2023 programs/workshops 

January 19​
Program:  Randy Cole
Speaker:  “My First 50 Years in the 
               Sewing Machine Business”
If you need repairs in a hurry and at your convenience, then meet  Randy Cole and his creation, the “Sewmobile.”  For over 50 years, Randy has serviced the Greater North Texas area driving the only mobile sewing machine service shop of its kind. It is state of the art and stocked with parts and service items for household or industrial sewing machines.  Randy also created the You Tube channel “Randy Your Sewing Machine Man” with videos showing machine repairs for people across the globe.
 
As a guild special, you can sign up to have Randy service your machine starting at 3 p.m. before the guild meeting on January 19. The cost is $89.06, including taxes.   
February 16
​(Zoom)
Speaker: Krista Moser
Program:  “Diamonds are a Quilter’s Best Friend”
Featured speaker Krista Moser has published more than thirty patterns since 2016 and is the designer of the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Rulers.  Come learn from Krista all the tips and tricks for cutting and piecing diamonds, triangles, and hexagons in an easy, fast, and precise way.  If you have wanted to break out of the same old quilting routine and try something different, her lecture and classes will inspire confidence and equip you with new techniques.
This workshop has been cancelled!
Workshop  “CITY GIRL CHEVRON”   
 Date:  February 18, 2023 (Saturday)     
 Time:  11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST) - six hours    
 Pattern 50% off
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Do you want to make a Chevron Quilt, but need a little more pizazz than the tried and true? This fun take gives you the option of
using multiple color combinations in one quilt. Use gold accent strips to make these Chevron diamonds sparkle. Or lay out your diamonds light to dark for an ombre effect. 
This quilt is entirely strip pieced and foolproof. No fussy piecing techniques. If you are just getting into quilting, this would be a good next step on your new quilting journey. 
March 16
Speaker: Laurie & Mark Cohen
             Sew Much Love Quilt Store, Granbury
​Program:  “Sewing Love With Every Stitch”
Sew Much Love Quilt Store is here to help you do just that, sew much love with every stitch.  We are here to help you keep the joy in quilting so that you can share your love with friends and family by creating memorable quilts that they will treasure.  We will show you some of our latest quilt kits, fabric  favorites, and quilting tools to make your heart sing.  We will bring our fan favorites to show why any day is a great day to plan a day trip to visit Granbury Square before you start on your next project. Can't wait to come visit? No worries! We will have Kits, Pre-Cuts, and 108" quilt back fabrics and more on hand for your shopping fun!
April 20
Comfort Quilt Sew-in
Time:  3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
Supper Provided!

Regular Business Meeting following.
 
May 18
​(Live)
Speaker: Sally Brown
Program: “Every Quilt Has A Story”
Sally made her first quilt when she was 5 years old.  Yes, that’s true.  Her grandmother cut some scrappy squares for her to sew together on an old White’s sewing machine and then hand quilted it for her.  It’s one of her most prized possessions today, even though not one seam matches.  During her Junior High, High School years and into adulthood,  she made most of her clothes.  In 1985 she opened an interior design business which flourished for 8 years and then had a successful career in Human Resources and Leadership training.  She joined the Trinity Valley Quilters’ Guild in 2005 and found she loved the fine art of hand appliqué.  Sally has won multiple awards which include 6 Best of Show ribbons.  Recently her Baltimore Album quilt  (above) received the most prestigious award of Masterpiece Quilt from the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges.
 
Quilting is her medium of choice for her art but her family and her relationship with Jesus Christ are truly the center of her life.  She considers herself to be most blessed to be used as a conduit for The Creator to manifest His beauty through her.

Workshop - Silk Ribbon Embroidery
May 18, 2023
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Learn to sew a notebook of silk ribbon  designs or a wall hanging.  Use on quilts or as embellishments for wall hangings, wherever your imagination leads you!  You will learn in a clear, patient, and detailed class.
June 15
(Live)
Speaker: Barbara J. Eikmeier
Program: “It's All in the Sashings”

