General Workshop Information
Step 1: Sign Up - Link to Signup Genius
For programs with a cost, your payment is your registration.
Program Payment
Program Payment
- Pay Online via Square on the Pay Online/Add to Cart page. The Program Chair is notified that you paid and will send you a confirmation and the supply list..
- By check: You can mail a check to: Valley Quilters, PO Box 1180, Green Valley, AZ 85622. The program chair will match the check with your signup info (above) and contact you.
- Pay at a meeting via Square or cash or check or directly to the instructor.
- If a program is free, or if you are instructed to pay the fee directly to the teacher, you can skip Step 2.
- Please read the GVQG Workshop and Sew Day Policy which covers attendance, cancellations, and policies for special guest events for members and for non-members.
Step 2: Receive Supply List - After payment is received, you will receive a supply list via email. It will include any pre-workshop preparation that is needed.
Upcoming Programs and Workshops
November 20, 2025 - Laurie McAlpin - How her Hobby Became a Career. Laurie will talk about her quilting journey.
November 21, 2025 - Sew Day - TBD
November 21, 2025 - Sew Day - TBD
December 18, 2025 - Holiday Potluck
January 15, 2026 – Jane Smith – Trunk Show
Jane is one of the founding members of the Green Valley Quilt Guild. We are excited to see what she will share with us. Jane learned to sew as a teenager, and even made dresses for friends in college. After getting married and having a couple of girls, she sewed for them as well as herself. In 1984 a friend in Albuquerque where her husband, Chuck, was stationed, invited her to free quilting classes at her church. The only thing participants had to contribute was a 12.5 inch unfinished block for a group quilt that once finished would be auctioned off by the church. All work was done by hand--piecing and quilting. It didn't take long for Jane to decide that for her king sized quilt, she could make some of the blocks much faster using a sewing machine. Chuck was transferred before the church's quilt was finished, but Jane did learn to hand quilt. During the next assignment in Florida, Jane made a quilt for each of her girls' beds, hand quilted them, but never finished the king sized quilt for her bed. It wasn't until Chuck's retirement in 1994 and their move to Kansas, (where Jane got a job working in a fabric and craft store), that her quilting moved to the next level. Upon moving to Arizona she discovered paper piecing and joined the Tucson Quilt Guild. Today her house is filled with quilts, and most of her quilts go to charity as she has no grandchildren
January 16, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
February 19, 2026 – Judy Gauthier - An Hour with Judy Demystifying Color and Cutting for Scrap Quilting
Judy Gauthier is the owner of Bungalow Quilting and has been sewing her entire life. She learned to sew from her mother and numerous 4-H leaders. She has been on the faculty of International Quilt Festival in Houston for many years. She is the author of six books for C&T Publishing. Judy designs fabric and patterns for Studio e Fabrics. She has appeared on a 2-part series of Quilting with Nancy with Nancy Zieman, and on several morning shows on Milwaukee TV. She travels all over the country teaching. She has been married for 37 years and has 4 grown children. She resides in Ripon Wisconsin with her husband and golden retriever, Duncan.
This lecture takes the audience through the quick cutting techniques for scrap quilting that are used repeatedly throughout her books. Judy will talk about a variety of layouts for these simple and quick cutting techniques and why you will be using even your most misfit scraps. Then, she will talk about the organized way of using the color wheel to decide how to choose colors for scrap quilts. Come be inspired!
February 20, 2026 – Judy Gauthier – Blended Hexagon Workshop
Judy will teach how to easily cut squares and turn them into hexagons with one easy slash. The learner will achieve easy y-seams and will also learn the derivatives of this one easy slash technique that will result in multiple blocks.
