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Beginning Needlepoint with a folk art appearance to the blocks. You will have the opportunity to create
(2 hour sessions) this lovely quilt as we delve into the world of back basting applique. Th e fl oral quilt
contains 12 applique blocks each measuring 22 inches square. For the fi rst session,
Jan 5, and Jan. 18 we will be focusing on four fl oral blocks.
10 AM- 12 PM
If you wish to make a wallhanging, call Kay for fabric
Session 1: You requirements.
will learn the Half
Cross stitch and the Pattern will need to be purchased ahead of time ($40) and
Tent(Continental) can be obtained from Kay Butler. For supply list or ques-
Stitch by making tions, call Kay at 410-829-5136
two coasters on plastic canvas and then
start on a needlepoint canvas bookmark.
Session 2: You will learn the Basketweave
Stitch, making another plastic canvas FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

coaster, finish the bookmark and start
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
on a 4” X 4” needlepoint.
FOR SOCIAL REPOSIBILITY
Cost is $25 for members and $35 for
non members. Supplies are $15 payable
to instructor Victoria McConnell. Limit
8 students Please bring small scissors.
Contact Victoria 410-253-9716 to sign
COOK
up.

Beginner Hand Quilting Class
LEARN
January 6, 10 AM – 1 PM
$35 Member, $45 Non Member (includes
GROW
pattern and instructions)
Let’s start the new year by learning a Caroline Mentoring Program
new sewing skill of yesteryear, fi ne hand CAROLINE COUNTY FAMILY YMCA
quilting! This class will broaden your
horizons as you begin a new adventure Join us as we partner with the Chesapeake Culinary Center for
in quilting! There’s much to be learned a series of cooking lessons! Learn how to cook together as a

including the use of proper tools, basting
family and make nutritional choices that still taste good, while
and quilting stitches, types of batting, being mindful of a budget.
thimbles, marking tools, thread, hoops
and frames as you stitch a lovely 18”
whole cloth quilt. Enhance your quilt- Dates: January 8th, 15th, and 22nd
ing experience and learn first hand how Time: 5pm-7pm

enjoyable hand quilting can be!
Location: 512 Franklin St, Denton, MD 21629
Class instructor will also have kits avail-
able for a fee of $15. Call Kay Butler to This event is open to mentoring program participants
sign up, get supply list, and any addi-
tional questions at 410-829-5136. and their families only. For more information on our
mentoring program and how to join, contact Melissa
Adelina’s Floral Garden Bordenski, Program Coordinator at 410-479-3060
Applique Quilt Classes or carolineymcamentoring@ymcachesapeake.org.

Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 22, April 26
Cost: $60 Members $70 Non Members "The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services,
on behalf of the Children's Cabinet, funded this project under award
Time: 10-2. Instructor: Kay Butler number CCIF-2023-0004. All points of view in this document are those of
the author and do not necessarily repre-sent the official position of any
State or Federal Agency." Funded by: Caroline Human Services Council
Adelina’s Flower Garden is a mid-nine-
teenth century New York appliqued quilt
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