2023 Program Calendar
Non-members - $10 fee for meetings with * & $30 additional charge for workshops.
Feb 4 – Monthly Meeting: Due to the inclement weather, the QUILT monthly meeting will be held at Emmanuel
Lutheran Church on Zion Rd in Fayetteville at 10am. Alice McElwain is under the weather and will not speak. Members are asked to bring a quilt book or website that they can share with the group (in a minute or less). We will compile a list of the books/websites and share it in our next newsletter. It is still icy in places, so please be careful driving in....stay safe!
Feb 11 – Super Saturday Sew Day: Therese Ramsey - “Crumb Quilting” – Come make a crumb quil
with Therese Ramsey! Participants can do Arkansas, another state, an animal or something else
of their choosing. The Arkansas pattern will be provided, but they should bring an outline if they want
to do something other than Arkansas. Bring scraps and basic sewing supplies. $10 for QUILT members
($20 for non members if space is available). Contact Therese Ramsey to register.
First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, 9-3.
Feb 23 – Monthly Meeting: Schoolhouse Demos - QUILT members will be sharing their favorite quilt techniques.
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm.
*March 23 – Monthly Meeting: Merrie Ford - “I Love Chocolate (Making brown a delicious choice)
Merrie will talk about why we are attracted to certain colors and discuss ways to challenge ourselves
as quilters to see colors in fresh ways. https://browntownquilts.com. St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
Mar 24 – Workshop: “Collage Techniques” with Merrie Ford
A certified Laura Heine instructor, Merrie will talk about fabric selection, color and value, and ways to make your work unique even when following a pattern. Choose any Laura Heine pattern, up to and including the 16x20 size. Purchase pattern from the shop in KC Merrie is affliiated with, https://www.thefabricchic.com/shop.htm . If you choose to have Merrie supply a kit, they will be about 25% less, and you will save postage on patterns as she buys in bulk. Patterns may be purchased elsewhere but make sure the kit includes the pattern. $30 members/ $60 non members. Contact Therese Ramsey to sign up.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fayetteville
April 21 & 22 – Quilt Show at Benton County Fairgrounds
Hundreds of quilts, bed turning, vendor mall, guild store,
quilt appraisals, raffle quilt and food! Registration starts Jan 2, 2023.
https://www.quiltguildnwa.com/quilt-show-2023
April 27 – Monthly Meeting: Robin Bodishbaugh & Joan Beyette "Inspired by Travels Trunk Show"
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
May 13 – Super Saturday Sew Day: Laura Speer - “Ironing Stations” (big boards & TV trays)
Make your own ironing station for home or travel. First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, 9am-3pm
$10 members and $20 non-members (if space available). Materials cost tbd.
May 25 – “Airing of the Quilts”
*June 22 – Monthly Meeting: Susan Marth - “Having Fun in Your Sewing Room”
Love to quilt, but can’t find the time? Susan can help you budget your time to include the
passion you love, quilting! While showing her own quilts, Susan discusses choosing the right projects,
setting up your sewing room or area, storage, plus other household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Just a few minutes each day will produce quilts that you and your family will treasure.
https://sewingwithsusan.com St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm.
June 23 – Workshop “Darling Dainty Dresdens” with Susan Marth
Let Susan show you the tricks, tips & tools she has discovered to make perfectly round, flat Dresden
plates. Choose from Susan’s Dresden plate patterns or choose a month from the Tiny Dresden Series.
$30 for members / $60 for non-members. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, 9am-4pm
July 8 – Super Saturday Sew Day: Daphne Maurer - “Round & Round We Go”
A no hassle way to sew circles using decorative stitches. $10 members and $20 non-members
(if space available).
First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, 9am-3pm.
July 27 – Monthly Meeting: Trunk Show - Mikki Stone & Korin Cardinal
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
*Aug 24 – Monthly Meeting: Nova Montgomery - “Century of Progress”
Nova Montgomery is a quilter and quilt historian. She is an independent professional instructor.
and lecturer who loves sharing her passion for quilts and history. https://novamontgomery.com
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
Aug 25 – Nova Montgomery - Featherweight Workshop (9am-5pm)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to correctly disassemble, clean, and reassemble their beloved
Featherweights. This is a comprehensive workshop in which all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance are
addressed - including motor, and foot controller. Yes, they will sew (and sew beautifully) when you are done!!
$100 for members / $130 for non-members. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fayetteville, 9am-5pm.
Sept 28 – Monthly Meeting: Suzanne Louth - “Broderie Perse” Trunk Show
"Suzanne's favorite style of quilting is appliqué. She's lost count of how many quilts she's made over
the years. "I don't have a clue," she says — but puts it well north of 50. She once counted 45 alone that
she's given away. " (Springfield News-Leader 9.3.2014). St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
Oct 26 – Monthly Meeting: Amy Barickman - “For the Love of Buttons”
Amy, the author of Vintage Notions and founder of Indygo Junction (pattern company), is passionate
about helping creatives find inspiration for handmade projects. https://amybarickman.com
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
Nov 11 – Super Saturday Sew Day: “Lone Star” with Julie Warren & Dana Crocco
First Presbyterian Church, Rogers, 9am-3pm.
$10 members and $20 non-members (if space available).
Dec 7 – Monthly Meeting: Q.U.I.L.T. Holiday Party
St Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, 6:30pm
How to register for classes:
Contact Therese Ramsey - registration is not final until payment is received - class fees not refundable
Board Meetings:
2nd Monday monthly - 6-8 pm. All members invited, please notify President if you have something to add to the agenda (at least 1 week in advance).
2025 Quilt Show Committee Meetings:
No meetings at this time.
Contact Elizabeth Child or Wanda Eash for more information.
More events & information may be added throughout the year. They will be listed here, on Facebook & Instagram, and in the Guild Newsletter.
Contact:
Q.U.I.L.T. Guild of NW Arkansas
PO Box 1364
Springdale, Arkansas 72765
General Inquiries: quiltguildnwa@gmail.com
