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MENTOR PROGRAM
Chairs: Kay Bowen, Deanna Bilyeau, Richard Bilyeau
All Mentoring Classes are held on the third Thursday of the month at the Mennonite Church of Normal, 805 S. Cottage Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
To help us plan our classes, please take a minute to complete the Mentor Survey or just send one of us an email. Thanks for your input!
Our guild is large and has many wonderful groups from which to choose. Whether you are a new member or have been in the guild for many years, you are welcome to come to the mentor class and meet quilters who enjoy quilting and learning new skills just like you.
September 19, 2019 – Disappearing Nine Patch
If you have wanted to learn how to use a rotary cutter, rulers and mat or if you wanted to learn how to get that scant quarter of an inch, come to the mentor class on the third Thursday. The Disappearing Nine Patch is an easy quilt to piece and always creates an awesome quilt. We will be making a table runner to learn the technique.
October 17, 2019 – Covered Notebook
We will be learning how to make a fabric notebook cover. You will have to purchase a pattern for this class. This would make great Christmas gifts. Come join us for the class and to meet with other quilters in Guild.
November 21, 2019 – Quick Curve Ruler
The Quick Curved Ruler is used to cut the curved shapes out and square the blocks up after piecing. It comes with a free pattern called ‘Urban Runner and can be used with all Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns. Deanna has made a cute wall hanging that would be great for Christmas. Now Kay always says she doesn’t do curves, but she is in love with this ruler.
January 15, 2020 – Sewing for your sewing room
Everyone loves to make the Twisty Bags. They can be made different sizes and is the perfect little bag for crafts, to give to your grandkids or to give to a teacher. The Twisty bag is fun and easy to make.
The thread catcher with a pincushion is very handy to have by your sewing machine to keep your work area neat and tidy. Who doesn’t need a cute little trashcan in their sewing room.
If you have wanted to learn how to use a rotary cutter, rulers and mat or if you wanted to learn how to get that scant quarter of an inch, come to the mentor class on the third Thursday. The Disappearing Nine Patch is an easy quilt to piece and always creates an awesome quilt. We will be making a table runner to learn the technique.
October 17, 2019 – Covered Notebook
We will be learning how to make a fabric notebook cover. You will have to purchase a pattern for this class. This would make great Christmas gifts. Come join us for the class and to meet with other quilters in Guild.
November 21, 2019 – Quick Curve Ruler
The Quick Curved Ruler is used to cut the curved shapes out and square the blocks up after piecing. It comes with a free pattern called ‘Urban Runner and can be used with all Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns. Deanna has made a cute wall hanging that would be great for Christmas. Now Kay always says she doesn’t do curves, but she is in love with this ruler.
January 15, 2020 – Sewing for your sewing room
Everyone loves to make the Twisty Bags. They can be made different sizes and is the perfect little bag for crafts, to give to your grandkids or to give to a teacher. The Twisty bag is fun and easy to make.
The thread catcher with a pincushion is very handy to have by your sewing machine to keep your work area neat and tidy. Who doesn’t need a cute little trashcan in their sewing room.
February 20, 2020 – Twister Pinwheels
With the twister quilting tool, you sew squares together then by using the unique twister tool you will cut pinwheels. Once you have learned to use the ruler to make the pinwheels, there are several books and lots of patterns you can make – wreath, Christmas tree, pumpkin and many more.
Kay Bowen, Deanna & Richard Bilyeau
Mentoring
With the twister quilting tool, you sew squares together then by using the unique twister tool you will cut pinwheels. Once you have learned to use the ruler to make the pinwheels, there are several books and lots of patterns you can make – wreath, Christmas tree, pumpkin and many more.
Kay Bowen, Deanna & Richard Bilyeau
Mentoring