Our P & S committee is comprised of Mary Ann Bruce, Ihsia Hu, and Joyce Danzig. When you see them, thank them for their hard work.
August 3 - Quilt-O and Ice Cream Social with Toppings!
The Program Committee will lead guild members in several rounds of Quilt-O, a quilt-themed Bingo game. Players can purchase two Quilt-O cards for the price of $2 and two fat quarters (additional cards may be purchased for $1 & 1 fat quarter per card). Winners of each round will receive a selection of fat quarters from those donated.
September 14 - Aynex Quilts
Architecture in Quilts
I have been making architecture quilts for over 15 years and exhibited them nationally. This lecture goes over my architectural quilts and how I make them. I'll show you my process in detail with many behind the scenes photos. I design and construct my quilts using foundation paper piecing and there may be a few tricks you can use in your own quilts. Read more here.
October 5 - Carly Mul
Color and Trends in the Quilting World
Color & Trends in the Quilting World - I give talks to quilt guilds about the latest trends in color and design in the quilting world, with many samples in photos and products. Read more here.
November 2 - FSQ Convention
FSQ Members - TBD
FSQ will host a “convention” featuring three members who will each give 15-minute demonstration and a “vendor hall” for a group of members who will share a cool quilting notion or tip or tricks.
December 1 - Julie Silber on ZOOM, not in-person
Keepin’ ‘Em in Stitches: America’s Funniest Quilts
Women have always expressed their whole selves in quilts: their love, losses, accomplishments, joys, and sorrows … and their humor! Enjoy some very funny 19th and 20th century quilts that will have you smiling. Laugh and learn along with Julie. Read more here.
January 4 -Tammy Silvers on ZOOM, not in-person
A Deep Dive into Batiks
Tammy is a Design Director for Banyan Batiks. She designs most of their collections! We’ll explore what it takes to create a batik line – from initial line concept to colorations to the final fabric lines you see in your favorite quilt shops. This lecture is a combination of slide show, batik quilt trunk show, video, and actual batik making tools! Let’s explore the fascinating and beautiful world of batiks together. Read more here.
February 2 - Cissy Serrao on ZOOM, not in person
Introduction to the Hawaiian Quilting Tradition
March 1 - Debra Monk
From Pioneers to Long-Arming
Through quilts, she chronicles her journey from the craft of her pioneer grandmother to long-arm quilting. Read more here.
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May 3 - Jennifer Worthen
Designing and Piecing with Purpose
Dive into a lively, visual presentation that explores how thoughtful design choices can elevate quilt making from good to great. In this lecture Jennifer takes your group on a tour of her design journey—from ideas to finished quilts—and highlights what she’s learned about fabric selection, block placement, value shifts, and creative problem-solving over the years. Quilters will leave inspired to examine why they make certain decisions (and excited to apply those discoveries in their next project). This lecture works beautifully for guilds, quilt shop events or retreat opening sessions and can be offered in-person or via Zoom. Read more here.
June 1 - FSQ Potluck
FSQ will provide chicken, plates, silverware, and bottled water, and the guild members can bring sides & desserts. Potluck committee will organize SignUp Genius, setup, and decorations.