Do you have a set of blocks that you just can't decide what to do with?  Join Barb as she shares a series of quilts and tops that feature blocks set with sashing and cornerstones.  Some are simple and others are more involved with secondary designs created with the sashings and cornerstones. See side-by-side examples of the same setting and study how different they look based on the blocks and fabric choices. Filled with ideas and tips for turning your piles of blocks into finished quilts, this program features approximately 35 quilts and tops in a mix of styles including appliqué and pieced quilts.
​Barbara is the author of  4 books, including “Back Basting Applique Step By Step,” a Reproduction Fabric designer for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics, a Craftsy Instructor, author for quilting magazines, frequent guest on Love of Quilting PBS program, long-time member of American Quilt Study Group and a quilt historian.  She is a traditional quilter and applique is her favorite quilting technique.  She lives in Lansing, Kansas with her husband and two dogs.​​
Workshop
June 16, 2023
Time:  9:00-4:00
​Location:  TBD
Convert your UFOs into completed quilts! Learn Barb’s system to fit sashing and cornerstone settings to any size blocks. Students bring their own completed blocks and “try on” sashing options. You will choose one of seven sashing options to work on in the workshop but go home with instructions for all seven. We  will learn to build cutting charts, calculate yardage and begin sewing our own projects in the six hour workshop. 
July 20
​(Zoom)
Speaker: Linda & Carl Sullivan  Colourwerx 
Program: TBA (new in Jan.2023)
It’s no surprise that Linda and Carl love color and love creating colorful
contemporary fabric designs and patterns!  With over 22 years experience as professional designers and quilt makers, Linda and Carl are intensely passionate about bold bright colors, midcentury modern art and contemporary pattern design.  Always searching for a twist on the traditional, their fabric designs and quilt patterns are well known for their modern look, spontaneous movement and fearless use of color.  Today, they reside in Palm Desert, California and enjoy collaborating together in their design company, Colourwerx, designing fabric, quilt patterns and traveling across the country to share their love of color, quilting and contemporary design.
Workshop: TBA
They have new options in January and offers us the opportunity
to avail ourselves or one of those.  So, to be announced!
August 17
Program:  Schoolhouse!
Join us as several of our fellow members teach a new technique or skill!
September 16
Program:  Quilt Auction
It’s Time!   Every other year, our Guild holds a Quilt Auction as a fundraiser.  Guild members make and donate quilts of all colors and sizes to this event.  Come and join the fun!
October 19
​(Live)
Speaker:  Libby Ashcraft
Program:  “Cut and Stitch—Crafting with your Digital
​               Cutter”
Libby has been teaching sewing, embroidery and embroidery software for over 20 years.  She specializes in embroidery software but has recently expanded her expertise to include electronic cutters such as the Silhouette Cameo and Brother Scan 'N Cut. Libby teaches software clubs and workshops, providing unique and detailed lessons for her students, with many lessons based on student
requests. Libby is a Terri Johnson Creates Licensed Instructor and teaches at a variety of Silhouette events, including the All Things Silhouette Conference each year. She has also been a presenter at the Applique Getaway, Everything Embroidery Market, and teaches at Original Sewing and Quilting Expo events. As a Martha Pullen Licensed teacher, Libby is an assistant at Martha Pullen Licensing events, the School of Art Fashion and mini-School of Art Fashion events. In addition to her teaching, Libby is a contributor to and a Technical Sewing Editor for Classic Sewing magazine.
Workshop:  “GLITZ AND GLITTER HOLIDAYS”
Date:  October 20, 2023 
​Time:  9:00 - 3:00                            
Additional cost of $19 per person for a kit
Maximum enrollment 20

Christmas Glitz and Glitter -- No Sew Embellishments
 
We will construct a simple pillow wrap and then apply fabric and glitter Heat Transfer vinyl to embellish our cute holiday pillow wrap. We will also embellish a glitzy holiday tea towel. These projects are designed to show the flexibility of electronic cutters. No cutter is needed -- all the pieces will be precut for you and included in your kit. The cutter will be demonstrated so you can see how fun and easy it is to use! 
November 16
​(Live)
Speaker:  Doris Rice
​Program:  
Details coming soon -
December 14
    date tentative
Our Christmas Party!

previous programs & workshops

2022
January - Speaker:  Lisa Erlandson
            ​Program:  Make Your Best Quilt
February - Speakers:  Anita Ruthenberg, Donna McGibboney and
​              Becky Klein
              Program: Our Favorite Quilts
​​March - Speaker:  Karen Brow-Meier
          Program:  Movin' On - Creating Movement in Our Quilts
April - Comfort Quilt Sew-in
May - Schoolhouse
June - Speaker:  Jane Bromberg
        Program:  Finishing Up!
​July - Speaker:  Melinda Stanton
       Program:  English Paper Piecing
​August - Speaker:  Charlotte Angotti
​          Program:  Your Stash – My Stash (Stories and Quilts)
​September - Quilt Show
​              Program:  Quilt Show
October - Speaker:  J. Michelle Watts
            Program:  The Beauty of the Southwest
November - Speaker:  Doris Rice
              Program:  Collage Quilting Trunk Show
December - Program:  Holidays Are Here!