Pensacola Quilters Guild upcoming events

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.

The meetings will be held in Meeting Room A. Please note that that meetings will be held on Tuesdays (except months with holidays). We will have the room open and available at 4:30. Sharon will be there early if anyone has questions or suggestions for the quilt show. This is also a time that committees can meet if they desire to do so before the meeting.

SOS (Share Our Skills): Make Project Bags with Allison Owens (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Don’t miss this “Project Bag” SOS. Make a bag to store the projects you are working on: convenient, pretty bags with a clear vinyl front.
         PQG member Allison Owens will show us how to make the bag using an easy zipper technique. Be sure to sign up soon---space is limited to 16 so that everyone has ample sewing space. You know there's at least one bag that you want---or get a head start on your donations to the 2026 Quilt Show Boutique.
Supply List
1. Fabric for back and inside front about 20 inch pieces for: back (maybe use orphan blocks!), for inside (a light color fabric works best) and for batting. These will be quilted together and finished to 19 x 19 inch square. Note you can use double sided quilted fabric instead.
2. For front top and bottom edge: two 4 x 19 inch coordinating quilted pieces. Use a third piece if you want zipper encased in fabric rather than next to vinyl
3. One 18-inch coordinating zipper.
4. Binding to go around entire bag.
5. Optional: 14-inch handle to coordinate.
5. Optional: 14-inch handle to coordinate
6. Vinyl piece for front will be provided. 19 x 11-inch (if use top and bottom edge)
7. Clips rather than pins for vinyl
8. Microtex 90/14 Sharps needles (some will be available for use).
9. Thread to coordinate---25 to 30 weight suggested for vinyl; 40 weight is OK. 40 weight in bobbin is fine.
10. Sewing machine, regular sewing supplies and rotary cutter. Zipper foot and regular foot.

If you have questions, please text or call Allison: 850-501-3956.

Best regards,
Judy Walker, SOS Chair
judy@speedreaders.info

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PQG provides irons and ironing boards, cutting mats, rulers, and a couple of rotary cutters.
          The bank is on the north side of Creighton, just east of Davis Highway. Plenty of parking behind the bank; turn right after you enter the bank parking lot and drive around to the north side of the building. Enter from the back of the building, not the front.
     Bring a snack or lunch plus whatever beverage you choose. There's no access to a kitchen or fridge. There are fast-food choices nearby but who wants to drive somewhere—and miss out on more sewing!
New PQG policy: Payments for Share Our Skills classes will be CASH or CHECK only. No more online/credit card payments. Please reserve your spot and make arrangements directly with Judy Walker. Text: 520-490-1553; email: judy@speedreaders.info

PQG Day Meeting (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Agenda

9:30 am - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - We will be discussing and demonstrating how you might select which category your quilt should be entered in for the quilt show. Come prepared to see a beautiful collection of quilts and be educated about the options for your own entry.

Doors open at 9:00 am.

PQG Night Meeting (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda

6:00 pm - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays
Program: We will be discussing and demonstrating how you might select which category your quilt should be entered in for the quilt show. Come prepared to see a beautiful collection of quilts and be educated about the options for your own entry.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Bldg. must be cleared by 8:00 pm.

PQG Board Meeting (Thursday, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Board meetings are open to current PQG Members to attend at any time. Only Board members may discuss and vote on topics/agenda items.

All Board Meetings will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.

SOS (Share Our Skills): Make a Tote Bag from Old Jeans (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Judy Walker made this bag from raggedy old jeans that her husband was finally ready to part with. It’s such an easy tote bag—most of the cutting and joining is already done. And clever finishing offers all the features you would want in a bag: handles, pockets, loops to attach your keys—easy-peasy! Bring any old pair of jeans—the bigger, the better—in no time at all, you’ll have a new tote bag.
          If you don’t have jeans, don’t worry. With a few adaptations and a little more cutting, you can make a similar bag from just about anything that is heavy-duty fabric (pre-quilted prints, canvas, corduroy, denim, upholstery fabrics) — in about the same amount of time!
          Based on the size you want and how much fabric you have, there's an easy to make your bag just the right sizee. We won’t use patterns—we will use math! We will use the simple free instructions found at this link:
          https://sarkirsten.com/blog/2024/7/27/tote-bag-calculator
          • 45in fabric, bring 1.5yd–2yd.           • For 54in fabric, bring 1yd–1.5yd
          So, bring an old pair of jeans and/or fabric of your choice and go home with a brand new bag! There will be limited jeans for the taking, plus lots of denim, upholstery fabrics and other mics. heavy fabric, perfect for tote bags. Some for the taking and some for very low prices.
PQG provides irons and ironing boards, cutting mats, rulers, and a couple of cutters.

