ohio longarm quilters


Ohio LongArm Quilters



2024 meeting info



Meetings are listed in descending order



NOTE: We do NOT hold meetings in the month of December




November 16, 2024



HOST: Colleen Spalding

TIME: Come as early as 10AM - stay as late as 4.30PM. Meeting will be at 11:00am

LUNCH: Pot Luck - each member should bring a dish to share. The space has a kitchen - sink and fridge (no stove) and can accommodate crock pots.

LOCATION: Polka Dot Pin Cushion 3807 Brecksville Rd., Richfield 44286. (Sits on corner of ST RT 303 and Brecksville Rd.)

Quilt Shop is on lower level Suite 8 and the Dot Spot is up on ground level facing Brecksville Rd.

COMMENTS: Sew day - at the Dot Spot! Complete with comfortable space for 24+ attendees, 2 large cutting stations, 4 pressing stations and kitchen with full-size fridge!. Bring your own project and machine to sew all day.






OCTOBER 19, 2024



HOST: Michelle Reed

TIME: 11:00 am

LOCATION: Lodi Public Library 635 Wooster St, Lodi, OH 44254

PROGRAM: 2024 Challenge quilts are due. Each member will talk about their piece and explain their inspiration.

Cash prizes awarded to the top three pieces based on member votes. Click here to see the quilts.






september 21, 2024



HOST: Michelle Reed

TIME: 11:00 am

LOCATION: Lodi Library 635 Wooster St, Lodi, OH 44254

PROGRAM: We will have a group discussion about how to make money from sewing and quilting and anything related. Members are encouraged to share their experiences and give advise on ways they've monetized their skills. Do you quilt for others, work in a quilt shop, write books, create patterns, give lectures, make custom quilts? How and where do you sell your creations? How do you market yourself?

QUILTER'S GARAGE SALE: Bring any sewing related items that you want to sell or give away. Clearly mark the price on each item and bring an envelope for shoppers to place their money.






august 17, 2024



HOST: Susan Bateman

TIME: Noon NOTE - later than normal meeting time

​LOCATION: Susan Bateman's home** - Wooster, OH (Susan's address is on the private OLAQ group in the database for members)

PROGRAM: Machine maintenance tips. Share your methods of keeping your machine in tip-top working order. Favorite sashing and border designs. The LA will be loaded with sample fabric so that members can demonstrate what they like to use in sashings and borders.






july 20, 2024



No meeting this month




june 15, 2024



HOST: Yvonne Smith

LOCATION: 201 Front Street, Berea, OH 44017 (BW Physician Assistant and Nursing Programs)

​TIME: 11:00 am

PROGRAM: Lecture by Joanna Ellis, art quilter.

Click here to read an article in The Lakewood Observer about Joanna.






may 18, 2024



HOST: Sue Carlisle

LOCATION: Chestnut Ridge Sewing Center, 5079 Township Rd 401, Millersburg, OH 44654

TIME: 11:00am

PROGRAM: Batting Project - each participating member will discuss how the batting they used performed.






april 11 thru 14, 2024



OLAQ RETREAT

HOST: Sue Carlisle

LOCATION: Coshocton Village Inn and Suites, 115 N Water St, Coshocton, OH 43812 740-622-9455

DATES: Thursday, 4/14/24 9am thru Sunday, 4/14/24 2pm






march 23, 2024



​HOST: Mary Zeitz

LOCATION: Start with lunch at Firehouse Grille & Pub, 2768 Stark Dr, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

Then visit the Lake Farmpark quilt show - 8800 Euclid-Chardon Rd (Rt 6), Kirtland, OH 44094

TIME: 11:00am

PROGRAM: the quilt show

COMMENTS: Guests are welcome to attend.





february 17, 2024



HOST: Michelle Reed

TIME: 11:00 am

LOCATION: Lodi Public Library, 635 Wooster St, Lodi, OH 44254

PROGRAM: YouTube How to navigate the platform and find great videos on longarm quilting. Share your favorite YouTube channels.





January 20, 2024
meeting cancelled due to weather



CANCELLED





Ohio longarm quilters