Date: Tuesday March 24, 2pm-4pm
Location: In person only. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Rd, Richmond
Cost: Free (register at Spring 2026 TAGOR Program Registration)
About the Presentation: So many types of thread and needles! This presentation helps make sense of all the different Needle and thread types with a bonus discussion of using sergers for quilting. Join Carola for a fun, tongue in cheek presentation that will make a few light bulbs come on in the room. You’ll learn to choose the correct needle and thread making the difference between bliss and misery. You’ll understand what causes thread breakage, needle breakage and skipped stitches. Carola will answer many questions including “WCarola has been learning how to quilt for the last 49 years! Yes, there is always something new to learn!
From her first scrap quilt in 1976 to her latest hands on class project for 2026, Carola can’t wait to share
her joy of discovering yet another way to use the needle and thread to make quilts and textile art.hy do my stitches look so ugly! My quilt blocks never measure up?! “
After the presentation there will be a pop-up shop open for attendees.
About the presenter: Carola has been learning how to quilt for the last 49 years! Yes, there is always something new to learn!
From her first scrap quilt in 1976 to her latest hands on class project for 2026, Carola can’t wait to share her joy of discovering yet another way to use the needle and thread to make quilts and textile art. Carola brings her many years of experience with needles and thread not only to this presentation but also in her shop “Carola’s Quilt Shop & Thread Company” in Chilliwack.
Textile Arts Guild of Richmond (TAGOR) 