Jane is one of the founding members of the Green Valley Quilt Guild. We are excited to see what she will share with us. Jane learned to sew as a teenager, and even made dresses for friends in college. After getting married and having a couple of girls, she sewed for them as well as herself. In 1984 a friend in Albuquerque where her husband, Chuck, was stationed, invited her to free quilting classes at her church. The only thing participants had to contribute was a 12.5 inch unfinished block for a group quilt that once finished would be auctioned off by the church. All work was done by hand--piecing and quilting. It didn't take long for Jane to decide that for her king sized quilt, she could make some of the blocks much faster using a sewing machine. Chuck was transferred before the church's quilt was finished, but Jane did learn to hand quilt. During the next assignment in Florida, Jane made a quilt for each of her girls' beds, hand quilted them, but never finished the king sized quilt for her bed. It wasn't until Chuck's retirement in 1994 and their move to Kansas, (where Jane got a job working in a fabric and craft store), that her quilting moved to the next level. Upon moving to Arizona she discovered paper piecing and joined the Tucson Quilt Guild. Today her house is filled with quilts, and most of her quilts go to charity as she has no grandchildren
January 16, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
February 19, 2026 – Judy Gauthier - An Hour with Judy Demystifying Color and Cutting for Scrap Quilting
Judy Gauthier is the owner of Bungalow Quilting and has been sewing her entire life. She learned to sew from her mother and numerous 4-H leaders. She has been on the faculty of International Quilt Festival in Houston for many years. She is the author of six books for C&T Publishing. Judy designs fabric and patterns for Studio e Fabrics. She has appeared on a 2-part series of Quilting with Nancy with Nancy Zieman, and on several morning shows on Milwaukee TV. She travels all over the country teaching. She has been married for 37 years and has 4 grown children. She resides in Ripon Wisconsin with her husband and golden retriever, Duncan.
This lecture takes the audience through the quick cutting techniques for scrap quilting that are used repeatedly throughout her books. Judy will talk about a variety of layouts for these simple and quick cutting techniques and why you will be using even your most misfit scraps. Then, she will talk about the organized way of using the color wheel to decide how to choose colors for scrap quilts. Come be inspired!
February 20, 2026 – Judy Gauthier – Blended Hexagon Workshop
Judy will teach how to easily cut squares and turn them into hexagons with one easy slash. The learner will achieve easy y-seams and will also learn the derivatives of this one easy slash technique that will result in multiple blocks.
March 19, 2026 – Marcia Nattrass – Trunk Show
Marcia is another of the founding members of the Green Valley Quilt Guild. She is an award winning quilt artist who has been quilting over 35 years. Her work has appeared in quilting magazines and featured in quilting books. Since moving to Arizona her quilts reflect the southwestern colors and designs. Marcia's greatest awards, at quilt shows, are "first place" and "best use of color". Marcia has shared her work with the community through donating quilts to charity for the Guild's fund raisers and raffle quilts. Marcia's program will show her journey in quilting across the country.
March 20, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
April 16, 2026 – Guild Members Vintage Quilts – Trunk Show
Bring your vintage quilts and share how you acquired them and any background information you have gathered. Snowbirds don’t forget to bring your vintage quilts back with you in the fall!
April 17, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
Marcia is another of the founding members of the Green Valley Quilt Guild. She is an award winning quilt artist who has been quilting over 35 years. Her work has appeared in quilting magazines and featured in quilting books. Since moving to Arizona her quilts reflect the southwestern colors and designs. Marcia's greatest awards, at quilt shows, are "first place" and "best use of color". Marcia has shared her work with the community through donating quilts to charity for the Guild's fund raisers and raffle quilts. Marcia's program will show her journey in quilting across the country.
March 20, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
April 16, 2026 – Guild Members Vintage Quilts – Trunk Show
Bring your vintage quilts and share how you acquired them and any background information you have gathered. Snowbirds don’t forget to bring your vintage quilts back with you in the fall!
April 17, 2026 - Sew Day - TBD
Past Workshops
October 16 – Michelle Watts – How Does It Get from an Idea to a Quilt?
