2026 Meetings, Programs and More to look forward to!
May 18 – The Language of Quilting Trunk Show, presentation by Sally Terry.
Have you read the words “Quilt as desired” at the end of a quilt pattern? Bring all those quilt tops that have been patiently waiting for machine quilting patterns and need layout ideas. Sally will share how to quickly make pattern decisions that are compatible with piecing and fabric choice of the quilt top, block, border, sashing and fill designs. Even if you use (or are) a professional machine quilter, this lecture can save you time and help you get the look you want for your quilt.
There are two May 19 workshops you may sign up for – Free Motion Freedom with Wiggle Room (am) and Rulers Rule (pm). See attached registration form for more details.
June 15 – June – Shae Vaughn – Stitchery Niche Quilting (Kalamazoo, MI)
Lecture: Representative Quilts – An Artist’s Story
Workshop: A Step Smaller – Micro-quilting
MONDAY, June 15, 2026 11am-3pm
Learn to use a variety of Free-Motion quilting designs on a smaller scale and create a customized wall hanging in the process! Some free-motion quilting experience suggested, but not required. Come ready to experiment and learn some new techniques. You can do it! Yes, you!
About Shae: I am a custom free-motion quilter, quilt artist, and quilt history enthusiast (not necessarily in that order 😉 . I love teaching others about free-motion quilting and quilt history and how the contemporary quilting world intersects with that of the past. For my personal quilts, my passion lies in putting deep representation in each element of my design, using quilts to share the messages I cannot fully put into words.
July 20 – Patti Reen – pattireenart.com (Holland, MI)
Lecture: Introduction to Sashiko and Kawandi
Workshops: Sashiko Embroidery and Kawandi Quilting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Sashiko: 9am-12pm
Kawandi: 12:30-3:30pm
About Patti: After many years as a custom drapery seamstress and an interior house painter, among other distractions, I launched into a nursing career. Now that I’m mostly retired, I’ve immersed myself in creating textile and mosaic art – including quilting, Sashiko embroidery, punch needle embroidery, and more.
August 17 – Embroidery and Slow Stitching – presentation by BRQG members Ann Prins and Jan Landry.
September 21 – Pieces of Time – a musical trunk show presented by AnnMarie Rowland, Owen Sound, Ontario.
We welcome your suggestions for future programs and teachers.
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