Arapahoe County Quilters upcoming events

May Guild Meeting - Quilting Adventures Near and Far (May 14, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

"Quilting Adventures Near and Far"

MAY GUILD MEETING

Thursday, May 14

Do you love to travel as much as you love to quilt?

When you glance through a Quilters Travel Website and see titles like “Italian Fabrics and Flavors” or Canyonland Quilts”, do your creative juices start moving? Anytime I see something related to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show…or …take a Quilt Vacation…my home heart starts to beat a little slower as I begin to dream.

Well, summon your quilting spirit and come hear about quilting journeys near and far. We’ll explore international quilting tours as well as here in the States. And we may even get a peek at potential trip to our Colorado Shop Hops or an 8 hour trip to the International Quilt Museum in Nebraska or a virtual trip through Quilt Folks.

Maya Peart, general manager of Opulent Quilt Journeys, will join us. And ACQ member, Valerie Mishek, will share about her 14 day Quilt Cruise to Hawaii.

So…get your passport renewed and get ready…for a Quilting Adventure.

Check out the Barn Quilt Workshop HERE

This meeting will be both IN-PERSON and ONLINE via Zoom. Both meeting rooms will open at 6:15 pm and the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm Mountain time. Guests are also welcome to attend this meeting for $8.00. Please register ahead of time . If you will be attending via Zoom, please ensure that you know how to use Zoom prior to the meeting. The link will come by email when you register.

ACQ Members: Please sign in and register for free—it's so helpful to know how many are coming AND you'll be eligible for door prizes when you register. Attendees must be present at the meeting OR online via Zoom to win door prizes.

June Guild Meeting - Quilt Scouts: Past, Present, and Future (June 11, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

"Quilt Scouts: Past, Present, and Future"

JUNE GUILD MEETING

Thursday, June 11th

Quilt Scouts started as a simple idea: what if learning new quilting skills felt a little more like going on an adventure? In this talk, Megan will share the origin story of Quilt Scouts, how the idea came to life, and what the past two years of building this creative community have looked like behind the scenes. She’ll also give a peek at what Quilt Scouts looks like today—from badges and projects to the growing network of Base Camps and members around the country. Along the way, Megan will share what she’s learned, where the trail is headed next, and a few of the big ideas she's dreaming up for the future.

Bio:

Megan Fowler is the founder and Scout Leader of Quilt Scouts, an online community designed to help modern quilters learn new skills, earn badges, and connect through creative adventure. A quilter and entrepreneur, Megan created Quilt Scouts to combine her love of quilting, storytelling, and outdoor-inspired exploration into a welcoming space for makers of all experience levels. Through patterns, tutorials, events, and a growing network of local Base Camps hosted by quilt shops, she encourages quilters to try new techniques and celebrate the journey of learning. Megan lives in Colorado with her family and believes quilting is always better when it comes with a little curiosity, community, and adventure.

Check out the June Workshop HERE

July Guild Meeting - Stirring the Pot: Color, Chaos, and Cloth (July 09, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

"Stirring the Pot: Color, Chaos, and Cloth"

With Diana Fox

JULY GUILD MEETING

Thursday, July 9th at 6:30 pm

In this engaging lecture, Diana explores the intersection of color, intuition, and process in fabric dyeing. Through stories and examples, she demystifies materials and techniques while encouraging quilters to embrace experimentation and discover their own creative voice.

Born and raised in Denver, Diana Fox is a studio fiber artist and quilter passionate about textiles. Originally a traditional quilter, she transitioned to creating art quilts and has never looked back. She has earned numerous awards for her unique and captivating work, which tells stories of color, texture and nature's influences. She has a particular affinity for dyeing, surface design, and heavy stitching. Diana is a SAQA Juried Artist member and a member of an invitational art quilt group, 4 Common Corners. Additionally, she has mounted several solo exhibitions, including at the National Quilt Museum. She resides in parker, CO, with her life partner, three rescue dogs, and a fat cat.

Diana will be speaking in person.

Check out the July Workshop HERE

August Guild Meeting - "Creative Spaces: Turn Your Sewing Room Into A Creative Studio" with Kimberly Einmo (August 13, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

"Creative Spaces: Turn your sewing room into a creative studio!"

with Kimberly Einmo

Whether you have a small, shared room or the most palatial space, your sewing room should be a place where you feel happy and inspired to create! Being a military wife with more than 20 household moves under her belt, Kimberly has set up sewing studios in each of her homes and is excited to share what she's learned for making the most of the space you've got. She'll share photos of her sewing rooms, her favorite (and not-so-favorite) features of what works and what doesn't, and her best tips for setting up a creative haven to suit your personal needs. Then, sit back and enjoy a personal tour of today's top quilting stars' studios - both clean and cluttered - as they open the doors to their spaces and share their favorite features and tips you can easily implement. This fun, informative, and inspiring 'parade-of-homes-style' visit will provide a wealth of ideas and tips for transforming your own space into a place where you can be your most creative!

Check out Kimberly's Workshop - Mystery Quilt

Biography:

Kimberly Einmo is honored to represent Janome-America as their National Spokesperson. She is an international author, award-winning quilter, fabric designer, and has been a quilt judge for more than twenty years. Kimberly writes a popular column called Stray Threads, in American Quilter Magazine, and she has written six best-selling books, published by the American Quilter's Society. Kimberly has developed a signature line of Precision Rulers and she is a Featured Artist for the Electric Quilt Company.

As a respected and prominent leader in the quilting industry, Kimberly loves to travel and meet sewing enthusiasts from all walks of life around the world!

Please visit her website and blog at www.kimberlyeinmo.com

September Guild Meeting - Museum Masterpieces: A Virtual Quilt Tour (September 10, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Museum Masterpieces: A Virtual Quilt Tour

With Lindy Clausen

Join us for a fascinating virtual visit to the International Quilt Museum! During this special presentation, we will learn about the history of the museum, discover how the team cares for its remarkable world-class quilt collection, and enjoy a guided look at several of the current gallery exhibits on display.

This is a wonderful opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated quilt museums in the world and gain a deeper appreciation for the preservation, artistry, and stories found in quilts across time. The presentation will conclude with time for questions, giving members a chance to learn even more.

Our presenter, Lindy Clausen, is the Education Coordinator at the International Quilt Museum. Lindy graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and art education, and later earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Doane College. After eleven years as a public-school teacher, she joined IQM in 2023. Lindy now leads field trips and collaborates with the Lincoln community to create engaging events and educational experiences at the museum.

Come enjoy an inspiring evening of quilt history, museum treasures, and creative connection with your ACQ community!

Lindy will be joining us via Zoom.

Check out Septembers Workshops