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• Quilt, Craft & Sew Festival aka Rusty Barn

  • Start
    Thursday, January 27, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, January 29, 2022
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    AZ State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007

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  Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival aka-Rusty Barn 

  Arizona State Fairgounds,
  1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix
  January 27-29, 2022
    10:00 am - 5:00 pm (AZ)

  At the Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival you will find a wide variety of Sewing, Quilting, Needle-Art and Craft supply exhibits from many quality companies.

  SEWING | QUILTING | CRAFTS | NEEDLEARTS
  

  MAKE 'N TAKES - FREE DEMOS | DAILY DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS

  Entry: $8 if purchased from AQG website or $12 at the door.
  Ticket is good for ALL 3 days
  
  If purchased via AQG's website, they are "will call" tickets and are to be collected at the AQG booth outside the main entrance.  Pickup hours are 9 am to 2 pm each day.

  Buy as many as you need! It is not necessary for all members to attend at the same time as long as the person picking up the tickets has the buyer's information.

  (There will be a parking fee)

  Registration ends 1/25/2022

  If you need more information email: info@aqgmail.org

   Cancellation Policy:  All Sales Final.  No Refunds

  We look forward to seeing you there,
  April Small & Celeste Johnson
  AQG Rusty Barn Chairs

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• Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer - Ellen Lindner

  • When
    Tuesday, February 01, 2022
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    152

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  Confessions of a Fabric Whisperer

  Ellen Lindner

  What do 750 pins, window screening, and paint have in common?  They’ve all been used by Ellen Lindner in creative ways as she’s made art quilts.  Join her in an amusing accounting of some of the wacky things she’s done over the years, some of them successful and some of them resulting in “rough drafts.”  She’ll share with you why even the unsuccessful ones are useful and why she fearlessly embraces experimentation.

  
  

   Tuesday, February 1, 2022
  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm (AZ)

  

  More about Ellen: 

  Ellen Lindner bio.docx

  
  

  Her website: Adventure Quilter

  
  

  Class Limit: 300 registrants

  Registration ends 1/27/2022

  Log into your account on AQG's Website to register for this event at no charge!
  Public can join for nominal fee of $10

  The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.   Lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and  ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting. 

  Only registered members will be admitted!
  

  Unfamiliar with ZOOM? A PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members

  If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

  A complimentary event as part of your 2021-2022 membership!
  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org
  
  

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• Floral Improv - Ellen Lindner

  • When
    Tuesday, February 08, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Floral Improv with Ellen Lindner

  
  

  In this class you’ll learn how to make flowers without a pattern. Then, you’ll learn how to create a dynamic composition. With Ellen’s pointers on design you’ll be guaranteed to make a masterpiece.  Finally, you’ll learn a quick technique for facing and finishing your quilt with NO hand sewing!

  Tuesday, February 8 
  

  9:00 am - 4:00 pm (AZ)

  (1 hour break for lunch) $43

  Floral Improv supply list and intro letter.pdf
  

  

  To know about her: Ellen Lindner bio.docx

  Her website: Adventure Quilter

  
  

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  1 Session Workshop

  Registration ends 02/03/2022

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - for only $43!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $53

  The ZOOM link will be in the reminder emails sent to each registrant.
  

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Lone Star Sparkler- Helen Frost

  • When
    Thursday, March 24, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Delta Marriott Hotel, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Lone Star Sparkler with Helen Frost

   

  An AQG 2022 Quilt Show Education Event. 

  Quilters love the Lone Star! Come join us to make your own diamond dazzler with this great strip-pieced method. Learn precision cutting, pinning, sewing and pressing. You’ll receive a bonus “treat bag” of tools and aids that will help make the steps easier and more accurate. We’ll work on the star points in class followed by demonstrations for painless set-in seams and perfect mitered borders that will help you finish the quilt at home.

  Thursday, March 24, 2022 
  

  9:00 am - 3:00 pm (AZ)
  
  Class: $45

  Supply List: Lone Star Supply_AQG.docx.

