Blanca Sanchez We all know that time flies yet we’re usually quite surprised when it really does happen and our final meeting for the year is here and our Quilty friends go to their summer homes (those fortunate to have them) and our quilt group becomes a small group of quilters having impromptu and casual…
Tag: Desert Threads
Clubs & Classes, May 2026
Our Quilt Group Is So Fun and Amazing!
Blanca Sanchez There is so much to share I’m not sure where to begin. So, I’ll begin with March’s activities in our group meetings. Our March speaker was Gina Perkes, the owner of The Copper Needle quilt store in Payson, Aruz. and an inspirational, national award-winning quilter. Her trunk show was filled with award winning…
Clubs & Classes, April 2026
Spring and Projects Are Moving Right Along
Blanca Sanchez, Desert Threads Chapter of AQG February was a blink of an eye, and March came in with more amazing quilting and fiber arts projects and upcoming inspiring programs. We will have hosted our third Community Service Retreat project with 3-Yard Quilts patterns the first weekend in March for our service projects, and the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2025
Desert Threads— Stitching Together Community and Creativity this Fall
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
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…