Meeting

September 18, 2025

Our welcome back Ice Cream Social.

Tonight’s meeting will focus on our Annual Quilt Show.

Workshop

There will be no workshop this month as we prepare for our Annual Quilt Show.

Meeting

October 16, 2025

Susan Pelland

Fast and Fabulous

Susan will show you a wide variety of applique quilts from traditional to modern. Throughout the interactive trunk show, I’ll demonstrate “Rotary Cut Applique” techniques used to make the individual shapes in these beautiful quilts.

Workshop

October 25, 2025

Karen Salemi

Beyond Blocks, Improv Quilting
Break free from traditional patterns and discover the thrill of intuitive design! In this workshop, you’ll follow structured exercises that inspire you to craft a unique quilt top—no pattern required. Ideal for those looking to explore new techniques and push creative boundaries, this workshop will help you unlock your own quilting style for all levels, from beginner to advanced. We cover a variety of improv techniques to develop your skills for all levels of quilters.

Meeting

No Meeting This Month

Happy Thanksgiving

Workshop

November 15, 2025

Sit and sew for a holiday project
Merrimac Safety Building, 2 Jana Way, Merrimac, MA

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sign up here to attend

Meeting

December 4, 2025

Holiday Gathering
Signup Link for Holiday Party

What is on Signup Genius

Request for volunteers

• Decorations
• Charities
• Games
• Initial Setup
• Cleanup

Request for nourishment

We would like to get an idea of what people are bringing to understand if we need to purchase additional items to supplement the offerings.

Participate in the holiday stocking challenge.

Let us know if you will be participating in the holiday stocking challenge

Meeting

January 15, 2026

Members Quilt Journey

Hear from our talented members about other Quilt Journeys

January 22, 2026

David Owen Hastings 

Workshop

January 24, 2026

Susan Pelland

X-mas Baubles

This fun Christmas Quilt is made with the complete Hearts and More template set. This pattern is perfect for fussy cutting your favorite Christmas fabrics! A simple-to-make quilt makes a wonderful Christmas gift! Design one for yourself and one to give away.

Meeting

February 19, 2026

Our Annual UFO Auction

Bring lots of cash and/or your checkbook.

Workshop

February 21, 2026

Sit and Sew Open Project

Lecture

March 19, 2026

Christa Nee

Body Mechanics

Workshop

March 21,2025

Workshop to be held at My Handmade Space

My Handmade Space

Fancy Tote – $90

• Class Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Capacity: 14 students
• Material Selection: Once enrollment is confirmed, students are responsible for visiting Handmade Space to select their materials. Upgrades beyond the standard package are available at an additional cost. Plan to pick up materials at least a week before class so you have time to precut them.
• Cancellation Policy:
  • Full refund available if canceled 30 days before the class date
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled class. However, we understand that unexpected circumstances arise, and we’ll do our best to work with the student and Handmade Space to reschedule or accommodate participation at a later date.

What’s Included:

• Complete kit with all materials needed to make your Fancy Tote
• Premium cotton, canvas, or vinyl fabrics for body and base
• Interfacing and stabilizers for structure
• High-quality zipper, rivets, and purse feet hardware
• Printed paper Fancy Tote Pattern
• Lunch – provided for all attendees

Meeting

April 16, 2026

Barbara Graceffa

Secret Codes in Quilts from the Underground Railroad

Learn the story of how the hidden meanings of quilt blocks informed enslaved African Americans on their journey to freedom. Barbara contributes her opinions on the validity of the oral history and shares great photographs of era-specific quilts.

Workshop

April 18, 2026

Special Event

April 10, 2026

American Quilter’s Society (AQS) QuiltWeek

If you have experience in this area and would like to contribute, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Meeting

May 21, 2026

Timna Tarr

Flying Colors Trunk Show

Timna is known for making fun, colorful, award-winning quilts. Join her for a trunk show of her quilting journey. She talks about her design and color choices, as well as the personal stories behind the quilts.

Workshop

May 23, 2026

David Sirota

Storm at Sea

Are you curious about paper piecing? Do you and paper piecing already have a love/hate relationship? Do you love the accuracy you achieve, but hate the process of getting there? Well, this class will change that to a LOVE, and kind of an addictive relationship. We’ll use the versatile, graphic, complex, and relatively simple Storm at Sea pattern to learn my “No More Tears” © paper-piecing method. Although we won’t be finishing the entire project in class, you’ll have a good start, and the tools you’ll need to finish it at home, in half the time you’d expect from paper piecing. Don’t believe me? You’ll just have to come and see for yourself. 

Meeting

TUESDAY
June 18, 2026

Kathie Beltz

Secrets From the Judge’s Chambers

Workshop

June 20, 2026

Timna Tarr

Making Maps with Fabric

Use fabric to capture a special location. Maybe it’s your favorite vacation spot, your neighborhood, or your hometown. Over the course of the workshop, participants will learn both pattern-making and improvisational quilting techniques to create personal map quilts. Bring a large paper map of a location you would like to replicate (from letter size to 18″ x 24″), your favorite fabrics and threads, and a willingness to experiment. Mark your place in the world!