Clubs
Mill House Quilts has monthly clubs which meet to share a common interest. All the clubs are free and may be joined at any time. Several require a book purchase.
Club News
Star Gazing Club begins January 5th. Bring any star pattern ideas as we plan the year’s projects. Applique club will expand their meeting time until 12:00.
6-Inch Block of the Month Club
1st Tuesday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The book Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler is the source for each month’s blocks. Those who bring in completed blocks from the last month’s demonstration have a chance to win free fat quarters. This is a great chance to make new friends and use up scraps! New members are always welcome! Book required. FREE club.
Block of the Month Club
1st Thursday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Japanese Taupe Quilts by Susan Briscoe is the book chosen for 2012. Each month several blocks will be presented and settings and project ideas will be discussed. Everyone may choose their own project. New members always welcome. Book required.
Star Gazing Club
1st Thursday of each month | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Star blocks are perennial favorites. We will spend the year studying the stars. Our yearly plan will be developed in January. New members always welcome. FREE
Crazy Quilt Club
1st Thursday of each month | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Crazy Quilt Club is the place for crazy quilt lovers to compare notes, exchange ideas, and talk about what they’ve tried or want to try. Show and tell is always encouraged. New members may join at any time. Hosted by Renee Shedivy. FREE
Charm Club
2nd Sunday of each month | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Are you crazy about charm squares? Then charm club is for you. Each month you receive a free pattern using five inch squares. You may choose to participate in a charm exchange by bringing twelve five inch squares to exchange. July’s charms are red, August is turquoise, and September is blue. Twice a year will be a party highlighting quilts made from the exchanged squares. Hosted by Irene Stoll. FREE
Cottage Charm Block of the Month
2nd Wednesday of each month | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
New members may join at any time and begin constructing this charming block of the month pattern from The Quilt Company. There are houses and yards with lots of fun details and some embellishment. Pattern required--kits available. Hosted by Krista Wallace. FREE
Machine Quiilting Club
2ND Thursday of each month | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Machine quilting club is your source for sharing information on all aspects of home machine quilting. Bring any tips or problems you have encountered. Cindy will provide a monthly quilting design. Hosted by Cindy Fenster. FREE
Strip Club
2nd Thursday of each month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Waunakee’s only strip club. Each month a pattern will be presented using 2 ½” strips, and we’ll have a strip exchange based on a theme. To participate in the strip exchange, bring twelve 2 ½” strips in the month’s theme.July is citrus colors, August anything goes: bring whatever you want, and September is fabric with leaves. New members always welcome. Hosted by Jane Vaughan. FREE
Applique Club
2nd Friday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Bring any appliqué project you are working on or have questions about. Share ideas, help, and conversation as you complete your project. New members always welcome. Hosted by Loretta Holmen. FREE
Scrap Lovers Club (a/k/a Stash Buster Beauties)
2nd Saturday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Scrap lovers unite. Each month we’ll share ideas through show and tell, and you’ll get a free pattern as an incentive to dig into your stash. If you start the free pattern by the next month, you have a chance to win free fat quarters. New members always welcome. Hosted by Dianne Larson. FREE
Civil War Club
3rd Tuesday of each month | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Civil War Club is for reproduction lovers and historical buffs. Join Mary every third Tuesday to see a presentation of the new block, and share show and tell. Make the previous month’s block and be in the drawing for free fat quarters. Pattern or book required. New members always welcome. Hosted by Mary Schmitt. FREE
Cotton Club Block of the Month
3rd Tuesday of each month | 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Cotton Club is the name of a gorgeous red and brown reproduction block of the month program from Bonnie Blue Quilts. The fabric will be available in three kits throughout the year. A pattern will be available each month. The kit fee is $29.95 for the first month and $24.95 for each additional month. The first and last months kit fees will be paid when you sign up. You may choose to buy the pattern only. Hosted by Elaine Sample FREE
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UFO Club
3rd Wednesday of each month | 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m. UFO Club is for anyone who can claim to have three or more UnFinishedObjects (quilts) needing more than the binding. Register your UFO’s by bringing them to any meeting. Each time you complete a UFO, you may enter your name to win a $25.00 Mill House gift certificate. Drawing occurs twice a year at the June and December party meetings. New members always welcome. Hosted by Dianne Larson. FREE
EQ Club
3rd Thursday of each month | 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Have you played with EQ6 or 7 and want to explore its uses with other quilters? Tips and ideas for exploring and using Electric Quilt will be discussed. Bring a laptop if you can and any questions or ideas you have. Some experience preferred. New members are welcome. Hosted by Fran Heisey and Evelyn Larrison. FREE
The Farmer's Wife Sampler Club
3rd Thursday of each month | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Club begins July 21. Create your own version of The Farmer’s Wife sampler quilt. Kathy will guide you through several blocks each month. The Farmer’s Wife book is required. New members always welcome. Hosted by Kathy Doyle. FREE