Michelle is the author of many wonderful Southwest patterns. The lecture and trunk show features some of Michelle’s best work and takes you through her design process. She will discuss where some of her ideas come from and share her journey as a quilter, pattern designer, and artist. Come be inspired!
October 17 – Michelle Watts – Modern Edge Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to the world of improvisational piecing. Improvisation is the activity (QUILTING) of making or doing something that you have not planned (WITHOUT A PATTERN). This workshop is a simple introduction to the world of improvisational piecing. But with a little guidance. She designed it as a small project workshop so the top can be completed in a full day workshop. Even though everyone follows the same guidelines, each project will be a one-of-a-kind creation. Michelle has created a workshop that allows each student to have creative freedom to go as far over the modern edge they want. We will discuss project options, sizes, finishing techniques, quilting, colors and embellishments.
September 18 - Schoolhouse - Three (15-20 min) presentations with the following speakers :
Sue Mountford - (Demonstration) - Sewing binding on quilts by machine.
Palma Davis - (Demonstration) - Quilted zippered candy bag.
Eileen Owen - (Demonstration) - Finishing small quilts with free-motion quilting.
September 19 - Open Sew Day - 9:00-3:00
We will be making "disappearing" block quilts for charity. I
August 21 -- 2 Day in-house quilt retreat
Bring your favorite salad to share on Thursday. You will also need to bring your sewing machine and a project to work on OR choose a pattern and fabric from the huge amount of fabric that will be present
August 22 -- 2 Day in-house quilt retreat
Sue will bring the fabric donations that we have gotten so far this year. If you would like to help, we need to get said donations sorted and into tubs. Sew on a project.
July 17 - Holiday Stocking Sew Day (Pizza and salad provided)
June 19 - Quilt Bingo (with prizes)
June 20 - Sew Day
Michelle is the author of many wonderful Southwest patterns. The lecture and trunk show features some of Michelle’s best work and takes you through her design process. She will discuss where some of her ideas come from and share her journey as a quilter, pattern designer, and artist. Come be inspired!
October 17 – Michelle Watts – Modern Edge Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to the world of improvisational piecing. Improvisation is the activity (QUILTING) of making or doing something that you have not planned (WITHOUT A PATTERN). This workshop is a simple introduction to the world of improvisational piecing. But with a little guidance. She designed it as a small project workshop so the top can be completed in a full day workshop. Even though everyone follows the same guidelines, each project will be a one-of-a-kind creation. Michelle has created a workshop that allows each student to have creative freedom to go as far over the modern edge they want. We will discuss project options, sizes, finishing techniques, quilting, colors and embellishments.
September 18 - Schoolhouse - Three (15-20 min) presentations with the following speakers :
Sue Mountford - (Demonstration) - Sewing binding on quilts by machine.
Palma Davis - (Demonstration) - Quilted zippered candy bag.
Eileen Owen - (Demonstration) - Finishing small quilts with free-motion quilting.
September 19 - Open Sew Day - 9:00-3:00
We will be making "disappearing" block quilts for charity. I
August 21 -- 2 Day in-house quilt retreat
Bring your favorite salad to share on Thursday. You will also need to bring your sewing machine and a project to work on OR choose a pattern and fabric from the huge amount of fabric that will be present
August 22 -- 2 Day in-house quilt retreat
Sue will bring the fabric donations that we have gotten so far this year. If you would like to help, we need to get said donations sorted and into tubs. Sew on a project.
July 17 - Holiday Stocking Sew Day (Pizza and salad provided)
June 19 - Quilt Bingo (with prizes)
June 20 - Sew Day
Feb 21 Charity Sew Day - Totes, Kids Quilts and Stockings, your choice
Sew day from 9:00 - 2:30 and hopefully see many of those kits completed and ready to hand off to the Long Arm Ladies - that sounds kind of funny. They really don't have long arms, just machines that do beautiful work to enhance the already beautiful pieced tops.
