Upcoming Workshops

Learn something new.

MEMBERS: Can’t remember the Member Workshop Registration Password? Try one of these:

  • Login to the Member area (your password). It’s at the top of the page.

  • Check July 2024 Newsletter

  • Check Google Group item dated 7/31/2024

Non-MEMBERS: Workshops become available for registration to our non-member friends, 90 days prior to Workshop Date.

Unless otherwise stated, all meeting programs are held at Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60516

Birds and Blooms

Jill Shaulis

August 28, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Class Level: All

Workshop Description

Have you wanted to learn to stitch on wool but haven’t found the right project to get you started? Sign up for this workshop with Jill Shaulis, she is an excellent instructor and whether you are just getting started in wool work or have been stitching for years, this lovely project is for you.

Birds and Blooms is 20” wide and 6” tall. The cost for this kit is $31.50. You are welcome to order it in advance from the shop, or purchase on the day of the class. Link to purchase the kit at Yellow Creek Quilt Designs:

https://yellowcreekquiltdesigns.com/product/birds-blooms.

A supply list will be available soon.

You can see by this picture the embroidery stitches will add dimension and beauty to the finished project.

Register online for this class or contact Rosemary Sullivan. You will enjoy a day spent with fellow members stitching together and learning a new skill. And you will definitely enjoy Jill!

Quilting with Rulers on a Domestic Sewing Machine

Debbie Wesenberg and Bobbi Butler

The same workshop will be held on two days. Your choice:

Friday, October 24, 2025

OR

Saturday, October 25, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Class Level: Beginner

Workshop Description

In this workshop, Debbie Wesenberg and Bobbi Butler will focus on techniques for using rulers on your domestic sewing machine. Debbie and Bobbi are excellent educators when it comes to teaching you how to set up your machine and workspace for successful quilting results.

You will be using Debbie’s rulers in the class. By the end of this workshop you will feel confident in your work and you will know if this is a new skill you want to develop more, and then invest in a couple of rulers.

  • Machine quilting with rulers—also known as ruler work—is a technique that allows quilters to achieve precise, consistent designs using a domestic or longarm sewing machine. By guiding specially designed acrylic rulers, along with a ruler foot, quilters can stitch straight lines, curves, circles, and intricate motifs with control and accuracy that’s difficult to achieve with freehand quilting alone.

    This method bridges the gap between the freedom of free motion quilting and the structure of walking foot quilting, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

    Whether you’re aiming for modern geometric patterns or elegant traditional motifs, ruler quilting offers a powerful toolset to elevate your quilting precision and polish.