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Unless otherwise noted, workshops and meetings take place at the Recreation Hall,
Calais Methodist Homes, Palmer St., Calais, Maine (all times are US times). Remember to
pre-register and get a supply list for workshops you're interested in.
All workshops are open to the public as space
permits;
pre-registration is a must.
To register or more
information, call Joanne Spencer (506)466-4775 or Jen Lacasse
(207)454-0903.
Click here for Bingo Card
directions. 2008
(workshops cancelled because of bad weather may be re-scheduled)
July 2 |
Wednesday Evening
"Mountain Folk" Pot Luck Dinner, 6 pm
The Special Events Committee has come up with a really fun theme for our
summer pot luck dinner. Members of St. Croix and Down East Quilters
Guilds and guests are invited to come dressed in hillbilly costume―there
will be prizes. Get ready for lots of laughs and a few surprises, too!
Please
bring a dish to share and a quilt or two for show & tell. If you'd
like to participate in one of the unique games, also bring (5) 3" x width of
fabric strips―any
colors. |
July 5 |
Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm
Join us for a Quilting Fiesta! You'll sew an easy scrap quilt,
listen to some Salsa music, dine on tasty chili, and help a local food
pantry.
Click here for Supply List.
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July 16
Refreshments:
Marcia Carlow
Sue Dible |
Wednesday Business Meeting,
6:30
pm
Mountain Folk Challenge Quilts are due at
this meeting for a special Show & Tell.
Program Betsy Ross and her one-snip star.
We'll also have Show & Tell, Fabric Drawing
(stars & stripes prints), and Block of
the Month Drawing, followed by light refreshments. |
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August
2 |
Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm
Because of our Quilt Show on August 8 & 9, we will not be
having a Saturday workshop this month. |
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August
6 |
Wednesday Evening Workshop, 6
pm
Because of our Quilt Show on August 8 & 9, we will not be
having a Wednesday workshop this month. |
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August 8 & 9 |
St. Croix Quilts 2008: Home Sweet Home
Our biennial quilt show. Click here for
details |
August
Date TBA
Note change in location for this workshop only |
Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm,
Charlotte Elem. School
Let's continue working on our Double Wedding Ring
quilts. Mary Anne Spearin will continue this popular workshop and show
how to sew the melon sets together in an Ssss-shaped row to complete the quilt
top. |
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August
20
Refreshments:
Lynda Coffey
Shirley Slauenwhite |
Wednesday Business Meeting,
6:30
pm Program will be a special
Antique Quilts Show & Tell
We'll also have our regular Show & Tell, Fabric Drawing
(1930's reproduction prints)and Block of
the Month Drawing, followed by light refreshments. |
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September 3 |
 Wednesday Evening Workshop, 6
pmJoin Sue Dible as she teaches the
popular Yin-Yang Bag workshop. Totes, bags, and purses are very
popular and Sue has a wonderful, easy pattern to share with us.
Supply
list. |
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September 6
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Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm
This month's workshop is devoted to making a quilt for Quilt Pink.
We'll be making a very special pink and white quilt to send to American
Patchwork & Quilting magazine for next year's e-bay auction to benefit the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be free patterns,
instructions, and door prizes, too! |
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September 17
Refreshments:
TBAs |
Wednesday Business Meeting,
6:30
pm Program will be Antique Quilt
Night. In addition to our regular monthly show & tell, look through your
trunks and attic and bring an antique quilt or two to share with us.
We'll also have Show & Tell, Fabric Drawing
(leaves & trees prints), and Block of
the Month Drawing, followed by light refreshments. |
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October 1 |
Wednesday Evening Workshop, 6
pm
TBA |
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October 4 |
Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm
TBA |
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October 15
Refreshments:
TBAs |
Wednesday Business Meeting,
6:30
pm Program TBA.
We'll also have Show & Tell, Fabric Drawing
(brights), and Block of
the Month Drawing, followed by light refreshments. |
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October 29 |
Area 5 Fall Meeting, conversation
at 5 pm, pot luck dinner at 6 pm, location in Machias TBA. It's our turn
to host the Area 5 meeting. Edie Marsh and Mary Ann O'Brien volunteered
to chair the event. |
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November 1 |
Saturday Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm
TBA |
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November 5 |
Wednesday Evening Workshop, 6
pm
TBA |
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November 19
Refreshments:
TBAs |
Wednesday Business Meeting,
6:30
pm Program TBA.
We'll also have Show & Tell, Fabric Drawing
(browns & golds), and Block of
the Month Drawing, followed by light refreshments. |
December 3
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Wednesday Evening
Pot Luck Christmas Party, 6
pm
Our only meeting this month
TBA |
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