Sew day from 9:00 - 2:30 and hopefully see many of those kits completed and ready to hand off to the Long Arm Ladies - that sounds kind of funny. They really don't have long arms, just machines that do beautiful work to enhance the already beautiful pieced tops.
We are pleased to announce quilt and fabric designer, Charisma Horton, as our January, 2025 featured
program speaker and teacher. With a body of work that includes 68 major quilt magazine publications and
over 500 patterns available, you won’t want to miss her lecture, and the optional workshop.
This is a two-part event held at: Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, fellowship hall, 555 S LaCanada Dr,
Green Valley
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Guild Lecture/Trunk Show Program– 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Charisma will present a lecture and trunk show of her work during the program portion of the Green Valley
Quilt Guild meeting. The event is free to GVQG members. Guest fee at this event is $5, payable at the
door. Guests do not need to pre-register. Her website is charismascorner.com/
Friday, January 17, 2025 – “I Like Big Blooms” Workshop - 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
program speaker and teacher. With a body of work that includes 68 major quilt magazine publications and
over 500 patterns available, you won’t want to miss her lecture, and the optional workshop.
This is a two-part event held at: Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, fellowship hall, 555 S LaCanada Dr,
Green Valley
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Guild Lecture/Trunk Show Program– 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Charisma will present a lecture and trunk show of her work during the program portion of the Green Valley
Quilt Guild meeting. The event is free to GVQG members. Guest fee at this event is $5, payable at the
door. Guests do not need to pre-register. Her website is charismascorner.com/
Friday, January 17, 2025 – “I Like Big Blooms” Workshop - 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Charisma will be teaching one of her latest patterns, “I Like Big Blooms” during this all-day, *EASY* workshop. If you like giant blocks, this is the quilt for you!
With your choice of fabrics, the quilt is pieced in three unique sub-blocks, which are then joined together to make a dazzling, large flower. You can make a single flower, or multiple flowers for a table runner or a full lap-size quilt top. The full quilt top features four flowers and measures approx. 64x64 inches. ****************************************************************** COST (pattern fee included ): $60.00 guild member or $70.00 for non-guild members SIGN UP: Visit the guild website: greenvalleyquiltguild.com to sign- up and pay online for the workshop. Navigate to the page called Pay Online/Add to Cart (The pattern will be provided to each participant once payment confirmation has been received.) Questions?: Contact Cindy Cutsforth, email: [email protected] Note: Because this is a SPECIAL GUEST WORKSHOP EVENTS – Refunds will be limited to 50% of paid fee (minus any pattern or supply fee included in the workshop fee) if cancellation is received up to 72 hours prior to the start of a special guest workshop. No refund will be granted within 72 hours of the event. |
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Thursday, November 21st - Guild Program Guild member, Jane Rosenbush, will present a lecture and trunk show which will highlight her quilting/sewing and crafting journey. Many of you know Jane as a guild member, or perhaps you have taken a class she led at a local quilt shop. You won’t want to miss her presentation. November 22nd – “Flying Geese with a Flair” Workshop Many quilt patterns feature flying geese blocks, which can be difficult to piece if you are using directional prints or stripes. If you’d like to add interest to your own flying geese blocks and learn to use those ‘special’ fabrics you’ve been saving in your stash, Jane Rosenbush will be teaching her favorite method for making exceptional flying geese units to create unique designs. Fabrics:
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INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING (FPP) –
WHEN: Friday, October 18th , 9:30 am to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior fellowship hall
COST: The workshop instruction is FREE. There will be a $1-2 supply fee for paper
templates available to you in the class.
SIGN UP: Watch for the SignUp Genius Email to get your name on the list.
hosted by Cindy Cutsforth or click on this LINK
Would you like to learn how to use foundation paper templates to make beautiful blocks and
perfect points? Or, perhaps you’ve tried FPP previously but need a refresher course. In both
cases, this is the class for you.
