Programs & Guest Speakers
FEBRUARY 2026
General Meeting is cancelled. See you at the Quilt Show!
MARCH 2026
WHO: Diane D Vandiver, Butterfly Threads Quilting https://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/
WHAT: PROGRAM: Scrap Quilt Secrets Trunk Show – Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Learn strategies for making quilts you love from the fabric you already have and how to avoid the “jumbled mess” look. Featuring the quilts from her book SCRAP QUILT SECRETS.
CLASSES:
Wednesday, March 25 – ½ day Class (1-4pm) - “Bee Kind Class”
A “Hybrid Hexie” Project - how to hand piece using paper pieces, fusible applique options,
as well as demonstrations of hexie binding, machine quilting, and machine piecing hexies
for backgrounds. **No machine needed**
Thursday, March 26 - 9am-4pm - “Under The Mistletoe Quilt”
This fun and happy design is perfect for FAT QUARTERS! Learn techniques for paper piecing and sewing curves. Suitable for confident beginners through advanced quilters. Handouts included, pattern purchase required ($12, payable at class).
WHERE: Azan Shriner's Center
WHEN: 25-26 March 2026
HOW: Register & Pay in the Online Store!
APRIL 2026
WHO: Sue Michaels, Dragonfly FiberArt Pattern Company https://dragonflyfiberart.com/
WHAT: Two classes:
“Posh Pouch Class” - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – ½ day Class (1-4pm)
The Posh Pouch is the cutest little zipper pouch for just about anything you can think of. The Posh Pouch is a fast and fun project that any confident beginner can achieve in this workshop. Sue Michaels, will teach you some bag making tricks and tips to help give your bag a professional finish.
“The Newporter Tote” - Thursday, April 23, 2026 (9am-4pm)
The Newporter Tote is a roomy 14” x 12” x 5” tote with lots of pockets to keep you organized on the go! Whether you’re looking for a practical shopping bag or a fashionable statement piece, The Newporter Tote is a rewarding project that any confident beginner can achieve in this workshop.
NOTE: Dara Ruth (1st VP, Programs) will distribute the patterns at the 25 March 2026 general meeting to everyone who is registered for the classes. Anyone who signs up after that must work with Dara to get a pattern. If you cancel class, you must return the pattern. Costs are $3 - Posh Pouch and $8 - Newporter Tote which are discounted costs from her store.
WHERE: Azan Shriner's Center
WHEN: 22 - 23 April 2026
HOW: Register & Pay in the Online Store!
