Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG The Desert Threads quilt group is celebrating a season full of creativity, connection, and community service. This fall, members have been hard at work sharing their talents through both learning opportunities and charitable projects. One of the group’s proudest accomplishments this year is the completion of the…
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November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Is Quilting Right for You?
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Last month, we met many Sun Lakes residents during the Community Day Open Houses. Desert Threads had a table set up, and it was covered with beautiful quilts made by our members. There were a couple of reoccurring comments we heard at every event: • “Oh, I…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads News
Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Hello Quilty Friends, We have been reading about vintage quilt blocks, such as the Kansas City Star in the past month’s article. Today, I’d like to share with you some more interesting and motivating inspiration about nostalgic vintage quilt patterns. In the link below, you’ll learn about…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Quilting: A Great Summer Hobby
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG As we all know, Arizona has the perfect weather for many winter activities and hobbies. But in the summer months, we look for different types of activities to fill those long, hot days, and quilting is a great hobby for summers in Arizona. This summer, Desert Threads…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Quilters Well Represented at Local Quilt Show
Jody Edwards, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Desert Threads Quilters had 10 quilters display their quilts at the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) Quilt Show in Mesa in January, with seven of them bringing home awards! The AQG Quilt Show is an annual show with quilts entered by AQG members from all over the state.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2025
Keeping Your Quilting Muscles Tuned Up!
Ann Wasescha, Desert Threads Quilt Chapter of AQG Did you know the muscles in your back, neck, arms, and hands need extra care to keep you doing your quilting best? Once they freeze up, your quilting fun can come to a quick halt! To address this issue, Desert Threads quilt group has invited Kathy Duval,…
December 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads
Cindy Templeton Recently, Desert Threads Community Service was asked by member Jody Edwards if we would send some of our charity quilts to Asheville, N.C., for hurricane relief victims. Jody’s niece April (our contact who lives in the Asheville area) received two boxes of quilts from Desert Threads. Once received, April will drop them off…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads: Quilt Construction Final Stage
Cindy Templeton At the October meeting, Mona Adams spoke on the latter part of quilt construction, quilting your quilt using a Walking Foot. Mona is a longtime quilter and well-known instructor from 35th Ave Sew and Vac. Mona covered all the key components, starting with thread types and weight, machine needles, and batting. She provided…
August 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Casual Summer
Joan Y. Carver Desert Threads Quilt Guild is enjoying casual and fun meetings through the hot summer. In June nearly 20 members who call Sun Lakes their “summer” home met without a planned program, finding this extra time perfect for sharing inspiring projects, new techniques, and fun Show & Tell. Besides the informal format providing…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Threads Enjoyed Another Fun Year
Sue Bart The May 10 meeting was the annual meeting and the last one for our current year, July 2023 through June 2024. Desert Threads quilters had a fun year, thanks to the hard work of the board of officers. The meeting featured some excellent trunk shows of applique quilts and information by Nancy Starkey…