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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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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T160000
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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T210000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T210000
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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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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
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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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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210708T170000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20210504T194947Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T160000
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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
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CREATED: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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20210209T220952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T202322Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/board-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Board
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20210112T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T194637Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Lecture - 7:30 pm Krista Moser  Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend
DESCRIPTION:Krista Moser is the designer of the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Ruler. and has published more than 20 patterns with more on the way! She has been teaching sewing and quilting lessons for more than 25 years. Join us and learn all the tips and tricks for cutting and piecing diamonds\, triangles and hexagons in an easy and fast way. \nVisit Krista’s website at https://www.kristamoser.com/ \nActive Members will receive information by email on how to attend this ZOOM Lecture. If you are not a member\, you can join here . \nWMQG Membership Registration
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/zoom-lecture-730-krista-moser-diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friend/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200728T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20200630T192336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T192555Z
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SUMMARY:WMQG PhD (Projects Half Done) Picnic Event
DESCRIPTION:Who:  West Michigan Quilters Guild Members AND GUESTS \nWhat:  PhD (Projects Half Done) Picnic Event \nWhere:  Hagar Park Maples Picnic Shelter (located in Georgetown Township on the corner of 28th and Bauer Road. Park entrance is on 28th Avenue) \nWhen:  Tuesday\, July 28\, 2020   6:00 p.m. \nWhy:  BECAUSE IT’S GOING TO BE FUN!!!  There will be surprises and prizes!! \n  \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour mask\nYour own sack dinner\nLawn chair\nFRIENDS!!!\nFinished NICU quilts (our cupboards are empty and there is an urgent need)\n\nDue to our time of self isolation\, we all have completed our PhD’s (projects half done) and everyone wants to see them.  There will be tables/clothesline for hanging quilts. \nMembership sign-ups will be available.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/wmqg-phd-projects-half-done-picnic-event/
LOCATION:Hagar Park\, 8212 28th Ave\, Georgetown Township\, MI\, 49428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191125T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20190517T194731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T172005Z
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SUMMARY:Weeks Ringle - Fabric Smackdown
DESCRIPTION:Fabric Smackdown\nYou’ll learn to analyze and understand fabrics then apply what you’ve learned to create palettes for future projects. Learn how a variety of illustration styles\, scales and patterns in fabric make for a more interesting quilt while expanding the range of fabrics you can use with confidence. \n\nStudent supplies needed: Rotary cutting equipment\, journal or sketchbook\, glue stick\, a wide assortment of cotton quilting fabrics from tone-on-tones\, solids\, plaids\, batiks and hand-dyes to large-scale prints. Also bring fabrics that you love but have perplexed you.\nFacility equipment needed: Tables and chairs\nSkill level: Beginner to advanced\nSize limit: 25 students\nNote: This class is a no-sew workshop. It is about the process of understanding and selecting fabrics. Students can document palettes they create by gluing swatches in journals.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/weeks-ringle-fabric-smackdown/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190924T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20171108T204729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T191939Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda Lecture - Secrets of Professional Quilters Revealed!
DESCRIPTION:This Power Point presentation is packed full of very useful information that will teach you to use alternative piecing methods for making units\, as well as tips and hints relating to every aspect of quilting. Pam also shares secrets she’s gathered over years of trial & error\, taking classes\, and learning from what fellow designers and national teachers have shared with her. \nThe lesson begins with learning the “Make it larger – Trim it down” techniques.  Pam demonstrates step-by-step techniques for making units (such as Half Square Triangles\, Quarter Square Triangles\, Square-in-a-Square units\, and Flying Geese) larger than they need to be so they can be trimmed down to be squared and the correct size.  These perfectly squared units go on to be perfectly squared blocks\, then squared quilts that lay flat and go together easily!! Many\, many designers and award winning quilters use these techniques and you can too! \nThere are also plenty of tips on a variety of subjects such as general pressing tips\, pressing Four Patches and Pinwheels to lay perfectly flat\, and how to correctly sew Connector Corners\, accurate 1/4 inch seams\, alternate sewing methods for the Corner Square Triangle units\, how to hide flaws and errors\, and so much more! \nAfter watching the Power Point presentation\, Pam will show more than 50 quilts to view up close and personal\, all made with the techniques shown in the presentation. \nYou can see Pam’s artistry at heartspunquilts.blogspot.com \nMembers – Free\nGeneral Admission – $7
