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SUMMARY:Quilter 2 Quilter Sale
DESCRIPTION:  \nSale Hours:  Wed – Friday:  9 am to 5 pm and Saturday \nStarting in May the Craft Outlet will be open Saturday’s (9 am to 2 pm) \nClick on the link to see additional information. \nQ2QSale-3
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quilter-2-quilter-sale/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Learning NewYork Beauty class with Nancy Roelfsema
DESCRIPTION:Nancy has been a member of the WMQG for a long time and has served as our President for 6 years. \nShe has been teaching the art of quilt-making at several local quilt shops and has now become very active \nwith her “On-point-TV” program which has 68\,000 subscribers and over 415 videos.  Her teaching style \nis great for beginners and has advanced techniques demonstrating everything from cutting efficiency\, accurate \nrotary cutting\, precision piecing and paper piecing.  The art of quilt-making brings Nancy joy which she loves \nto share with her student. \nThis class will showcase the fun of constructing a New York beauty using easy and accurate paper piecing. \nTips and tricks are shared by Nancy to make this a great learning experience. \nSupply sheets will be sent to enrollees.  A $15.00 kit fee is due to the instructor the day of the class. \n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/learning-newyork-beauty-class-with-nancy-roelfsema/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000
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SUMMARY:"Why We Quilt"  Trunk Show with Nancy Roelfsema
DESCRIPTION:Nancy started sewing at a very young age\, making clothes for her dolls and later \nfor herself.  She came from a large family of 10 kids and making a new outfit for herself \nwas the only way to get something new.  Nancy now has a YouTube channel\, “OnPoint-TV” \nwhich has 68\,000 subscribers and over 415 videos. \nLecture:  Nancy  states “when you get to the core of quilting it is done for love”.  We quilt \nto keep people warm by covering our loved ones with fabric hugs and fill our home with \ninspiring colors.  We share love when we gift a quilt or donate quilts to charities in \nour communities and beyond.  Nancy will take us through her history\, love for fabric and quilt design. \nHer trunk show is targeted toward learning so you may want to have paper/pen at the ready.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quilting-is-love-trunk-show-with-nancy-roelfsema/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Nancy McNally - All Things Quilty Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Nancy McNally has been quilting for more than 20 years\, after being introduced to quilting by accident at a picnic. She loves to design her own quilts and create longarm quilting designs. Nancy takes traditional blocks and jazzes them up! She likes to keep the eye moving across the quilt\, but at the same time allow the eye to find a favorite spot to rest and appreciate the colors. Nancy is a national teacher of both piecing and longarm machine quilting\, and has been published over 30 times in various quilting magazines and books. See her website at nancymcnallyquilts.com.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/nancy-mcnally-all-things-quilty-lecture/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T160000
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SUMMARY:Phyllis Fay Workshop - Love Links Quilt
DESCRIPTION:Interlocking chevrons make a fun and unique looking quilt. A difficult looking design is made easy using flying geese\, making this a quick and easy quilt to master.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/phyllis-fay-workshop-love-links-quilt/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230523T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T203000
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SUMMARY:Phyllis Fay Lecture - Introduction to the Fundamental Studio 180 Design Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to improve the precision of making basic units for any pattern by using the Studio 180 Design tools by Deb Tucker. The concept is to make the basic unit slightly oversized so that you can trim it to the exact measurements you need without losing any points. You will want to use these techniques on any pattern you purchase. As you progress into the advanced tools\, you will quickly find yourself designing your own blocks and improving your piecing.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/phyllis-fay-lecture-introduction-to-the-fundamental-studio-180-design-tools/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230329T160000
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SUMMARY:Mini Gems Workshop with MJ Kinman\, Wed. March 29\, 2023\,  9am - 4pm
