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Winnie Flemming
(joins us in-person)
Stars and a Trunk Show/A Two for One Lecture
May 17, 2026
(Joins us In-Person)
Carolyn Crump makes stunning quilts – sewn canvasses that tell powerful stories and are part of a national tour. Over the last years, she developed an illustration style that earned the national Gold prize from the Newspaper Association of America.
Her original paintings, prints and sculpture are sought after by collectors throughout the United States and Europe. As a working artist for the past 28 years, she continues to explore a style that is diverse as it is consistently striking.
Currently residing in Houston, Texas, Crump has been presented throughout North America and Europe in group and one-woman shows. Crump views her art as an expression of insight, strength and traditional love.
In-Person and Zoom (Hybrid)
Zoom Link is sent to members the day before the meeting.
If you are not a member and would like to join us via Zoom, please register for the meeting. A link will be sent to you a day before the meeting.
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Trini Mendenhall Community Center
1414 Wirt Rd./Houston, TX 77055
Members $110.00/Non-members $120.00
Kit Fee Optional but highly recommended $85.00
In this beginner friendly full-day workshop, quilters are invited to step beyond the sewing room and into soulful creativity. Students will learn:
Supply List:
Supply List for Walk in Your Art.pdf
(Join us in-person)
Cindy Seitz-Krug, owner of Quintessential Quilting, has been making award-winning quilts on her domestic sewing machine for more than 30 years. Some of Cindy’s top awards include Best of Show honors at Road to California, Pacific International Quilt Festival, and American Quilter’s Society Quiltweek. Cindy had taught quilting classes all over the country and has even taught in China. Her teaching method is fun and relaxed, and her students rave about all they learn from her. She has authored two popular books on “grid-based” quilting designs. She also has three online quilting classes. Additionally, Cindy is a NACQJ Certified quilt judge. For more information on Cindy, please visit her website: www.quintessentialquilting.com
Gorgeous Gridded Quilting Designs
May 20, 2026
Cindy Seitz-Krug
9 AM - 4:00 PM
Members $50.00/Non-members $65.00
Cindy Seitz-Krug has been making award-winning quilts on her domestic sewing machine for more than 30 years. Some of Cindy’s top awards include Best of Show honors at Road to California, Pacific International Quilt Festival, and American Quilter’s Society Quiltweek. Cindy has taught quilting classes all over the country, and even in China! Her teaching method is fun and relaxed, and her students rave about all they learn from her. She has authored two popular books on “grid-based” quilting designs. She also has online quilting classes. Additionally, Cindy is a NACQJ Certified quilt judge. For more information on Cindy, please visit her website: www.quintessentialquilting.com
Sewing Machine and general sewing supplies
Quilt sandwich/s (top/batting/backing) for practicing machine quilting
Registration opens March 1, 2026
Registration closes May 7, 2026
Registration Form: Summer 2026 Retreat Registration.pdf
The summer retreat is scheduled for May 28-31, 2026. This is the weekend after Memorial Day. Jackie Hillman is going to show us how to make the Disappearing Flying Geese. There are 64 different ways to create the block. Many of us have asked Jackie to teach this technique for quite a while. The cost for the weekend is $270 for 3 nights and $235 for 2 nights. The price includes all of your meals Friday thru Sunday and your linens. We also allow nonmembers to attend our retreats if there is room. There is an additional charge for them. I will begin registration on March 1st. We really hope that you will join us.
Jean Impey will elevate your quilting passion and creativity with a touch of fun. She’s a seasoned textile artist and quilter who is poised to infuse fresh creative energy into our guild’s world. She brings a diverse and captivating repertoire! Look for her to spark your excitement and turn quilting dreams into vibrant realities as she presents, “Finding Your Passion and Running with it!” and your creativity is sure to flow in her ” Collage with Reckless and Raw-Edge Appliqué” Workshop!
Collage with Reckless and Raw Edge Applique
Jane Impey aka SewJean
June 17, 2026
9AM - 4PM
Design your own garden, consider mixing all styles of florals, it's much more interesting that way.
Supply List.pdf
(Joins us in-person)
Get ready to “put your best foot forward” for the Joy of Quilts Show in January 2027! Put Your Best Foot Forward for the Joy of Quilts Show 2027! Prepare for the January 2027 show with guidance from NACQJ-certified judge Lois Kindley. In this inspiring session, Lois will share what judges look at, along with practical tips to strengthen your skills and elevate your quilt presentation. Her experience and passion for quilting offer valuable insight for quilters at every level. Whether you’re entering your first show or refining your work, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain confidence and present your very best quilt!
Get ready to “put your best foot forward” for the Joy of Quilts Show in January 2027!
Put Your Best Foot Forward for the Joy of Quilts Show 2027!
Prepare for the January 2027 show with guidance from NACQJ-certified judge Lois Kindley.
In this inspiring session, Lois will share what judges look at, along with practical tips to strengthen your skills and elevate your quilt presentation. Her experience and passion for quilting offer valuable insight for quilters at every level.
Whether you’re entering your first show or refining your work, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain confidence and present your very best quilt!
(In Person)
August program: Quilts of Valor Presentations – Honoring Women Veterans We will host a special program and reception in November 2026 to present Quilts of Valor.
Our hands. Our hearts. Our heroes. Save the Date.
August 19, 2026
Stay tuned for more details!
(Joins us In Person)
Lisa Erlandson, a multitalented and entertaining, compulsive quilt collector, will share her lecture Orphan Quilts – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (subtitled Bless Her Heart, sub-subtitled What Was She Thinking?)
A humorous look at some of the results of our quilting ancestors. How did some scrap quilts come out looking so great, while others seemed so horrible? Design elements, as well as hue and color value, will be discussed.
On Wednesday she’ll be sharing her workshop: Becoming a Quilt Doctor Do you have the desire to “rescue and render aid” to damaged quilts? Is there a point where you must stop all life support? Learn basic quilt repair techniques as you work on a “practice” project in class.
Lisa is a quilt historian, a published author, a certified AQS quilt appraiser, an AQSG designer, a quilt retreat owner as well as a quilt show judge! You are not going to want to miss this month!
(Joins us via Zoom)
Brandy Masklowski, AKA Podcaster, “Quilter on Fire,” will be joining us via Zoom for our Tuesday, October 20th, meeting and our workshop! She’s an amazingly delightful personality with creativity flowing through her veins! She was a firefighter in Canada for many years and will share her lecture, Your Mind Matters with the Quilter on Fire. One quilter's journey through a challenging career as a Firefighter to following her passion as an Art Quilter. She is a quiltmaker and artist who travels extensively as a teacher, speaker, and NACQJ-certified quilt judge. She is the author of the children’s picture book Kristy’s Quilt, the Consulting Editor of Quilting Arts Magazine, and Co-Host of Quilting Arts TV.
Join us for our unusually early Tuesday, November 10th meeting, for a fantastic show and display of exceptional talent as Giuseppe Rabiudo AKA Giucy Giuce allows us to see into his world as an artist, pattern, and fabric designer for Andover Fabrics, where he has created over 16 fabric lines for them! He will share "color theory with an emphasis on using value in your work." We are very excited to have him share with our guild! You don’t want to miss this Zoom meeting! Follow him on IG: Instagram
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