AQG Programs for 2023
| January 17th | 2023 Kick-off Friendship Luncheon Celebration | Our Kickoff for 2023 will be a Friendship Luncheon with Mckinney Quilt Guild on Tuesday, January 17th from 1:00 – 3:00. Guest speaker is Tammy Whitehurst. RSVP by January 11th through Signup Genius. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. |
| February 16th | Jerriann Massey | Jerriann will show, demo and tell all about the varieties of Picture Window Reverse Applique patterns. With 24+ different window choices in making the Picture Window Dresden, your imagination will be ignited. This fun, interactive presentation will cover design, color, inspiration, and options. She will also have a trunk show of her beautiful quilts featuring her designs. |
| March 16th | Judy Steward | Judy will demonstrate how to take any photo and make it into a quilt. She will also have a trunk show of her photo quilts. |
| April 1st | Scrappy Collage/Photo Workshop by Judy Steward | Stitched With Love 800 N. Custer Road McKinney, Texas 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register by emailing bebrice54@gmail.com |
| April 20th | Community Sew-In | We will sew on Community projects at Not Your Mommas Quilt Store in Plano from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies. Kits will be supplied. Register HERE so we’ll know how many are coming. |
| May 18th | Terry Mosher | Terry will make a presentation on “Journey of the Male Quilter” and present a trunk show of his quilts. |
| June 20th | Ways & Means | Guild members will discuss a new way to fund the guild by participating in an Art Festival. Come hear the details. |
| July 20th | Stained Glass Window Quilts | Dot & Janice will demonstrate how to create stunning stained-glass quilts plus a trunk show of their quilts. |
| August 17th | “Salad and Sweets Summer Picnic” Nomination of 2024 Board Members & Standing Committee | Members will enjoy “Salad & Sweets Summer Picnic” hosted by the 2023 Board Members. Nominations will be accepted for 2024 Guild board positions and standing committees. Show & Tell of finished Craft Fair Items. |
| September 21st | QOV Community Sew-In | Come sew with us as we complete blocks and quilts for Quilts of Valor at Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store in Plano. We will sew from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies plus your finished QOV blocks. |
| October 14th | Allen Crafters Market Raffle Quilt & Quilts of Valor | Our guild will be selling quilted items at the Allen Crafters Market. It is held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Allen Senior Activity Center. Across the street at the church our Raffle Quilt “All That Glitters” will be on display as well as Quilts of Valor. Come buy some raffle tickets and nominate a veteran. |
| October 21st | Vote on 2024 Board | Members will vote on 2024 nominations for Guild Board. Results of the Crafters Market will be announced. |
| November 10th | Quilt of Valor Ceremony | Our ceremony will be held Friday, November 10th at The Allen Senior Activity Center. Area veterans will be awarded quilts. Nominate your veteran! |
| November 16th | End of Year Community Service Celebration | Our guild works very hard during the year making things for our charities: Hope’s Door, Lone Star Santas, Meals on Wheels, Bristol Hospice, Grandbrook Memory Care and Quilts of Valor. |
| December 9th | Christmas Party | Details to come. |