DESCRIPTION:This is a fast-paced workshop where participants will create their own singularly beautiful work of a faceted gem using the single-foundation piecing technique I used to create my own “diamond quilts”. \nParticipants choose one of several pre-selected abstract gem designs based on their skill level. They learn how to chart on freezer paper\, code pieces for color\, location and position template pieces onto fabric to achieve the desired light effects. Participants leave the class with a small top that can later be quilted as a pillow\, table topper\, art picture or added on to for a full quilt. \nClass size is 25 participants. \nReminder on Class Policy \nIf you signed up but have not paid either through our website or by check\, you are NOT in the class. \n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/mini-gems-workshop-with-mj-kinman-nov-16-2022-9am-4pm/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T203000
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SUMMARY:MJ Kinman - “Gems & Joy” Lecture - Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:During my presentation\, I will talk about the techniques of creating and assembling the hundreds of pieces in each diamond\, materials I use to create the wash of color and light across a gem’s surface and the quilting techniques that enhance a gem’s facets. I will also share the importance of choosing joy and saying “no” to fear as I made the leap from the Corporate Life to the Creative Life.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/mj-kinman-gems-joy-lecture-tuesday-nov-15-2022/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Stitch Daisy Workshop with Timna Tarr - Jan. 25\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Create photorealistic quilts one square at a time in this one-day workshop.Using a photo and kit provided in class\, the process of making a fabric mosaic using turned edge machine applique is explained. We will break down the construction process\, explore color and value as design elements\, and learn how to choose the right fabric for the right location. For intermediate level quilters. \nThis is a live/Zoom class hybrid. We will be live at the church.  Timna will be present via Zoom.  Come join the fun! \nKit Fee: $25 to be paid at class. Kit includes fabric squares needed for the top (finishes 11”x11”)\, photo\, and assorted notions. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Eileen Madison:  eileenmadison@hotmail.com \nSupplies List: \nSewing Machine\nThread\nCutting Board\nQuilting Ruler\nRotary Cutter\nScissors\nPins\nAll other notions you typically use while quilting.\nThree irons and boards will be available in class. \n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/mosaic-stitch-daisy-workshop-with-timna-tarr-jan-25-2023/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T210000
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CREATED:20221105T155528Z
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SUMMARY:Timna Tarr Lecture - Flying Colors Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Timna is known for making fun\, colorful\, award-winning quilts. Join her for a trunk show of her quilting journey. She talks about her design and color choices\, as well as the personal stories behind the quilts.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/timna-tarr-lecture-flying-colors-trunk-show/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T160000
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SUMMARY:Quiltworx Desert Sky - Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022  -  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Desert Sky is one of our most popular patterns for beginners\, The pattern was designed by Judy Niemeyer. A sewing technique called foundation paper piecing is used when sewing the pieces onto the foundation units. Curved piecing and traditional piecing are required to join the units after the foundation piecing is completed. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quiltworx-desert-sky-wednesday-november-16-2022-900-a-m-400-a-m/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20221004T180319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T180607Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Kloster - Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022 - Quiltworx Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Nancy is a Quiltworx Certified Instructor. She has been quilting for more than 30 years.  Nancy was drawn to the efficient and organized process of paper piecing the “Quiltworx” way.  She has been teaching over 10 years.  Nancy’s students love her calm personality and ability to teach all levels of students. \nNancy enjoys all aspects of quilting from selecting fabrics\, longarm quilting and most of all teaching.  She loves to see her student’s project come together.  Nancy believes every student can succeed and is thrilled to see them gain confidence as they complete their projects. \nJoiin us as Nancy tells us about her quilting journey and shares some amazing QuiltWorx quilts!! \nTo see some of Nancy’s work. visit her Facebook page.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/nancy-kloster-tuesday-november-15-2022-quiltworx-trunk-show/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T180407Z
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SUMMARY:Entangled Sky with Krista Moser ZOOM AT THE CHURCH