At the workshop, we’ll be reviewing the basics of “FPP”, including the basic tools needed. You’ll
learn how to setup your sewing machine and how to prep the fabrics and paper templates,
before diving in to sew several different block types. The goal of the workshop is not only teach
you the basics, but to make sure you have the basics down before you select your next FPP
project.
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WHEN: Friday, October 18th , 9:30 am to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior fellowship hall
COST: The workshop instruction is FREE. There will be a $1-2 supply fee for paper
templates available to you in the class.
SIGN UP: Watch for the SignUp Genius Email to get your name on the list.
hosted by Cindy Cutsforth or click on this LINK
Would you like to learn how to use foundation paper templates to make beautiful blocks and
perfect points? Or, perhaps you’ve tried FPP previously but need a refresher course. In both
cases, this is the class for you.
At the workshop, we’ll be reviewing the basics of “FPP”, including the basic tools needed. You’ll
learn how to setup your sewing machine and how to prep the fabrics and paper templates,
before diving in to sew several different block types. The goal of the workshop is not only teach
you the basics, but to make sure you have the basics down before you select your next FPP
project.
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September 19 1:00pm - Program: Schoolhouse Multiple stations teaching skills
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Thursday April 18, 2024 1pm at General Meeting
Your quilt top is finished. What’s next? Dianna Henderson and Sally Eagleman, professional long-arm quilters, will share their knowledge and experience. The topics will include: preparing your top, borders, backing, batting, and more. Come and learn best practices for getting your quilt finished whether you quilt it yourself or hire a professional quilter. Friday April 19th - 9:30 - 3pm at Risen Savior STRIPPING is on the docket for our next sew day in April. A tub of strips will be available as well as ideas for making quilts including foundation paper piecing. If you have ideas you would like to share, please bring them. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO STRIP, please work on something of your choice. Just come and have fun! SPIRIT DOLL WORKSHOP – Friday, May, 17, 2024
Class fee is waived; however, there is a kit fee of $25 per participant (cash or check made payable to Gretchen Lima. Pay at the workshop) Where: Church of Risen Savior Fellowship Hall, Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Our incoming guild president, Gretchen Lima, is the artist & maker of beautiful Spirit Dolls. She will be featured as our May, 2024, general program speaker and will also be teaching you how to make your very own Spirit Doll like the one below, using fabric of your choice for the body. For this workshop *early signup is encouraged* to allow you plenty of time to complete the pre-class prep and sewing that is required. Come and join in on the fun! To see more of Gretchen’s work, you can visit FEMININE MYSTIQUE ART GALLERY in Tubac, AZ, or check out her website at: www.gretchenlima.com Questions about her work? Email [email protected], |
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Thursday, March 21st Program: Scraptastic Scraps!
Cindy Cutsforth, Program Chair, will present a lecture that showcases organization techniques for scraps and small fabric pieces, as well as examples of stunning quilts that have been created from the scrap bins of other quilters. A trunk show of scrappy projects will also be presented. Prior to this program, all guild members will receive a Survey Monkey email blast so you can provide your thoughts on all things scrappy, so watch for that special email. Bring to the meeting:
Friday, March 22nd – Open Sew Day! Church Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. SIGNUP No cost to members. $5 for non-members. It’s been a while since we had a sew-your-own project day, so you are invited to bring your sewing machine to work on a project(s) of your choice. This event is FREE. Bring a lunch and settle in for a day of sewing with fellow guild members. Irons and ironing boards will be provided. |
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Feb General Meeting 1pm Speaker
