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• 2026 Friday Mid-Day Zoom Sew In

  • Start
    January 16, 2026
  •  
  • End
    January 15, 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    53 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  What is a sew-in and why would I want to attend?

  Sew-ins are a great opportunity to connect with fellow guild members, both new-to-you folks and long-time friends. Our virtual sew-ins are drop-in and informal; join when you can and leave when you need.

  Sew-ins are filled with learning opportunities.

  • Watch how other folks do things. 
  • Ask for quilting tips and tricks. 
  • Solicit advice and feedback.

  What do I do at a sew-in?

  Sewing is optional at sew-ins. Or, choose anything to work on – machine work, hand work, ironing, cutting, choosing fabric, organizing, cleaning your work space, or starting to think about your next project. Come, listen, share, and learn.

  When are the sew-ins?

  	Time
  Monday	7PM - 9PM Pacific time
  Tuesday	7PM – 9PM Pacific time
  Friday	11AM - 1PM Pacific time
  Saturday	10AM – 12PM Pacific time

  How do I join a virtual sew-in? 

  To receive the Zoom link, register for at least one sew-in. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in a confirmation email as well as a reminder email. 

  What if I want to go to more than one sew-in? 

  Fantastic! Join as many as you would like.

  Since the same Zoom link lets you join all the sew-ins, it’s not necessary to re-register, but you may find it helpful. Think about the registrations as signing up to receive a reminder email. 

  If you have questions, email us at programs@seattlemqg.com. 

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• 2026 Saturday Morning Zoom Sew In

  • Start
    January 17, 2026
  •  
  • End
    January 09, 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  What is a sew-in and why would I want to attend?

  Sew-ins are a great opportunity to connect with fellow guild members, both new-to-you folks and long-time friends. Our virtual sew-ins are drop-in and informal; join when you can and leave when you need.

  Sew-ins are filled with learning opportunities.

  • Watch how other folks do things. 
  • Ask for quilting tips and tricks. 
  • Solicit advice and feedback.

  What do I do at a sew-in?

  Sewing is optional at sew-ins. Or, choose anything to work on – machine work, hand work, ironing, cutting, choosing fabric, organizing, cleaning your work space, or starting to think about your next project. Come, listen, share, and learn.

  When are the sew-ins?

  	Time
  Monday	7PM - 9PM Pacific time
  Tuesday	7PM – 9PM Pacific time
  Friday	11AM - 1PM Pacific time
  Saturday	10AM – 12PM Pacific time

  How do I join a virtual sew-in? 

  To receive the Zoom link, register for at least one sew-in. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in a confirmation email as well as a reminder email. 

  What if I want to go to more than one sew-in? 

  Fantastic! Join as many as you would like.

  Since the same Zoom link lets you join all the sew-ins, it’s not necessary to re-register, but you may find it helpful. Think about the registrations as signing up to receive a reminder email. 

  If you have questions, email us at programs@seattlemqg.com. 

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• 2026 Monday Night Zoom Sew In

  • Start
    January 19, 2026
  •  
  • End
    January 11, 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  What is a sew-in and why would I want to attend?

  Sew-ins are a great opportunity to connect with fellow guild members, both new-to-you folks and long-time friends. Our virtual sew-ins are drop-in and informal; join when you can and leave when you need.

  Sew-ins are filled with learning opportunities.

  • Watch how other folks do things. 
  • Ask for quilting tips and tricks. 
  • Solicit advice and feedback.

  What do I do at a sew-in?

  Sewing is optional at sew-ins. Or, choose anything to work on – machine work, hand work, ironing, cutting, choosing fabric, organizing, cleaning your work space, or starting to think about your next project. Come, listen, share, and learn. 

  When are the sew-ins?

  	Time
  Monday	7PM - 9PM Pacific time
  Tuesday	7PM – 9PM Pacific time
  Friday	11AM - 1PM Pacific time
  Saturday	10AM – 12PM Pacific time

  How do I join a virtual sew-in?

  To receive the Zoom link, register for at least one sew-in. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in a confirmation email as well as a reminder email. 

  What if I want to go to more than one sew-in? 

  Fantastic! Join as many as you would like.

