Programs & Workshops

Contact Nas at

nmazuji@gmail.com or Jackie at dav_ing@msn.com

for information or to sign up for workshops





Upcoming Programs


​​​​- 19 May 2026: Lisa Elk: Her Quilt Journey and Cathedral Windows. Check out her website at ellisquilts.com.

- June 16: Nas Mazuji - using up the never-ending scraps in our stash! This will be interactive any quilters who have practical suggestions or would like to share their methodology for taming their scraps are welcome to present.

- July 14: (Note that this is the 2nd Tuesday) Studio tour of the Ritter ranch with Sheila Ritter in Hereford. We will carpool to the ranch from the Guild in two different groups as there is limited parking. The two groups will visit from 9-11 and 11:30-1:30. More information to follow. The ranch is a popular quilt retreat and there is a quilt shop on the premises.
- AUG 18: Sheryl Wenstrand, Bags, purses, etc. “Take Stand”. Sheryl is from Green Valley and may be accompanied by Lori from Quilt Central Studio.


Upcoming Workshops



​​- All workshops - classes start at 9am at the Guild.- Sign up for the class in advance.- Non members welcome depending on space. - Sign up & Pay in advance for supplies list.​
​- 20 May 2026 : Charming Cathedral windows with Lisa Ellis. Lisa has written several books on Cathedral window quilts. We will make a sample of 9 blocks finishing at 12.5” x 12.5”. The picture below shows some of the variations. Students provide the scraps, (all 2.5” squares) no kit is available. Supply list will be available at the Guild or will be emailed to those who sign up. Cost $40.

- Jun 17: Nas Mazuji will guide you on using the Sunshine and Shadows pattern to use up your scraps. If you are new or do not have enough scraps, fabric will be provided for $5. Class Cost is $15.
- Jul: NO workshop

- Aug 19: Sheryl Wenstand will provide a pattern for an X-large project bag, 16.5” X 16.5” This project uses vinyl and a kit will be provided. Cost TBD.

If you have suggestions or would like to present a class to the Guild, please contact Jackie I or Nas.


Pictures of Previous Programs & Workshops



Click here to see pictures of past programs & workshops



Programs:

-- Programs are presented at our monthly meetings, on the third Tuesday of each month in the morning(9am) and in the evening (6pm). Programs include a Guest speaker.

Workshops

-- Many lecturers teach a workshop while they are here. workshops teach new techniques to improve our quilting skills.

-- If scheduled, the workshops are held the third Wednesday of each month.

-- You must sign up and pay in advance for the workshop.

-- Most workshops have a min and max number of students, so sign up well in advance so we know that we will be able to have the workshop.

-- Each workshop will have a supply list with the materials and equipment needed for that class. If a sewing machine is needed, be sure it is in good working order and you know how to use it.



Mind Your P’s and Q’s
(Which all us quilters know is really Mind Your Pineapple Quilts!)



We started in June with a very simple Pineapple block. Many of you made this block or took it home to sew it there. Many of you have checked out the current Blotto block, also a Pineapple block, but more complicated. There are more versions of the Pineapple block, and you can find some of them in the following websites. Don’t forget – there is a bin of yellow fabric at the clubhouse. This has been donated just for this block because the Guild’s stash of yellow is not large. I hope we have some pineapple quilts in our show 2026!





Links for optional tutorials:


- Autodesk Instructables - https://www.instructables.com/Pineapple-Quilt-Pattern/

- Benartex free pattern - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G42SG-fOhx8

- Missouri Star - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsTghzute0

- Shabby Fabrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqBKh4l2qs

- The Sewing Studio - no special ruler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoqBKh4l2qs

- Sew Be It Quilts - no special ruler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaH9hljGc1c

- HSQG Blotto - Blotto tab




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