New Member Registration
Our membership year starts on May 1. Active duty military or their spouses are eligible for a discounted membership. All fields in the registration form that are marked with an * are required.

Active duty military or their spouses are eligible for a discounted membership.
Active duty military and their spouses are eligible for a discounted membership.
July 16, 2025
Note: To receive a customized pattern, you must register and complete a questionnaire before July 10, 2025.
Ready to mix a little modern technology with your quilting passion? Join me for a six-hour adventure into the world of AI and quilting, where we’ll make the tech stuff approachable and fun. We’ll kick things off with an easy-to-understand intro to AI—no tech expertise required. Then, we’ll see how AI can inspire your quilt designs, pulling ideas from famous art styles like Impressionism and Pop Art.
This is a hands-on workshop, and here’s the special twist: every student will receive a custom-designed 18×18 inch quilt pattern, tailored just for them. You’ll get plenty of time to play with ideas before you start bringing your project to life in fabric. You’ll learn how to transition designs into quilt-ready images, pick the right colors and materials, and start playing with fabric. While we may not finish the entire project in class, you’ll leave with all the know-how and enthusiasm you need to complete it on your own.
If you’ve got a basic handle on raw edge applique and are curious about adding a little tech flair to your quilting, this workshop is for you. Let’s create something amazing together!
Registration opens to the public 5/16/2025
August 20, 2025
Three reasons to join the fun at this workshop
Susan will introduce you to a new “quilt as you go” method of quilting. If you have not tried this method, you will be very pleased with how efficient and easy it is.
Susan is a whiz at teaching the Dresden plate block. When you have mastered the Dresden plate block, you have arrived!
You can make this table runner or place mat for any season or holiday. Imagine spring prints for the strips and solid pastels for the Dresden plate flowers. Ooooh, so cute!
Registration opens to the public 6/18/2025.
January 21, 2026
We asked Nina what was her favorite workshop, she replied, Chop it Like It’s Hot! You cannot make and mistakes, it’s fun and relaxing while you will learn a variety of techniques. Watch her video describing the project.
Watch the video on YouTube.
Note: Workshop fees are non-refundable, unless the Guild cancels the event.
Registration opens to the public 11/18/2025.
February 18, 2026
Our very own, Celia Stratman, will be teaching us how to make rope bowls.
Join this three-hour workshop that should provide you no stress or force you to make lots of decisions. Make a rope Bowl! Rope Bowls can be used to store so many things, spare change, jewelry, car keys, candy, pens, and binding clips. The list is endless! Celia will supply you with the rope. Once you learn the techniques that Celia will teach, you will be ready to explore all the possibilities and make your bowl.
Note: Workshop fees are non-refundable unless the Guild cancels the event.
Junior membership is available for anyone under 18 years of age for half the price of a regular membership. Junior members are not eligible to vote, but may attend all meetings and are eligible to enter quilts in the quilt show. Members under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to attend a workshop. Junior Members 14 and older may attend a workshop unaccompanied with written and signed permission from a parent.
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