I am excited to host a monthly Christmas Quilt Guild this fall! I have had a lot of questions about this. So I thought I would explain a bit more and then anwer a few FAQ’s.
This summer I offered quilting lessons and a couple lovely ladies signed up. We had such a blast that we decided we could not imagine a world where we are not getting together and quilting every once in awhile. I started thinking about what I’d like to quilt next….I really wanted to take all my Christmas jammie scraps from years past and turn them into a Christmas Quilt for our family room. So I suggested we get together once a month this fall and make Christmas Quilts!!!
WE invite you to join us. (Squeal!) It’s basically just a cluck and sew, or a good old fashioned sewing bee. There will be snacks and Christmas cookies, and Christmas music. If you can’t handle all of that Christmas cheer, this is not the group for you.
FAQ’s:
Can I come? Of course! If you don’t live near Lynchburg, you are welcome to follow along and host your own! However, I am happy to pick anyone up from the airport. 🙂
Are we all making the same pattern? No we are all making our own different quilts. It is your choice. I will be here for help, questions, moral support, and seam ripping when necessary! I have started a beginner quilts and a Christmas Quilts board on Pinterest if you need ideas. >>> CLICK
Can I follow along at home? Yes! I will post where you should be in the process each month in order to get your quilt done in time for Christmas snuggles on the couch and Hallmark Christmas movie binge watching…..
When are you meeting? Our first meeting is August 27th from 7-10pm at my house. We will all decide together which date works best each month.
What if I can’t sew? But I really want to learn? Let’s have a few lessons first! I can’t teach lessons on Christmas Quilt Guild night or I will never finish my own quilt, but I would absolutely love to give you a few lessons to catch you up!!! Just send me an email. I love getting other women addicted, er I mean teaching other woman the love of sewing!
HERE’s THE PLAN:
August 27th: Cut our quilts up! Plan the layout.
September: Piece the tops.
October: Begin basting and quilting.
November: Binding!
You may need to spend some time catching up in between guild nights depending on the size or complexity of your quilt. Just spend 30 minutes a few nights a week and it will get done!
December: ENJOY! DISPLAY! LET YOUR CHILDREN FIGHT OVER IT AND SPILL STUFF ON IT. BRAG ABOUT YOUR FIRST CHRISTMAS QUILT. POST IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
-The Quilt in the picture above is a darling pattern by Center Street Quilts. It can be purchased here.
-AND HERE is that Christmas Quilty Pinterest Board link one more time.
