Diane Mitchell While we all remain at home trying to stay safe in this new environment, a group of Desert Threads quilters have joined in a summer activity meant to keep us in touch, get to know each other better, learn a new skill, and tap into our creative souls. Remember how it felt to…
Diana Jones Desert Threads quilters may be quarantined, but their sewing machines are stitching faster than ever. A recent survey conducted by Arizona Quilters Guild asking how many and where personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment was made is proof that Desert Threads quilters are busy sewing. In early April, U.S. Vets requested at least 150…
Loy Rheinauer The Agave Quilters February meeting will be held on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Our guild is open to new members of all skill levels… those who are beginners with an interest in learning to quilt, others to improve their talents, and, of course, those…
Glenna Reeves Congratulations to our very own Diana Jones, Chairman of our Opportunity Quilt Committee, along with Sue Bruner who did the exquisite longarm quilting. She and several other members quilted the Opportunity Quilt in blue colors and liked the pattern so much she used it to create her very own “For the Love of…
The Desert Threads chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild will continue to meet all summer long. Desert Threads holds one general meeting per month, plus several “sit and sew” days which are for members only. Our monthly meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room…
The Desert Threads quilt chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild is very excited to reveal its beautiful Opportunity Quilt for 2019-2020. This fabulous quilt can be yours by participating in our quilt raffle: Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 from any active DT member. This quilt debuted at the AQG quilt show in…
Join the Agave Quilt Guild and enjoy regular monthly meetings at Sun Lakes Oakwood Ballroom. The next General Meeting is Wednesday, May 1, at 1:00 p.m. We are an active group of beginning through experienced quilters. We have informative meetings with speakers to educate members on current quilting styles and techniques. Our April meeting is…
March will be a busy time for the Desert Threads quilt chapter filled with workdays, meetings, a quilt show and continuing education. March kick-off occurs on the 6th, with an all-day workshop held in the Phase 1 Arts & Crafts Room, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will finish our 20 “fidget” quilts for…
A new chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild has formed in the South Chandler, Sun Lakes and surrounding areas. This newest AQG chapter sees its mission as promoting all types of quilting in a friendly, supportive manner within an atmosphere of continuing education. Any current member of the Arizona Quilters Guild (member–at-large or member in…
Mac Davey Sun Lakes Quilting Ladies, a small group of dedicated sewers, have delivered over 4,700 quilts for Arizona Blankets 4 Kids since starting in 2001. These quilts are distributed to seriously ill and traumatized children, along with very needy children. Very often, this blanket will be the first item a child has ever…