Valley Quilters Guild
"Where Quilters Gather to Learn, Share, and Give Back."
Welcome to the Valley Quilters Guild! Whether you're a new or experienced quilter, we invite you to connect with fellow enthusiasts and contribute to our vibrant community.
Join us for our monthly Membership Meetings for inspiration and learning. Also, don't miss our Open Sew gatherings for a full day of uninterrupted quilting fun! Membership is open to anyone 13 and older, and we warmly welcome beginning quilters. Come stitch with us!
Events in April 2026
April 4 Saturday: One Block - Sew Many Quilts Class 10-5pm
April 9 Thursday: Service Work Party 2-6pm, Depot
April 9 Thursday: Guild Meeting, 6:30pm socialize, 7:00pm meeting, Depot
April 11 Saturday: Sew for Fair at Open Sew, 10-10pm, Depot
April 16 Thursday: Guild Board Meeting, 6:30-7:30pm
VQG Bylaws Amendments
The Valley Quilters Guild bylaws are due for review. At the April 9 Guild meeting, members will vote on proposed revisions.
The updates aim to align the bylaws with current nonprofit and IRS standards, strengthen oversight, and correct grammar and clarify language.
Click for a copy of the proposed revisions. Deletions appear in red strikethrough and additions in blue. Please review the document before the April 9 meeting.
To submit questions, email:
Linda Conover, Bylaw Committee Chair – webmaster@valleyquiltersguild.com
Paddy Coan, Guild Parliamentarian – paddybcoan@gmail.com
Getting questions answered in advance will help ensure an efficient review and vote during the meeting.
Education Quilt Techniques
to be offered during Open Sews
Quilt techniques will be offered during our monthly Open Sew sessions. Join us at the train depot at 1:00 PM to learn something new. The techniques presented will be based on the most requested topics from Education's Techniques Survey. You’ll also pick up helpful tips for entering quilts in the State Fair. A BOM demo will follow at 2 pm.
Be sure to watch for upcoming classes based on member requests—such as Gloria Snodgrass’s Crazy Quilting class in June 2026.
Photos from
"One Block - Sew Many Quilts" Class
held April 4th
Melanie shared some great tips during her fun class. Participants explored a variety of layouts using the same block pattern, showcasing their creativity. Click here to view photos.
Barn Quilt Class
Two day class
May 9th and May 30
Barn Quilt Class Returns This May!
Our popular Barn Quilt Class is back! Start with a blank (pre-primed) board and transform it into a beautiful finished barn quilt ready to hang.
Instructor Sharon will guide you through every step of the process—from selecting a design to tracing your pattern and bringing it to life with paint. She’ll provide a variety of patterns to choose from and is always available to offer support and encouragement along the way. You’ll also receive instructions on how to properly seal and hang your barn quilt so it can be displayed outdoors.
Best of all, everyone will have plenty of time to complete their project during this two-day class!
Join us for a fun and creative experience—you’ll leave with a stunning piece of art to display with pride.
Crazy Quilting Class
June 20th
Valley Quilters Guild member Gloria Snodgrass is offering a crazy quilt class on June 20th. You must be a guild member to register.
Discover the joy of crazy quilting as you learn to piece irregular shapes, experiment with color and texture, and embellish your work with decorative stitching. Make a block with decorative stitching and/or hand embroidery. Kits to purchase will include the crazy quilt block, silk ribbons, and a variety of colors of embroidery floss. Other embellishing additions will be available to choose from, including beads, buttons, & laces.
Guild members Darcey Tredway and Jeannie Snodgrass will also share their expertise by demonstrating how to make beautiful fabric flowers, adding an extra creative touch to your quilting projects.
This class is open to all skill levels and reflects our mission of sharing techniques, fostering creativity, and building community through quilting.
Star Block Jelly Roll Drawing
To celebrate America's 250 year celebration, make any Star Quilt block, 12 1/2" in red, white, and blue. Blocks are due at the July 2026 guild meeting. Turn them into Education with your name are they attached. For those who enter, there will be a drawing for a patriotic star-themed Jelly Roll. Make as many blocks as you want!
Valley Quilters Guild Elections
Three open positions for 2027—President, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian—will be elected at the October membership meeting. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Paddy Coan, at 907-355-4209.
Education Committee Quilt Techniques Survey
Please complete the survey and tell the Education Committee what quilt techniques you are interested in learning about. Chick here to take the survey.
Something new in 2026!
Two NEW things for 2026:
#1 – $50 Education Gift Certificate from Luna’s
Complete a Block of the Month (BOM) for every month of 2026 to be eligible for a drawing.
BOM Patterns
Tip: If you know you’ll be gone during any month(s), make your block(s) ahead of time and leave it/them with a friend or at Education the month before.
#2 – $50 Education Gift Certificate from Sylvia’s
Awarded to the member who completes the most UFO Bucket List items during 2026, as determined at the December 2026 guild meeting. If there’s a tie, a drawing will be held.
Get your UFO Bucket List updated—or start a new one—with everything you want to complete in the coming year!