2026 MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
(Contact Programs Chair)
Guild Meetings: 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. | Workshops: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
(Contact Programs Chair)
Guild Meetings: 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. | Workshops: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
MONDAY April 27, 2026
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WORKSHOP
Sheri Freyermuth from Heartland Cottons in Dewitt will be teaching the Remember Me Floral Garden Appliqué pattern. Sheri will also be presenting the program "From Farm to Machine" at the guild meetings. The cost is $10, which includes the pattern and fabric kit. |
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MONDAY May 25, 2026
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WORKSHOP
Paint Your Own Barn Quilt BARNS & BREWS offers a fun workshop where you paint your own customized 2’ x 2’ barn quilt on exterior grade aluminum. Browse their catalog here: https://barnsandbrews.com/catalog The cost is $75, all supplies included. The presentation at the meetings will be "Shop Hop Fun" with the “Shop Hop Sisters” and Insider News from Kolene Herlocker on the All Iowa Shop Hop |
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MONDAY June 22, 2026
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WORKSHOP
MJ Kinman from MJKINMAN.COM will be teaching the Dames and Diamonds pattern from 12:30 pm - 4:30pm. https://mjkinman.com/resources/ MJ will also be presenting the programs "Gems and Joy" at the AM guild meeting and "The Magic of Color" at the PM guild meeting. The cost for the workshop is $23. The Birthstone fabric kit is $10 |
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MONDAY July 27, 2026
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No Morning Meeting. All Day Workshop! (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) The workshop will be Ziggy Diamonds - 60 Degrees of Easy Mix and Match Diamonds taught by Reeze Hanson of Morning Glory Designs It is a Jelly Roll and Fat Quarter Friendly class. All of the diamonds are made in 4-patch components which can be mixed around or moved around before you assemble the top. Fast and easy but looks like you spent days making it. Cost of workshop is $30 + $20 for the pattern & template *Starts promptly at 9am. Arrive early for setup **There will be a 1 hour lunch break |
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Evening Meeting Presentation: Sacred Geometry: From Fibonancci to Fiber Art https://www.morningglorydesigns.com/lectures.htm |
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MONDAY August 24, 2026
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Ilene Bartos from ilenebartos.com will be teaching the Fall Leaf pattern at the afternoon workshop. Ilene will be presenting the program Borders, Sashing & More at the guild meetings. The cost for the workshop is $25. The kit is $70 - includes fabric, foil, beads, copper tubing and wire. |
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MONDAY September 28, 2026
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Debbie Stark (certified teacher for gequiltdesigns.com) - WORKSHOP TBA She will have a Stripology Trunk show at the guild meetings. |
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MONDAY October 26, 2026
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Board Annual Election (PM Meeting Only) |
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MONDAY November 23, 2026
Charity Presentation TBA
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December 2026
Below are a list of tips that will help everyone have a good time and learn as much as possible during the few hours you will be with your teacher. Teachers work hard to share their knowledge, skills and experience. They will appreciate your courtesy and put more effort into their teaching if they know their hard work is appreciated.
WORKSHOP ETIQUETTE
Only make a reservation for a quilt workshop if you are fully committed to it and pay your registration fee immediately to show that commitment and help you keep it. Until you pay, your spot will NOT be reserved.
*Arrive early to set up so you are ready to go when the workshop starts.
*Switch off your mobile phone or set it on vibrate.
*If you are unable to attend a workshop, please notify the program chair immediately so we can notify those on the waitlist.
*Carry a notebook, ask plenty of questions, and take notes about the answers.
*Have fun!
Thank you for your support!
No matter how you are registering for a workshop, include your contact information.
Supplies are not included in the Workshop Fee.
