2023

June 19, 2023

For our program for Monday June 19, 2023, at 7pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, we welcome local fabric and quilt designer Jill Shaulis, from Yellow Creek Quilt Designs in Pearl City. Jill will present “Stephenson County and Beyond!” introducing us to her latest fabric line entitled Stephenson County (by Robert Kaufman – released October 2022). Her trunk show will include new patterns based on Stephenson County landmarks as well as designs from her latest book and other popular “new” things. Members will have the opportunity to participate in an all-day workshop lead by Jill teaching us how to make a paper-pieced Barn Swallow table runner. Member signup is required before June 12. Coming up on July 17, our program presenter Phyllis Fay from Tucker University will present a humorous lecture titled “Motivate Me to Use My Stash!”

May 15, 2023

Country Crossroads Quilt Guild has an incredibly special musical entertainment program planned featuring Lil Rev (Marc Revenson) – a heart-warming, one-man show that weaves a unique tapestry of songs, stories, poems, and quilting lore. He dedicates his program to the millions of quilters whose gifts of patience have kept the world warm in the thick of winter, brought a piece of home to the thick of war, and showered daily lives with a love that is unique to all who strive to let their stitches tell the story. You won’t want to miss this fun evening. Visitors are welcome to join us for this special event. (Visitor fee $5).

April 17, 2023

For our program for Monday April 17, 2023, at 7pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, Rhonda Streich from Sassy Farm Chicks Quilt Company in Orfordville, WI, will present a trunk show. Rhonda will also be presenting a workshop for the members, starting at 10 am, teaching a technique creating a Mariner’s Compass using strip piecing.

March 20, 2023

For our program for Monday March 20, 2023, at 7pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild, Judy Bender of Belvidere will be presenting a trunk show of her work with raw edge applique, including some of her original designs. Judy will also be presenting a workshop for the members, starting at 10 am, teaching Shannon Brinkley’s technique of raw-edge scrappy applique.

Guild meetings are held at the Forreston Grove Church, 7246 Freeport Road; Forreston, IL the third Monday of each month at 7 pm, with ample time to meet and greet members before the meeting. Visitors are very much welcome; for Visitors there is a fee of $5 at the door. For more information call Program Committee Chairs Dawn Vehmeier 815-291-4592 or Ann Tully 815-238-2218, or Guild President Shelly Holverson 815-297-2381.

February 20, 2023

Our program for Monday February 20, 2023, at 7pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will be a roundtable discussion on “Tips and Recommendations Your Longarm Quilter Wished You Knew.” The discussion will be led by several of our current members who are experienced Longarm Quilters. This event is meant to be interactive, so join us and share your longarm experiences and questions.

January 16, 2023

On Monday, January 16, at 7 pm, Country Crossroads Quilt Guild will be kicking off the new year with a fun evening of games, with prizes of course, designed to get to know your fellow quilters hidden talents and secrets. We welcome all guests to join in this fun evening.