2026 Programs
NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR 2026
Beginning in JANUARY 2026, we will have our monthly Guild meetings at Trinity Presbyterian Church located at:
5871 Virginia Parkway in McKinney. Meeting times remain the same.
Park on the east side of the church and enter through the east entrance (NOT the east office entrance).
Proceed straight ahead into Eva Joplin Hall.
Meeting dates and time remain the same
February 17th
Cindy Simmons – The history of paper piecing
"In 2008 I saw my first Judy Niemeyer quilt ‘Bali Wedding Star’ and instantly knew I had to sign up for the course. I fell in love with the beautiful sharp points and how easy it was to sew on a line printed on paper.” The excitement of putting each puzzle piece together and forming a beautiful story is very rewarding.
I have been teaching quilt classes in North Texas since the year 2000. Before that I was a substitute teacher for my school district.
Judy’s patterns are so much fun I knew I had to become certified and share this technique with others.
“It’s a joy to share my passion for quilting,” said the Queen Bees Quilts owner. “Making new friends and helping others to create a masterpiece that they can pass along for generations to come is something very special.”
Cindy has made countless quilts for family, friends and customers and says she will continue to share her passion with those who want to learn more about this wonderful craft of quilting.
Woven Ribbon Workshop — February 18th, 10am-3pm
Judy Niemyer Quiltworx pattern
Hoops & Needles — 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite #205, Plano TX
Instructor fee–$30.00
Kit with pattern–$35.00; pattern only $20.00
March 17th
Jefferee Itrich – The wedding dress quilt
Workshop: Double wedding ring block
April 21st
Nova Montgomery – A Century of Progress. (FeatherWeights)
May 19th
Ann Moore – My Quilting Journey
June 16th
Vickie Owens – Laura Heine Collages
Workshop: Laura Heine Collage
July 21st
NO MEETING – Church closed
August 18th
Tana Mueller – Texas Design-aholic & Stitchless Applique
September 15th
Wanda Maas – Memory Ornaments with your scraps
Workshop: Quilted Ornaments.
October
In House Quilt Show
November
Jean Johnson – What do you make with African Fabrics?
December – Christmas Party
What to Bring to the February Meeting:
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Join or renew your membership.
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DeStash Blast Sales—We are accepting donations NOW at our Feb and March meetings or you can drop off at Jean Ann's home. (Contact her for drop off instructions.)
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Remember to bring back the quilts you took to finish for the Veterans, Project Linus Quilts and Ryan’sCaseforSmiles Pillowcases.
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Wear your nametags so we can get a name and face together especially all our new members. (New Members get your picture made.)
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Don’t forget when you sign in to post your volunteer hours each month. As a 501(c)3 organization, our goal this year is 15,000 hours. You can count any volunteer hours you do for other organizations also.
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New Members get your picture made or send a head shot to Sharon Wilhelm.
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Greeter: Mary Marrone