Upcoming Classes!
Embroidered Felt Patches (Ages 9-12)
Saturday, April 5 • 1–3 pm
Registration request form will open by March 25. Click here to register at the Delaplaine.
Create fun, custom patches using hand embroidery and felt! Learn essential stitches to creating fun, graphic designs that make a perfect addition to backpacks, jeans, jackets, and more.
Blossoming at Baker Park
May 17 & 18 • 12-4 pm
Click here to register at the Delaplaine.
This beginner-friendly, weekend workshop uses fusible applique and confetti sized scrap fabric to create an ethereal landscape. Finish your masterpiece by mounting it on a 14-by-18-inch canvas for a beautiful, gallery-level finish. Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines are available; if you do not own a machine, please reserve one as early as possible.
Saturday, June 7 • 1–3 pm
Fabric Pins (Ages 6-8)
Registration request form will open by May 27. Click here to register at the Delaplaine.
Using felt, ribbon, and other materials, learn a simple running stitch to create a fabric pin or brooch in the shape of a bunny or cloud! This easy beginner project will introduce children to basic sewing skills as well as embellishment.
Veruschka Zarate
Join us Thursday, May 8, 2025 for a virtual lecture by Veruschka Zarate (prideandjoyquilting.com) entitled “Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting." The lecture will be via Zoom and projected on the big screen at The Delaplaine Arts Center.
Veruschka creates modern and vibrant foundation paper pieced quilts and was the winner of Best of Show at Quiltcon 2025! She will explore her evolution into designing intricate, large-scale FPP quilts and patterns offering practical tips and techniques. She will also share modern approaches to color and fabric selection, pattern drafting and common pitfalls to avoid.
Time: 6:15 to 9:00 pm (Social time starts at 6:15, program starts at 7:00).
Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick, MD (Garage and street parking available)
If you are feeling unwell or have Covid-19, please do not attend. Masks are optional.
Guests are welcome! After one meeting attendance, we ask that you join the guild to continue to attend. Thank you!