Pride of the Prairie

Programs & Workshops

Pride of the Prairie Quilters has the privilege to hear from many interesting, well-know speakers at our monthly meetings.  Lectures are held on guild meeting dates.  And most often, workshops are offered the following Friday and/or Saturday for a nominal fee.

Non-guild members are welcome to participate in workshops, subject to openings and a nominal fee.  Click on our Workshop page for detailed information. 

Questions about a particular lecture or workshop?  Contact the 2008 Programs Committee.

 

CALENDAR 2008-2009


January 3, 2008 - Guild Christmas Banquet

Banquet:  Tamarack Golf Club

Guild Members - check the Special Events page for details.


January 17, 2008 - Guild Social Sew

Guild members are encouraged to bring their own sewing projects and socialize.

February 21, 2008 - Blue Underground

Their mission... to publish quilt patterns that appeal to all level of quilters.  Hear from founders Amy Walsh and Janine Burke, with their lecture entitled:  "Philosophy of Quilting" and trunk show.

Blue Underground Studios


March 20, 2008 -  Valli Schiller

*Note our meeting location has CHANGED for this date.  It will be held at the 95th Street Naperville Library.  (Just east of Rt. 59 on 95th Street.)  Lecture begins promptly at 7:00 pm.  Sign-in starts at 6 pm.  

Vallie Schiller is a local quilter living in Naperville.  She is known for outstanding workmanship and wonderful machine quilting.  Her work has appeared in many publications, including $100,00 Quilting Challenge, Quilter’s Newsletter, and American Quilter Magazine.  Don't miss her lecture and brief trunk show: "Gizmos and Gear for Adventurous Quilters"

March 21, Friday workshop - Fancy Piped Bindings

Cost $40 plus your supply list.  Time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  95th Street Naperville Library, Meeting Room A. 

March 22, Saturday workshop - Doodling Around: Unmarked Free Motion Quilting Designs

Cost $40 plus your supply list.  9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  95th Street Naperville Library,  Meeting Room B.

http://community.webshots.com/user/vschiller


April 17, 2008 - Raffle Quilt Drawing

Quilt Show Wrap Up and Drawing for our beautiful Pineapple Raffle Quilt.


May 15, 2008 - Karen Witt

Karen Witt has won many prestigious, national quilting awards.  For the past several years, she has chosen to specialize in the history of quilting, the use of reproduction fabrics and the creation of quilts with historic significance.  Her lecture will be "Using Reproduction Fabrics".  www.reproductionpatterns.com

May 16, Friday Workshop - Old Virginia Calicos, LIMIT 10

Cost: $55 (includes lunch)  Location: Prairie Stitches Quilt Shoppe, 72 S. Main, Oswego, 630-554-9701.  Time: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
 

May 17, Saturday Workshop - Centennial Sampler (an optional kit, $69 Fabric and Pattern, is available - need to select this option at sign-up)

Cost $40, plus Pattern $12 OR Optional Kit $69 (includes fabric and pattern).  Location:  95th Street Naperville Library, Room A, Naperville.  Time 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 


June 19, 2008 - Tammy Tadd Designs

NOTE:  Lecture will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. 

A designer’s story:  Inspiration, Perspiration, and a lot of Chocolate!

www.tammytadddesings.com


July 17, 2008 - Guild Picnic and Philanthropy Project

Our Annual Pot-Luck!  Join us for a night of fellowship, delicious food and fun and games.  Learn about our Block Exchange and Philanthropy Project.


August 21, 2008 - Elsie Campbell

Elsie Campbell is the author of two books to date:  Nine Patch and Snowball Quilts.  She will share her passion for hand quilting, hand appliqué, and precision piecing techniques.  Her Lecture is "Tweaking Traditions".

Workshop Friday, August 21:   Spectacular String Pieced Quilts   Spend a day turning bits and pieces of fabric into a delightful quilt. Manufacture your own yardage for blocks or floral appliqués. Enjoy the spontaneity of string piecing.

www.elsiemcampbell.com


September 18, 2008 - Scrap Busters

Get ready to reduce your STASH with this interesting lecture by Jan Krueger and Linda Marcou.  Jan Krueger owns and operates her own pattern company called Hearthside Quilters Nook.  Linda Marcou is has a full line of patterns with an emphasis on scrap quilts. 

Workshop Friday, September 19:

 Jan:  www.hearthsidequiltersnook.com

Linda: www.finethreads.biz 


October 16, 2008 - Kay Capps Cross

Known for her black and white quilts that sparkle!

Workshop Friday, October 17th

www.crosscutsquilting.com


November 20, 2008 - Jodi Barrows

Jodi has introduced thousands of quilters throughout the world to her unique method called “Square in a Square.”  She will share her beautiful quilts with us, highlighting this precision piecing technique.

Workshop Friday, November 21st:  "Prairie Claw"  $40.  This is a great class to learn the square-in-a-square system and several techniques!  The class will concentrate on several blocks, basic square construction consisting of speed piecing and two kinds of flying geese.  Put your blocks together for a stunning quilt or just learn the technique!

www.squareinasquare.com


December 11, 2008 -