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 $30 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.
Not all program speakers will have a class. Class location will be provided at least 2 weeks ahead of the class. An email reminder will be sent 2 weeks prior to a class. Please send email to programs@rgvqg.com if you need to cancel a class.
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 Trunk Show, email me.
Jan Rondeau
Program Chairman
email: programs@rgvqg.com
There may be additional expenses based on the needs of the individual classes, e.g. some classes require purchase of kits, patterns, books, etc.
Not all program speakers will have a class. Class location will be provided at least 2 weeks ahead of the class. An email reminder will be sent 2 weeks prior to a class. Please send email to programs@rgvqg.com if you need to cancel a class.
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 Trunk Show, email me.
Jan Rondeau
Program Chairman
email: programs@rgvqg.com
Upcoming Programs
Class Registration Info (Roster) is available on the Members Only page.
Class Registration Info (Roster) is available on the Members Only page.
DECEMBER - Friendship Day
Swarming to the Beehive, bring yourself and ALL your friends
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 9:00 AM - Noon Sign-up
Dome Safe Center, 1202 N Vermont, Mercedes, Texas 78570
Swarming to the Beehive, bring yourself and ALL your friends
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 9:00 AM - Noon Sign-up
Dome Safe Center, 1202 N Vermont, Mercedes, Texas 78570
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JANUARY - Randi York
Saturday, January 14, 2022 - 9:00 AM ZOOM Lecture: Trunk Show & National Quilt Competition Journey I’m Randi York from Lake of the Ozark, Missouri. I live there with my husband Chad. We have two daughters and four grandchildren. I was a teacher and farm wife up until I retired several years ago. My husband and I have been Winter Texans in the South Padre Island area since retirement. I’m also just a quilter, who enjoys all types of quilting techniques, I love to learn new things, be creative and challenge myself. My most recent quilts have been collage. I will be sharing a small trunk show and talking about my journey entering a national quilt competition. |
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APRIL - Suzi Parron
Saturday, April 8, 2022 - 9:00 AM ZOOM Lecture: Following the Barn Quilt Trail In her talk, Suzi will take us on a journey along the quilt trail, beginning with the very first barn quilt, which stemmed from Donna Sue Groves and her wish to honor her mother’s quilting art. Suzi’s hour-long presentation features over one hundred stunning photographs of barn quilts, some of which rival cloth quilts in their intricacy. You will hear stories of some of the individuals who have painted quilt blocks to honor loved ones or their local culture, along with a few humorous anecdotes. |
Suzi Parron discovered barn quilts on a trip through Kentucky in 2008. She documented over one thousand barn quilts in the process of writing her 2012 book, “Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement.” For her second book, “Following the Barn Quilt Trail,” she left her job as a high school teacher and traveled by RV across the country, visiting farms from Georgia to California and even Canada. |
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JUNE - Rhonda Pierce
Saturday, June 10, 2022 - 9:00 AM ZOOM Lecture: SCHMETZ Needle Knowledge Lecture Info: Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down about how this little piece of steel can solve some very BIG problems, including broken threads, skipped stitches and puckered fabrics. Your sewing machine is an investment and protection begins by using the very best needle. Sew SCHMETZ! |
BIO: Rhonda Pierce has a dream job. . . teaching sewing enthusiasts about the most important 2” piece of steel in the sewing machine – the SCHMETZ needle. During Rhonda’s classes students respond with “a ha” moments and giggles as they learn needle facts. Until 2020 Rhonda enjoyed sharing needle knowledge in classrooms and sewing shows throughout North America. She traveled with the SCHMETZ “Super” Needle – it’s 17” tall. During the pandemic Rhonda's SCHMETZ classes went virtual to rave reviews from consumers, guilds, and retailers. She gave 100+ SCHMETZ virtual classes in 2021. In class she enjoys asking “What’s Your Favorite SCHMETZ Needle?” |