  Since the same Zoom link lets you join all the sew-ins, it’s not necessary to re-register, but you may find it helpful. Think about the registrations as signing up to receive a reminder email.

  If you have questions, email us at programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• 2026 Tuesday Night Zoom Sew In

  • Start
    January 20, 2026
  •  
  • End
    January 12, 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  Register

  What is a sew-in and why would I want to attend?

  Sew-ins are a great opportunity to connect with fellow guild members, both new-to-you folks and long-time friends. Our virtual sew-ins are drop-in and informal; join when you can and leave when you need.

  Sew-ins are filled with learning opportunities.

  • Watch how other folks do things. 
  • Ask for quilting tips and tricks. 
  • Solicit advice and feedback.

  What do I do at a sew-in?

  Sewing is optional at sew-ins. Or, choose anything to work on – machine work, hand work, ironing, cutting, choosing fabric, organizing, cleaning your work space, or starting to think about your next project. Come, listen, share, and learn. 

  When are the sew-ins?

  	Time
  Monday	7PM - 9PM Pacific time
  Tuesday	7PM – 9PM Pacific time
  Friday	11AM - 1PM Pacific time
  Saturday	10AM – 12PM Pacific time

  How do I join a virtual sew-in? 

  To receive the Zoom link, register for at least one sew-in. The Zoom link will be emailed to you in a confirmation email as well as a reminder email. 

  What if I want to go to more than one sew-in? 

  Fantastic! Join as many as you would like.

  Since the same Zoom link lets you join all the sew-ins, it’s not necessary to re-register, but you may find it helpful. Think about the registrations as signing up to receive a reminder email. 

  If you have questions, email us at programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• Seattle MQG Board Meeting Series

  • Start
    January 28, 2026
  •  
  • End
    November 25, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This is the monthly board meeting for the Seattle MQG. 

  For the first of the series in January, we will discuss group availability for the rest of the 2026 board meetings.

  Please bring your scheduling restraints to the meeting so that we can finalize the other dates. Thank you!

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• Giving Quilts Sew In

  • When
    February 21, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Seattle Mennonite Church
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Giving Quilts Sew In

  Join us at Seattle Mennonite Church to work together on giving quilts projects! 

  We will be sewing quilts to be donated to various charities in the greater Seattle area. For information about the charities, see the Giving Quilts web site page.

  
  

  Date and time: Saturday, Feb 21, 10 am - 4 pm

  Location: Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St, Seattle, WA 98125

  Parking: Free on site

  What to bring: Sewing machine in working order and all sewing supplies. Extension cords. Rotary rulers, mats and cutters. Fabric and thread to sew your giving quilt project. A sense of play! 

  Bring your own lunch or get lunch at a nearby restaurant.
  
  
  

  **SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably.**

  If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, email programs@seattlemqg.com or giving quilts chair.
  
  Please stay home and rest if you are feeling unwell or show signs of illness.

  
  

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• QuiltCon Recap + FOMO Sew In

  • When
    February 28, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Tukwila Quality Sewing and Vacuum

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  Quilt Con Recap + FOMO Sew In
  

  
  Wish you went to QuiltCon or want to share your Quilt Con Experience?

  Come commiserate or share your experience with your fellow guild members!
  
  

  Registration    opens:	now
  Location:	Quality Sewing and Vacuum 1203 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188
  Dates:	Saturday, Feb 28th 10 am - 4 pm
  Cost:	Free! Quality Sewing + Vacuum generously lets us use their space at no charge
  How does   this work?	What do you want to work on? Mini sewing challenge or demonstration Charity quilt making, Block of the month making, YOUR quilt making? Getting Inspiration from other people? Or chatting by the irons? Stocking up on fabric and notions at the store? Do it all! Someone from Giving Quilts will be there!
  What to   bring:	Your own sewing gear and projects  Cutting mat (there are a few on hand, but not many) Task lamp, if you like lots of light on your work. The lighting in the room is good, but more never hurts.  If you want a design wall, you may wish to bring it. Shareable snacks (if you want) Please leave these home: Irons, ironing boards  Free table items
  Parking +  Unloading:	There is a parking lot in front and along the side of the building. ADA ramp is in front, and the building is one level. Large carts can be available to load your gear onto- ask an associate
  Food:	Lots of options nearby for lunch, coffee, or bring your own. There is no fridge/kitchen available. Seattle Chocolates is across the street and open to the public.
  	Please stay home and rest if you are feeling unwell or show signs of illness.
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• March General Meeting with Sarah Goer

