Meetings, Programs, Workshops...Oh My!
Meetings & Programs
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Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at the United Christian Parish with the exception of October when we feature our annual quilt show.
The central focus of monthly guild meetings are programs which may include an educational guest speaker, trunk show, technique demonstrations, slides, or movies. Just a few of the other activities during the general meeting are Show and Tell, Treasure Chest raffle and a pot luck buffet. There is no cost to attend. Members leave inspired and eager to pursue their quilting passion. Visitors are welcome for 2 meetings at no cost. General Meeting and Program
2nd Saturday Monthly Social Hour 9:00 a.m. Meeting Begins at 10:00 a.m. |
UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH
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Programs
For questions or sign ups, please contact Program Chair Gretchen Moore directly or email by selecting the button below. The workshops really are geared towards all skill levels and are a lot of fun. Come for the sewing and the comradery, and you just might learn something new as well. Classes may be open to non-members if space is available.
SEE UPCOMING PROGRAMS BELOW
2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULES
December 2026: LLQG Holiday Party!
October 2026: Scarlett Rose
In October we are having Scarlett Rose share a lecture and a workshop on Celtic Quilting!
For her lecture, she will share "A History of Celtic Quilting".
And for her class we will learn how to create a Crystallized
Celtic block.
The Class is $55 and the pattern you can download pdf
at https://scarlettrose.com/epatterns.html. You will also need
a bias tape maker. (More information to come). Check out our program webpage for latest updates: https://www.llqg.org/meetings-programs--workshops.html
Contact: [email protected]
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July 2026: Anelie Beldon
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I have been teaching sewing and quilting in Amador County for 20 years. I have taught children and adults the skill of making garments and creating quilts of the heart. My vision is to have a classroom for the creative community for sharing and learning.
I firmly believe being able to explore and executing our creative side is like feeding the soul. To find a medium where we can express our feelings, visions, dreams and desires. It brings happiness, fulfillment and therapy to our hearts. |
Contact: [email protected]
June 2026: Kitty Oliver
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Kitty Oliver has been quilting for over 35 years and a very active quilt judge for over15 years. Her passion for quilting is a natural extension of her love of history and design.
Kitty enjoys entering shows and has won numerous honors and ribbons including Featured Artist, Best of Show. She has had quilts juried into several larger quilt shows. She enjoys the challenge of creating her own patterns and designs, and has a deep appreciation for the creative process. Kitty loves the opportunity to encourage creativity and celebrate quilters at all levels. Recently, in collaboration with Diana Muenzler and Julie Curry, she put on a quilt judge training course that focuses on teaching judges a methodical, consistent and inspirational method for evaluating quilts. Kitty is an environmental scientist who resides in Santa Barbara. |
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Contact: [email protected]
May 2026: LLQG 25th Birth Day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADIES OF THE LAKE!!!
Come celebrate 25 years with us.
April 2026: Rotating Stations of Demostrations
- Marj Sweeney: Binding a quilt using the backing fabric creating mitered corners.
- Linda Morrison: When denims get old, make a quilt!
- Renee Schultz-Hein: Tips & tricks for making a quilt top
March 2026: "All thing Foundation Paper Piecing"
Marj Sweeney and Kris Nelson, will be presenting the paper piecing techniques, including a demonstration of how a block is constructed and examples of completed blocks. They will also be showing the “Tie-Died” quilt, the commissioned quilt made for the Blue Wing restaurant owner in 2024. Following the presentation, all member will be invited to share their works related to paper piecing techniques—quilts, quilt tops, and quilt blocks.
Workshop: Immediately following the general meeting, the paper piecing workshop will be held at the same location, United Christian Parish. Starting around 12:30 pm ending 4:00 pm. Quilt block kits will be provided.
Supplies
Sewing Machine, dark color thread (gray is best), 1/4" rulers, scissors,
rotary cutter, and cutting mat.
Contact: orchid0309@yahoo.com
Workshop: Immediately following the general meeting, the paper piecing workshop will be held at the same location, United Christian Parish. Starting around 12:30 pm ending 4:00 pm. Quilt block kits will be provided.
