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Birds and Blooms Workshop with Jill Schaulis
Aug 28
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Birds and Blooms Workshop with Jill Schaulis
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Join us for a wool applique’ workhop (Birds and Blooms) delivered by the ever entertaining Jill Shaulis from Yellowcreek Quilts. If you’ve never tried wool applique’ this will be fun. If you’ve never taken a class from Jill, this is your chance. For all skill levels. Don’t miss it!

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Machine Quilting with Rulers on a Domestic Sewing Machine
Oct 24
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Machine Quilting with Rulers on a Domestic Sewing Machine
Workshop

Using a ruler is a great way to quilt smooth straight lines or curves without messing up the “flow” of free motion quilting. If you’ve been wondering how to add ruler work to your domestic machine quilting repertoire, this workshop is for you. There will be two workshops with a maximum of only 15 students in each. This means more one on one time with the teachers. You will get a great deal of practice and mentoring in this workhop. Join Debbie and Bobbi for a very valuable workhop.

Classes taught on Oct 24 and October 25 are the same class. Sign up for the one date that works best for you.

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Machine Quilting with Rulers on a Domestic Sewing Machine (Copy)
Oct 25
Workshop
Machine Quilting with Rulers on a Domestic Sewing Machine (Copy)
Workshop

Using a ruler is a great way to quilt smooth straight lines or curves without messing up the “flow” of free motion quilting. If you’ve been wondering how to add ruler work to your domestic machine quilting repertoire, this workshop is for you. There will be two workshops with a maximum of only 15 students in each. This means more one on one time with the teachers. You will get a great deal of practice and mentoring in this workhop. Join Debbie and Bobbi for a very valuable workhop. Classes taught on Oct 24 and October 25 are the same class. Sign up for the one date that works best for you.

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Our Dedication to Helping Others

Philanthropy

The Philanthropy Committee enables Faithful Circle members to contribute to projects that benefit various organizations in our community.

Quilts of Valor

The Quilts of Valor bee supports the Quilts of Valor Foundation, providing honor quilts to U.S. military veterans in recognition of their service.

“When you drill down to the core, quilting is love. We quilt to keep people warm. We cover our loved ones in fabric hugs. We share love when we gift a quilt or donate quilts to charity. ”
— Nancy Roelfsema, Quilter, Designer, Instructor

Our Dedication to Helping Others

One of the main goals of the Faithful Circle Quilters is philanthropic projects. Towards this end, members are asked to annually make a quilt or blanket to contribute. Quilts and other items are collected by the Philanthropy Committee and these items are then distributed to various organizations.

In addition to quilts, the FCQ members have been generous contributors to many organizations over the years. Currently, the Philanthropy Committee receives and distributes quilts, children’s pillowcases, NICU heart pillows, preemie hats, pet beds, Christmas stockings, heart pillows for mastectomy patients, and chemo port pillows for chemotherapy patients.

In the 2022 fiscal year, 172 quilts were donated, 727 Christmas stockings, 16 pillowcases, 41 dog beds, 106 heart pillows for cancer patients, 628 NICU hearts, and 243 preemie caps. In addition, quilts were made for 35 doll beds and contributed to the local woodworker’s guild, and $1,000 along with cleaning and personal products were donated to a local social service organization.

  • • $2,872 donation to Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage

    • $1,000 donation to Almost Home Kids

    • 142 quilts were delivered to Quilters Quest for Project Linus and Sharing Connections

    • 20 pillowcases were delivered to Quilters Quest for Ryan’s Smiles

    • 800 Christmas Stockings were delivered to Sharing Connection for distribution to local children for the Holiday Toy Program

    • 79 dog beds were delivered to various humane societies

    • 95 port pillows were donated for breast cancer patients

    • 680 NICU hearts were donated to Illinois Masonic Hospital

    • 41 preemie caps were distributed to Edwards Hospital

    • 272 burp cloths were donated to Illinois Masonic Hospital

    • 415 pairs of underwear, 73 bras, 67 pairs of socks to DuPage Pads

    • 50 Doll bedding sets were contributed to the local woodworker’s guild for distribution to area children

“When you drill down to the core, quilting is love. We quilt to keep people warm. We cover our loved ones in fabric hugs. We share love when we gift a quilt or donate quilts to charity. ”
— Nancy Roelfsema, Quilter, Designer, Instructor

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