The Four County Quilters Guild serves Carroll, Frederick, Howard and Montgomery Counties in Maryland. The Guild was established in 1988. Member of NQA. Our meetings occur the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. We meet at the Calvary Methodist Church in Mt. Airy, MD. For directions to the meeting place click here.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
KIM DIEHL WORKSHOPS--Due to the overwhelming response that Laura O'Neal has received regarding Kim's class, she has booked Kim for a second day and a different workshop/project. At this time she is limiting FCQG members to only ONE of the following classes until all members who are interested are enrolled. After May 20 she will open the workshops up to second classes and nonmembers. Please email Laura and indicate your preference for the class/day/project and, if you are not able to attend your first choice, please indicate if you would be interested in the other class.
*Workshop--Feathered Stars by Kim Diehl
WHAT: FEATHERED STARS (gutsy beginners and beyond)(52" square) - Simple Traditions
WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 2012 -- 12-7PM
WHERE: Calvary United Methodist Church, Mt. Airy, MD
COST: $77 Please email Laura for details on where to mail your deposit. All Guild member's final payments are due by May 20. FUNDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE- NO EXCEPTIONS
REQUIREMENTS: The class requires the Simple Traditions Book, as well as both precutting and presewing-- The precutting and presewing instructions will not be released until members have paid in full. All payments should be made in the form of a check to FCQG.
*Patches Quilt Shop has agreed to order supplies for the class.
WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 2012 -- 12-7PM
WHERE: Calvary United Methodist Church, Mt. Airy, MD
COST: $77 Please email Laura for details on where to mail your deposit. All Guild member's final payments are due by May 20. FUNDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE- NO EXCEPTIONS
REQUIREMENTS: The class requires the Simple Traditions Book, as well as both precutting and presewing-- The precutting and presewing instructions will not be released until members have paid in full. All payments should be made in the form of a check to FCQG.
*Patches Quilt Shop has agreed to order supplies for the class.
*Workshop--Mocha Stars by Kim Diehl
WHAT: MOCHA STARS (gutsy beginners and beyond)(60"square) - Simple Comforts
WHEN: Sunday, June 24, 2012 -- 10-5PM
WHERE: Patches Quilt Shop, Mt. Airy, MD
COST: $77 Please email Laura for details on where to mail your deposit. All Guild member's final payments are due by May 20. FUNDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE- NO EXCEPTIONS
REQUIREMENTS: The class requires the Simple Comforts Book, as well as both precutting and presewing-- The precutting and presewing instructions will not be released until members have paid in full. All payments should be made in the form of a check to FCQG.
*Patches Quilt Shop has agreed to order supplies for the class.
WHEN: Sunday, June 24, 2012 -- 10-5PM
WHERE: Patches Quilt Shop, Mt. Airy, MD
COST: $77 Please email Laura for details on where to mail your deposit. All Guild member's final payments are due by May 20. FUNDS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE- NO EXCEPTIONS
REQUIREMENTS: The class requires the Simple Comforts Book, as well as both precutting and presewing-- The precutting and presewing instructions will not be released until members have paid in full. All payments should be made in the form of a check to FCQG.
*Patches Quilt Shop has agreed to order supplies for the class.
*Guild Meeting--June 12, 2012
Guest Speaker--Karen Kay Buckley Carlisle, PA
Karen has more than 250 quilts to her credit and her work has received numerous awards, including eight Best of Show awards. Karen’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and calendars and she has thirteen cover quilts to her credit. She has written numerous books including: From Basics to Binding: A Complete Guide to Making Quilts, Above and Beyond Basics, Love to Quilt: Bears, Bears, Bears, Appliqué Basics: Flower Wreaths, Earthy Delights: The Perfect Finish, and a pattern/book, Japanese Garden Quilt. In 1997 she was voted Teacher of the Year by the Professional Quilter Magazine. Check out more of Karen's quilt's, products and books/DVDs at ...http://www.karenkaybuckley.com
*FCQG 2013 QUILT SHOW
We are planning our 2013 quilt show to be held August 2nd-4th, 2013 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Please review the list of committees and let Betty or Iris know where you can help Committee Listing.
*SPRING RETREAT
Sherry Gardner is taking sign-ups for the Spring retreat. It will be at the Pecometh Riverview Retreat Center, Centerville, MD May 24-27, 2012. There are still rooms available. Please contact Sherry as soon as possible if you wish to attend.
* BONNIE HUNTER WORKSHOP--April 11-12, 2015 (and yes, the date is correct! :)
UPCOMING EVENTS - click for listing of upcoming events
REMINDER: if schools are closed or close early due to inclement weather in any of the four counties, our meeting is cancelled.
Guest Speaker--Karen Kay Buckley Carlisle, PA
Karen has more than 250 quilts to her credit and her work has received numerous awards, including eight Best of Show awards. Karen’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and calendars and she has thirteen cover quilts to her credit. She has written numerous books including: From Basics to Binding: A Complete Guide to Making Quilts, Above and Beyond Basics, Love to Quilt: Bears, Bears, Bears, Appliqué Basics: Flower Wreaths, Earthy Delights: The Perfect Finish, and a pattern/book, Japanese Garden Quilt. In 1997 she was voted Teacher of the Year by the Professional Quilter Magazine. Check out more of Karen's quilt's, products and books/DVDs at ...http://www.karenkaybuckley.com
*FCQG 2013 QUILT SHOW
We are planning our 2013 quilt show to be held August 2nd-4th, 2013 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Please review the list of committees and let Betty or Iris know where you can help Committee Listing.
*SPRING RETREAT
Sherry Gardner is taking sign-ups for the Spring retreat. It will be at the Pecometh Riverview Retreat Center, Centerville, MD May 24-27, 2012. There are still rooms available. Please contact Sherry as soon as possible if you wish to attend.
* BONNIE HUNTER WORKSHOP--April 11-12, 2015 (and yes, the date is correct! :)
UPCOMING EVENTS - click for listing of upcoming events
REMINDER: if schools are closed or close early due to inclement weather in any of the four counties, our meeting is cancelled.