  • When
    March 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    198

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  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Sarah Goer
  Topic:	Rules and Options of Planned Improv Piecing Sarah likes options... but she also likes a plan. This lecture and trunk show will discuss how Sarah uses her planning nature to develop rules for herself which drive her Planned Improv quilt design work. She shares work in a series and shows how she iterates on a design. Sarah explains how she develops a formula for her project. Quilters leave with specific ideas of how to develop a set of rules to guide their improv piecing.
  About the    Speaker:	Based in San Jose, California, Sarah learned to sew as a child and was drawn to the color and geometry of quilting after college. As a former middle school math teacher, she combines eleven years of classroom experience and nearly two decades of quilting experience to bring clear instruction to her students.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: YES! See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

  
  

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• Building an Improv Toolbox with Sarah Goer

  • When
    March 14, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration    opens:	Saturday 1/31, 9 am pacific time for SeaMQG members
  Location:	Instructor's Provided Zoom
  Skill Level:	All Levels
  Instructor:	Sarah Goer
  Topic:	Building an Improv Toolbox (6-hour workshop) In this fast-paced workshop, Sarah will teach a wide variety of improvisational piecing techniques. Discover how fun and easy it is to create these improv elements for use in your existing quilt projects, or as the start of a new project. Each prompt will be introduced and demonstrated; then time will be allowed for making one or more units with each technique.
  Cost:	$50 for SeaMQG members $60 for non-members (available after 2/14/26)
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• Sew In at Bernina of Renton

  • When
    March 28, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Bernina of Renton
  • Spaces left
    11

  Sew In - South King County

  
  

  Join us as we explore a new sew in location!
  And maybe take a fabric field trip to Wyldwood Creative?
  
  

  Registration    opens:	tbd
  Location:	Bernina of Renton 315 Main Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 Wyldwood Creative is right around the corner 822 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057
  Dates:	Saturday, March 28th 9 am - 2:30 pm (store is open 9-3)
  Cost:	Free! Bernina of Renton is generously letting us use their space at no charge
  How does   this work?	What do you want to work on? Mini sewing challenge or demonstration, Charity quilt making, Block of the month making, YOUR quilt making? Getting Inspiration from other people? Or chatting by the irons? Stocking up on fabric and notions at the store? Do it all!
  What to   bring:	Your own sewing gear and projects  Cutting mat (there are a few on hand, but not many) Task lamp, if you like lots of light on your work. The lighting in the room is good, but more never hurts.  If you want a design wall, you may wish to bring it. Shareable snacks (if you want) A quilt to put on a sit down longarm! (There's one available to use) Please leave these home: Irons, ironing boards  (a fabulous LauraStar Iron is available) Free table items (plan on taking home with you anything not scooped up)
  Parking +  Unloading:	Parking can be tricky. Carpooling is recommended. Folks can drop off their machines and then park if needed Limited parking is available along side and behind the building.  Renton as has ample free time limited street parking. If you're up for a short walk - the surface lot on Mill + 2nd is an option, want a longer walk - city center parking garage.
  Food:	Lots of options nearby for lunch, coffee, or bring your own. There is a fridge available.
  	Please stay home and rest if you are feeling unwell or show signs of illness.
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• April General Meeting with Sarah Ruiz

  • When
    April 08, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Sarah Ruiz
  Topic:	Inspiration to Quilt Curious about where I find inspiration and how I turn it into a finished quilt? This lecture covers my original work from ~2015 to present, with a specific focus on how I began designing quilts, where I find design inspiration, and how I turn ideas into finished quilts and patterns. I’ll share what’s currently catching my eye, show bits of my design process, and leave plenty of time for Q&A
  About the    Speaker:	Sarah Ruiz, is a quilter and aerospace engineer at NASA's Johnson Space Center living in Houston, Texas. Quilting perfectly combines her engineering and artistic mindsets. She loves the puzzle-solving required to turn an idea into reality. Designing modern quilts that bring new twists to traditional patterns and feature bright colors, bold lines, and graphic shapes- her designs are easy to make, but pack a visual punch.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: No
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Camp Huston Spring Retreat

