Here Comes February!

January has been a good month for hibernating and sewing!

Hopefully the groundhog will predict an early spring, after all this snow! Lots of opportunities to get out and take a class in February at The Country Quilter!

Jane is offering a Thread Painting class Feb. 4 & 18.  10-1. This is a good time to learn the tricks and techniques to embellish your work, especially landscapes. Jane will also help you set your machine for using different kinds of threads.

Beginner Quilting starts January 31 for six classes. This class is a good review to catch up on the latest techniques. You should have your project finished in the six classes.

The regular monthly classes continue.  New members are welcome to join these groups.

Smile Quilts: This group makes quilts to donate to shelters and Youville Centre. Just bring your machine and donate your time to help with this project. Fabrics are provided. Feb 11, 9:30-2.

Knotty Girls: Feb 12, 9:30-11:30. A wide variety of stitching is covered in the class. The new project is a year of snowmen. Patterns available in class.

Woolies :  Feb 19,  10-12. This is a Wool  Applique group. Come and share ideas and patterns. Lots to motivate you.

Landscape: Feb. 26, 10-1. “Photo to fabric” Learn to reproduce your memories on fabric.

Don’t forget that Fiona is hard at work quilting on the long arm upstairs. Let her quilt for you. This is a good way to get some of those tops completed. She is here to meet customers on Tuesdays. It is best to make an appointment.
Phone 613-838-5541.

Don’t forget to bring slippers when you come for a class.
See you in February!

Ann

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Hello January 2026!!!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy new year. May all your quilting hopes come true! Don’t forget, now that winter is here to bring slippers or shoes and a sweater when you come to class. Our house was built in 1865!

Tuesdays from 9:30-1 is what we call Finishing School. It is a time to work on your projects along with others. Lots of advice and encouragement are provided! No need to sign up, just come along and join the group.

Knotty Girls: Jan 8, 9:30-11:30. Bring your project for show and tell. New members are welcome to join. It is a “slow stitch” time when many different kinds of stitching are worked on. New patterns and ideas are available to motivate you!

Smile Quilts: Jan 14, 10:00-1:00. All the quilts that were made during the fall were delivered to Youville Centre and a women and children’s shelter before Christmas. Hopefully they brought smiles to the recipients. Come join the project.

Wool Applique: Jan 15, 10-12. Bring along your projects and see what others have done!! Motivation guaranteed!

Landscape: Jan 22, 10-1. This class takes you from photo to fabric. Many techniques are covered as you progress. This is a good time to start a new project.

Sleep at Home Retreat: Jan 23 & 24, from 9:30-3. Join the fun of 2 days of sewing or stitching. Bring your project and leave it all set up for the two days. Tea, coffee, treats and lunches are included each day.

Thread Painting: Feb 4 &18. Jane will introduce you to this amazing artistic technique. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

Call the shop at 613 838-5541 or email Ann at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com for more information.


See you soon!