DESCRIPTION:September 28\, 2022 10 AM to 5 PM Class ZOOM AT THE CHURCH \n“Entangled Sky” with Krista Moser \nCome learn from Krista all the tips and tricks for cutting and piecing diamonds\, triangles and hexagons in an easy\, fast\, and precise way. If you have been wanting to break out of the same old quilting routine and try something different\, her class will inspire confidence and equip you with new techniques.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/entangled-sky-with-krista-moser-zoom-at-the-church/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20220918T192720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T180237Z
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SUMMARY:Krista Moser Lecture - ZOOM AT THE CHURCH
DESCRIPTION:Krista Moser is coming again!!!!! \nSeptember 27\, 2022 – 7 PM Lecture \nZOOM AT THE CHURCH \n“Diamonds are a Quilter’s Best Friends and more” \nKrista was our Zoom speaker in January 2021 and everyone has been asking for her to come back. She has published more than thirty patterns since 2016 and is the designer of the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Rulers. \nKrista tells her story\, how she started very young and went on to design her own quilts and patterns. She typically works in design concepts and color theory while showing different quilts
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/krista-moser-lecture-zoom-at-the-church/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20220406T173605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T173017Z
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SUMMARY:English Paper Piecing and Millefiori Wallhanging Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Millefiori is a kaleidoscopic design made by using English Paper Piecing templates shaped to fussycut fabrics. The fabric is then positioned on papers of the same shape and then whip stitched together to create a rosette. \nThis is a hand piecing class that will help you design and make a rosette for a Millefiori quilt.  Diane will show you how to make\nthe rosette using either acrylic templates to cut your fabric shapes and/or paper templates to shape your fabric around the template using a soluble glue stick.\n\nThis will include tips for fussy cutting\, using a magic mirror and best threads for connecting your pieces.\nDiane will also show students two other methods:  the use of Inklingo (a printer template method on fabric) and the use of a sewing machine to\nsimplify rosette piecing.\n\nA supply list will be emailed to enrollees so be sure to include your email address. (NO MACHINES NEEDED)\n 
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/english-paper-piecing-and-millefiori-wallhanging-workshop/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T210000
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SUMMARY:Diane Kirkhart - "My Quilter Journey" Trunk Show and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Diane works part time and teaches at Jinny Beyer Studio in Great Falls\, Virginia. She is an award winning-quilter winning for applique and hand quilting. She has even hand quilted a king size quilt for Elly Sienkiewicz which hung in a special exhibit in the Houston Quilt Show in 2011. She also has had one of her quilts (Beauty\, Happiness\, Family\, Love) shown at the Houston Quit Show in 2012. She has sewn many of the shop samples for Jinny Beyer Studio as well as samples for RJR Fabrics. \nIn August of 2017 she did a taping for The Quilt Show which aired February 25\, 2018. The episode was about the three ways she chose to do Millefiori quilts from the book Millefiori Quilts by Willyne Hammerstein. \nListen to Diane as she tells us her Quilter Journey!
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/diane-kirkhart-trunk-show-and-lecture/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20220106T211510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T211510Z
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SUMMARY:Sally Manke Workshop - Lone Pine Art Quilt - Wednesday\, March 23\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Master new techniques while while exploring unique fibers to create a winter woodland art quilt. Novelty thread\, yarns\, fabric\, roving\, Sari silk and tulle are used to establish depth with a distant background and textural foreground. Finish with a full\, vibrant storybook tree or one closer to Charlie Brown’s. Learn how techniques used in class can be applied to an array of future quilts. \n(Kit available $40 includes Backing\, batting\, background\, novelty thread\, yarns\, fabric\, roving\, Sari silk and tulle) \nhttps://www.sallymanke.com/
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/sally-manke-workshop-lone-pine-art-quilt-wednesday-march-23-2022/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20220106T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T210646Z
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SUMMARY:March Lecture - Sally Manke - Trunk Show of Art and Traditional Quilts
