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The
NeedleChasers of Chevy Chase are quilters who meet regularly to share
the traditions and techniques of quilting, to inspire and learn from one
other, and to contribute to the community. Founded in 1978, the guild has over 90 members who range from beginning
quilters to accomplished artists, and from those who treasure traditional designs to those who push the
boundaries of fabric and design with bold, contemporary work. NeedleChasers sponsors a full range of activities that includes programs
with outside speakers, quilting bees, service projects, and a biennial
quilt show.
The program year is from September through June,
and most activities
take
place during the day on Wednesdays.
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QUILTING FOR GOOD On MAY 2, stop by G Street Fabrics in Rockville for a fun day of making quilts for babies and young children at Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care in D.C. Fabric and batting will be provided. Just show up between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and bring basic sewing supplies, thread, and any fabric or batting you’d like to donate. To register, call the education department at G Street Fabrics, (301) 231-8998. Questions? Call Prue Hoppin at (202) 986-6851. WEE BEES On MAY 7, the NeedleChasers' service group, the Wee Bees, will get together from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. to tie quilts for organizations that serve children in need, including the HSC Pediatric Center. If you'd like to "tie one on", all you have to do is come to the Methodist Home at 4901 Connecticut Avenue, NW, sign in at the front desk, and go to the arts and crafts room on the lower level! If you haven't been to a Wee Bees' meeting before, call Chris Guenther at (301) 564-5654, so that someone from the group can meet you at the front desk and show you how to get to the meeting room. PROGRAM MEETING Lots going on at our program meeting on MAY 14! 9:30 A.M. CAFFEINE, CALORIES & CHAT. Catch up with your fellow NeedleChasers and enjoy some coffee or tea and a sweet treat. 10:00 A.M. BETTY DIETZ. Betty will present The Creative Woman, an informative slideshow and lecture that comes at the perfect time -- just as we're all seeking a little inspiration for projects for our November Quilt Show! Explore the meaning of creativity, how you can tap into YOUR creativity, and how creativity relates to you as a quilter. And -- speaking of creativity -- be sure to bring your latest quilt projects for show-and-tell! 1:00-4:00 P.M. If you registered for Betty’s workshop, Quilting on the Curve, prepare to stretch yourself with some great new quilting techniques! You'll learn how to create paper-pieced arcs from freezer paper templates and sew together the curved portions of the block. The resulting arcs can be used in many different quilt blocks. BOUTIQUE BEE Come to Barbara McConnell's house on MAY 21 for another "Boutique Bee" to help us make items for the Quilt Show Boutique. Looking forward to seeing you at Barbara's between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. MAY BEE No "maybe"about it! On MAY 28, the NeedleChasers will hold their May quilting bee at Kathy Burke's house. Come for quilting tips and camaraderie anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. For more information on any of these activities, click the ACTIVITIES button above or read our current newsletter. |
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