Enjoy a presentation and/or activity at every monthly meeting
This schedule is correct as of January 23, 2024. Please check for any updates.
This schedule is correct as of January 23, 2024. Please check for any updates.
2024 Programs
January 25*
How are “Triangles on a Roll” used for Paper Piecing? Find out from Mischelle Hardy, owner of Sew Bee It Quilt Shop in Jewell.
February 22
Two Mini-Workshops, put on by AQG members, will focus on “Math for Quilters” (Susan Fraser) and a demonstration of how to use the timesaving AccuQuilt Fabric Die Cutting System (Kathy Glatz).
March 28
Kathy Jones, the Iowa Coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation and an AQG member, will tell us how to make and award Quilts of Valor in March; we will follow up with a Quilts of Valor Sew-in in May.
April 25**
For our “Bring a Guest Night” in April, our very own Phyllis Schrag will be narrating a “Storytelling Through a Bed Turning” of 20 quilts submitted by our members; this meeting will be held at the Ames Public Library in hopes of attracting many more to join our Guild!
May 23
Where would we be today without ZOOM? In May, we will unlock the mysteries about Aurifil Thread: AURIfilosophy - with Tammy Silvers, from Ackworth, GA. You won’t want to miss it as each program attendee will receive a bag of exclusive Aurifil swag!
June 27
Follow Connie Lovelady, from Des Moines, as she highlights her favorite fabrics, patterns, techniques and “must have” notions from her 40-year quilting journey in June. Connie will also be showcasing her personal quilts as well as family heirlooms and antique quilts from her collection.
July 25***
What do I do with all these scraps? A sister of AQG member Judy Vance, Nancy Haack of Omaha, NE will give a program on making scrap quilts in July and then follow up with a workshop the next day where participants make a “Star Formation Scrappy Quilt”. Put your fabric scraps in a bag so you are ready!
August 22
Carolyn Abbott - Inspiration for Quilts
September 26
Mary Lynch -Chair Yoga with a Quilting Twist
October 24*
Connie Lovelady from Off the Rails Quilting in Bondurant, Iowa presenting Jen Kingwell Quilts
No Meeting in November
December 5—Holiday Potluck & Fun
*Speaker will be vending
**Held at Ames Public Library Auditorium
***Workshop scheduled
Program ideas welcome! Contact Kathy Glatz at kathyglatz1@gmail.com
January 25*
How are “Triangles on a Roll” used for Paper Piecing? Find out from Mischelle Hardy, owner of Sew Bee It Quilt Shop in Jewell.
February 22
Two Mini-Workshops, put on by AQG members, will focus on “Math for Quilters” (Susan Fraser) and a demonstration of how to use the timesaving AccuQuilt Fabric Die Cutting System (Kathy Glatz).
March 28
Kathy Jones, the Iowa Coordinator for Quilts of Valor Foundation and an AQG member, will tell us how to make and award Quilts of Valor in March; we will follow up with a Quilts of Valor Sew-in in May.
April 25**
For our “Bring a Guest Night” in April, our very own Phyllis Schrag will be narrating a “Storytelling Through a Bed Turning” of 20 quilts submitted by our members; this meeting will be held at the Ames Public Library in hopes of attracting many more to join our Guild!
May 23
Where would we be today without ZOOM? In May, we will unlock the mysteries about Aurifil Thread: AURIfilosophy - with Tammy Silvers, from Ackworth, GA. You won’t want to miss it as each program attendee will receive a bag of exclusive Aurifil swag!
June 27
Follow Connie Lovelady, from Des Moines, as she highlights her favorite fabrics, patterns, techniques and “must have” notions from her 40-year quilting journey in June. Connie will also be showcasing her personal quilts as well as family heirlooms and antique quilts from her collection.
July 25***
What do I do with all these scraps? A sister of AQG member Judy Vance, Nancy Haack of Omaha, NE will give a program on making scrap quilts in July and then follow up with a workshop the next day where participants make a “Star Formation Scrappy Quilt”. Put your fabric scraps in a bag so you are ready!
August 22
Carolyn Abbott - Inspiration for Quilts
September 26
Mary Lynch -Chair Yoga with a Quilting Twist
October 24*
Connie Lovelady from Off the Rails Quilting in Bondurant, Iowa presenting Jen Kingwell Quilts
No Meeting in November
December 5—Holiday Potluck & Fun
*Speaker will be vending
**Held at Ames Public Library Auditorium
***Workshop scheduled
Program ideas welcome! Contact Kathy Glatz at kathyglatz1@gmail.com