Programs & Workshops

November 13, 2025 (Thursday)

Lori Noble

Lecture 7:00pm,  Lecture and Trunk Show

Lori will talk about her journey as an artist and quilter and show samples of her work. She will also lead a short lesson in making fabric yo-yo's. Expect some colorful fun!

November 14, 2025 (Friday)

"Scrappy Pumpkin Applique"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

Make unique Fall decorations using scraps, fibers, yarns, and ribbons to create custom fabric for your appliqué. Lori will guide you through making an appliqué for bags, hangers, pillows, or any decorative item you envision.

November 15, 2025 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Bring your sewing machine and your current quilt or projects and join us for a day of dedicated, uninterrupted stitching time. 

December 11, 2025 (Thursday)

Annual Holiday Party

TBD

Join us for our annual holiday party! It's a wonderful to celebrate the season, enjoy great company, and create lasting memories. We can't wait to see you and share in the festive spirit together!

December 12, 2025 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Bring your sewing machine and your current quilt or projects and join us for a day of dedicated, uninterrupted stitching time. 

January 8, 2026 (Thursday)

Sue Pawlowski

Lecture 7:00pm,  "My 600 lb. Life, Confessions of a Serial Quilter"

Sue will tell us about her journey as a quilter and present a trunk show of her work.

January 9, 2026 (Friday)

"Frere Jacques/Jack's Chain"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sue will walk us through these patterns that pair hexagons and 9-patches. The quilts are different but the same, so participants can choose either pattern; many options with 3 different scales, small, medium and large.

January 10, 2026 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Bring your sewing machine and your current quilt or projects and join us for a day of dedicated, uninterrupted stitching time. 

February 12, 2026 (Thursday)

Sarah Nishiura

Lecture 7:00pm,  “Sarah Nishiura Quilts, looking back and looking forward”

After a brief lecture that shares the story of her quilts - why she makes them, how she makes them, and what inspires them, Sarah will share a selection of her most recent quilts.

February 13, 2026 (Friday)

"Strip Piecing"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

Strip piecing is a wonderful technique for producing perfect checkerboard patterns, zigzags and diamonds, but it can also be used when creating exciting improv designs.

February 14, 2026 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Join us for Open Sew, where creativity knows no bounds! Everyone is welcome to bring their projects and share the joy of crafting in a friendly and supportive environment.

March 12, 2026 (Thursday)

TaMara Howard

Lecture 7:00pm,  “Quilting with African Fabrics and Motifs”

Bold. Beautiful. Misunderstood. African fabrics—like wax prints, hand-dyed batiks, and kente—are full of life, meaning, and visual power.

March 13, 2026 (Friday)

"Quilting with African Fabrics and Motifs"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

For the workshop, master fabric curator Kena Dorsey—whose eye for color and composition is unmatched—has created several bold and exciting kits using wax prints sourced directly from Nigeria

March 14, 2026 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Join us for Open Sew, where creativity knows no bounds! Everyone is welcome to bring their projects and share the joy of crafting in a friendly and supportive environment.

April 9, 2026 (Thursday)

Laura Strickland

Lecture 7:00pm  “Foundation Paper Piecing - for beginners to experts with all the newest notions”

Laura's quilt patterns have a Mid-century Modern / Pop Culture aesthetic. She has come to quilting from a formal art background. 

April 10, 2026 (Friday)

"A Stitch in Time"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

It’s a quilt AND a clock. Yes, an actual functioning clock! We will use foundation paper piecing to make the clock face and then assemble the clock. The finished size is 20" square.

April 11, 2026 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Join us for Open Sew, where creativity knows no bounds! Everyone is welcome to bring their projects and share the joy of crafting in a friendly and supportive environment.

May 14, 2026 (Thursday)

Scott Flanagan

Lecture 7:00pm  “Positively Pre-Cuts”

Discover the versatility of pre-cut fabric bundles with Scott Flanagan of 4th & Main Designs. This lecture dives into techniques, patterns, and tips for using jelly rolls, layer cakes, and charm packs to create stunning quilts.

May 15, 2026 (Friday)

"Tuscan Village"

Workshop 9:00am to 3:00pm

Learn to master partial seams while crafting a captivating pinwheel-inspired design.  This class offers valuable techniques and guidance for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike.

May 16, 2026 (Saturday)

Open Sew at Lyons Township Building

9:00am - 3:00pm

Join us for Open Sew, where creativity knows no bounds! Everyone is welcome to bring their projects and share the joy of crafting in a friendly and supportive environment.