2023 programs/workshops 

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 HAS CHANGED!
Workshop: "Holographics and Sublimation Paints"

Date:  October 20, 2023 
​Time:  10:00 - 2:00     
                       
Bring out the creative YOU!
Just back from teaching her latest round of classes at the Sewing and Quilting Expo, Libby has new items to teach and bring to our guild!
We will use her digital equipment to create a holographic vinyl on t-shirt or tote bag; then, we will use stencils and sublimation paints to create – a zipper bag and a card. See photos below! What fun! If you have a penchant to create, paint, imagine something new, come on and sign up for the class in October. Anyone can do this one. 
The fee is $49 which includes guild fee of $30 and the kit that is everything else you need. Please hurry to get registered so supplies can be ordered and prepared.
 
November 16
​(Live)
Speaker:  Doris Rice
​Program:  
Doris returns again! She will show examples of BasiX and X-Block quilts using the BasiX and X-Block templates and a short demo on how the templates work. This will be demonstrative as well as visual with the fun Doris puts into her lectures! She isn’t called “the Cactus Queen” for nothing! Doris is creator of the X Block ruler.
WORKSHOP (IN PERSON):  "Wrap it Up!"
Date: November 17, 2023 
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

​Get ready for Christmas with an exciting new pattern! With your choice of fabrics, make this table runner and/or placemats using any size X-Block template. It's just in time for your holiday parties and dinners using your favorite holiday fabrics or - change it up and use fun, festive fabrics for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion.
December 14
    date tentative
Our Holiday 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​

May - Speaker: Sally Brown
       Program: “Every Quilt Has A Story”

June - Speaker: Barbara J. Eikmeier
        Program: “It's All in the Sashings”

​July - Speaker: Linda & Carl Sullivan  Colourwerx 
       Program: Wonky Piecing and Machine Applique

​August 17 - Program:  Schoolhouse!

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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!