“Workshops” are taught by outside presenters. | “Classes” are taught by Guild members.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Marcia Layton (author, pattern designer, teacher) will present a lecture and trunk show called ‘From Handprints to Yo-Yos!’ detailing her whimsical painted and appliqué quilts that have a lot of texture and dimension from hand embroidery, bead and button trims, ribbons, rick-rack and yo-yos at our October 8, 2026 Guild Meeting!
She will also teach workshops on October 9 and 10.
Check her out at MARCIA LAYTON DESIGNS, LLC!
October 9th workshop is a 3 hour workshop from 10–1
with your choice of one of these projects:
Class fees for the 3 hour class (Friday October 9th) are $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers. You must purchase the pattern; optional kits must be pre-purchased before the
workshop.
October 10th workshop is a 6 hour workshop from 10–4
with your choice of one of these projects:
Class fees for the 6 hour workshop (Saturday October 10th ) are $25 for members and $40 for
non-members. You must purchase the pattern; optional kits must be pre-purchased before the workshop.
Naturally she will bring other patterns and fabric and notions — and all kinds of STUFF to buy … so sign up and start putting $$ away before October!
DETAILS AND SIGN-UP FORM WILL BE COMING SHORTLY!
Workshop Chair Cheryl Gratt said in the July Newsletter:
“We will be sending out information on location, signups and the logistics of ordering patterns and kits in a couple of weeks when we have everything finalized. STAY TUNED. Pick your workshop/class today and get ready for a lot of fun!”
RECENT WORKSHOPS
JENNIFER WAGNER OF SNAPDRAGON QUILTING
presented a trunk show at our March 12, 2026 Meeting and taught classes the next two days. Learn more on her website: https://www.snapdragonquilting.com/about
Saturday, March 14th
Foundation Paper Piecing Basics w/hexagon blocks
“One of the things that I have learned by really learning how to hand piece, is my MACHINE SEWING has gotten so much better! It’s amazing!”
Workshops Chairperson Cheryl Gratt
Tree Napkins Class taught by Cheryl Gratt
Here are some of the participants at the class on Nov. 9 2024. The napkins went together quickly. There were no written instructions, but the Jordan Fabrics tutorial where Cheryl learned about this project can teach you, too. Find it HERE.
Other Lessons
- Lesson: Joining of Seams on Binding (note, this file make take a little while to load)
- Lesson: How to Make and Attach a Hanging Sleeve
- Lesson: Foundation Paper-Pieced House Block
- Lesson: Foundation Paper-Pieced Boat Block
- Lesson: Applique-leaf-pattern
- Lesson: How to make a Valentine Hearts Table Runner
- Lesson: How to quilt a large Quilt on a small sewing machine
- Lesson: Pillowcase instructions from Jeanne Brenner
- Lesson: Flying Geese Units (two methods)