Join a quilter Basting Day March 15
On Wednesday, March 15, get a sneak peek at the 2018 raffle quilt, "Forever Poppies," at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St. in Union.
Those wishing to help set up and ready the quilt on the rack should come at 9:30 a.m. "Basting," the long stitches used to hold the top, batting and backing of a quilt together while the quilting is done, starts at 10 a.m.
It will be followed by a "brown bag" potluck, in which everyone brings a sandwich to cut in half to share plus a dessert.
The World War I-themed quilt features a "rolling stone" pattern and nine-patch design with cream, several greens, and a showy black and red poppy fabric at the center.
For information about this quilt, or to buy tickets for the 2017 raffle quilt, "Threads of Friendship," call (815) 923-2267 or visit www.gothistory.org.