  • Start
    April 17, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    April 19, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Camp Huston

  Register

  
  

    2026 Spring Retreat is in the works!
  

  Registration    opens:	now event is full, but waitlist is open
  Location:	Camp Huston  14725 Ley Rd, Gold Bar, WA 98251
  Dates:	Friday April 17 -- Sunday April 19 Can Arrive as early as 10 am on Friday + Leave by 2 pm Sunday Lunch is back for Sunday and is also available for early Friday arrivals
  Cost:	$360 for a Solo Room $285 for Double Occupancy (2 amazing quilters in a room) $55 for Day Campers (not overnight, includes lunch)                Day Camp spots are for Friday + Saturday, 9-5ish
  	Join us at Camp Huston for a great sewcial time! It may not be the most luxurious of accommodations, but it will have some of the best food you have eaten, and, most importantly, the best people ever! We haven’t had such fun since a year ago! What do you want to work on? Mini sewing challenge or demonstration, Charity quilt making, Block of the month making, YOUR quilt making? A hike in the woods? Getting Inspiration from other people? Or chatting by the irons? A fabric field trip to Ben Franklins? HOW ABOUT ALL OF THE ABOVE!! PLUS: A Massage therapist to ease sewing body aches away An onsite fabric store for last minute "needs"  (Paul/Island Quilter not available for 2026)
  	Separate lists for what to bring, list of what is needed to share, and sign up for massage will be emailed at a different time.
  Many hands   make for   light work!	If you would like to be a part of the group in planning and putting this great event together, please reach out to: Becki Willis.
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.
  	To help keep our community healthy, please stay home if you’re feeling sick, think you might be coming down with something, or have had a recent exposure. We’ll miss you, but we’d much rather you rest and recover. Masks are always welcome, and you’re encouraged to use them whenever they help you feel more at ease.

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• May General Meeting with Lorraine Woodruff-Long

  • When
    May 13, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Lorraine Woodruff-Long
  Topic:	Polychrome, Commentary & Reimagined Lorraine will share her quilting journey and how that that has culminated into her three categories of quilts: • Polychrome – color, color, COLOR! • Commentary – art quilts that pointedly address issues facing our world including climate change, reproductive rights, gun violence, democracy and social justice. • Reimagined – quilts made from clothing and repurposed fabrics. Attendees will gain ideas on how to explore quilting for practical, political and passionate needs.
  About the    Speaker:	Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught San Francisco quilter with a primary focus on color, improvisation, and recycled/repurposed fabrics, who, additionally, is passionate about creating quilts as political and social commentary. She is familiar under her quilting name @quiltinginthefog.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: YES!  See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

   

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• Improv Mosaic 1.2.3 with Lorraine Woodruff-Long

  • When
    May 16, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    20

  
  

  Registration    opens:	Saturday 4/4/26, 9 am pacific time
  Location:	Zoom (SMQG Provided)
  Skill Level:	All Levels
  Instructor:	Lorraine Woodruff-Long
  Topic:	Learn the concept of building an improvised mosaic quilt using improvised log cabin blocks at ratios of 1:2:3 (Large: 3”, 6” & 9” blocks; Medium: 2”, 4”, & 6” blocks; or Small: 1”, 2”, & 3” block) In this workshop you’ll create an Improv Mosaic 20”x20” or 24”x24” sized pillow or wall hanging using the “Medium” scale blocks (6”, 3”, 2”). Participants will leave with a pattern layout and the skills to build a larger throw or bed quilt. This is a fantastic process for using scraps – even the smallest pieces!  Participants learn how simply and quickly make numerous small log cabin blocks via “scrappy chain piecing”, and how to use these small starter blocks to create unique medium and large blocks. Participants can use the pattern and ratios to “riff” on what’s learned in class to create their own block designs and versions beyond the log cabin blocks taught in class.
  Cost:	$45-55 (estimated)
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• Giving Quilts Sew In

  • When
    May 23, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  Giving Quilts Sew In

  Join us to work together on giving quilts projects! 

