June 2017
Unseen hands
We were lucky to have with us in June Erika Plank. She is a pattern designer from Kansas. She has been traveling the United States sharing her designs with quilters from all over. She has some amazing quilt designs and has new ones all the time. Her creativity never stops. To see her work and learn more about her you can find all that information here. 

May 2017
Northern Indiana Quilt Gardens Tour
This year is the 10th anniversary for the quilt garden tour. It begins May 30 and runs through October 1st. For all the information on the tour and maps go here.

April 2017
The Quilted Turtle
Online store for great quilting and sewing tools. Deborah came to our meeting in March and shared with us some of her favorites. She will also be at our upcoming shop hop. Check out her site here.

​March 2017
Hot dog Pillowcases
Last month Jeanne Grabowski showed us how to make pillow cases using the hot dog method. I found a few great videos that walk you through the process. The first is from Missouri Star Quilt company. The next is from Shabby Fabrics. 

February 2017
Paper piecing
In January our program was about Lucy Boston crosses using paper piecing. Here is a website that has the acrylic templates and the papers for making the Lucy Boston Crosses. They have many other shapes and sizes as well. 
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January 2017
Red Barn Retreat
This is a great time to start planning that weekend getaway or retreat with your friends. A relaxing place to do that is Red Barn Retreat located close by in Marcellus, Michigan. Bring up to 7 of your friends with you. They do all the cooking, you just have fun. 

Poinsettia Pillow
Couldn't resist this pillow pattern. I know it is past Christmas but was too cute not to share. Thanks to the Crafty Quilter.