Supplies
Sewing Machine, dark color thread (gray is best), 1/4" rulers, scissors,
rotary cutter, and cutting mat.
Contact: orchid0309@yahoo.com
February 2026: Yvonne Phenicie
Lecture: Sew Many Curves
Yvonne will share with us many of her quilts that are made with the Quick Curve rulers and pattens. It’ll be fun to see all the variations with curves!
Workshop: Mod Journey: Using a Quick Curve Mini Ruler - Sunday February 15th, 9:30am - 4:00pm
This is a fast and easy Drunkards' Path style quilt. It is made up of one block,don't let the curve throw you off. It is done using the Quick Curve Ruler Mini
from the creative minds at Sew Kind of Wonderful. It’s done with fat quarters
or yardage. There are different yardage amounts for different sizes if you are not into making a big quilt. But who knows, once you start you may not want to stop!
Supplies
Mod Journey pattern from Sew Kind of Wonderful
Quick Curve Ruler Mini from Sew Kind of Wonderful
6 ½” Square up ruler
Sewing Machine, power cord, foot pedal, 1/4” foot
45 mm Rotary Cutter and a Mat
Fabric pen or pencil
Quilt size options: 40"x40" or 40"x50" or 50"x50" or 60"x70"
Contact: [email protected]
Yvonne will share with us many of her quilts that are made with the Quick Curve rulers and pattens. It’ll be fun to see all the variations with curves!
Workshop: Mod Journey: Using a Quick Curve Mini Ruler - Sunday February 15th, 9:30am - 4:00pm
This is a fast and easy Drunkards' Path style quilt. It is made up of one block,don't let the curve throw you off. It is done using the Quick Curve Ruler Mini
from the creative minds at Sew Kind of Wonderful. It’s done with fat quarters
or yardage. There are different yardage amounts for different sizes if you are not into making a big quilt. But who knows, once you start you may not want to stop!
Supplies
Mod Journey pattern from Sew Kind of Wonderful
Quick Curve Ruler Mini from Sew Kind of Wonderful
6 ½” Square up ruler
Sewing Machine, power cord, foot pedal, 1/4” foot
45 mm Rotary Cutter and a Mat
Fabric pen or pencil
Quilt size options: 40"x40" or 40"x50" or 50"x50" or 60"x70"
Contact: [email protected]
January 2026: Kerrie Hershey
Lecture: Kerrie will be presenting a trunk show with vintage quilts that she has collected through the years.
Workshop: A Vintage Block in a Modern Way - Double Pinwheels
Workshop: A Vintage Block in a Modern Way - Double Pinwheels
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2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULES
2025 November: Lynn Koolish
Lynn Koolish is a fiber artist, teacher, and author. She is most known for her bright colors and hand-dyed fabric. She also creates mixed-media fiber art.
She teaches locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally at venues including International Quilt Festival in Houston and Quilters Affair in Sisters, Oregon.
She has written/co-written 5 books: including Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing, The Wonderful Colorful Wonder Wheel of Color (with Kerry Graham and Mary Wruck), Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts (with Cyndy Rymer), and More Photo Fun (with the Hewlett-Packard Company and Cyndy Rymer). She also has a DVD Lynn Koolish Teaches You Printing on Fabric.
Our Lecture: Make Design Principles Work for You: Using basic design principles is essential for creating compelling work no matter what your style–Art, Modern, or Traditional. She compares four well known quilt artists that work in different styles and how they put design principles to work in their quilts.
Lynn Koolish is a fiber artist, teacher, and author. She is most known for her bright colors and hand-dyed fabric. She also creates mixed-media fiber art.
She teaches locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally at venues including International Quilt Festival in Houston and Quilters Affair in Sisters, Oregon.
She has written/co-written 5 books: including Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Dyeing, The Wonderful Colorful Wonder Wheel of Color (with Kerry Graham and Mary Wruck), Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts (with Cyndy Rymer), and More Photo Fun (with the Hewlett-Packard Company and Cyndy Rymer). She also has a DVD Lynn Koolish Teaches You Printing on Fabric.
