2025
Meetings & Workshops
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“Improv & Abstractions in Antique Quilts”
with Marge Tucker
Tuesday, August 19, 7PM
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Marge Tucker is an international award-winning quilt artist with a focus on abstract improvisational design. She pieces her quilts without a definitive image of what the finished piece will look like. Marge starts with a general concept and color palette then sees where she is led. Check out her work at Marge Tucker Quilts.
Marge shares the tradition of quilting with her students. She teaches in person and online in her Rockland, MA, studio, and travels for in-person workshops throughout the United States. Note: Our August meeting will be held at Lower Makefield Township Community Center and on Zoom (speaker only). |
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"Bringing Quilting to the Next Generation" with Rachel Rossi
Tuesday, September 16, 7PM
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"Bringing Quilting to the Next Generation"
Rachel Rossi will be sharing her lecture, "Bringing Quilting to the Next Generation". From Rachel - "I want my business to embody the idea of “tradition gone modern.” Why? Quilting and sewing have touched my life and brought me into deep relationships with women across generations. This is something that I don’t want my children and grandchildren to miss out on!" This one-hour lecture is about how we can effectively pass on this timeless and treasured tradition to the next generation. Note: Our September meeting will be in-person (only) at Lower Makefield Township Community Center |
Annual Sharing Dinner
Tuesday, October 21, 7PM
It's our annual potluck dinner to relax and share a meal with fellow quilters. Be sure to sign up for a dish with our Hospitality coordinators to make this feast extra special. Remember to bring your own beverage and place setting, including utensils so we can minimize paper and plastic waste.
Note: Our October meeting will be in-person (only) at Lower Makefield Township Community Center
Note: Our October meeting will be in-person (only) at Lower Makefield Township Community Center
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**NEW** Sue Hurley, "Quilting with Your Walking Foot”
Saturday, August 16th, 10AM – 2PM (Morrisville Presbyterian Church) OPEN NOW
Join Guild member, Sue Hurley, who will demonstrate how the walking foot can be used for so much more than just straight lines. You'll be surprised at all the designs you can stitch with a walking foot! In this workshop, you’ll learn all about the markings on the foot, using them to stitch parallel lines of different widths, diamond patterns, angled lines, squared spirals, round spirals, concentric circles and sectioned curves.
$35 members, $45 Nonmembers
$35 members, $45 Nonmembers
Gina Kresja, Collage Quilting, Cat on a Christmas Tree
Saturday, October 11, 10AM-2PM (Morrisville Presbyterian Church)
This class is taught by Guild member, Gina Kresja. Gina is known for her beautiful collage quilts and will be teaching this pattern as a workshop. Gina’s quilt was part of the small quilt raffle during our 2024 show where it became a fan favorite.
Supply list and any prework will be sent to registrants before the class.
$35 members, $45 Nonmembers
Supply list and any prework will be sent to registrants before the class.
$35 members, $45 Nonmembers
“Happy Feet” Quilted Sneaker Workshop with Joan Rader
Saturday, November 8, 9AM-5PM
Make your own sneakers in this “Happy Feet” Sneaker Workshop with Joan Rader. Fee includes workshop, class instruction and kit. Your kit includes high-quality cup soles, insoles, pattern for hi-top, classic, and ultra-low versions, sharp metal stiletto, waxed cord, saddler’s needle, hard shell thimble, and a Happy Feet! Guide. To see the possibilities, go to Joan's website or visit her Instagram page, @Bucklebee_patterns
$145 members, $155 Nonmembers. For more information check out Bucklebee Bags.
$145 members, $155 Nonmembers. For more information check out Bucklebee Bags.
* Please note that workshop times vary.
Workshop sign-up policy: Members - you will have received instructions on how to sign up for workshops by email. Guests, please use the Contact page. To reserve your place, payment (via check, made payable to “Newtown Quilters’ Guild”, or cash, or Venmo) will need to be made when signing up. You are not registered until your payment is received. Any kit fee will be payable at the workshop. Classes that do not meet the minimum participation will be cancelled and anyone who signed up will receive a full refund. Sorry, there are no refunds if you decide you cannot attend.