Loose Threads Society
Who are we?
The Loose Threads Society is a local group of sewists and quilters, or those wishing to become one. We try to share the love and joy of quilting with the younger generations. We have members of all ages and abilities from 20-something’s to 80-somethings, beginners to experts. We meet once a month and discuss techniques, patterns, and projects. We help one another, we chat, and we have fun.
We’d love to have you if you’re near Harrison, AR!
Silver Threads Quilt Drive
In partnership with Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents, we have a perpetual quilt drive to collect quilts for senior citizens in nursing homes and assisted living facilities all across the Midwest. Sometimes these people have little to no family, even those who do have family in the area are often lonely and just want to go home. Ruby and her organization try to reach out and grant their wishes. From bringing them fresh fruit or name brand tissues to concert tickets, nothing is too big or too small for Three Wishes.
We take new and gently used quilts ranging in size from 48-60" x 50-70". We want these to be suitable as a lap quilt, something for those in wheelchairs, or something just to wrap around one's shoulders. No bed size, please!
More Links:
3 Wishes Facebook Page
Round Robin Quilts
We are hosting a Round Robin Quilt project this year. If you’re not familiar, a Round Robin Quilt is one that gets passed to each participating member throughout the course of the year. Each person who has it, adds a few borders or something to it to enlarge it. After the year is up, the block is returned to its original creator for finishing. It’s a great way to have a project that all your friends have worked on together. Below are our current guidelines, techniques, ideas, and blog posts about my journey throughout the process.
Other Resources
As we discuss things, I’ll try to put links here for those who may have missed a meeting. If we have handouts, I’ll link either the PDF or the website here.
Amish Squares Block (December/January Block Lotto)
Elizabeth Hartman Patterns (not for beginners)
Marshall’s Dry Goods Fabric Store in Batesville, AR
Block Lottos
January: Disappearing 9 Patch
February: 12" Building Snowman
March: 12" Heart Block Pink/Red
April: 12" Potato Chip Block (April Block Lotto) - Yellow/Blue
May: 8" Granny Square (May Block Lotto) - Americana colors
June: Economy Block (Farm Themed) 10"
July: Pinwheel - 4 at a time HST/Learning Value (Dark/Light)
August: Japanese X Plus Block (Dk purple, yellow, lime, yellow-orange)
September: String Block - any colors you want
October: Applique fall shapes!
November: Polaroid Picture - fussy cutting
December: paper piecing
January: Log Cabins
February: Wonky Stars
March: Moon Flower
April: Friendship Star
2026 Quilt-a-long: Penny Patch
Starting September 2026, we will beginning a Penny Patch Quilt-a-long
At the September Meeting:
Bring your fabric seletions!
Cut all your fabrics and bring them sorted in bags. All the small squares in one bag, all the big squares in another, and the strips in a third bag.
Sew your smallest 4-patch blocks
October Meeting
November Meeting
Contact
tiffany@tialynndesign.com
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