  We will be sewing quilts to be donated to various charities in the greater Seattle area. For information about the charities, see the Giving Quilts web site page.

  
  

  Date and time: Saturday, May 23, 10 am - 4 pm

  Location:  TBA (typically a Public Library - North Seattle Region)

  Parking: Free on site

  What to bring: Sewing machine in working order and all sewing supplies. Extension cords. Rotary rulers, mats and cutters. Fabric and thread to sew your giving quilt project. A sense of play! 

  Bring your own lunch or get lunch at a nearby restaurant.
  

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• June General Meeting with Sarah Hibbert in Person

  • When
    June 10, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  This meeting will occur during FIFA world cup events,

  please give yourself extra time for travel.
  

  
  

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	SPEAKER WILL BE IN PERSON Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Sarah Hibbert (joining in PERSON from the UK)
  Topic:	Measure Twice, Cut Once
  About the    Speaker:	Sarah Hibbert is a modern British quilter influenced as much by art and architecture as quilting heritage. She has made a significant name for herself on both sides of the Atlantic, which has seen her work shown as well as being acquired for both public and private collections. Sarah loves the combination of old and new; of the traditional and contemporary; she uses patterns passed down through the generations but always adds a twist of her own. Working mainly in linen textural fabric, hand stitching, natural, rich tones and clever, but limited use of prints, she brings her quilts into the modern vibe of design to create a conversation between the fabrics.
  	Speaker's Location: IN PERSON Workshop Offered: YES!  See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens). This meeting will occur during FIFA world cup events, please give yourself extra time for travel.
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

  
  
  

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• Free Improv Piecing with Sarah Hibbert IN PERSON

  • When
    June 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    IN PERSON TBA
  • Spaces left
    20

  This workshop will occur during FIFA world cup events, please give yourself extra time for travel.

  
  

  Registration    opens:	Saturday 5/2/26, 9 am pacific time
  Location:	In Person - Location TBA
  Skill Level:
  Instructor:	Sarah Hibbert
  Topic:	Free Improv Piecing
  Cost:	Estimated $100-150
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

  
  

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• July General Meeting with Vicki Conley

  • When
    July 08, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  
  

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Vicki Conley
  Topic:	Inspired by the Parks I will share my inspiring journey through the national parks and how I combine photo inspiration and imagination to make graphic style art quilts. I will share funny stories, a little history about the parks and touch a little about the various techniques I use. Turned edge machine piecing, fussy piecing, silk screening and improv piecing. My journey includes not only my travels to 53 national parks but also many other national park units including monuments, wildlife refuges, historic sites and cultural sites. Please join me to see what wonderful public lands you might be missing! Although I am known for the poster style quilts I often work in abstract and improv techniques to fulfill my vision
  About the    Speaker:	Vicki Conley grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has lived in the mountains of southern New Mexico for the past 46 years. A creative person all her life, she recently retired after a 42-year career as a studio potter, selling her work throughout the western United States at fine art and craft fairs.  A fiber artist for more than 20 years, Vicki now focuses on art quilting and enjoys teaching at guilds and retreat centers across the country. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and was included in Quilt National 2017 and 2025.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: YES!  See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

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• Vicki Conley

  • When
    July 11, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Registration    opens:	Saturday 5/30/26, 9 am pacific time
  Location:	Zoom (SMQG Provided)
  Skill Level:	All Levels
  Instructor:	Vicki Conley
  Topic:	TBD
  Cost:	Estimated $50-60 Lunch break between 12-1
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• Giving Quilts Sew In

  • When
    July 18, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Giving Quilts Sew In

  Join us to work together on giving quilts projects! 

  We will be sewing quilts to be donated to various charities in the greater Seattle area. For information about the charities, see the Giving Quilts web site page.

  
  

  Date and time: Saturday, July 18, 10 am - 4 pm

  Location:  TBA (typically a Public Library - North Seattle Region)

  Parking: Free on site

  What to bring: Sewing machine in working order and all sewing supplies. Extension cords. Rotary rulers, mats and cutters. Fabric and thread to sew your giving quilt project. A sense of play! 

