2026 Program Calendar
Non-members - $10 fee for meetings with * & $30 additional charge for workshops.
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Jan 22 – Monthly Meeting: The Quilted Cow Shop in Bentonville. St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale at 6:00 pm. The Quilted Cow is located at 1400 SW Susana St. Suite #18, Bentonville, AR. The Quilted Cow opened in November 2024, and is a full-service quilt shop. Sheri DeWitt, co-owner of the Quilted Cow will be presenting the path from traditional to modern quilting, old patterns versus, new patterns and how they can be the same or similar or both. Items from the shop will be available for purchase.
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​Feb 7 – Super Saturday Sew Day: Adele Atha, Robin Crow and Daphne Maurer - “Constellation Paper Piecing”. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale 9:00 – 3:00. Learn how to paper piece this design which was used to make the guild’s 2025 “Coral Constellation” raffle quilt (as seen below). They will provide instructions on how to both “foundation paper piece” and “freezer paper piece” these blocks, and you can choose the method you like best. Blocks will finish about 15” and materials to get you started (freezer paper & foundation paper” will be provided in class. You provide the fabric and sewing machine. Come and make one (possibly for a bag) or a few for a table runner or wall-hanging or make an entire quilt. $15 for members; $25 for non-members (if space available). There are only a few spots left. Supply lists have been sent.
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Feb 26 – Monthly Meeting: “Those Things You Do” St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale at 6:00 pm. If you have a unique gadget or item you would like to share, this is the time. Maybe there is a new pattern or quilt book you can’t resist or a new quilt shop you have just discovered. Our members would like to know about any new or old innovative ideas that could make their quilting easier or more fun. Please bring those items to show and don’t forget to bring a notepad to jot down these new ideas.
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March 26 – Monthly Meeting: Member Carol Bruce Trunk Show St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale at 6:00 pm. Carol will be showing us various talents she has created in her quilts.
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​March 28 – Super Saturday Sew Day: ”Dimensional Quilt Landscapes” with Carol Bruce St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 9:00 to 3:00.
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​April 23 – Monthly Meeting: Member Ramona Freeman Trunk Show St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale at 6:00 pm. Ramona Freeman will present her beautiful LARGE quilts.​
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May 28 – Monthly Meeting: “Airing of the Quilts” – Location to be determined.
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*June 25 – Monthly Meeting: Nancy Swanwick presents “Still Quilting After All These Years, Part 2” St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale at 6:00 pm. Nancy is BACK to delight us with her amazing quilts. Nancy grew up surrounded by fabric in their family store called Kirk Austins’ Fabrics in Parsons, Kansas. How could one not be happy surrounded by fabric! Nancy is a former high school teacher and now a quilter/teacher/show off. She has taught in five states and to hundreds of students. After more than 50 years of quilt making, Nancy still gets excited starting the next one. You are sure to enjoy Nancy’s trunk show!
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June 26 – Workshop: “Randon Access” with Nancy Swanwick St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale from 9:00 to 4:00. Nancy will teach us her own pattern “Random Access” which will be given to you as part of the class cost. You will need as many fat quarters as blocks in the quilt. If you are only doing 24 or 30 blocks then you will need 24 or 30 fat quarters. There are seven different colors in the block, so you want to start small. Nancy suggests getting nine fat quarters which will make nine blocks. Any fewer than seven means you will need to have two of the same color in blocks. If all of the fat quarters look good together then they will look good in the quilt block. You will need a few lights, a lot of mediums and a few darks. Using large and small prints is fun and using some or all solids works well also. Just make sure the fabrics are “happy” with each other. You will receive the pattern once you have signed up and paid to hold your place at the workshop. $40 members, $60 non-members (if space is available).
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July 23 – Monthly Meeting: Member Eiko Roby Trunk Show St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 6:00 pm. Come join us and see an amazing “hand quilter’s” work.
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​July 25 - Super Saturday Sew Day “Backyard Birds Selvage Quilt” with our own Wanda Eash, Guild President/ Influencer/Teacher St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 9:00 to 3:00. This is why you have been saving selvages! Come join us for a fun day with Wanda. $15 for members; $25 for non-members (if space available).
