Quilt and Crafting Weekend in Holliston February 28 - March 1

Yankee Quilters, a local guild of quilters, will hold a weekend “staycation” for all interested quilters and crafters who enjoy sewing in a beautiful space with friends new and old.

This three-day quilting event will be Friday February 28th to Sunday March 1st at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Central Street, Holliston. In addition to giving participants the time and space to create their own quilts and crafts in a well-lit spacious hall, ironing tables, 6-foot table, and wagons to unload equipment are provided. 

An elevator is available. Hours are Friday 1:00 to 9:00 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM; and Sunday Noon to 6:00 PM. A Yankee Quilters member will be available all weekend to give basic tips on quilting, knitting, or crochet.

Yankee Quilters members will provide Friday supper, Saturday soup lunch and supper, and bagels and cream cheese on Sunday morning. Coffee, tea, water and snacks are offered throughout. A refrigerator and microwave are available for those who bring their own food. 

Participants may register now for the full weekend with pre-payment of $150 including all weekend meals. To register, contact Anita Stolle at anitastolle@gmail.com. If desired, out-of-town participants should book hotel space on their own.

Quilt and Crafting Weekend in Holliston February 28 - March 1

Quilters from new to experienced are welcome to attend Yankee activities throughout the year. In addition to monthly meetings on the second Tuesday in Franklin, the group offers speaker programs, member “show and tell” demonstrations and opportunities to sew together throughout the year including a four-day sewing vacation in the spring. A major focus every year is the creation of dozens of quilts which are provided to cancer patients and other families in need.

This event is a fundraiser for Yankee Quilters, a nonprofit charity based in Franklin. For information about other events, please contact YankeeQuilters11@gmail.com.

Yankee Quilters Guild is a 501-c-3 charitable organization based in Franklin with members throughout the region. The Guild meets on the second Tuesday each month at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, Horace Mann Plaza, East Central Street, Franklin in space generously donated by the store. Donations to the Guild are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.