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will be in person at the Calvary Reformed Church \nShow includes a large collection of art and traditional quilts including their inspiration and fun info. Enjoy a light-hearted presentation including information on how the quilts were made\, special materials used and any tips for you to create your own. Watch a parade of actual quilts using confetti art\, raw edge appliqué\, fiber painting and crazy mixed media techniques. All art quilts are all original designs to inspire your next work. An informal and fun lecture with interaction and a Q&A at the conclusion. \nSally Manke’s mission is to delight others with textile art that exemplifies her passion for joyful\, creative expression through color and texture. \nSally creates her art quilts and fiber art in her home studio in Arcadia\, Michigan. Nature is a theme in her work\, as the wildflower-dotted woods\, Lake Michigan shoreline\, snowy trails\, and country roads that surround her home often inspire her contemporary art quilts. \nSee more about Sally and her quilts at https://www.sallymanke.com/.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/march-lecture-sally-manke-trunk-show-of-art-and-traditional-quilts/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T210000
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CREATED:20211108T172729Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Class - Exploring Half-Square Triangles with Beth Helfter - January 26\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Accordion Sewn HSTs have created a whole revelation in half square triangle making\, where everyone doesn’t need a twin\, scrap quilts fully realize the potential of their variety\, and blocks can be created just by ordering fabrics within accordions for perfect placement of color and fabric. \n” The Accordion Sewn HSTsTM method came to me almost in a fever dream\, and since then I’ve been on a mission to bring it to groups\neverywhere\, showing the cool things it can do\, from scrappy to ordered accordions that create a block practically in one fell swoop. In this class\, you will learn the basic technique\, and apply it to an ordered accordion block. We will take it one step further and learn\nAccordion Sewn QSTsTM too! So much fun! \n  \nClass Fee:  $35 \nPlease sign up for the workshop directly on the EvaPaige Quilt Designs website:\n*Intro to Accordion Sewn HSTsTM Zoom January 26\, 2022 6pm – 9pm ET – EvaPaige Quilt Designs\n(evapaigequilts.com)
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-class-exploring-half-square-triangles-with-beth-helfter/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T210000
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CREATED:20211108T172105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T201821Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Beth Helfter - Give It A Scrap Slap
DESCRIPTION:As a mostly scrappy designer\, Beth prefers to dig into her stash to create designs that appeal to her senses of color and value\, using as many different fabrics as possible. Keeping to just a few color families in each quilt palette is one of her best tricks to keeping scrappy quilts from getting too out of hand but allowing them to sing with tone and movement.  \nAs a member of Quiltmaker Magazine’s 2014 Scrap Squad\, she recreated a design from each of six issues using only scraps\, and was able to bring out different secondary designs and block highlights simply by adding more tone and value\, as scrap quilts will do.Since founding EvaPaige Quilt Designs in 2005\, she has published a vast range of scrappy patterns and her work has been featured in various quilting magazines and on well known quilting websites.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-beth-helfter-give-it-a-scrap-slap/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20211114T224253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T224352Z
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SUMMARY:November Lecture - Dan Burke - The Love of Paper Piecing Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:In keeping with our focus on Michigan talent\, Dan Burke from Lansing\, will be joining us and sharing his love of paper piecing!  He will show us how enjoyable\, rewarding and amazing foundation piecing can be! \nDan began quilting in 2004 as a craft he could do with his Mom.  Not having known how to use a sewing machine\, Dan took classes and found he enjoyed paper piecing or foundation piecing. \nDan will be showing us approximately 45 stunning quilts. He will include great information about different types of foundations he uses to make his award-winning quilts  Dan will have kits\, fabric and patterns available for sale before and after the lecture and Trunk Show. \nAs a special bonus\, Dan will be showing us two of his quilts which have been accepted in juried show of Quilts made by men. Don’t miss this special sneek peak! \n  \nVisit Dan’s web page at https://quiltingbytheriver.com/.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/november-lecture-dan-burke-the-love-of-paper-piecing-trunk-show/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210911T014730Z
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SUMMARY:November 16 Workshop with Coleen Merte - Pink Grapefruit
