting your quilt.

June 5:  Newbee’s choice Final catch-up and wrap-up;  Special project- group’s choice