Quilters needed to help make comfort quilts for charities. Join us at Cranston Central Library - Main Hall 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 Dates: Saturday, November 5th Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm What to bring: Your Sewing Machine, Sewing notions, Pins, Thread, Scissors, Miscellaneous, and Yourself with a big smile What … Continue reading Comfort Quilt Workshop
Guest Speaker - Tina Craig Hold on to your seats as we welcome our own Tina Craig on November 17th for her lecture on the "Versatility of English Paper Piecing (EPP)." Take a look beyond Grandmother's Flower Garden to the many possibilities of English Paper Piecing. From different shapes and sizes to curves, improvisation and … Continue reading Membership Meeting – Tina Craig
Don't miss Tina Craig's English Paper Piecing and Panels Workshop. Be sure to sign up for the "EPP and Panels Workshop" on Saturday, November 19th, where students will learn how to use English Paper Piecing to frame printed panels or large prints. There is a $5.00 kit fee per student which will include paper templates … Continue reading Tina Craig’s English Paper Piecing and Panels Workshop
AN EXHIBIT OF COMFORT QUILTS ~ DECEMBER 3 – 18, 2022 AT THE CRANSTON CENTRAL LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ROOM 140 SOCKANOSSET CROSS ROAD, CRANSTON, RI OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, DURING LIBRARY HOURS ~ A WELCOMING RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE NBQA WILL BE HELD … Continue reading “Wrapped in Love” An Exhibit of Comfort Quilts – Welcome Reception
“Sit and Sew Kahoots” with Missy Smith on December 9th. This Zoom event will be full of fun, friends, and surprises. Kahoots will be a combination of questions about fabric designers, fabric collections, and fun trivia. Please join us for this fun game and comradery before the busy holiday season. Bring your favorite beverages to … Continue reading Sit and Sew Kahoots – with Missy Smith via Zoom
Board Meeting - Zoom meeting details will be email
An email will be sent out to the membership with a link for this meeting.
This 6-hour workshop (2 -3 hour days) will be structured similar to a "sew along". There are 9 blocks and Brita will teach each one in turn. She will have 2 cameras, one on her and the sewing machine, and one pointing straight down at the cutting mat and pressing surface. Brita will demonstrate how … Continue reading Brita Nelson Making Magic, A Disappearing Block Sample Quilt Class 1
This 6-hour workshop (2 -3 hour days) will be structured similar to a "sew along". There are 9 blocks and Brita will teach each one in turn. She will have 2 cameras, one on her and the sewing machine, and one pointing straight down at the cutting mat and pressing surface. Brita will demonstrate how … Continue reading Brita Nelson Making Magic, A Disappearing Block Sample Quilt Class 2
Board Meeting
The Boutique - Shopping for all NBQA Members before the March meeting. You can shop our gorgeous array of fabrics, thread, and notions. Cash or check (made out to NBQA) only please.
Membership Meeting Guest Speaker Anthony Ferranti - Maintaining your machine