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will make this beautiful quilt.  Pink Grapefruit takes a traditional pattern\, but recreates it through a modern filter\, to make this stunning quilt. This is one of Coleen’s most requested workshops. \nFinished Size 72″ x 84″ \nSupply List \n4 1/4 yards white \n1 1/2 yards dark gray \n1/3 yard light gray \n1/3 yard solid coral \n1/4 yard coral print (pieced blocks) \n1/4 yard second coral print (pieced blocks) \n12 1/2″ square third coral print \n12 1/2″ square fourth coral print \n12 1/2″ square light gray print \n12 1/2″ square second light gray print \n5 1/2 yards backing \n2/3 yards binding \nSewing machine\, with all presser feet including zigzag foot \nThread to match fabric for curved pieces \nNeutral thread for piecing \nSpray starch \nFabric scissors and paper/plastic scissors \nPencil \nStraight pins \nRotary cutter\, mat and rulers \nIron \nCutting intructions will be emailed to you prior to class.  Coleen asks that cutting be done before class begins to save time. Do not cut curved piecing before class.  We willl do this together in class.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/workshop-with-coleen-merte-pink-grapefruit/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210707T203711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T012713Z
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SUMMARY:September Lecture - Pat Yamin - "Unfinished Business"
DESCRIPTION:Pat Yamin\, president and founder of Come Quilt With Me\, is well known in the quilting industry\, and has appeared on many television and radio quilt shows\, the most recent being The Quilt Show with Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. Her company manufactures templates and other tools that assure accuracy and shorten the time necessary to make a quilt. \nThis lecture is a look at Pat’s collection of quilt tops and the stories they tell.  Pat began her love affair with old textiles at a Brimfield\, Massachusetts outdoor flee market. There were mountains of pillowcases\, dresser scarves\, doilies and tablecloths everywhere; quilt blocks and unfinished tops piled carelessly in baskets and on tables. Pat purchased her first quilt top (a late 19th century white and blue four patch) for $12.50. The history of these treasures is mostly unknown. What happened\, why were they unfinished and abandoned? Come see Pat’s fascinating treasures and hear her thoughts on what might have been. \nLearn more about Pat Yamin at https://www.comequiltwithme.com/. \nThis lecture will be held at the Calvalry Christian Reformed Church\, 3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI. Non members may attend for a small fee taken at the door. Or sign up for a membership with the link below! \nWMQG Membership Registration
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/september-lecture-pat-yamin-unfinished-business/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210709T011100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210911T021304Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Pat Yamin - Two Classes\, One Price!!!!
DESCRIPTION:A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS ARE LEFT!! SIGN UP TODAY!!!\nWe have a special treat this month\, Pat is going to teach two classes for the price of one!  This will be a one-day event. As an added bonus\, you will also receive Pat Yamin’s quilt book\, “One-Patch Scrap Quilts”!! \nWhat: Spinning Stars Quilt Class AND Diamonds and Squares Quilt Class \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 28\, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nWhere: Calvary Reformed Church\n3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509 \n \nSpinning Stars Quilt \nThis traditional pattern gets a totally new look by adding a square to the patchwork pattern for an interesting visual quilt. In this class you will be able to use your scraps and\, at the same time\, improve your piecing skills. The pieces are sewn together with straight seams. It is a gentle cure of the rows that adds dimension to the quilt. This class will teach many different techniques. \nSupplies: \nBasic sewing supplies\nSewing machine with 1/4″ foot\nNeutral colored thread\n28 MM rotary cutter with new blade\nCutting mat (rotating mat if you have one)\nRuler 6″ x 24″\nSandpaper dots or Invisi=grip from Omnigrid \n  \nDiamond and Squares Quilt \nThis traditional pattern gets a totally new look by adding a square to the patchwork pattern for an interesting visual quilt. In this class you will be able to use your scraps and\, at the same time\, improve your piecing skills. The pieces are sewn together with straight seams. It is a gentle cure of the rows that adds dimension to the quilt. This class will teach many different techniques. \nSupplies: \nBasic sewing supplies\nSewing machine with 1/4″ foot\nNeutral colored thread\n28 MM rotary cutter with new blade\nCutting mat (rotating mat if you have one)\nRuler 6″ x 24″\nSandpaper dots or Invisi-grip from Omnigrid
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/diamonds-and-squares-workshop-with-pat-yamin/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210727T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210709T013354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T014139Z
