October was a busy month for the Seaport Stitchers Quilt Guild. For three full Saturdays the quilters hosted a beginning sewing class for members of the public at the Edward Thornton Community Center in Little Egg Harbor.

Each week, participants worked on a different project while learning the basics of sewing machine care and maintenance, measuring, cutting and construction. Most students brought their own sewing machines, but the guild offered up loaners for those without machines.

Over the course of three weeks, students made throw pillow covers, tote bags and table runners.