  • Helen Frost's Bio:
    

  Helen Frost considers herself a traditional quilt maker, preferring to explore the patterns of the past instead of inventing new ones. Her favorites are the Nine Patch, Sunshine & Shadow, and, of course, the Lone Star. These designs are traditional but the construction methods are anything but! She and her mother, Blanche Young, developed ground-breaking strip-piecing techniques for these patterns and more.
  Helen is the co-author of several quilt books, including three  based on the Lone Star design. She is proudest of her contributions to the book Grand Endeavors: Vintage Arizona Quilts and Their Makers, the state quilt project book for Arizona. She teaches at quilt guilds and conferences across the country. Helen and her husband live in Tucson, AZ, and are the parents of four children. They were delighted to welcome their first grandson and granddaughter in 2020.

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration available until 3/22/2022

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $45!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $55

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Electric Quilt 8 - Sandra Gaines

  • When
    Friday, March 25, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Delta Marriott Hotel, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Electric Quilt 8 Basic Design

   

  An AQG 2022 Quilt Show Education Event. 

  Want to design your own quilts but hate graph paper?  Tired of finding patterns you like but the quilt size is wrong? Want to know what fabrics look like in a pa ttern?  Did you know there is a computer program, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8)  to help you solve these problems?  If you already own EQ8 but have been afraid to use it or wonder about a tool to make your quilt design easier - this is the class for you.

  We will explore basic quilt and block design using EQ8.  Let EQ8 do the math.  The program can give you cutting instructions, applique patterns, paper piece templates,  fabric requirements and more.  If you already own EQ8, bring your laptop with EQ8 installed, otherwise bring a laptop and we can install a student version than can be used in class.  Follow along as we use the built-in libraries and drawing tools to design your own quilt

  
  

  Friday, March 25, 2022
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm (AZ)
  
  Class: $35

  
  

  Supply List: 

  • Microsoft Laptop  (Apple Macs are excluded), power cord, mouse
  • EQ8  software
  • If you do not have EQ8 software please notify teacher and a temporay license for class will be made available.

   Sandra Gaines' Bio:

    Sandy comes from a long line of quilters and seamstresses.  She has been an avid quilter for over 20 years.  In her prior life Sandy spent over 30 years as a computer systems analyst; it was a natural fit to integrate computers into her quilting.  After retiring from corporate life, she started a quilting related business with her husband, Keith.  It is named, Sew-N-Tech, and it offers classes, quilting services and long arm sales and service. 

   

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration available up to day of session

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $35!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $45

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Friday Noon Pin Cushion Party- Helen Frost

  • When
    Friday, March 25, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Delta Marriott Hotel, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  Pin Cushion Party with Helen Frost

  
  

   

  An AQG 2022 Quilt Show Education Event. 

  Be a “party girl” and join the fun while making cute and clever pincushions! All the machine sewing has been done for you; all you have to do is some hand sewing and gathering, turning and stuffing, gluing and embellishing. You’ll make a “spool of variegated thread,” a buttoned Four-Patch, a party hat, a velveteen emery strawberry, and an owl to watch over you while you sew.

  Friday, March 25, 2022 
  

  12:30 pm - 3:00 pm (AZ)
  
  Class: $35
  

  Kit: $10 (payable at class)

  
  

  Activity: Student will be doing hand work, including gathering, stuffing, gluing, and embellishing. The kit includes all the fabrics, threads, needles, stuffing, buttons, and ribbons. 

