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!