  Bring your own lunch or get lunch at a nearby restaurant.
  

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• August General Meeting - Sew-In and Social

  • When
    August 12, 2026
  •  
    6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  Type: Sew-In and Swap

  We will have a fun evening of sewing and socializing, both in-person and via Zoom! We'll be doing hand-sewing at the in-person meeting since the Phinney Center room is warm enough without having sewing machines warm it up even more!

  Sewing supplies for in-person attendance and swap

  Bring your hand sewing supplies, tools, projects, etc. Tables and chairs will be provided. Bring your rulers and cutting mat if you'll be cutting fabric. We'll have tables set up for that activity.

  Bring any fabric or small notions that you'd like share with other members. We'll have tables set up for sharing.

  Format: In Person and Virtual

  The August 2026 evening sew-in will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at the Phinney Center (blue building), room 7. The meeting will not be hybrid, however; we will run the two sew-ins separately.

  If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).

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• Quilts in the Park

  • When
    August 15, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    View Ridge Playfield

  

  FUN IN THE SUN FOR EVERYONE!

  Come show off your quilts on Saturday, August 9th 10am-12noon

  Bring a tarp, a lawn chair, and a quilt or two to show! Or, just come and visit with your fellow guild members and check out all the gorgeous quilts!

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• September General Meeting - Michelle Bartholomew

  • When
    September 09, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  
  

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Michelle Bartholomew
  Topic:	TBA  Likely - The Modern World of EPP During this presentation, I will share all about modern English Paper Piecing (EPP). It includes examples of my favorite EPP quilts and other unique EPP makers in this space. I also share what I love about this unique niche, some of my process for creating custom pieces, and tips to get started on your own modern EPP pieces.
  About the    Speaker:	Michelle Bartholomew put ‘make a quilt’ on a list of things to do before she turned 30 and is now an award-winning quilter. Using bright and saturated colors, she doesn’t start cutting into fabric until her design is 100% planned out on the computer. She really loves any creative project that involves some kind of hand work. Either hand piecing or hand quilting. That extra little attention makes things feel so special.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: YES!  See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

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• Michelle Bartholomew

  • When
    September 12, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    20

  
  

  Registration    opens:	Saturday 8/1/26, 9 am pacific time
  Location:	TBD
  Skill Level:	All Levels
  Instructor:	Michelle Bartholomew
  Topic:	TBD,  English Paper Piecing?
  Cost:	TBD
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Registration    opens:	Saturday 8/1/26, 9 am pacific time
  Location:	TBD
  Skill Level:	All Levels
  Instructor:	Michelle Bartholomew
  Topic:	TBD,  English Paper Piecing?
  Cost:	TBD
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• Giving Quilts Sew In

  • When
    September 19, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  Giving Quilts Sew In

  Join us to work together on giving quilts projects! 

  We will be sewing quilts to be donated to various charities in the greater Seattle area. For information about the charities, see the Giving Quilts web site page.

  
  

  Date and time: Saturday, Sept 19, 10 am - 4 pm

  Location:  TBA (typically a Public Library - North Seattle Region)

  Parking: Free on site

  What to bring: Sewing machine in working order and all sewing supplies. Extension cords. Rotary rulers, mats and cutters. Fabric and thread to sew your giving quilt project. A sense of play! 

  Bring your own lunch or get lunch at a nearby restaurant.
  

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• Day Retreat at Quilting Mayhem

  • Start
    October 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    October 04, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Quilting Mayhem, 1011 2nd St, Snohomish, WA 98290

  It’s time for the Fall Day Retreat at Quilting Mayhem!

