Troy quilters group offers day of learning

Tender Lovin’ Quilters of Troy plans to

host its annual Quilting 101 Day on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Troy

United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

The event is open to the public and

serves as the guild’s way to preserve and teach the art of quilting

to all who have an interest.

The day begins at 9 a.m., with various

demonstrations given by guild members. A potluck lunch is scheduled

for noon followed by a hands-on class on embellishing at 1 p.m. The

morning demonstrations are free and the afternoon class is

available for a fee of $5.

Door prizes will be given out and a

quilt-related thrift sale will be held all morning. Attendees will

be asked to vote on contest entries made by guild members for a

challenge given by guild president Kathleen Pierce.

Organizers said the morning

demonstrations will feature a variety of subjects, such as machine

quilting, English paper piecing and tips to improve accuracy for

block construction.

A demonstration will be given on

stained glass appliqué and other varieties of appliqué.

Participants will learn how to make

decorative as well as useful pillowcases with finished seams and

wine bags.

A unique method of constructing

“Anita’s Arrowhead block” will also be demonstrated.

For those with questions, contact

coordinator Tammy Anderson via phone at 295-5340 or via e-mail at

ctander@kvis.net.