Sign up for Maggie Dillon Workshop- Textile Collages

 In this workshop, you will learn Maggie's fabric collage technique, which focuses on the use of batik fabric to create light and shadow within the subject, and is designed for fiber artists.

Spend two days immersing yourself in color and shape. You'll discover that learning to use color and shape in a purposeful way will allow you to control the mood and emotional impact of your work.

We’ll use fiber artists’ tools in our class work: batik fabric, very sharp scissors, thread and lots of pins. No paint will be used.

Subject matter: Students will be working on a pet, flower or still life. These are fun, no stress images that allow you to delve into the collage technique as well as allowing for color and shading practice. Click here to see Maggie’s portfolio…

Click the link below to register. Payment by check to the SMQG treasurer details to follow after registration.

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February meeting

Our Airing of the Quilts weather is predicted to be Sunny with a 69 degrees high and a 10mph Breeze. See you there!

Airing of the Quilts, Feb 7, 10-2:30, Members setup at 8:30, bring 6 quilts, a chair, a drink, (lunch provided to members), cash to shop, and a smile to welcome all to our quilt show and sale!

We will not meet in February in person. But we are hosting a Zoom lecture/trunk show that you can watch from your location. It is on Feb 21 - our regular meeting date. The Zoom link will be provided on our guilds group in the GroupMe app. If you would like to watch as a guest, please use the contact page on the web sidebar to email us to sign up. The Zoom lecture/trunk show is by Amber Elliot on Modern Ombre Quilting. Click here for more information or on the Programs tab.

There is one opening in the January 20th Workshop on Modern Medallions by Christine Ravish. Let Lois know thru the GroupMe app or contact form on the web sidebar.

Highlights from January program - Linda Hungerford (@flourishingpalms). To see all upcoming programs click here or on Programs tab.

Highlights of the January Show and Tell included more Challenge quilts that will be on display at our Airing of the Quilts, - and many more. To see all the quilts click here or on the 2026 Show and Tell tab.

Upcoming Events:

Jan 20-21 - Workshops on Modern Medallion Quilt, Sarasota Community Church

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilt show at Maxine Barritt Park in Venice

Feb 21 -Zoom lecture/trunk show with Amber Elliott - from your location (there is no meeting)

Mar 21 - meeting w/Maggie Dillon trunk show at Sarasota Community Church

Mar 26-27 - Workshop Fabric Collage Techniques at Sarasota Community Church

April 8-11 - Retreat at the Carlisle Inn

April 18 - meeting, Travelogue with Nan, Marjy, and Jann Sarasota Community Church

May 16 - meeting, Quilted Coat by Lore and Lois, Gulf Gate Library 

June 20 - meeting, Quilted Clothes Sew-in, Gulf Gate Library

July 18 - meeting, Gulf Gate Library

Aug 22 - meeting, Gulf Gate Library 

Sept 19 - meeting, Fruitville Library

Oct 17 - meeting, Fruitville Library

Nov 21  - meeting, Fruitville Library

Dec 12 - meeting, Fruitville Library

January meeting 2026

 Note: We will meet at the Sarasota Community Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota due to construction at the Fruitville Library. The Library is adding on a Historical Section and will be closed for approximately 7-8 months.

The January 2026 meeting will be held on Jan 17 at the Sarasota Community Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program will be Linda Hungerford showing us Twining and Confetti pouches. This is about how to "twine" fabric scraps together and use. To see upcoming programs for 2026 click here.

January 20-21 Workshop on Modern Medallions by Christine Ravish made in the round in improv style. Members can register on GroupMe see info under Workshops, all others use the web side Contact Form and put ATTN Workshop in the subject line. Click here for more info or on tab

Highlights of the Dec Show and Tell was Lynn's light up Christmas Tree quilt - yes it actually glows with LED lights to get our Holiday spirit going as did the Grinch quilt by a learn to sew student of Lois's. Very festive! To see all the Show and Tell quilts click here or on tab.

Upcoming Events:

Jan 17 - meeting at Sarasota Community Church

Jan 20-21 - Workshop on Modern Medallion Quilt

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts at Maxine Barrett Park in Venice

Feb 21 - Zoom trunk show with Amber Elliott - from your home (no meeting location) 

Mar 21 - Maggie Dillon trunk show at Sarasota Community Church

Mar 26-27 - Workshop Fabric Collage Techniques at Sarasota Community Church

December Holiday Party

 Note* The Holiday Party is on the 2nd Saturday of December - December 13 and is for members only.

