COLORADO QUILTING COUNCIL
Colorado Quilting Council 2027 Upcoming events
2027 Workshops and Lecturers
January 23 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Sylvia Schaefer
“Designing with Negative Space”
Many quilters enjoy the modem aesthetic but are overwhelmed when considering designing their own quilt. This lecture gives you concrete step-by-step ideas on how to begin with a traditional quilt block and then alter it to incorporate negative space (also known as background area). Plus, Sylvia will give you suggestions on fabric and quilting choices for your design.
January 24 Workshop
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Metro area location to be determined
Sylvia Schaefer
Pattern “Disintegration”
Combine the precision of paper piecing with improvisation to create a disintegrating effect! We will be using the Radial Geese pattern in this class, which will give you the tools to apply a disintegrating effect to offer paper piecing patterns in the future. We'll also discuss other ways of incorporating the idea of disintegration or deconstruction into your quilts. Some paper piecing experience is recommended for this class.
Kit fee $12 includes Radial Geese pattern and all templates required for quilt
February 27 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Judith Ahlborn
March 1 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Judith Ahlborn
“Machine Quilt a Broderie Perse Picture”
March 27 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Jerry Dunbar
April 1 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jerry Dunbar
“The Art of Hand Quilting”
April 24 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Joyce Hughes
“My Journey into Quilting”
A very open and inspiring talk about how Joyce started quilting, leading into Art Quilts with Thread Painting. Finishing with ideas to use with Panels as Art Quilts.
April 25 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Joyce Hughes
“Techniques, Techniques & More Techniques”
In the class, eight techniques will be covered and applied to a beautiful panel. You will learn step by step basic instructions for:
1) Free Motion Quilting,
2) Dimensional Thread Painting,
3) Trapunto,
4) Application of multiple overlays,
5) Various 3D layering,
6) Bobbin Work,
7) Blocking and squaring a quilt and, of course,
8) Applying Crystals!
More importantly, you will learn the proper steps of creating these numerous techniques, but also why and when to apply them to a quilt! You will see the effects of various techniques and supplies. and how they can create added interest of texture and dimension to a piece of Art.
Kit Fee: Panel $25, Optional Thread Kit $40
Spring Retreat
Dates & location to be determined
Check back soon for new updates
May 15 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Katie Zahm
May 17 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Katie Zahm
“Wearable Quilt Patch”
June 26 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Teresa Coates
June 27 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Teresa Coates
“Elemental Coat or Journeyman’s Jacket”
July 24 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Patty Murphy
“Zero Waste Quilting”
During this trunk show, Patty will share all the projects in her book, Zero Waste Quilting. She will discuss the inspiration behind the book, and talk about the evolution of each project. The trunk show will consist of four main quilts and 34 additional projects.
July 25 Workshop
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Patty Murphy
“Aether”
Make an Orange Peel quilt without any curved piecing! Creating the Aether Quilt is straightforward, but it's the color placement that truly brings this quilt to life. The Orange Peels transition seamlessly from one color to another, forming a vibrant rainbow that gracefully cascades across the quilt. Complementing this effect are the ombré background pieces, which serve to tie the entire composition together. In this class, we will delve into the art of color placement, exploring concepts such as scale, hue, and value. Additionally, we will cover various appliqué techniques, ensuring that quilters of all skill levels can participate and create their own stunning Aether Quilt.
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August 28 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Suzi Parron (via Zoom)
August 31 Workshop
Paint and Planks
Broomfield, CO
“Barn Quilt Block Painting”
September 23, 24, and 25
Quilt-a-Fair
Boulder County Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO
Check back soon for show/vendor and other announcements​
Questions? Contact QAF Chairwoman Dawn Mills at: cqcquiltafair@gmail.com.
Fall Retreat
Date, lecturer/teacher, and location to be determined
Check back soon for new updates
October 23 General Meeting
10:00 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Roxane Lessa (via Zoom)
“What Every Art Quilter Needs to Know Before They Sew”
Learn the three design flaws to avoid when making any quilt. Sometimes we know something is "not right', but we don't know what it is or how to fix it! This lecture points out three of the most common design mistakes we make as quilters, so that we can make more exciting quilts. Great for traditional as well as art quilters.
October 26 Workshop
Held via Zoom
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Roxane Lessa
“Posh, Pet Portraits”
Let Roxane help you turn a photo of your favorite pet into a beguiling art quilt using easy, fused, raw edge applique, and free motion quilting. These make great gifts for family members too! After learning this technique, you can also make landscapes and other types of art quilts! (Intermediate)
December 4 General Meeting
9:30 am Business Meeting followed by Guest Lecture
St Philip Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Littleton, CO
Kyra Reps
“My Quilting Journey”
December 5 Workshop #1
Metro Area Location to be Determined
9:00 am – Noon (Note this is a three-hour workshop)
Kyra Reps
“Dottin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
In this fun skill building class you will be making a 22” x 22" Christmas tree using Dots and shapes. You will learn how to make those perfect points and curves using the APLIQUICK tools to turn the edges of your applique under.
Kit Fee - $60.00 includes all pre-cut shapes in the one-sided APLIQUICK fusible, background fabric, fabric for applique shapes
December 5 Workshop #2
Metro Area Location to be Determined
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Note this is a three-hour workshop)
Kyra Reps
“Dots A La Mode”
What happens when you take fun DOTS… add Mandalas… then throw some fabric paint in the mix! The wonderful world of Dot painting on fabric opens up! Join me in dot painting on fabric creating your own unique mandala designs! Be aware... This class will make you addicted to dot painting and open up a whole new world of creativity!
Kit Fee: $50.00 includes a 22" x 22" background fabric, stencils, dotting tools, fabric paint