2023 programs/workshops 

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
Thursday, May 18, 2023 (Note the date!)
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Senior Center
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)
There is an additional $5 kit fee to take home all seven of the sashing patterns.
Speaker: Barbara J. Eikmeier
Program: “It's All in the Sashings”

​Program and Workshop will be held at
​Couts UMC, 802 North Elm Street, Weatherford

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
Friday, June 16, 2023
Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm 
​Location:  Couts UMC (802 North Elm St., Weatherford)
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)
We must have your email address eight days before the workshop!
Speaker: Linda & Carl Sullivan  Colourwerx 
Program: Wonky Piecing and Machine Applique
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.
Zoom Workshop: Saturday July 22
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Slash ‘n sew piecing, off-kilter stitching and easy machine appliqué make this a fun and stress free workshop. Students will learn wonky piecing techniques to form a fabric collage of colors and the basics of fusible machine appliqué while making these cute characters with a modern attitude! Students can choose to make either the Dog (12” x 16”) or Cat (20” X 15”) or the ModFish (18” x 21”).  Great class for traditionalist or modern quilter.  Gifts for kids or adults!
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

2023

January - Speaker: Randy Cole
            Program: “My First 50 Years in the Sewing Machine                                Business”

February - Speaker: Krista Moser
              Program: “Diamonds are a Quilter’s Best Friend”

March - Speaker: Laurie & Mark Cohen
                     Sew Much Love Quilt Store, Granbury
​          Program: “Sewing Love with Every Stitch” 

April - Comfort Quilt Sew-In​
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!