Our Lecture: Make Design Principles Work for You: Using basic design principles is essential for creating compelling work no matter what your style–Art, Modern, or Traditional. She compares four well known quilt artists that work in different styles and how they put design principles to work in their quilts.
2025 September:
Barbara Doré and Gail Coyle will be dazzling us with their beautiful assortment of appliquéd wall hangings.
They will also talk about what fusible webs, stabilizers and adhesives they like to use.
Barbara Doré and Gail Coyle will be dazzling us with their beautiful assortment of appliquéd wall hangings.
They will also talk about what fusible webs, stabilizers and adhesives they like to use.
2025 August:
Cyanotype Fabric Sun Dying Work shop with Debra Heltzel
Presentation about this class will be made at the July meeting.
Signup Sheets and Supply Lists for both classes will be available at the July meeting.
Cyanotype Fabric Sun Dying Work shop with Debra Heltzel
Presentation about this class will be made at the July meeting.
Signup Sheets and Supply Lists for both classes will be available at the July meeting.
2025 July: Everything Bag Work shop
This is a 3-part Class. One day a week for 3-weeks scheduled July 14th, 21st & 28th. I will have more information available at the July meeting.
This is a 3-part Class. One day a week for 3-weeks scheduled July 14th, 21st & 28th. I will have more information available at the July meeting.
2025 June: BAZAAR SALES!!!
Work Shop: Renee's Woven Art Quilt
The class is scheduled for June 22nd at the Scott's Valley Women's Center from 10am to 4pm. The cost is $20 plus $5 for the Weaving Board (payable at the class) which she will supply at the class. The signup sheet for this class will be at the June guild meeting.
Work Shop: Renee's Woven Art Quilt
The class is scheduled for June 22nd at the Scott's Valley Women's Center from 10am to 4pm. The cost is $20 plus $5 for the Weaving Board (payable at the class) which she will supply at the class. The signup sheet for this class will be at the June guild meeting.
2025 May: Badge Class Work Shop
work shop is schedule for May 17th at SVWC.
work shop is schedule for May 17th at SVWC.
2025 April: DEMO FROM MARJ SWEENEY & RENE SCHULTZ-HEIN
Marj and Renee will each be giving a Mini Trunk Show of their Art Quilts. They will explain the different types of application they've used; applique, raw edge, piecing, etc. We might even get them to answer some questions if they arise.
Marj and Renee will each be giving a Mini Trunk Show of their Art Quilts. They will explain the different types of application they've used; applique, raw edge, piecing, etc. We might even get them to answer some questions if they arise.
Workshops & Classes
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Sometimes a guest speaker may offer a workshop or class. Workshops or classes are typically offered the day following the general meeting. There is generally a fee to attend and attendance could be limited. Pre-registration is required.
Join us for a full day of skill building, inspiration, friendship and fun! Don't forget to bring a lunch. Held at the Scotts Valley Women's Center
Door opens at 9:00 a.m. Workshops begins at 10:00 a.m. |
Scotts Valley Women's Center
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Skills Day
Skills Day was created for guild members to share their skills, talents and abilities with other guild members. We are so lucky to have such talented members willing to teach various quilting techniques!
It's held once a quarter on a Saturday at the Scotts Valley Women's Center (see map above for directions). Door opens at 9:00 am and sewing fun begins at 10:00 am.
Sign up at any general meeting along with a refundable $10 deposit to reserve your space. Bring your lunch and plan on a day of fun and friendship while you hone your skills.
Contact Skills Day Chairman Barbara Peebles for further information.
It's held once a quarter on a Saturday at the Scotts Valley Women's Center (see map above for directions). Door opens at 9:00 am and sewing fun begins at 10:00 am.
Sign up at any general meeting along with a refundable $10 deposit to reserve your space. Bring your lunch and plan on a day of fun and friendship while you hone your skills.
Contact Skills Day Chairman Barbara Peebles for further information.