Best regards,
Judy Walker, Share Our Skills Chair • judy@speedreaders.info

The bank is on the north side of Creighton, just east of Davis Highway. Enter from the back of the building, not the front. Plenty of parking behind the bank; turn right after you enter the bank parking lot and drive around to the north side of the building.
If we can stand to stop for awhile, it's always nice to take a lunch break at the same time! Bring a snack or lunch plus whatever beverage you choose. There's no access to a kitchen or fridge. There are fast-food choices nearby but who wants to drive somewhere—and miss out on more sewing!

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New PQG policy: Payments for Share Our Skills classes will be CASH or CHECK only. No more online/credit card payments.
Please reserve your spot and make arrangements directly with Judy Walker. Text: 520-490-1553; email: judy@speedreaders.info

PQG Night Meeting (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda

6:00 pm - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - TBD

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Bldg. must be cleared by 8:00 pm.

PQG Day Meeting (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Agenda

9:30 am - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - Both meetings will teach you about finishing your quilt in preparation for the quilt show. Our home-grown experts will give demonstrations about measuring your quilt to make it square or blocking it to make lay flat. Binding applications, labels and sleeves will be demonstrated. If you have a special technique you would like to see, let Pam, Cena or Sharon know so we can make sure your needs are addressed.

Doors open at 9:00 am.

PQG Board Meeting (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Board meetings are open to current PQG Members to attend at any time. Only Board members may discuss and vote on topics/agenda items.

All Board Meetings will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.

SOS (Share Our Skills): Mariner's Compass with Carol Marszalek (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Carol Marszalek will teach this beginner's introduction on how to make an easy Mariner's Compass block. There are many ways to make compass blocks: hand drafted, plastic template, ruler templates, foundation paper piecing, or freezer paper.
      The technique we will be learning is folded paper piecing. You save money by re-using the paper pattern again and again. You save time because you won't be ripping out the paper pattern.
       We will not get into color theory, drafting, or y-seams in this class.
       At the end of the class, hopefully you will have a complete block finished. It can become a mini, you can make a couple more to do a table runner, or perhaps the start of a full size quilt.

Supply List
You will need to bring seven different fabrics to make the points: 3 light and 3 dark to make 3 sets of contrasting pairs plus one fabric for the background. Fat quarters of each should be ample. Tip: Ahead of the class, plan which fabric you will use for each group of points. (In photo above, points are red, green, beige; bkgd is black.)
         Pattern and written instructions will be provided. Bring a small cutting mat, a rotary cutter, and a 6- or 12-inch ruler to speed up your progress. Obviously, bring your sewing machine, extension cord, and accessories needed for accurate piecing. A small thin ruler to speed up your folds (we will provide lightweight cardboard strips).
        You're welcome to bring a small iron and ironing mat to use at your table.
Best regards,
Judy Walker, SOS Chair
judy@speedreaders.info

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PQG provides irons and ironing boards, cutting mats, rulers, and a couple of rotary cutters.
     The bank is on the north side of Creighton, just east of Davis Highway. Plenty of parking behind the bank; turn right after you enter the bank parking lot and drive around to the north side of the building. Enter from the back of the building, not the front.
     Bring a snack or lunch plus whatever beverage you choose. There's no access to a kitchen or fridge. There are fast-food choices nearby but who wants to drive somewhere—and miss out on more sewing!

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New PQG policy: Payments for Share Our Skills classes will be CASH or CHECK only. No more online/credit card payments. Please reserve your spot online; then make payment arrangements directly with Judy Walker. Text: 520-490-1553; email: judy@speedreaders.info

PQG Night Meeting (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda

6:00 pm - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - TBD

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Bldg. must be cleared by 8:00 pm.

Thread Painted Landscapes - Spring by Nancy Prince (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Nancy Prince is an award-winning quilt artist from Orlando, Florida, specializing in thread painting. Her anyone-can-do-it approach to thread painting is fun, easy, and a new way for quilters to broaden their quilting experience. Check out her quilts at www.nancyprince.com

This workshop introduces you to a simple way of mastering the straight and zigzag stitch to thread paint simple designs. The process might seem complicated, but Nancy's step-by-step approach will assure you success right from the start. All aspects of each design are demonstrated via camera and projector so it is almost like having a private lesson. A preprinted design easily guides you through each step. So come see how easy the process is and how much fun creating designs in thread can be!

