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February 10, 2026 - !!!!ONLINE ONLY!!!


David Owen Hastings - Backing, Binding, Batting, Beauty (zoom)


Learn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt, starting from the back!

1 hour + Q&A: With a little thought and pre-planning, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout, helpful for planning your next modern quilt.

BACKING: Build your backing first, after deciding on the overall dimensions of the finished product. Make sure to include a quilt label, stitched in place!

BINDING: Create your binding strips second. Regardless of binding style, it saves time in the end to have the binding prepped and ready to go.

BATTING: Have you considered using your batting, on top of the backing, as a foundation? This is a great way to quickly build up a quilt, anchoring the elements as you go. Learn how to prep and mark your batting for quick assembly.

BEAUTY: Finally, enjoy piecing and building a beautiful modern quilt top as a last step, quilting as you go. Get the tedium out of the way while planning your design.


Member: Free

Non-Members: $10


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March 10, 2026 - Neumann University - Bachmann Hall


Christina Miller - Fussy Cutting


What made you fall in love with quilting? For Christina Miller, it was cute and silly novelty fabrics. She utilizes fussy cutting as a simple way to showcase her favorite fabrics and emphasize the best parts of the print. She will demonstrate the basics of fussy cutting and how it can be easily incorporated into any project to add extra fun and personalization. 

Website: https://fabric-pop.com


Bio:

Christina has been passionate about exploring her creativity since childhood,, but her true creative spark came when she discovered the wonderful world of fabric and fussy cutting.


This self taught quilter started off sewing purses and wallets and selling her creations at local craft fairs. Over time, her love for fabric and the sewing process grew, leading her to discover her love of quilting and desire to share that joy. Christina channels her expertise and enthusiasm into Fabric Pop, an online fabric shop that specializes in novelty fabrics.  


 Pictures for fussy cutting https://fabric-pop.com/blogs/fussy-cutting-tips/fussy-cutting-for-knot-thread-backpack-patterns


Members: Free

Non-Members: $5


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April 14, 2026 - Neumann University - Bachmann Hall



Quilt Show Final Planning and Social


May 12, 2026 - Neumann University - Bachmann Hall


Jen Strauser - Kawandi Quilting


Join Jennifer Strauser as she discusses the traditions of Kawandi Quilting in India. She will talk about her introduction into the world of Kawandi inspired quilting, share her inspirations and evolving techniques, and display dozens of samples from her trunk show.  

Website: https://dizzyquilter.com


Bio

Jennifer is a quilter and teacher. She loves everything about quilting; the feel of the fabric, watching the little pieces turn into beautiful quilts, but most of all, she loves the texture. Creating scrappy designs and using up stash are two of her favorite parts of quilting. Jennifer has fallen in love with Kawandi quilting and spends much of her time hand stitching them.

Her quilting has won awards at the local and national level. Several magazines have featured her work, and she has students from all around the world.



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June 9, 2026 - Neumann University - Bachmann Hall


Dr. Laura Guertin - Science Quilter, and Guild Elections, Grants


Laura, a professor of Earth Science and Creative Science Communication, will give an overview of her journey into quilting and how she started quilting science stories from her field experiences at sea, and highlights of her quilt collections relating to global warming solutions and the Endangered Species Act. She was a recipient of one our grants last year.


Website: https://journeysofdrg.org/quilt-presentations/


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 July 14, 2026  
Member Demos


August 11, 2026
Sew-In / Ice Cream Social



September 8, 2026
TBD



October 13, 2026
TBD



November 10, 2026
Diane Harris - Stash Bandit / Scrappy Quilting (share with Calico Cutters)



December 8, 2026
Holiday Party