The December meeting is our annual holiday party and will be on Saturday, December 13 in the Fruitville meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota. Our Annual Holiday party is for members only. Bring the food item you signed up for at the November meeting or contact Sue T on our GroupMe app for more information.

The November program - a Round Robin of Techniques - was a huge success. Thank you to our members Frieda, Nan, Jann, and Lynn who shared there expert techniques.

Many Challenge quilts were shown at the November meeting. The next show and tell for the Challenge quilts will be at the January meeting. There's still time to make or complete one see descriptions here or on Challenges tab.

Highlights of our November Show and Tell - so many but here's a few standouts. To see all the Show and Tell click here or on tab.  Sue’s sampler so very modern, Linda’s map of of course the weather, and Robins log cabin variation in shott cottons for the glow.

Upcoming Events:

Dec 13 - Holiday Party *note its the 2nd Saturday and for members only

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library and bring unshown Challenge Quilt

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts! Maxine Barritt Park, Venice, FL

November meeting

 The November meeting will be on Saturday, November 15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, FL Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is a Round Robin of Techniques with four stations. Click here or on Program tab for more information.

Challenge quilts due - show either the Fabric Fables Upcycle or Off the Grid. For details of these challenges click here or on the Challenge tab.

A Workshop by Nancy H to make the “In Control” tote By Annie is on Nov 12 - click here for details and registration.

New "Gifting" fabric has arrived. Beautiful solids from Art Gallery. For more information click here or on Gifting tab.

Highlights of Show and Tell was Lois's vintage pinwheel as inspired by Kathy J. Lois used thrifted and scrap fabric in the bright colorful quilt. To see all the Show and Tell click here or on tab.

Upcoming Events:

Nov 12 - Bag class at Sarasota Community Church

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - bring Challenge quilt

Dec 13 - Holiday Party (members only) Note *2nd Saturday

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - bring Challenge quilt

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts! Maxine Barritt Park, Venice, FL

October meeting

The October meeting will be on Saturday, October 18, at 10:15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, Fl. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is Information on Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) with a Mini Retreat in the afternoon. Click here or on the tab for more information.

Due to a technical issue, Carolina Oneto lecture will repeat on Wednesday at 9am. Info in GroupMe.

The Global Connection Sampler Platter is this weekend Sept 27 - 28 from 3-6pm and is available to members only. Members the link is posted in the Main Chat on GroupMe.

Highlights of Show and Tell was Kathie's home inspired colorful quilt.

and Selvages are back! (remember that challenge from 2022. To see all the Show and Tell click here or on the tab.

And what little one wants to start school with a Tula Pink Kitty backpack with tuna straps...too cute!

Upcoming Events:

Sept 24 - Zoom lecture by Carolina Oneto 9am (link in GroupMe)

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due!

Dec 13 - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library (note 2nd Saturday)

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due!

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts! Maxine Barritt Park, Venice, Fl

September meeting

The September meeting will be on Saturday, September 20, at 10:15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, Fl. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is a Zoom lecture by International teacher Carolina Oneto on "Mimic and Creativity".  With our new projector and sound system, the Zoom is like the guest lecturer is in the room with us. The Zoom link will be on our GroupMe app chat. Click here for more info on on the tab.

Sign up for Organic Shapes Zoom Workshop by Carolina Oneto on Sep 24. Inspired by her lecture? Click here for more information on the Workshop or on tab. Workshop registration is on our GroupMe app chat under the Workshops topic. For non-members use side panel contact form for registration form.  

Highlights of Show and Tell was Mike's not one, not two, but three bags inside the big bag made in Kathy J's class in June. He is such a talented maker! 

Christine returns! A member for years until she moved to Charleston, Christine shared her latest beautiful quilts - always an inspiration! There's more to see so Click here to see all the Show and Tell or on the tab.

Upcoming Events:

Sept 20 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 24 - Zoom workshop "Organic Shapes" by Carolina Oneto

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due

Dec 13* - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library note*2nd Saturday

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due