Participate in Workshops

On Thursday, August 26, Jackie will present a workshop on Sashiko, Class will run from 9:00 am until about 2pm.   

Supply list: 

• Sashiko needle (Clover or Olympus) or embroidery crewel or darning needle with sharp point.
• Fabric- match your thread and needle to your fabric weight
• Scissors
• Sashiko thread (or can substitute pearl cotton or embroidery thread)
• Fabric marking tools (white marking pen that can be removed with water or heat or heat sensitive ink)
• Ruler or quilters ruler- no larger than 9-12 inches
• You may collect your own supplies or order a kit from Jackie.
• Kits without specialized thimble $10, and those with the specialized thimble are $17.Cost for this class is $5.00 plus pattern.  

Cost of class is $5.00 payable at time of sign-up. Go to Kileysquiltroom.com to purchase the pattern.  The template is included with the pattern, but you will need to use the QR code to download it.  The cost of the pattern is $12.00 if you download or $14.00 if you want a paper copy.

Led By: Lalani James 

On Saturday, September 19th (9:00 am -4:00 pm) we will be celebrating National Jelly Roll Day with a sew along.

Lunch will be a potluck, so bring something to share. Attendance is free but if you choose to make the pattern I will be showing, you will need to order it from Cluck Cluck Sew at the following link:

https://cluckclucksew.com/2007/03/jelly-weave-195.html

The pattern is called Jelly Weave. It is available as a downloadable PDF for $10.00 or as a hard copy for $10.00 plus shipping of approximately $2.00.

You're welcome to use any pattern of your choice, of course.  Please sign up at the general meetings or by e-mail at:  purplefroglover@gmailcom. 

Led By: Diane Roberson 

Join your fellow guild members for two full days of shopping: great deals, carpooling, after hours fun, good food, and camaraderie  with like-minded shoppers!

This will be an overnight shopping trip.

There are still openings remaining. Contact Diane Roberson if you want to join in the

fun. Get your carpool and roommates identified/recorded, a great way to share the cost of gas and the hotel. Sign up and provide a copy of the waiver which can be found under the signup sheet at the general meeting or you can find it in the September issue of Needle Notes. 

This event is always fun!

Led By: Carol Stearns

If you are not going on the mystery shopping trip, fear not, we have two other options available. Carol Stearns will be teaching the Flag Pillow class. The pattern for this pillow can be purchased on ETSY – Easy PiecyQuiltsLLC.com, High Country Quilts, SewingMachine.com, TikTok Shop or others for $8.00. Carol will be placing a bulk order for $6.00, see her for this discounted purchase.  

Led By: Lisa Lydston

On Thursday, September 24th (9 am -2:00 pm) Lisa Lydston will be leading the Ultimate Beginner Quilting Class. Lisa will be giving instructions on finishing up your sampler project.  

This class is free.

Led By: Jackie Youngblood

On Thursday, October 26th, Jackie Youngblood, CZT, will lead a class on Zentangle. 

Cost of class is $5.00 payable at time of sign-up. Supply list and instructions coming soon.