Sierra Vista-based artist, Deb Deaton presented a lecture and trunk show featuring her stunning art and art quilts. She began quilting over 30 years ago and although she loves to create beautiful quilts, her love of art moved her into Fiber Arts, leading to her launch of DJ’s Fiber Arts. She is an award-winning fiber and multi-media artist, creating fiber art quilts, painting her own fabric, embellishing quilts with different fibers and media such as silk, wool, paints, beads and more. Today, Deb is a full-time fiber artist who enjoys sharing her knowledge through the unique and exciting classes she offers, introducing students to the amazing world of art quilts. Her motto is – “NO RULES, JUST ART” Learn more at: www.djsfiberarts.com Workshop Whether you have painted your own fabric or have a piece you love, lets add texture and fibers to you piece! WHEN: Friday, February 16 th , 9:30 am to 3:00 pm COST: $45 member, $50 non-member In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own art piece by adding texture with fibers. Deb will show you how to add different fibers like sari yarn, rattail, thread painting, and more to create your piece of art. The sky’s the limit to what you can embellish with. Common embellishments include: metallic threads, gemstones, feathers, cheesecloth, whatever you love. Many students may have painted their own fabric, then want to embellish it. That is great if you have a wonderful painted piece you want to bring. Otherwise, begin with a beautiful batik or hand dyed fabric. Your fabric could have words on it, then embellish around it. There really is no right or wrong in fabric choices. |
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January 18th Guild Program: Guest Speaker was Arizona quilter and designer, Heidi Pridemore, from The Whimsical Workshop
The Whimsical Workshop team has made over 1000 quilts for fabric companies, quilting magazines and their own retail website. Heidi will be sharing her tried and true insider tips, tricks and tools that she uses every day while running her business. Be prepared to learn how to get the most out of your tools and equipment, shortcuts to save time while cutting, and tips for construction and finishing projects. In this lecture, Heidi showcased some of her favorite projects with you! Website https://www.thewhimsicalworkshop.com/ Friday, January 19th Workshop: Color Play Lecture and Workshop with Heidi Pridemore Church Fellowship Hall 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The first part of this event was a trunk show as we went over Color, Value and Patterns of fabrics. We discussed strong combinations that make beautiful quilts. Students brought 5-10 fabrics from their stash that we reviewed as a group and made suggestions to make a stronger combo. (This was optional). In the workshop, Heidi guided us through her way of selecting fabrics and tips on how to pair up strong color combinations for your future quilt projects. She covered basic English Paper Piecing Techniques and tips while constructing this fun little pin cushion in class. Workshop fee: $50 guild member, $55 guest Note: Student Class Kit Cost $20.00 (This cost is not included in the workshop fee) Kit includes one spool of Aurifil 80wt gray thread, sewing needles, pre-cut fabric shapes, pre-cut paper pieces, fabric for pincushion side & backing, walnut shells, polyfil and glue stick. |
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October 20 – 9:30-2:30 - "Sew Day" Church of the Risen Savior
“Sew Day”, featuring the popular container cactus class This Sew Day is a combination of general sewing and preparation for the upcoming craft bazaar at Historic Canoa Ranch in November. During the sew day guild member, Joan Fahning, will once again show attendees how to make those wonderful container garden cactuses. Bring: • Your sewing machine, sewing tools and thread. • Fabric – an assortment of yardage, fat quarters or scraps (at least 8x8 inches) you may have on hand in ‘cactus colors’ or think outside the box! Batiks work great for this project, as well as low volume prints. o It you have small containers that would work for a dish garden, you can bring those to donate too. • Your lunch and drink Irons, ironing boards and cutting mats will be available for use.
“Sew Day”, featuring the popular container cactus class This Sew Day is a combination of general sewing and preparation for the upcoming craft bazaar at Historic Canoa Ranch in November. During the sew day guild member, Joan Fahning, will once again show attendees how to make those wonderful container garden cactuses. Bring: • Your sewing machine, sewing tools and thread. • Fabric – an assortment of yardage, fat quarters or scraps (at least 8x8 inches) you may have on hand in ‘cactus colors’ or think outside the box! Batiks work great for this project, as well as low volume prints. o It you have small containers that would work for a dish garden, you can bring those to donate too. • Your lunch and drink Irons, ironing boards and cutting mats will be available for use.
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