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*Aug 27 - Monthly Meeting: Linda J. Hahn, “Frog Hollow Designs” St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 6:00 pm Linda is FUN, a high energy national quilter, author, designer and Zumba instructor. Her specialty is taking a difficult looking block and breaking it down into easy to do steps. She is a guest designer for Banyan Books (Northcott) an EQ Quilter and Janome Artisan. Linda’s passion shines in her various award-winning books: “New York Beauty Simplified”, “New York Beauty Diversified” and “Rock that Quilt Block Weathervane” to name a few. She is also published in many quilt magazines and has designed patterns for RJR Fabrics and Clothworks Inc. Linda hails from Florida. In her spare time she cruises the Caribbean or just relaxes under a palm tree.
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Aug 28 - Workshop: “Guyon Grey” by Linda J. Hahn St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale from 9:00 to 4:00. Linda will be teaching us her unique technique for creating perfect New York Beauty blocks using just one pin! We will be able to complete between 3-6 blocks in class, so no need to buy/cut fabric for the entire quilt. Required kits are $30 and include full color handout to complete the quilt, custom acrylic templates, reusable foundation piecing paper that stay in the quilt. No fabric is included. A full kit can be purchased through Vermont Quilter’s Schoolhouse. $40 members, $60 non-members (if space is available).
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Sept 24 - Monthly Meeting : Member Melissa Smith Trunk Show St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 6:00 pm. Melissa will be showing us her quilts plus the duffle bags she makes.
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Sept 26 - Super Saturday Sew Day: Patchwork Duffle Bag with Melissa Smith St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 9:00 to 3:00. Join Melissa for a hands-on Patchwork Duffle Bag class, where creativity meets function. In this workshop, you will design and sew a one-of-a-kind duffle bag using patchwork techniques, combining fabrics, colors and bag making techniques to create a truly unique piece. You will learn piecing, bag construction and finishing details while crafting a sturdy, stylish bag perfect for travel or everyday use. Suitable for confident beginners and beyond. Not recommended for first time bag makers. $15 for members; $25 for non-members (if space available).
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*Oct 22 - Monthly Meeting – Tia Curtis Quilts St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 6:00 pm. Tia Curtis is an international acclaimed quilter, teacher and pattern designer. Tia’s style is primarily Modern with a solid foundation in Welsh style and American Traditional. She blends improv piecing with applique and patchwork blocks to create lively works that are one of a kind.
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Oct 23 - Workshop Berry Jam Quilt by Tia Curtis St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 9:00 to 4:00. Are you new to improv piecing, or have you been wanting to try to loosen up your quilt design? Come join us for a fun class where you will play with color and improve techniques to create your version of the Berry Jam Quilt. This quilt comes together quickly with a series of shortcuts that you can use in future quilts. You won’t want to miss this class.
$40 members, $60 non-members (if space is available).
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​Nov – No Meeting
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Dec 3 – Q.U.I.L.T. Holiday Party St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale 6:00 pm
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*National Guest Speakers
A Note from Programs
To sign up for Workshops & Super Saturday Sew Days contact Jeanie Tober at (310) 503-8672 or jbt49@aol.com OR sign up at the monthly meetings. Payment is required to hold your spot.
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How to register for classes:
Contact Wanda Eash at wandamariaeash@yahoo.com - registration is not final until payment is received - class fees not refundable.
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Board Meetings:
2nd Monday monthly - 6:00 pm. All members invited, please notify President if you have something to add to the agenda (at least 1 week in advance).
2027 Quilt Show Committee Meetings:
Meeting monthly until the April 2027 Quilt Show. Refer to your monthly newsletter for dates and times.
Contact Wanda Eash or Helen Hefner for more information.
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More events & information may be added throughout the year. They will be listed here, on Facebook & Instagram, and in the Guild Newsletter.
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Contact:
Q.U.I.L.T. Guild of NW Arkansas
PO Box 1364
Springdale, Arkansas 72765
General Inquiries: quiltguildnwa@gmail.com
