Workshops

SMQG Workshop Policy - if there are still openings 30 days before the workshop is scheduled, it will be open to the wait list and members of our Sister Guilds (Friendship Knot Quilt Guild,  Manatee Patchworkers Quilt GuildVenice Area Quilters' Guild,  and  South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild) To see if a Workshop has openings, use the contact page on this website and reference Workshop Name in Subject line.


Upcoming Workshop Dates-  tba

Past Workshops -

Modified Quilt As You Go Workshop - by Diane L Murtha
Think of this technique as a two-step quilting. This class yields 15 perfect 4 1/2" quilted blocks embellished with a variety of applique options, then assembled. Quilting thru each block and batting individually makes quilting easy for both new and experienced quilters alike - no bulk or awkward struggling with a large sandwiched quilt. A great project for increasing accuracy, as well as small space quilting, like retreats, or for me, my RV! Add backing fabric and the second step quilting and you are done. This technique can be used to create any size canvas that can be appliqued in endless options. So much fun! Materials list provided upon registration.
Date: Jan 24, 2024
Time: TBD - 4 hour workshop
Location: Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091d Proctor Rd., Sarasota, Fl 34241
Cost: Members - $25  Guests $ 45
Questions: Contact Lois Stimax at lstimax@yahoo.com




Give and Take by Tara Faughnan - This is a Zoom Workshop
Sept 12 and 15 from 11am to 2pm
Signup starts at the June meeting and on Groupworks

The Give and take quilt is an exercise in controlled improvisation. This method of practicing improv within the block and then squaring it up for final construction allows room for a lot of play and exploration both in color and form. Also discussed is how color placement and value create high-impact compositions that move the eye across the quilt.




 January 8, 2022 for a Mel Beach Workshop

Creative Play Mini-Workshop - Adds playful twist of inspiration to your quilt designs through the use of dice! I'll introduce how to use dice to challenge myself and explore new design combinations in terms of color schemes, elements of art, design principles, block orientation, and quilting motifs. Then it will be your turn to roll the dice and play with these concepts through several hands-on exercises! 




Zoom Workshop - Saturday, Jan 30, 2021 - Catch-all Cutie
This Catch-all Cutie was the most bid on item at our holiday party. Jamie Sculley (after making 20) will guide us with helpful hints and tricks in the construction of the bag. Sign-up and more information is on our Groupworks site. Class size limited to 10.


Jamie's step by step guidance with hints and quick methods enabled all to finish their bag!
Many more bags were made after the
Catch-all Cutie Bag Zoom Workshop


UPDATE - Modern Quilt Magic Workshop by Linda Swanson from January 2019
At the October 2020 meeting Linda shared three additional quilts using techniques learned in theModern Quilt Magic book.





March 4, 2020 - Arty Photo Prints by Carol Byrnes. Workshop at Fruitville Library Meeting Room 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign-up on Groupworks or email thru contact form on this website with name of workshop in subject line.

March 28, 2020 - Modern Mystery Quilt Workshop -
presented by Carole Shaw, Terrie Morgan, and Sandy Joliff (the Team) - fabric provided to make blocks then sets into small quilt with background fabric. Details and supplies on Groupworks.

January 25, 2020 - Transparency by Christine Ravish-Workshop by Christine Ravish
Fruitville Library Meeting Room - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In this Workshop we will use a "map" Christine has designed to explore how colors seem to lay over or under adjoining colors to create the illusion of transparency. It's kind of a jigsaw puzzle using columns of 2.5" strips of fabric. A "pining" tip will be shared too! See Past Workshops - July 27, 2019 Workshop for photos.

October 26, 2019 - Double Curves by Christine Ravish
This workshop is about "making fabric" to be used as yardage. We will stack and shuffle, sew, re-stack, re-shuffle and re-sew all with curves!




Drama Queen
by Christine Ravish

Saturday, July 27, 2019  - Transparency

Workshop by Christine Ravish
Fruitville Library Meeting Room - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In this Workshop we will use a "map" Christine has designed to explore how colors seem to lay over or under adjoining colors to create the illusion of transparency. It's kind of a jigsaw puzzle using columns of 2.5" strips of fabric. A "pining" tip will be shared too!

UPDATE - Results from Transparency class
NOTE - this class will be offered again on January 25, 2020


Saturday, Mar 23, 2019 Workshop - Rule-Breaking Quilts
Workshop led by Donna Koenig based on the book Rule-Breaking Quilts by Kathryn Schmidt. This is a step by step guide for traditional and other quilters who want to learn the many cut and sets for an "improv" quilt. There is no charge for the class but the purchase of Kathryn Schmidt's book Rule-Breaking Quilts is required to bring to class. Sign-up is for members only on Groupworks. 
Donna Koenig's Rule-Breaking Quilt Sample

Book required for class entry

Donna Koenig at Retreat making Rule-Breaking Quilt


Saturday, Feb 23, 2019 Workshop - #not at QuiltCon Sew-In
It's QuiltCon weekend in Nashville but if you are in Sarasota let's get together for a Sew-In from 10 to 4 at the Fruitville Library. A Facebook live "QuiltCon" update and tour is planned. 
Bring your sewing project, lunch and enjoy a fun day with the stay-at-home members. It's an extra day to interact with our talented SMQG members! (The group Facetimed live and saw the winners and many other quilts and vendor booths!)

Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 Workshop -  Broken Herringbone 
Workshop lead by Linda Swanson on the partial seams tutorial by Victoria Findlay Wolf for herringbone patterns. This quilt looks difficult but is easy to make. Instructions will be provided for a small 20 inch quilt. Sign-up on Groupworks.   This technique is used in many of the quilts in Victoria Findlay Wolf's book
by Victoria Findlay Wolf
Herringbone Class sample