We now host many free quilting bees, no membership required! Bring your own project and supplies.
4th Monday evening of each month, 10:00-2:00
4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00-2:00
Blacksburg Library: Weekly on Thursdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the Community Room.
*** Additional dates will be announced through our listserve. Check our calendar for the most up to date information.
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library system.
This committee sets annual goals, selects charities, assembles/distributes kits, collects/delivers quilts and other care projects. Our two current charity projects are:
small quilts for the Montgomery County Christmas Store (find the pattern)
bags for the Women's Resource Center for the New River Valley
April 9, 2026, Blacksburg Library
New to sewing or brushing up on the basics? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly class and make a simple, practical tea towel apron! Details, along with a link to register, can be found here: https://mfrl.libcal.com/event/15369009
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
To be an adult volunteer to assist with this program contact paulacgolden@comcast.net
January 8, 2026, Blacksburg Library
Up-cycle or recycle garments from your wardrobe or ones you find in a thrift shop using simple stitches. This class will demonstrate a wide variety of ideas. Contact Blacksburg Library to register.
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
To be an adult volunteer to assist with this program contact paulacgolden@comcast.net
Ages 13+
TBA
Adults
February 12, 2026 | Blacksburg Library
Make friends with your sewing machine. Learn how the different parts of your machine work together, how to clean and oil it, and some tricks of the trade to make your sewing easier. Bring your machine and manual. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
Ages 8-12
Next offering TBD.
Learn line stitching and use of a sewing machine while creating a pillow case to take home and use. All supplies provided. Scissors and irons will be used. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
To be an adult volunteer to assist with this program contact paulacgolden@comcast.net
Teens
Next Offering TBD.
Learn straight line stitching and use of a sewing machine while creating a pillow case to take home and use. All supplies provided. Scissors and irons will be used. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by TQP and the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library.
To be an adult volunteer to assist with this program contact paulacgolden@comcast.net
TBA