Workshops

2008 WORKSHOP co-CHAIRs: nancy west, Carole Heinz
 

Gems of the Prairie workshops are usually held at PARC (Peoria Association for Retarded Citizens), located at 1913 W. Townline Rd. (corner of Townline and University).   view map

The workshops are held on Saturday from 9:00 am. until 3:00 pm.

You should arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 to set up, so everyone can begin at 9:00.

Bring the supplies listed on the workshop handout as well as general sewing supplies, sewing machine in good working order. You may want to bring a cushion for your chair and and a light for better visibility.

Sharing also extends to food.  All workshop participants bring a covered dish for the potluck lunch.  Please label you dish, lid, serving utensils ect. with your name ( masking tape works well).  Refrigeration is available, also microwaves and a few outlets for crock pots.  Drinks may be purchased from the vending machines at PARC or you may bring your own.  The workshop committee provides coffee and table service.

Class fees are due when you sign up, and a supply list and cutting directions are given at that time. Be sure to ask about our cancellation and refund policy.




Workshop Schedule 2008

May 8th,  "PUTTING ON THE BLING"  with Catherine Redford

9 am-12 pm, Lakeview Museum Conference Room
 
Our guest speaker for the May meeting, Catherine Redford from Naperville, IL., has agreed to teach a workshop of her embellishment techniques, featuring yo-yo's, embroidery, and beaded edges.  This workshop is all hand work, no sewing machines required.  Cost is $15.  A supply list will be available at our Workshop table at the April and May meetings or can be emailed to you.  Kudos & thanks to our program chairs, Sue Wozniak & Amy Lister for organizing this bonus workshop for our members.

May 17th,  PAPER-PIECING with Vickie Peterson -

9 am-4 pm, Lakeview Museum Conference Room
 
If you lack confidence or technique with paper piecing, this workshop is for you.  Vickie will be teaching a paper piecing sampler of 9 blocks that make a very pretty wall hanging or table topper. (It would also be a great little quilt for the Little Quilt Auction at our show!)
Cost is $15. There will be a $5.00 pattern fee in class. Supply list available at April & May meetings.
 

July 19th-WATER COLOR QUILT with Debi Henniger


August 7th-PICKET FENCE with Pat Speth - SUPPORT OUR 5" SQUARE EXCHANGE!


August 16th-MORE FABRIC DYEING with Sherri Wood
 

 


 

 

 

Gems of the Prairie Quilters • NQA Chapter #486 •
P.O. Box 9543 • Peoria • IL • 61612-9543

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