Supplies List:

Thread Painting Thread – 40 weight rayon or polyester:

Tree trunk – variegated medium brown
Tree canopy – variegated medium green
Barn flowers & leaves – dark and medium green; variegated yellow; dark and light purple OR variegated purple
Dirt – medium brown
Bring additional rayon or polyester threads in green, gray, brown in your stash
Bobbin Thread—either 60 weight Bottom Line or 80 weight Quilters Select of 100 weight in polyester in a light gray or charcoal color

Notions:

6" wooden or plastic machine embroidery hoop (available for sale in workshop)
Basic sewing supplies – scissors, 80/12 or 90/14 machine needles, tweezers, etc
Sewing machine
Basic sewing supplies – scissors, 80/12 and 90/14 Microtex sharp or top stitch machine needles, tweezers, seam ripper.
Black, permanent ultra-fine point marker
Knee lift (only if you have one)
High tension or embroidery bobbin case (only if you have one)

Workshop kit fee: $32.00

Workshop kit includes: (3) pieces printed stabilizer, (4) pieces of stabilizer backing, (2) pieces of tulle, comprehensive color instructional booklet; Background fabric, quilts & sign.

REFUND POLICY: Should a pre-registered member become unable to attend a workshop, the member has the responsibility to notify the workshop chairperson immediately. The workshop chairperson shall make every effort to find a substitute from the wait list of other members. If no other member (or no wait list) is available, the member has the option of finding a replacement. The pre-registered fee will be refunded only if a paid replacement is substituted.

PQG Day Meeting (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Agenda

9:30 am - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - TBD

Doors open at 9:00 am.

PQG Board Meeting (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Board meetings are open to current PQG Members to attend at any time. Only Board members may discuss and vote on topics/agenda items.

All Board Meetings will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.

PQG Day Meeting (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Agenda

9:30 am - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - TBD

Doors open at 9:00 am.

PQG Night Meeting (Tuesday, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda

6:00 pm - Meeting called to order
Announcements/Committee Reports
Recognition of Birthdays

Program - TBD

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Bldg. must be cleared by 8:00 pm.

Jelly Roll Bargello - Dorinda Evans (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Create vibrant, fluid pattern in this small quilt. Twenty pre-cut strips are sewn into strata and then cut into segments. Pattern emerges as you manipulate the strips into a design that pleases your eye. No mathematical grid to follow! No pattern required. You are the designer!

You will be introduced to the principles of bargello, learn to make your jelly roll strips flow smoothly, and sew the stratas together. These strata will be sub cut and the designing begins! Tips on perfect intersections, pressing, quilting options, and border treatments also included.

Supply List:

Sewing machine in good working order

Basic Sewing Supplies including seam ripper and straight pins

Medium Sized cutting mat/rotary cutter with new blade

Large square ruler to square up your piece before adding borders.

Stripology XL ruler (optional, but what a joy to use!)

Neutral thread

Your own design wall (piece of fleece or batting about 45” wide or a flannel-backed tablecloth) with tape

Wooden pressing stick for pressing seams open (required!)

Fine tip sharpie

Fabric Requirements:

20 WOF strips cut 2.5” wide (I would recommend purchasing a jelly roll. It gives more options to work with a color flow, share with others in class, or you could potentially make two quilts with it.)

¼ yard: Inner Border or flange. This fabric needs to “stop” the motion of the bargello, so needs to be a solid or texture, not a print.

½ yard: Second Border (a bridge between borders)

1 ½ yards: Outer border (this is enough to also include binding) Not too busy, but can be a fabric from the same line of your jelly roll.

1/2 yard for different fabric binding (optional)

3 yards backing

PQG Members - $55.00

PQG Board Meeting (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Board meetings are open to current PQG Members to attend at any time. Only Board members may discuss and vote on topics/agenda items.

All Board Meetings will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.

PQG Board Meeting (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Board meetings are open to current PQG Members to attend at any time. Only Board members may discuss and vote on topics/agenda items.

All Board Meetings will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave. from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Quilt Show Committee Meeting (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Planning meeting for PQG 2027 Quilt Show will be held at Tryon Library, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm.