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January Meeting: Make Up or Break Up
Start your new year by taking stock of the dreaded unfinished projects that are stashed around your sewing room. Bring the projects that you just can’t bring yourself to finish, and we will break into groups to workshop why you are stuck, what might get you motivated,...
Zoom Sew Day
Get ready for a relaxing, no-fuss day of sewing with your KCMQG pals—all from the comfort of home! Join us on Saturday, January 17th, for a full day of stitching, chatting, and community at our Zoom Sew Day. ✨No packing. No hauling. No setup stress. No snow concerns....
QuiltNon 2026
While QuiltCon is happening in Raleigh, join your guild mates for a two-day sewing party in Kansas City. We call this event QuiltNon, and are excited to announce our February 2026 event. Click here for more information and to sign up!
November Meeting: Crystal Manning
Join us on November 13, 2025 for our guest speaker Crystal Manning! Crystal is a Kansas City fabric and quilt artist who will share a trunk show of her latest and favorite quilts. After spending a decade as a graphic designer, Crystal turned her artistic talents...
October Meeting: Ashelyn Downs
Join us on Thursday, October 9th, to welcome Ashelyn Downs of Urban Dwell Studio! Ashelyn will treat us to an inspiring trunk show featuring her large-scale, minimal quilts. She will share projects that feature her improv process, fabric selection process, and a...
October Workshop: Large Scale Minimal Improv with Ashelyn Downs
Advanced Beginner-Intermediate piecing skills are a prerequisite. In this full-day workshop, you'll learn tips and strategies to create successful projects and learn the process of piecing with purpose while using intentional fabric choices instead of scraps, commonly...
October Workshop: City Planning with Ashelyn Downs
Have you ever wanted to create a modern improv quilt but were unsure of where to begin? The City Planning Quilt Pattern takes the guesswork and decision-making out of the process to get you the results of a large-scale minimal improv quilt! In this full-day workshop,...
September Meeting: Kim Alexis Newton
Join us on Thursday, September 11 to welcome Kim Alexis Newton as our special guest. Kim is an author, artist, entrepreneur, and quilter. She left corporate America to follow her artistic path and, inspired by her grandmother, started created stunning fine art quilts....
August Meeting: Sandi Griepenstroh
Save the Date: Sandi Griepenstroh will be our featured lecturer at the August 14th meeting! If you’ve ever seen Sandi’s work, you know she brings an unforgettable blend of color, creativity, and storytelling to everything she does. A passionate modern quilter, Sandi...
July Meeting: Luke Haynes
Luke Haynes is coming to KCMQG for a dynamic lecture about his quilting journey that’s taken him across the globe! Prepare to be inspired! Join us on July 10th for an exciting opportunity to hear from internationally acclaimed artist and quilter Luke...
July Workshop: From Clothes to Quilt with Luke Haynes
You will start with clothing and end with a quilt. This class focuses on all the steps to create a finished top from garments. The goal here is to learn how to use a material that is a bit unusual and create something fun and dynamic and build a skill set that can...
Zoom Sew Day -August 9th
Get ready for a relaxing, no-fuss day of sewing with your KCMQG pals—all from the comfort of home! Join us on Saturday, August 9th, for a full day of stitching, chatting, and community at our Zoom Sew Day. No packing. No hauling. No setup stress. Just you,...
