Monthly Archives: April 2015

Next meeting, Monday, May 4, 2015 with Scharon Schamber

This month national renowned Master Quilter Sharon Schamber will present “Designing for the Quilting Process” at our May meeting. The meeting is at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065.Doors open at 6:45 and the guest fee for this meeting is $10. Click here for a map and directions.

Sharon has won numerous national quilting awards for her gorgeous quilts, including Best of Show at the International Quilt Festival in Houston an unprecedented three times (in 2005, 2008, and 2011) and the $100,000 Quilting Challenge Magazine contest in 2008. She is considered one of the premier long-arm quilters

In addition, Sharon is a talented and generous teacher, sharing her many innovative and inventive techniques. We are excited that she will be teaching four workshops during her visit. There are spots still available – read all about them on our Workshops Page and read more about Sharon at her web site www.sharonschamber.com.

Next meeting, this Monday, April 6, 2015

“The Right Tool For the Job” with Karen Pratt and Kate Mitchell of Berkshire Quilts

Karen and Kate will share a collection of tools, gadgets and notions that they love. Sample quilts made using these tools, along with tips for better results will be shared. Berkshire Quilts is the collaborative effort of two experienced quilters, designers, and teachers, who work individually and as a team.

Berkshire Quilts is the collaborative effort of two experienced quilters, designers, and teachers, who work individually and as a team.

Karen and Kate each has a line of patterns, QuiltLily Designs and Kate Mitchell Quilts, respectively. They work hard to bring you patterns that will inspire your stitching time. Visit Bershire Quilts’ web site at http://www.berkshirequilts.com for inspiration, to read more about their retreats, see their beautiful patterns, and snag some delicious sounding recipes!

The meeting is at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.