INFORMATION CENTRAL
This is the "go-to" page for our members. Here you will find information on things like classes, membership forms, programs, SVQG Bylaws, Income form, Expense form, etc. Information will be kept as up-to-date as humanly possible.
ANNUAL DUES
Dues are $20.00 per year and payable to the Treasurer and due at or before the February General Membership Meeting. If you would like to join our Guild, please download the Membership Application Form (available from the link) and mail to the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild address on the form or bring it to the next meeting. Meeting dates are the first Tuesday of the even months.
Library News
Our library is quite extensive. Books can be checked out at General Meetings. Members are asked to bring back the books checked out to the next meeting or renew the books with the librarian's permission. If you are looking for a particular book, you can look at the NEW Library list by clicking the link. THE LIBRARIANS WOULD GLADLY BRING ANY REQUESTED BOOK.
This is the "go-to" page for our members. Here you will find information on things like classes, membership forms, programs, SVQG Bylaws, Income form, Expense form, etc. Information will be kept as up-to-date as humanly possible.
ANNUAL DUES
Dues are $20.00 per year and payable to the Treasurer and due at or before the February General Membership Meeting. If you would like to join our Guild, please download the Membership Application Form (available from the link) and mail to the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild address on the form or bring it to the next meeting. Meeting dates are the first Tuesday of the even months.
Library News
Our library is quite extensive. Books can be checked out at General Meetings. Members are asked to bring back the books checked out to the next meeting or renew the books with the librarian's permission. If you are looking for a particular book, you can look at the NEW Library list by clicking the link. THE LIBRARIANS WOULD GLADLY BRING ANY REQUESTED BOOK.
JUNE PROGRAM
Spokane Valley Quilt Guild is so excited to bring Charisma Horton to our members this June. She is a very accomplished quilter and pattern designer. Come join us for a fun and fantastic evening with Charisma.
Charisma Horton is a highly acclaimed and award-winning professional in the world of longarm quilting. With her exceptional skills as a longarm quilter, she has earned a well-deserved reputation as a master of her craft. Not only is Charisma a renowned quilter, but she is also a prolific pattern designer and valued contributor to various magazines within the quilting community.
In the realm of design, Charisma's artistic repertoire knows no bounds. From charming and folksy hand embroidery designs to bold and vibrant modern creations, her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of styles. One of Charisma's unique talents lies in her ability to infuse traditional quilt blocks with a fresh and contemporary appeal, using the power of color to breathe new life into traditional designs.
To experience the magic of her designs and immerse yourself in her world of quilting, visit her website at www.charismascorner.com and follow her on social media!
Charisma Horton is a highly acclaimed and award-winning professional in the world of longarm quilting. With her exceptional skills as a longarm quilter, she has earned a well-deserved reputation as a master of her craft. Not only is Charisma a renowned quilter, but she is also a prolific pattern designer and valued contributor to various magazines within the quilting community.
In the realm of design, Charisma's artistic repertoire knows no bounds. From charming and folksy hand embroidery designs to bold and vibrant modern creations, her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of styles. One of Charisma's unique talents lies in her ability to infuse traditional quilt blocks with a fresh and contemporary appeal, using the power of color to breathe new life into traditional designs.
To experience the magic of her designs and immerse yourself in her world of quilting, visit her website at www.charismascorner.com and follow her on social media!
CLASSES, RETREATS and SHOP HOPS
I hope you have enjoyed the Sew Along blocks for 2024. At the February 2025 meeting, all the members displayed their finished quilts. See the slideshow below for a beautiful quilt array of colors and designs.
Next year's Sew Along 2025 will be made with 15" blocks. I still have room for more members. Please see me at the next meeting in June. See below my version of the new Sew Along. Karen
UFO 2024
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February participants showing UFO#6 completed quilts
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April participants showing UFO#3 completed quilts
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August participants showing UFO#1 completed quilts
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October UFO#2 participants
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December UFO#4 participants
Calculator Charts & Formulas
Do you need help with calculations for your quilt project? See the calculations & formulas below. Click on the link in "PINK" for the information:
- Triangles and setting triangles see Triangles & Setting Triangles Calculator.
- The Ultimate Half Square Triangle Guide, this guide is the ONLY Half Square triangle (HST) Reference Guide you will need!
- Reducing a block size, increasing a block size, Converting fabric yardage from 45" to 36" or 36" to 45", calculate corner triangles, calculating setting triangles, calculating half square triangle squares, calculating quarter square triangles see Quilt Formulas.
- Backing yardage for your quilt see Backing Calculator.
- Cutting strips & squares see Cutting Strips & Squares Calculator.
- Binding see Binding Calculator.
GOLDEN THIMBLE AWARD SMALL GROUPS
The Golden Thimble Award has been given to Guild members for their outstanding efforts or service to the Guild. Any member of the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild can nominate another member by filling out a nomination form (use this link to obtain the form) and turn it into the president of the Guild. Tradition holds that you can only win this award once. This award is a great way to recognize members who have contributed their time and expertise to the Guild.
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Valley Assembly Quilters
Meets weekly on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon, and on the 1st Monday of the month we quilt all-day with a potluck lunch. Where: Valley Assembly of God Church. Use the Southside entrance/meeting in the Chapel. All are welcome! For information contact SVQG at their email address, svqginfo@gmail.com |