Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced quilter, you’ll be welcome here. Even if you just enjoy quilts but don’t want to make your own, come to our meetups. We meet the third Saturday of every month except December. Check our events calendar for times and locations. We hope you’ll come as a guest but have so much fun you’ll stay as a member
Recent Posts
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Applique Tips and Tricks
The article on ways to improve your applique is from the Patchwork Posse. Read more
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Lost and Found
This picture was taken at the Post Office located in the home of James Pendroy in Falsen Township in north-central North Dakota during a neighborhood quilting bee. The photo shows seven neighborhood women seated around a large quilting frame quilting a Double Irish Chain quilt with two small children underfoot. The photo is one of the… Read more
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How To Fold Your Fabric To Fit Your Shelf
If your shelves are a mess of overflowing fabric, this quick tutorial from blogger Gracie will help you tame the tide. Read more
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Saving your ruler from wear
Are the corners of your rotary cutter getting splintered or worn? You can protect it by placing your fabric at the 1″ mark. Run the ruler backwards and then forward to keep from shaving off the corner everytime you start a cut. Read more
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Troubleshooting Snarls
Ever had nasty snarls of thread start cropping up on the bottom of your sewing? Before taking your sewing machine into the shop, take a few minutes to troubleshoot the obvious culprits. First make sure your bobbin hasn’t been put in backwards. As the thread unspools, the bobbin should spin clockwise in the case. If… Read more
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Virginia Dambach
When it comes to fabric (especially large florals), vintage laces, buttons, beads and trinkets, ribbons and trims. Virginia Dambach’s motto is You Can Never Have Too Much. She applies the same motto to Christmas ornaments, wrapping paper and gift boxes. Virgina’s parents named her for their home state, but she has never lived there. Her… Read more