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Interested in becoming a member of the Country Quilters of McHenry?
Program Committee
Each year we strive to bring you the best teachers, speakers, and educators in the quilting industry to our guild through our program offerings. Each month we offer guest lectures, trunk shows, and educational workshops to build your quilt skills and knowledge.
Committee Chair: Shannon Vondrak
NOVEMBER MEETING
Challenge Reveal
11/05/2026
Trips & Travels wall hanging or quilt
Minimum size 15" X 20"
Must include 1 button & 2 embellishments.
***Please keep your chanllenge a secret until the reveal!***
NOVEMBER SEW IN
Algonquin Sew In
11/8/2025
TBD
Join fellow guild members for a fun sew in at the Algonquin Township Center - bring your UFOs and get some uninterrupted project time.
DECEMBER MEETING
Holiday Party
12/03/2025
Our annual holiday party is always SEW much fun! Don't forget to wear your festive pants and bring your latest Christmas creations to show and tell.
DECEMBER SEW IN
12/05/2025.
TBD
Join fellow guild members for a fun sew in at the Algonquin Township Center - bring your UFOs and get some uninterrupted project time.
Spring Quilt Retreat -
Spring Quilt Retreat -
April 1 - 4, 2027
April 1 - 4, 2027
At Pins & Needles
Sign Up will begin at the October 2026 Meeting
Maximum 14 People
If more sign up we will have a lottery.
Information and Deposit Due
2026 Programs
OCTOBER MEETING
10/01/2026
Annual Meeting - Important Guild Updates and Information
All Members Encouraged to Attend
October SEW IN
Algonquin Sew In
10/03/2026
No Sew In
Join fellow guild members for a fun sew in at the Algonquin Township Center - bring your UFOs and get some uninterrupted project time.
MAY MEETING
The Seminole Sampler by Chris Kirsch
5/7/2026
Chris Kirsch is a quilter extraordinaire who stitches magic from her log home deep in the woods of southeastern Wisconsin.
MAY SEW IN
The Seminole Sampler by Chris Kirsch
5/9/2026 9:00am to 3 pm
Simple strip piecing, cross-cutting and straight or diagonal re-sewing, can add a border that takes your quilt from simple to simply fantastic. Samples of a number of different Seminole patterns will be made to keep as a reference for future projects, or they may be stitched into your own “Seminole Sampler”.
Supply List
Basic Sewing Supplies (pins,fabric scissors, ripper, name tag, etc.)
Sewing machine (bring instruction manual and all feet)
June Tailor Shape Cut™ ruler (optional)
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler (6″x12″ or close to that size)
Thread in a neutral color
A kit will be provided at a cost of $15/student. The kit will include all the fabric necessary to make 5 different border samples-- THIS IS PART OF THE $40 fee.
JUNE MEETING
Summer Party
6/4/2026
Please see the party committee page for more details regarding our summer party (Party Committee)
JUNE SEW IN
Algonquin Sew In
6/7/2025
Join fellow guild members for a fun sew in at the Algonquin Township Center - bring your UFOs and get some uninterrupted project time.
JULY
7/02/2026
August
8/06/2026
SEPTEMBER MEETING
Lory Lehman
Color Theory
9/03/2025
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