  Supply List: 

  • Small scissors (4")
  • Straight-tipped hemostats (5ʺ - 6ʺ long) if you don't have one, one will be available to rent for $5.  Money refundable if returned to teacher.
  • A thimble (if you use one)

  Helen Frost's Bio:

  Helen Frost considers herself a traditional quilt maker, preferring to explore the patterns of the past instead of inventing new ones. Her favorites are the Nine Patch, Sunshine & Shadow, and, of course, the Lone Star. These designs are traditional but the construction methods are anything but! She and her mother, Blanche Young, developed ground-breaking strip-piecing techniques for these patterns and more.
  Helen is the co-author of several quilt books, including three  based on the Lone Star design. She is proudest of her contributions to the book Grand Endeavors: Vintage Arizona Quilts and Their Makers, the state quilt project book for Arizona. She teaches at quilt guilds and conferences across the country. Helen and her husband live in Tucson, AZ, and are the parents of four children. They were delighted to welcome their first grandson and granddaughter in 2020.

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration available up to day of session

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $35!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $45

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Sat Morning Pin Cushion Party- Helen Frost

  • When
    Saturday, March 26, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Delta Marriott Hotel, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  Pin Cushion Party with Helen Frost

  
  

   

  An AQG 2022 Quilt Show event 

  Be a “party girl” and join the fun while making cute and clever pincushions! All the machine sewing has been done for you; all you have to do is some hand sewing and gathering, turning and stuffing, gluing and embellishing. You’ll make a “spool of variegated thread,” a buttoned Four-Patch, a party hat, a velveteen emery strawberry, and an owl to watch over you while you sew.

  Saturday, March 26, 2022 
  

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm (AZ)
  
  Class: $35

  Kit: $10 (payable at class)

  
  

  Activity: Student will be doing hand work, including gathering, stuffing, gluing, and embellishing. The kit includes all the fabrics, threads, needles, stuffing, buttons, and ribbons. 

  Supply List: 

  • Small scissors (4")
  • Straight-tipped hemostats (5ʺ - 6ʺ long) if you don't have one, one will be available to rent for $5.  Money refundable if returned to teacher.
  • A thimble (if you use one)

  Helen Frost's Bio:

  Helen Frost considers herself a traditional quilt maker, preferring to explore the patterns of the past instead of inventing new ones. Her favorites are the Nine Patch, Sunshine & Shadow, and, of course, the Lone Star. These designs are traditional but the construction methods are anything but! She and her mother, Blanche Young, developed ground-breaking strip-piecing techniques for these patterns and more.
  Helen is the co-author of several quilt books, including three  based on the Lone Star design. She is proudest of her contributions to the book Grand Endeavors: Vintage Arizona Quilts and Their Makers, the state quilt project book for Arizona. She teaches at quilt guilds and conferences across the country. Helen and her husband live in Tucson, AZ, and are the parents of four children. They were delighted to welcome their first grandson and granddaughter in 2020.

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration available up to day of session

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event - cost $35!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $45

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Long Arm Robotics - Sandra Gaines

  • When
    Saturday, March 26, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Delta Marriott Hotel, 200 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  Long Arm Robotics

   

  An AQG 2022 Quilt Show Education Event. 

  Own a long arm quilting machine and thinking about adding a computer or if you are considering purchasing a long arm this is your class.  We will discuss the pros and cons of robotic quilting.   We will talk about features, what to look for in a robotics package and some of the myths surrounding computerized quilting so you can decide for yourself if robotics  would be right for you.   This is a generic class not geared toward a specific robotics program .  The demonstrations will be based on the Grace Creative Touch Pro software.    No long arm or robotics experience is necessary.

  
  

  Saturday, March 26, 2022
  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (AZ)
  
  Class: $35

  
  

   Sandra Gaines' Bio:

    Sandy comes from a long line of quilters and seamstresses.  She has been an avid quilter for over 20 years.  In her prior life Sandy spent over 30 years as a computer systems analyst; it was a natural fit to integrate computers into her quilting.  After retiring from corporate life, she started a quilting related business with her husband, Keith.  It is named, Sew-N-Tech, and it offers classes, quilting services and long arm sales and service. 

