Programs
each month, excluding the july anniversary potluck and december holiday party, the guild has a program at the monthly meeting. the program is usually a special speaker, trunk show or instructor. often times there is a followup class or workshop taught by that months special guest. this class/workshop is usually the day after the monthly meeting but is subject to change to accommodate the instructors schedule. fees for these classes vary and a supply list is provided in advance to allow time to prepare. there is always a sign up sheet available at the monthly meeting, often times with a sample or photo of the project to be taught. contact judy l.
January 9 - dawnell muecke
Dawnell is a talented quilter and instructor. Most recently she has taught at Turquoise Threads and Prescott Quiltworks. We are looking forward to the seeing her trunk show.
February - Susan Cupp
Susan Cupp will give a demonstration of how to design quilts using EQ8. If there is enough interest, a full day class can be arranged.
March - Elizabeth phinder
Mar 4 - Lecture on Applique - A journey of quilting with a trunk show.
Class on March 5th
April - swan sheridan from swan amity studios
April 4th - Lecture - Quilt the World - This lecture includes 30+ quilts and approaches the foundations of quilting as an art
April 5th - Class Decorative Stitches are for Everyone - Fusing a simple project and then use their decorative stitches to complete the applique.
may - Pam Rackley from Sweet pz patterns
May 6th - Trunk Show
June - Carolyn Wright - Wright Fabric Company
June 3rd - Trunk Show
June 4th - Small flag workshop
July - 4th of july potluck
August - Joyce Holley - Noah & her sisters quilt company
Aug 5th - Trunk Show/ Lecture “Hunt For Perfect Points”
Aug 6th - Class - Flight Path Table Runner
September - Gail shannon
September 9th - Lecture on Design and Compisition
September 11th - Class on Improv Piecing at 735E Road#1, Chino Valley, AZ 86323. This is a combo class with Chino Valley Quilters.
October - Quilt show for pannel challenge
November - ornament classes
Make ornaments for Prescott Valley Library Christmas Tree
December Christmas party
Internal Workshops
Internal workshops are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Mingus View Presbyterian Church, 8340 Leigh Dr, Prescott Valley - Lower Level.
january - Scrap Projects
The January scrap project will be Simply Serene quilt by Pleasant Valley Creations. Marcia will have a full supply list at the January meeting. In the meantime - start pulling together your scraps. This one is pretty simple - it requires 5 inch squares. Lots of them!! And then there are some large, half square triangles. You will want a dark color and a light background for those, plus setting triangles, and borders. Marcia will teach you several different methods for making the half square triangles, especially many at the same time. The quilt pattern provides measurements for 4 quilt sizes which is so helpful when planning. The link to the pattern is below.
February 20th - Walking Foot Quilting
march - Machine applique
Machine applique taught by Marcia. We will be trying several different methods for machine applique in this workshop.
Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to ?? MACHINE APPLIQUE 4 WAYS
Lunch – Potluck
Mingus View Presbyterian, PV, Lower Level
Marcia Rowell
Supplies:
You bring: Sewing machine that does zigzag, basic sewing supplies to include small scissors, bobbins, finer threads. If your machine has an open-toe applique foot – bring that. Bring an ultra fine point marker such as a Sharpie. Tuck in a glue stick if you have one. This is not a “Project” – but rather a “Skills” workshop. For lunch – bring a little something to share with the group as I will be out of town the weekend prior and not able to prep.
I will bring: practice samples ready to stitch, sample threads to play with, and microtec needles.
Saturday workshop - March 23rd
Saturday Sewing – March 23, 2024, 9 a.m. to ?? Open Sewing
Location: Lifepointe Church, 10100 E AZ 69, Prescott Valley
Lunch is potluck – bring a dish to share
Bring an extension cord if you can, we will have a pressing station and a cutting area
SUPPLY LIST for the Open Sew:
___Sewing Machine if you like
___ Your favorite tools
___Project as desired
April - 60 degree triangles
60 degree triangles taught by Marcia. The 60-degree triangle appears in many projects and in varying sizes. Learn to recognize them, and create some simple items for home or boutique that will come together quickly.
may - Quilt as you go (QAYG)
60 degree triangles taught by Marcia. The 60-degree triangle appears in many projects and in varying sizes. Learn to recognize them, and create some simple items for home or boutique that will come together quickly.
Quilt as you go (QAYG) taught by Mary Pirtle and Fran Mammenga. Mary created some fun potholders that she thought you would all enjoy creating (I know I will !), and Fran has recently completed 3 large quilts using a QAYG method.
june - making Braids (tentative)
Tentative Susan George will show how to make braids that can be made using scraps or selected colors. These braids can be used to make quilts, tablerunners, and ??
Saturday workshop tentative.
july - jelly roll rug
Jelly Roll rug with new member Susan Corwin. Susan has created many of these and will show us how it is done.
august - Boutique Sew Day
This day will be for us to finish or get help with our projects of the month, or other items we haven't quite finished for the boutique. We will also have a few new, smaller projects. Kris Parsons and Marcia will be leading us, as will another member or two. Susan Cupp will be demonstrating making pumpkins for the boutique. More details to follow.
september - Tentative - Denim Upcycle with Marcia & Earlene
Saturday workshop tentative.
october/november/december
No internal workshops