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SUMMARY:July 2021 Summer Picnic - Tuesday\, July 27\, 5:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hagar Park\, 8134 28th Ave\, Jenison\nGeorgetown Township\nMaple Shelter \nTime:\n5:00-5:30   Arrival\n5:30           Welcome\n5:30-6:15   Sack Lunch\n6:15-6:30   Know your neighbor Bingo\n7:30           Quilts presented\n8:00           Deserts/ smores’ \nWho: \n\nAll WMQG members\nAll GR Modern Quilters guild members\nAll friends who love quilting\n\nDetails: \n\nBring a pen or pencil ( For Quilter Friends Bingo w/ Prizes)\nWear your name tag\nBring magazine or board to write on\nBring your sack lunch/drink and a chair\nBring Mini Quilt 36″ or smaller\n\nTables will be set up for: \n\nprogram sign-ups\n2022 enrollment\nNICU quilts
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/july-2021-summer-picnic-tuesday-july-27-530-p-m/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210709T013130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T013130Z
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SUMMARY:July 2021 Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hagar Park\, 8134 28th Ave\, Jenison\nGeorgetown Township\nMaple Shelter \nTime:\n5:00-5:30   Arrival\n5:30           Welcome\n5:30-6:15   Sack Lunch\n6:15-6:30   Know your neighbor Bingo\n7:30           Quilts presented\n8:00           Deserts/ smores’ \nWho: \n\nAll WMQG members\nAll GR Modern Quilters guild members\nAll friends who love quilting\n\nDetails: \n\nBring a pen or pencil ( For Quilter Friends Bingo w/ Prizes)\nWear your name tag\nBring magazine or board to write on\nBring your sack lunch/drink and a chair\nBring Mini Quilt 36″ or smaller\n\nTables will be set up for: \n\nprogram sign-ups\n2022 enrollment\nNICU quilts
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/july-2021-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210504T194947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T195946Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture - 400 Years of Quilts at the Click of a Mouse with Megan Cox
DESCRIPTION:As former president of the national nonprofit Quilt Alliance\, Meg often gives lectures about the amazing online resources of the Alliance and other quilt archives. These include an oral history project archived at the Library of Congress\, and the Quilt Index\, an online repository of more than 60\,000 quilts. \nDid you know that you can study every single quilt owned by the Metropolitan Museum online? Or that you can view every exhibit at the International Quilt Study Center Museum virtually? Meg gives audiences the story behind some amazing quilts and gives ideas for taking inspiration from online quilts without breaking copyright laws. \nThis will be a lecture only on May 25th at 7 PM. Members will receive an email with the link and password. \nMembers who sign in to this ZOOM will be given a user id and password that will give them access to tons of information provided by the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln\, NE.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-400-years-of-quilts-at-the-click-of-a-mouse-with-megan-cox/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210505T181343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T010930Z
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SUMMARY:Quilt of Valor Sew-In
DESCRIPTION:A QOV Sew-In will be held at the church during the day from 9-4 on May 25. The church is limiting us to just 20 people socially distanced. The last time we had a QOV sew-in we made two tops with 8 ladies. If we can get 20 sewers we could make 4 quilt tops to be used for presentations to veterans at the Quilts on the Grand in 2022. We ask that you either bring a yard or two of red\, white or blue fabric or donate $10.00 at the door for the purchase of quilting backing.  Register today and don’t miss out on visiting and sewing with your WMGQ friends.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/quilt-of-valor-sew-in/
LOCATION:3500 Byron Center\, Wyoming\, MI 49509\, 3500 Byron Cente\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210126T201901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T201901Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture: Michelle Banton - If MacGyver was a Quilter
DESCRIPTION:Michelle takes you\, room by room\, through your home and show you quilting hacks from 75+ common household items.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-michelle-banton-if-macgyver-was-a-quilter/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T181216
CREATED:20210126T201153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T201753Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Workshop - Dresden Neighborhood with Michelle Banton
DESCRIPTION:Dresden Neighborhood – a fun class based on Persimmon Dreams’ Dresden Neighborhood pattern.  Make it your own – scrap friendly. You’ll finish the top in class. \nIf you have never watched a ZOOM class you may be pleasantly surprised. Everyone gets a front row seat\, you don’t have to lug your machine and supplies to another location and if you forgot something it will be right there in your sewing room
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-workshop-dresden-neighborhood-with-michelle-banton/
LOCATION:MI
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