Do you have a quilt that you are willing to share with the world? On February 17th, we have invited Quilt Alliance to join us.
Quilt Alliance digitally records Quilts and their stories in a national registrar.
We are looking for that quilt which has a special meaning to you. Do you have a quilt that inspired you to take up quilting? Please share it with us!
This is a reminder to bring your destash items to the April 21st meeting. We’ll be collecting fabric for the Quilt Show’s Guild Store.
Partial projects are welcome, too!
Handmade items may be better suited for the online auction.
As you tidy up your space, consider donating fat quarters or yardage to the sale. Please mark fabric with size info and price according to this chart:
Fabric Yardage $2 - $6 per yard
Fat Quarters $1each unless labeled
Charm pack 5” $5 - $8
Layer Cake 10” $15 - $25
Jelly Roll $15 - $25
Scraps* $0.25 - $1 per oz
*In a clear plastic baggie, smaller groups sell best
Books/Magazines 10-50% of retail
Notions 10-75% of retail
Other Stuff 10-50% of retail
August 19th, we’re thrilled to welcome Olivia Trimble for our August program, Quilted in Paint! Olivia is a nationally recognized sign painter and muralist whose recent work explores quilt-inspired compositions through a painter’s lens.
In this special presentation, Olivia will share her journey as a lettering artist and community advocate — and how traditional quilt patterns began to weave their way into her murals and paintings. With bold color, geometry, and personal meaning, her work bridges the world of fiber and public art in fresh and inspiring ways.
Learn more about Olivia and her art:
oliviatrimble.art
Quiltfolk Feature – Quilted in Paint
Whether you’re a quilter, a painter, or simply curious about the creative threads that connect art and community, you won’t want to miss this program. Guests welcome! See you there.
DOUBLE WEDDING RING QUILT SEW ALONG
Sew along with the Northwest Arkansas MQG led by Julie Feinstein! See the monthly schedule in the image with 1 free optional sew together day with Julie.
We’ll be sewing the Double Wedding Ring (DWR) Quilt Pattern by Tara Faughnan — a modern take on a beloved classic. This is a great opportunity to play with color and value while sharpening your curved piecing skills!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Techniques: Precision Piecing, Curved Piecing
Quilt Sizes: 80" x 80", 96" x 96" – easily adjustable
🛒 Pattern Purchase (Required):
Buy it here https://tarafaughnan.com/products/dwr-quilt-pattern-pdf
PDF Pattern: $14 or PDF Pattern + Video Course: $38
March 18th Presentation
Therese had been a member of the Kansas City MQG which was
led, in those early days, by Jacquie Gering in a quilt shop in Overland Park
in 2010. In her words, the excitement [of modern quilting] was palpable
in that group! However, after moving back to Arkansas in 2010, the
local quilting community, at that time, could not provide the same level of
energy and inspiration that she so dearly missed from the KCMQG. Therefore, in
2013, she set out to create a modern guild right here in NWA (and we're all so
glad she did)! The first meetings were held in the upstairs room of the Rabbit’s
Lair quilt shop in downtown Rogers with an estimated attendance of 28
members. Today, our guild proudly boasts a roster of 72 members as we
continue to uphold Therese's original vision of an energized fellowship of
quilters who inspire, challenge, and support one another.
To Therese and all the founding members who have forged the way for our guild, thank you!!
February 19th - 23rd
This year's QuiltCon was definitely one for the record books! A whopping 13 members made the trip to Phoenix, AZ to represent the Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild! Members are pictured above, showing off our QuiltCon Community Challenge Charity quilt. This quilt was created as a collaborative effort by guild members during an improv round-robin, led by committee head Katrina Allen. The proceeds from this quilt will benefit a local charitable organization.
Creating a Scrappy Slab (Lecture/Demo) virtual meeting on Zoom
Get your scraps out of your scrap bin and into a project! In this lecture/demo, Sarah will demonstrate her techniques for building a scrappy slab from scrap fabrics of any size. In addition to show and tell about numerous projects using these slabs, Sarah will outline a variety of ways for you to use scrappy slabs in your quilting. You will leave this lecture/demo ready to sew your own scrappy slabs at home.
Sarah Goer is a former middle school math teacher turned quilt teacher who is primarily inspired by geometry and architecture and loves bold, vibrant, saturated color. Much of Sarah’s work is created from a perspective of “planned improv,” working from a set of rules she creates for herself. In workshops, Sarah guides students to learn a set of parameters for their quilt design and decide when to follow or break their rules. All Sarah’s classes are taught from a perspective of creativity and curiosity, encouraging students to take what she’s taught and feel free to put their own spin on it. You can find Sarah's work on her website at www.sarahgoerquilts.com.
Our January meeting was nothing short of inspiring as members enjoyed a special program featuring local fiber artist and world-renowned "painting with wool" expert, Dani Ives. Dani shared her artistic journey, techniques, and passion for creating stunning felted paintings using wool. Her work blends nature, animals, art, and fiber in a unique and captivating way, leaving us all in awe of the possibilities within this medium.
Following the program, members had the opportunity to dive into a Color Study Needle Felting Workshop, where they experimented with wool, color blending, and texture. It was a hands-on, creative experience that sparked joy and artistic exploration. Everyone had a great time learning a new technique and creating their own small felted pieces.
A huge thank you to Dani for sharing her expertise and inspiring us with her artistry! It was a wonderful way to kick off the year with creativity and community.
October 15th - Everyday Stitches Jennifer Dick and Trish Price from Kansas City Program ($10 guest fee)
October 16th - Tinsel Tree Quilt Workshop taught by Jennifer and Trish of Everyday Stitches Details and sign up link.
September 17 - Samatha Krebsbach Program, Laser Cutting in Modern Quilting
September 18th - Quilted Shoes Workshop with Samatha Krebsbach. Details and sign up link.
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