Programs

News on upcoming programs. Program classes are normally $45 for members. You do have to be a member to participate. Membership is open to all for $25 annually.

There may be additional expenses based on the needs of the individual classes, e.g. some classes require purchase of kits, patterns, books, etc.

If you know someone that you would like to have come to our Guild, please let me know. If you would like to do a workshop, Lecture or Trunkshow, email me.

Judy Brown
Program Chairman
email: programs@rgvqg.com

Upcoming Programs

May 2019 - Laurie Magee

Back in the day: Vintage quilt trends, colors and patterns.

This will be a trunk show of my collection of vintage quilts with a discussion of what they represent in quilt history. Members may bring vintage tops or quilts to add to the discussion

June 2019 - Bonnie Hall

Quilting Adventures

Shop Hops, Retreats, Quilt Shows, Cruises & Trunk Show.

July 2019 - TBD

August 2019 - TBD

September 2019 - Friendship Day

October 2019 - Rummage Sale

November 2019 - Cynthia England

Cynthia England is a native Houstonian and graduate of the Art Institute of Houston and has been creating quilts for more than forty years. Experimentation with quilting techniques led her to develop her own unique style and technique called, “Picture Piecing”. Cynthia’s quilts have been honored with many awards, including three Best of Shows at the prestigious International Quilt Association, as well as Viewer’s Choice at the American Quilter’s Society. Her quilt, Piece and Quiet was distinguished as one of the Hundred Best Quilts of the 20th Century.
Cynthia teaches and lectures nationally and internationally. To date, she has shared her techniques at quilting events in South Africa, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Canada, Australia, Spain and Mexico.
In addition, she is the designer and owner of England Design Studios which is a pub- lishing/pattern company which specializes in the “Picture Piecing technique. She has designed over 70 patterns that use her technique and written two books explaining the process. Visit her website at: www.englanddesign.com

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Lecture - “Creating a Pictorial Quilt”
An entertaining slide presentation showing the process of making pictorial quilts using Cynthia’s “Picture-piecing” technique.Enlarging the design, fabric selection, and organizational methods are discussed.

Thursday, November 7, 2019
Mr. Frosty or Santa Pooch
Great beginner class! These designs are fun and easy. Learn a fast way to piece the traditional border on Mr. Frosty. Sewing machines and irons are required. Supply list

Friday, November 8, 2019
Small Landscape - Choice of Field of Flowers or Smoky Mountains
My most popular class…choose from two small landscapes. Both are 19” X 17”. No tracing involved; templates are preprinted onto freezer paper.
Fabric selection, organizational skills and construction methods will be addressed in class. Sewing machines and irons required. Supply list