MEETINGS and WORKSHOPS
Newtown Quilters' Guild is welcoming new members. If you are interested in meeting quilters who share your passion for quilt making, we invite you to attend one of our meetings.
Click here to contact us for information on becoming a member.
Click here to contact us for information on becoming a member.
All meetings are held at The Birches, Newtown, PA and begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
Guests are always welcome ($5.00 guest fee)
Workshop locations are listed with the information for a particular workshop.
Guests are always welcome ($5.00 guest fee)
Workshop locations are listed with the information for a particular workshop.
Upcoming Programs
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Lisa White Weber of Dippy Dyes - "You Mean That Started Out White?"
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Guild Garage Sale - More information to come.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Guild Birthday Celebration
Lisa Calle - "Quilts and More!"
Come join in on the fun as Lisa tells the stories of her beginnings in the quilting industry through sharing quilts from her 11 years of professional quilting. Lisa will also offer some do's and don'ts for prepping your quilts for your longarmer.
Tuesday, July 18
Game Night - More information to come.
Tuesday, August 15
Sew for the Show - Members will demo binding techniques, label making, and sleeve application. Members can bring their quilts to finish up these tasks. There may be pizza ...
Tuesday, September 19
Quilt Show Prep and Registration, Final Push for Volunteers
Tuesday, October 17
Annual Guild Dinner, Raffle Quilt Drawing, and Show & Tell
Tuesday, November 21
To be determined.
Tuesday, December 19
Holiday Celebration
2017 Workshop Schedule
Workshop sign-up policy: To reserve your place, payment (via check , made payable to “Newtown Quilters’ Guild”, or cash) will need to be made when signing up. We cannot hold a place unless payment is made when signing up. Any kit fee will be payable at the workshop.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Lisa White Weber of Dippy Dyes - "You Mean That Started Out White?"
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Guild Garage Sale - More information to come.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Guild Birthday Celebration
Lisa Calle - "Quilts and More!"
Come join in on the fun as Lisa tells the stories of her beginnings in the quilting industry through sharing quilts from her 11 years of professional quilting. Lisa will also offer some do's and don'ts for prepping your quilts for your longarmer.
Tuesday, July 18
Game Night - More information to come.
Tuesday, August 15
Sew for the Show - Members will demo binding techniques, label making, and sleeve application. Members can bring their quilts to finish up these tasks. There may be pizza ...
Tuesday, September 19
Quilt Show Prep and Registration, Final Push for Volunteers
Tuesday, October 17
Annual Guild Dinner, Raffle Quilt Drawing, and Show & Tell
Tuesday, November 21
To be determined.
Tuesday, December 19
Holiday Celebration
2017 Workshop Schedule
Workshop sign-up policy: To reserve your place, payment (via check , made payable to “Newtown Quilters’ Guild”, or cash) will need to be made when signing up. We cannot hold a place unless payment is made when signing up. Any kit fee will be payable at the workshop.
Workshop cancellation policy: We need to know at least a month in advance for a full refund. If you are able to fill your spot with another person, there can be a refund.
“Dye Boot Camp” – Lisa White Reber
April 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: The Barn in Middletown Park, Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Cost: $40.00, includes lunch with beverage. Kit fee: $10.00 for dyes, payable to the teacher at the workshop. Ready-to-dye fabric will be available for sale at the workshop for $5.00/yard. Supply list will be sent.
“In this basic workshop, learn all the skills you need to start dyeing your own cotton fabric. This fast-paced workshop starts with a discussion of safety, and of the supplies needed to easily create gorgeous, wash-fast color on fabric. Then, the class will practice dyeing a single solid color, then move on to color and value scales and color mixing.” Lisa White Reber
April 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: The Barn in Middletown Park, Langhorne-Yardley Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Cost: $40.00, includes lunch with beverage. Kit fee: $10.00 for dyes, payable to the teacher at the workshop. Ready-to-dye fabric will be available for sale at the workshop for $5.00/yard. Supply list will be sent.
“In this basic workshop, learn all the skills you need to start dyeing your own cotton fabric. This fast-paced workshop starts with a discussion of safety, and of the supplies needed to easily create gorgeous, wash-fast color on fabric. Then, the class will practice dyeing a single solid color, then move on to color and value scales and color mixing.” Lisa White Reber
“Mystery Quilt” – Diana Leslie
You asked for a Saturday Mystery Workshop. So, here it is!
May 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost: $25.00. Bring a brown-bag lunch with beverage. Supply list will be sent.
You asked for a Saturday Mystery Workshop. So, here it is!
May 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost: $25.00. Bring a brown-bag lunch with beverage. Supply list will be sent.
“Divide and Design” – Lisa Calle
June 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost $40.00, includes lunch with beverage. Kit fee: information to come. Supply list will be sent. We need a minimum of 16 students in order to run this workshop.
“Have you ever stood in front of a quilt and wondered how the quilter came up with the designs on the quilt? It really is easier than you think. In this class, Lisa will show how to approach the design process in a whole new way. Divide large areas of your quilt into manageable small spaces to create quilting designs that will make your quilt top sing. You will learn the step-by-step method of transforming everyday quilts into masterpieces and special quilts into treasured heirlooms . . . .” Lisa Calle
June 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost $40.00, includes lunch with beverage. Kit fee: information to come. Supply list will be sent. We need a minimum of 16 students in order to run this workshop.
“Have you ever stood in front of a quilt and wondered how the quilter came up with the designs on the quilt? It really is easier than you think. In this class, Lisa will show how to approach the design process in a whole new way. Divide large areas of your quilt into manageable small spaces to create quilting designs that will make your quilt top sing. You will learn the step-by-step method of transforming everyday quilts into masterpieces and special quilts into treasured heirlooms . . . .” Lisa Calle
“Mystery Quilt” – Diana Leslie
July 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost: $25.00. Bring a brown-bag lunch with beverage. Supply list will be sent.
July 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Location to be determined.)
Cost: $25.00. Bring a brown-bag lunch with beverage. Supply list will be sent.
Quilts pictured are from one of our yearly mystery workshops taught by Diana Leslie.
