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(FACES) Fiber Arts poster bed but we will be teaching this to Friday, May 19, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
fit a 78” x 84” quilt. Patterns need to be Instructor: Victoria McConnell. Cost:

Center of the purchased from instructor Kay Butler. $25 members/ $35 non members. Kit
Eastern Shore Fridays,: May 12th & June 9th / Fee: $15
10-2. Cost: $40(members); $55 Please call Victoria McConnell at
7 N. 4th St., Denton, MD
(nonmembers). Cost of pattern: $20. 410-253-9716 to sign up for this class.
410-479-4296
Instructor: Kay Butler, Please call
info@fi berartscenter.com 410-829-5136. The Lone Starburst Wall
Hanging Class

Sunflower Appliqué Quilt Class We will be focusing on the back basting The Lone Starburst Wall Hanging is a

method of hand applique to render this

The original sunflower quilt was made amazing quilt. Sign ups for this class versatile pattern that allows you to try
by Caroline M. Carpenter in 1865. She have already begun, so contact Kay out all different color arrangements.

was from Northfield,Vermont. Many Butler at 410-829-5136 for questions, This scrappy sample with vibrant colors
years later it was donated to the Shel- payment and to get your name on the outlined with white is dramatic.
burne Museum and is often times class roster! The wall hanging is approximately 21” X

displayed there for the viewing public. 22” when finished with the cornerstone

Hoopla Patterns has patterned this beau- Hutton Lancaster Legacy stars and borders. The cornerstone
tiful treasure. The Fiber Arts Center Quilt Class stars are also paper pieced. Th e method
has acquired permission to teach this used to teach this starburst prevents
fabulous quilt. The original was for a May 5, June 3, July 7 and August 5, you from needing to remove the paper
Time: 10-2, Cost: $60 members /$75 when fi nished!
non members.
The wall hanging can also be made with

We are offering this wonderful 1846-
a red, white and blue theme.
1847 signature album quilt which was
made originally by family members Students need to have some familiarity
and friends of Benjamin and Susanna with paper piecing as well as an advanced
HuPon, a Quaker couple who lived in beginning level of sewing.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The
original quilt has 36 applique blocks Wednesdays: May 17 and June 14, 10
and measures 100 inches x 104 inches. a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $30 member/ $40
We will focus on completing 12 of those non member. Instructor: Priscilla
applique blocks and will learn the back Hodge
basting method of hand applique. Please call Kay Butler to sign up at and
Author Jim Duff y Please contact instructor Kay Butler supply list at 410-829-5136.

to Share at AARP for yardage advice and to sign up at
410-829-5136.
Meeting Basic Needlepoint Class

Author and storyteller Jim Duff y Learn the basic needlepoint stitches
of “Secrets of the Eastern Shore” in this super fun and easy fiber art,
will share some of his favorite and make it for yourself or as a gift , a
“Tales of the Eastern Shore” on beautiful pin cushion.
Monday, May 8, at the Church of
the Nazarene in Denton. Caro-
line County AARP Chapter 915, is
inviting guests and potential new
members to join us for a casual
and humorous presentation. We
have a covered dish luncheon
at noon (if able, please bring a
covered dish) or come at 12:45
for the presentation. Mr. Duffy
will have his books available if
you are interested. For more
information, call 410-482-6039

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