August is Ice Cream and Community Service

North Coast Needlers celebrated summer with a sweet display of show and tell, followed by an ice cream extravaganza and community service sewing, cutting, and ironing of quilts, bags and Christmas stockings

NCN Barn Quilts!

   

Deliciousness in a bowl!

Caramel, chips, nuts, sprinkles, whipped cream, and cookies. OH MY!

                         All hands on deck as we help share our skills with those in need.

Upcoming Events

July 19 - Apr. 12, 2020 Ohio Quilts Explore Ohio’s rich history in the KSU Museum. This exhibit features an eclectic group of historical quilts, reflecting a variety of techniques including applique, piecework, crazy quilts, whitework and embroidery! 

Visit the KSU Museum website https://www.kent.edu/museum for more information.

Aug. 22-24 Quilter’s Gathering in Berlin Berlin Encore Hotel and Suites 4365 State Route 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610 -Hours: Thursday 6-8 pm, Friday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm Our Event will kick off Thursday, August 22 with classes and a Bolt Blow-Out! You can purchase fabric from our vendors for $5.00 a yard and fat quarters for just a buck! This year, we are pre-selling tickets for 2 time slots – 6 to 6:45 and 7 to 8. The ticket also gets you a free ice cream for our social. All you need to decide is what topping to put on your ice cream!! 

Friday morning, we are pleased to have Moda designer, Sherri McConnell from A Quilting Life present her trunk show and lecture. Joining her will be Corey Yoder. Later, both Sherri and Corey will be having a book signing for their joint book “Sunday Best”. Get your copy reserved by going to the Shop page on the website. Sherri will also have two classes – projects from “Sunday Best.” Our Vendor Mall opens on Friday morning. You can purchase Sherri and Corey’s fabric, threads and patterns. Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet with shop owners, shop their booths, watch demonstrations and be inspired. 

On Saturday, The Christ Collection will give a lecture and trunk show with their fabulous quilts from the 30’s. This is an outstanding husband and wife team from Pennsylvania. You will not want to miss this highly educational event. Additional classes are also available by local educators –Mary Huey, Karen Phillips Shwallon, Dee Hart and Plaid Sheep Company. 

New this year – Sit and Sew! We have reserved three separate areas for you to gather and sew, sew, sew! Gather your friends and plan your mini- retreat now! 

Website: www.quiltersgatheringinberlin.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/quiltersgatheringinberlin

Sept. 5-7 Ohio's Amish Country Quilt Festival 

Mt. Hope Event Center 

8076 State Route 241 

Millersburg, OH 44654

 Join us for Man Sewing with Rob Appell and Scott Fortunoff President of Jaftex Fabrics Featuring Trunk shows and Lectures. 

Email Address: ohamishcountryquilt@gmail.com Phone: 330-893-9899 

Website: http://www.ohiosamishcountryquiltfestival.net

Sept. 25-26 Gathering Stitches Show begins at 9:30 AM - (doors open 1/2 hour earlier) 

Heritage Community Center 

 3558 US-62 Millersburg, OH 44654

 (in Winesburg) Miller's Dry Goods along with 4 other local shops will be hosting our Gathering Stitches Event. 

Tickets are $10 Pre-Register or $12 at the door Choose either Wednesday or Thursday (both days are the same) 

Contact any of the participating shops to purchase tickets: 

Helping Hands Quilt Shop...........330.893.2233 

Chestnut Ridge Sewing...............330.893.3359 

Lone Star Quilt Shop...................330.674.3858 

Miller's Dry Goods.......................330.893.9899 

Plaid Sheep Company.................330.893.3163

Ticket includes entry to the Gathering Stitches event (held at the Heritage Community Center in Winesburg) where you will enjoy fresh, locally made donuts, coffee, and a 10 minute demo from each participating shop, featuring 5 different easy-to-make projects. You will receive a free gift and 20% discount coupon* for each shop! After the demo, gather your friends and head out to the participating shops for some shopping and take a closer look at the projects that were demonstrated. Each shop will have kits and patterns available for purchase. *Coupons are valid for a one time purchase on Sept. 25th or 26th. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.

Oct. 18-19 Valley Quilt Guild – A House of Quilts The Valley Quilt Guild of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, proudly presents: “A House of Quilts“ 

Friday, October 18, 2019 – 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

First United Methodist Church,

1725 N. Wooster Ave.

Dover, Ohio 44622 

Admission: $5.00 /children 12 and under free. 

Large display of quilts, quilters technique classes, vendors, raffle baskets, challenge blocks and winners, bed turning featuring stories about donated quilts, Quilters ‘ Boutique, and Quilters ‘ Cafe. For more information contact: Marianne Wright, director (330-364-7570)