January 5 Program: The New Year
A preview of the 2023 projects, programs and workshop.
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February 2 Program: Pressing versus Ironing
Pressing versus ironing – do you know the difference? Techniques and various tools will be presented and discussed by Dana Moore.
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March 2 Program: Winter Challenge Reveal
Quilt ‘Till the Cows Come Home
Your Winter Challenge project, “Quilt ‘Till the Cows Come Home,” is due at this meeting. Your quilt (any size) must have an image of a cow. Who will best meet the challenge? Who has the best cow quilt? Members will vote for their favorites.
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April 6 Program: It’s All About The Thread
A presentation about the variety and use of different types of thread will be given by Marilyn Fox.
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May 4 Program: Machine Quilting On Your Domestic Machine by Shannon Jackson
Shannon will discuss the basics of quilting on your domestic machine using a walking foot. Mastering this technique will provide a solid foundation for quilting with ease. Shannon will also be on hand Saturday morning during the Sleep At Home Retreat for additional pointers.
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June 1 Program: Trunk Show with guest instructor Judy Brinker
Judy’s trunk show will showcase many quilts she has made for the last thirty years.
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July 1 Program: Hand Piecing
Gana Harris will present and demonstrate how to hand piece a quilt.
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August 3 Program: French Connection Trunk Show with Dawn Heese of Linen Close
Come and see a trunk show by guest instructor Dawn Heese. Dawn will present quilts from her book Quilts From The Linen Closet.
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September 7 Program: It’s All About The Quilt Show
The Quilt Show Committee with step through all the last minute details and assignments for the 2023 Ozark Festival Of Quilts Show. Marilyn Fox will also demo how to make a quick tote from 2 charm packs.
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October 5 Program: Quilt Show Final Prep
Final details and assignments will be discussed.
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November 2 Program: I Love Chocolate Truck Show by guest instructor Merrie Ford
Come and spend an evening with Merrie Ford as she presents her I Love Chocolate trunk show
about how color memory influences our art.
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December 6 Christmas Party
Christmas party potluck and optional gift exchange.
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