   

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration available up to day of session

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $35!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $45

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Quilts of Illusion: Karen Combs

  • When
    Tuesday, April 12, 2022
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    298

  Register

  Quilts of Illusion
  Karen Combs

  
  

  

  
  

  QUILTS OF ILLUSIONS

  Explore the world of optical illusions with Karen as she shows you some of the wonderful quilts that she has created and shares tricks and tips how to make them.  This virtual lecture is a beautiful and inspiring trunk show. There will be time for questions after the lecture. 

  Tuesday, April 12, 2022 
  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (AZ)

  
  

  

  

  To learn about her

   - click here: Karen Combs Bio.pdf

  
  

  
  

  A complimentary event as part of your 2021-2022 membership!

  Class Limit: 300 registrants

  Registration ends 4/7/2022

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your account on AQG's Website to register for this event at no charge!
  Public can join for nominal fee of $10
  

  The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.   Lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time - please join 15-30 minutes early and  ensure your full name appears in the Zoom meeting. 

  Only registered members will be admitted!
  

   If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM, a PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members

  If you would prefer video training here is a link to the videos.  You should watch the FIRST TWO videos.  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

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• Jewel Box - Karen Combs

  • When
    Saturday, April 23, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  AQG Presents

  Jewel Box with Karen Combs

  
  

  Join us to make a beautiful quilt with the illusion of depth. Don’t let it scare you, the piecing is easy, created from just triangles! Believe it or not, this stunning quilt is created with just one block,. Created using a light, medium and dark value of four cool colors. Perfect pattern for batiks, gradated fabrics or hand dyed fabrics!  Quilt is 48” x 48”.  Different layouts will be discussed in class.

  In class, we will look at value tips, fabric placement, cutting and sewing tips, layout options, border options and start sewing. Students will get quite a few blocks done in class.  

  April 23, 2022
    9:00 am - 1:00 pm (AZ)
  $40
  Public can join for $50

  Pattern Required.  Supply list - Jewel Box ZOOM class Arizona Quilters Guild, April 2022(1).pdf has information on how to order pattern and fabric

  When ordering the fabric or printed pattern order early.  (at least 14 days before class to ensure delivery.)
  

  Karen's Info:
  

  Quilts_of_Illusion_b.pdf
  

  

  
  

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration ends 4/18/2022

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $40!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $50

  The ZOOM link will be in the reminder emails sent to each registrant.
  

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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• Patchwork Illusions- Karen Combs

  • When
    Saturday, April 30, 2022
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  AQG Presents

  Patchwork Illusions with Karen Combs

  
  

  Visual depth has fascinated artists for centuries, Karen has developed a quick and easy rotary technique that allows you to make quilts with a 3-D look.  

  Frankly, this is Karen's favorite class because it is so easy to create truly amazing quilts of illusion.  Let Karen share her secrets, so you may become a master of illusion!

  April 30, 2022
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm (AZ)
  $50

  A pattern is required for this class.  Link: Patchwork Illusion Pattern

   As a special thank you to the class participants, a 15% discount is offered.  use this code AQGCLASS.  Karen's pattern is required for this class.  It is $18, includes handouts and rotary templates.  Link to order pattern is above.: 

  The mail is running slow, please order by April 20th to ensure delivery prior to class date.

  Supply List:  Suppy list for Patchwork Illusions Arizona Quilters Guild ZOOM class.pdf

   Karen's Info:

  Karen Combs Bio.pdf
  

  

  
  

  Class Limit: 20 registrants

  Registration ends 4/25/2022

  If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

  Log into your AQG account to register for this event  - cost $50!
  Public can join as Member for a Day - cost $60

  The ZOOM link will be in the reminder emails sent to each registrant.
  

   Cancellation Policy:  The student must cancel on-line 5 days before the scheduled event to receive a credit to their account.  Refunds are not offered.  This credit can be used for future AQG events.  If you do not cancel prior to the 5 days, you will lose the payment for the event. Emails requesting cancellation are not acceptable.

  Event is offered as part of your 2021/2022 Membership Benefit
  

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