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-lecture/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190924T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20190315T193523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T171508Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda - Practice What I Preach Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on lesson of the techniques covered in my lecture Secrets of Professional Quilters ~ Revealed!. The skills taught in this class will be used each and every time you quilt!! Here’s an opportunity for each student to try many new techniques including the “Make It Larger ~ Trim It Down” technique for Half and Quarter Square Triangles\, Flying Geese\, and Square in a square units.  We’ll also cover alternate piecing techniques for the ever popular Corner Square Triangle units.  Students then practice what I demonstrate using my tools and notions to see how they like the technique. \nWe go over a variety of pressing techniques as well.  I can help a quilter struggling with accuracy by working with them to improve the accuracy of their 1/4 inch seam by watching the student and/or have them watch me\, and offer several helpful options. We will cover how best to handle Connector Corners for perfect results\, how to hide flaws and imperfections in the seam allowance\, and so much more!  If any student would like help with general quilting problems such as those described here\, this is an opportunity for one-on-one assistance! \nParticipants prepare and cut the fabrics to make the Practice What I Preach quilt.  They are making the units for the quilt during the workshop. Quilt size: 43″ x 43″ \nThe Heartspun Quilts book of Quilting Hints\, Tips\, Secrets and How-To’s is required for each participant.  It also contains the Practice What I Preach quilt pattern.  Book cost for workshop participants only is $12 (regularly $18)  and will be available the day of class.  (It is not needed prior to class.) \nSupply List for “Practice What I Preach” Workshop
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-practice-what-i-preach/
LOCATION:Calvary Reformed Church\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20190315T192824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T171228Z
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SUMMARY:Pam Buda - Star String Pin Cushion Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This scrappy pin cushion features a scrappy Sawtooth Star block\, featuring a string paper pieced center!  This adds a little more twinkle to each star! \nThe fundamentals of paper piecing are covered\, as well as tips for choosing just the right fabrics so each student can make their own quilt! \nStar Strings quilt pattern is required.  Pattern price for workshop participants is $5 (regularly $9)  and is available the day of class. \nSupply List for String Star Pin Cushion Workshop
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/pam-buda-star-string-pin-cushion-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190528T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20190107T213024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T214854Z
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SUMMARY:Cindy Grisdela Lecture - Journey of An Art Quilter
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about how to make the transition from traditional quilter to artist? \nCindy Grisdela started out over 25 years ago making quilts using traditional patterns and techniques. With examples from her own quilts\, she will describe how her work evolved into a unique contemporary style that has won awards and is juried into at fine art and craft shows all over the country.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/cindy-grisdela-lecture-journey-of-an-art-quilter/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190528T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20190107T213751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T184224Z
UID:1143-1559034000-1559059200@wmqg.org
SUMMARY:Cindy Grisdela Workshop - Fire and Ice Bargello-Style Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:This is one of my most popular patterns. Combine your favorite black and white fabrics with a trio of brights to make a bargello-style wall hanging that pops with color! You will create “strata” of 2″ strips and then cut them into varying widths to create your design. The finished size is 34″ w x 39″ h. \nBasic sewing skills and a sewing machine in good working order necessary. Confident beginner to advanced level. \nClick here for class supply list.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/cindy-grisdela-workshop-fire-and-ice-bargello-style-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T192602
CREATED:20180430T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T024943Z
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SUMMARY:Sue Cortese LECTURE
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 22\, 2019:  Tonight’s WMQG Meeting and Lecture have been canceled due to weather.\n\n“My Quilting Journey”\nIn this lecture\, Sue will take people through the quilts that she has made. From some of her first quilts to some of her most recent quilts. \nWhen she started quilting\, her quest was to make a quilt from every pattern and technique. This challenge has led her to take classes from some of the top national educators and create a diverse and varied stockpile of quilts. \nSue will talk about what she has learned about color\, pattern\, balance\, and variety. Originality has also been a big thing for her. When she started out\, she was following patterns\, but tried to find a way to put her own touch into each quilt. During the lecture\, Sue will go through some of her milestone quilts:  her first ribbon winner\, her first original design\, her first published quilt\, etc. She will talk about what was successful and what was not.
URL:https://wmqg.org/event/sue-cortese-lecture/
LOCATION:Calvary CRC\, 3500 Byron Center Ave\, SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49509\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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