| December 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Annual Holiday Party To celebrate the season, our annual holiday party will feature show-and-tell, a pop-up shop by Del Ray Fabrics, fat quarter games, and a brief survey to gather information about member interests and program recommendations. Members are asked to bring their favorite foods to share -- veggie or savory salads, desserts, beverages, etc. You can sign up to bring food, oversee a game, help with set-up and/or clean-up by contacting either Michael Garbus or Julie Nelson. If you've already signed up to bring something, click HERE to review the list. As in the past, we will also be collecting cash, checks and in-kind donations for the Capital Area Food Bank. Click HERE to see the Food Bank's list of "Most Wanted Items." If you were not able to respond to our survey during the Holiday Party, you are welcome to fill out the questionnaire online. Click HERE to let the program chairs know what you think! |
| January 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Debby Cooney on Maryland Appliqued and Pieced Quilts Debby Cooney is a quilt historian and collector with a special interest in Baltimore album quilts. During her lecture she will present about 40 quilts made in Maryland from the 1820s to the turn of the century. She will show quilts from each decade, as well as several Baltimore Albums from the 1850s. |
| January 22, 2025 starting 10 a.m. |
Artisan Boutique: On the Road Water Bottle Carrier (Advanced Beginner)  A stunning addition to your hiking wardrobe. Actually, perfect for those everyday walks around the block too. With a zippered pocket to hold valuables and a slip pocket large enough to accommodate your cell phone these waterproof-canvas-lined beauties are perfect for every occasion. Eco-friendly, they will fit any size reusable water bottle we have been able to find on the market. This year they will be featured in a second, smaller size for those of you who carry a smaller bottle or for Children’s bottles! Please contact Debbie Lamb-Mechanick for more information or to sign up for this project. Travel Bag (Advanced Beginner)  A multi-pocketed small, but mighty, bag that will all your essentials and more in the most organized fashion you can imagine. Also featured in two (2) sizes, this bag can take you anywhere in the world or just to the grocery store around the block. Choice of oilcloth or metal chain strap to compete your ensemble.Please contact Debbie Lamb-Mechanick for more information or to sign up for this project. |
| January 29, 2025 starting 10 a.m. |
Artisan Boutique: On the Road Again Please note that these items, while not difficult will take a little more concentration and possibly time. Limited to small groups for adequate instruction.
Cricket Bag (Intermediate to Advanced depending upon materials selected) |
| February 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
We will talk basics of color theory and look at applying the same concepts with new results. Attendees will leave inspired to expand their color options and consider how saturation and value can create an entirely different look. Plenty of eye candy will be shown throughout this colorific lecture. Perfect for all level sewists. |
| February 13, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Learn the basics of free motion quilting for smaller projects, from wall hangings to table runners on a domestic machine. There will be a focus on planning a quilting design for patchwork projects. Participants will come away with insights on design and thread options, as well as tips on basting and other assembly recommendations. |
| Coming Attractions |
March 12, 2025: Demo Day March 26, 2025: Artisan Boutique April 9, 2025: Shirley Shannon – Showcasing Children’s Artwork (https://www.onceinarabbitmoon.com/ ) |
Cork Passport Wallet (Advanced Beginner)
Lee Chappell Monroe Lecture: Expanding Color Horizons
Lee Chappell Monroe Workshop: Quilting Small Things WorkshopWe warmly invite members of the quilting community to attend our program meetings. All visitors will be required to pay a fee of $5 at the door. The guest fee may be applied towards a membership fee that day. We normally meet the 2nd Wednesday each month from 10 AM - 12:30, at the North Chevy Chase Christian Church, 8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. (Click here for directions.) With the pandemic, however, we may meet remotely as conditions indicate. Workshops require registration in advance of the event.
| Winter Weather Policy. NeedleChasers follows the lead of the Montgomery County Public Schools: if school is cancelled, our NeedleChasers meeting for that day is also cancelled. If the schools have a delayed opening, our NeedleChasers meeting will take place at its regular time. |
About Our Other Programs........
"Wee Bees"- 1st Wednesday of each month benefiting various not-for-profit organizations.
- See Community Service page for further details
"Sit-and-Sew Bees"
- Generally held the 4th Wednesday of each month
- Meet in Harlow Hall at NCCC Church from 10:00 am to 2 pm.
- Sit and Sew - Members come to work on a project of their own or Community Service Projects or just join in for the camaraderie!
- “Boutique Bees” specialty meetings where techniques or projects for the Artisan Boutique are constructed. Members wanting to sit and sew on their own projects are ALWAYS welcome!