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September Meeting Recap

At our September meeting, guest artist and author Carole Lyles Shaw discussed her evolution from traditional to modern quilter. The African American Quilters of Baltimore (AAQB) got her started with

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August Meeting Recap

Our August meeting featured guest artist Sarah Nishiura‘s wonderful lecture “Looking to the Stars.” Sarah talked about comets in the sky and in quilts; solar system and Lakota star quilts;

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July Meeting Recap

Our July meeting featured hand quilting demos, the presentation of a very special award, general announcements, and Show and Tell, all via Zoom meeting. Members Andrea DiOrio (below left) and

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June Meeting (and Sew-In) Recap

Our June meeting was a casual afternoon of sewing and conversation via Zoom, with general meeting announcements at the start of the Sew-In, and show and tell towards the end.

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May Meeting Recap

Our May meeting was all about thimbles and needles for hand sewing, plus announcements, Show and Tell, and more! All in the comfort of our own homes, through Zoom. Member

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Photo: Triangles quilt by Erika Mulvenna