  Registration    opens:	tbd
  Location:	Quilting Mayhem 1011 Second Street Snohomish, WA 98290
  Dates:	Friday October 2 -- Sunday October 4 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Doors open at 10:00 am and we must be out by 5:00 pm.  Quilting Mayhem is not allowing late stay for Saturday.
  Cost:  ESTIMATED	$60 for 3 day pass $25 for a single day pass
  How Do   Day Retreats    Work?	Bring your machine and projects, set yourself up, and enjoy three days of sewing and camaraderie! Or if your calendar is full of conflicts, choose one or two days and join us when you can. This is a great, low-pressure way to meet up with other people in the Guild.   We've reserved their event space upstairs, so there's plenty of room. Each night you'll go home and sleep in your own bed, but you can leave your stuff at Quilting Mayhem and it'll be ready to go when you return the next day.  On Saturday we have added a small room to accommodate a few more folks! We should have enough tables to reserve one double table as a workspace to sandwich quilts.
  Food +   Lodging:	If you want to arrange to stay in the Snohomish area click here. Bring your own lunch and snacks, or grab a bite locally. There is a refrigerator (no freezer) and microwave if you wish to bring your lunch. Saturday night 10/3,  Snohomish hosts a Mrs Roper Romp for an extra bit of fun.
  What to   bring:	Your own sewing gear and projects  Cutting mat (there are a few on hand, but not many) Task lamp, if you like lots of light on your work. The lighting in the room is good, but more never hurts.  If you want a design wall, you may wish to bring it. Quilting Mayhem has a few pieces of foam board covered with flannel (about 4 x 8).  Please leave these home: Irons, ironing boards  Extension cords
  Parking +  Tips for   sewing at   Quilting    Mayhem:	There is a parking lot and lots of street parking around the shop. You can park near the front door to unload, but then please move your car to the street or to the far end of the lot to leave spaces close to the door for shoppers.    Large carts are available to load your gear onto, and an elevator to take it to the second floor.
  Bonus!	If you forget something, Quilting Mayhem is large shop, conveniently just downstairs. Retreat participants get 15% off!
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.
  Many Hands  Make Light  Work!	If you are interested in arranging after hours meetups (happy hour, snacks, Mrs Roper Romp, etc) let programs know.

  
  

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• October General Meeting with Our Own Members Presentating!

  • When
    October 14, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Phinney Center and Zoom
  • Spaces left
    200

  
  

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	SMQG Members!
  Topic:	Sharing our favorite techniques!
  About the    Speaker:	US!
  	Speaker's Location: IN PERSON Workshop Offered: No  See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• November General Meeting with Stephanie Forster

  • When
    November 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  
  

  Location:  Hybrid	Join us in person or on zoom! Phinney Center (blue building) room 7, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
  	Meeting starts @ 7 pm.  (In Person) Phinney Center Room Opens at ~6:45 pm Zoom room opens ~6:30 pm for time to socialize!
  Speaker:	Stephanie Forester (Bookends Quilting)
  Topic:	TBA
  About the    Speaker:	Artist Statement: I'm Steph, the creator behind all things Bookends Quilting. I've been quilting since I was 18 after my best friend suggested we make quilts before heading off to college in the fall. I was immediately hooked and purchased my own sewing machine shortly after. I've been making quilts for the past 13 years now and I still love it just as much as I did then. I dabble in other arts (painting and drawing) and crafts (building furniture), but there's always been something about a finished quilt that gives me all of the cozy feels. Especially since I can snuggle in with a quilt and read a book, which is also a major hobby of mine.
  	Speaker's Location: Zoom Workshop Offered: No See the Calendar of Everything
  Reminders:	Remember to send your photos for Sew and Tell to hello@seattlemgq.com by 8 pm on the Tuesday directly before the meeting.  In person - bring your items for the free table and quilts for sew and tell! If you register for the in-person meeting, we will still send you the Zoom information (because, hey--life happens).
  Accessibility:	SMQG wants everyone to be able to participate comfortably. If you’d like to discuss accessibility needs of any kind, including financial accessibility, please email programs@seattlemqg.com.

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• 2026 Seattle MQG Holiday Party

  • When
    December 05, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Greenwood Senior Center and Virtual via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    74

  Registration for this event will open on 10/24 @ 9am

  
  

  Join us for the Seattle MQG Holiday Party! 

  More info coming soon! 

  
  

  Ticket Information

  If you register for an in-person spot, we will still send you the Zoom meeting info, because life happens. However, if you register for a virtual spot and decide to come in-person, please cancel your original registration and re-register with the correct ticket type.

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