San Fernando Valley Quilt Association – FOURTH annual retreat is set for Thursday, June 19 – Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. This is a great opportunity to be with friends as you work on your own unfinished projects or begin something new. Enjoy days and nights of […]
Learn to free motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Jenny will bring numerous quilts, photos and samples to illustrate what is taught in class. We will work on 5 beautiful and fun motifs that you can put on your own quilts using your home sewing machine! 6-hr workshop. Supply List
Jenny Lyon uses her domestic sewing machine to create art quilts and wearable art. Her work has been juried into a variety of major shows including Houston and Paducah as well art galleries and SAQA exhibits. Some is held by private collectors. She has been joyfully teaching the art of free motion quilting since 2006. […]
As a retired physician, Carol Wilhoit enjoys bringing her technical mind to quilting. She enjoys figuring out how to make the construction process easier while producing better results. She has also refined techniques for building, organizing, and using a fabric stash that make it a joy to have and to use. She enjoys free motion […]
Non-members may attend our meetings (whether in person or Zoom). We'd love to have you! If you'd like to attend our virtual lecture by Carol Wilhoit on August 11, you may register by filling out the form below; the fee is $5.00. You will be sent a link to our Zoom meeting a day or […]
Rebecca Devaney is a textile artist, researcher, and teacher with a BA in Art, Craft and Design Education (2006), an MFA in Textile Art and Artefact (2015) and recipient of the Education Award for excellence in teaching practice (2006) from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. She received the prestigious Thomas Dammann Junior […]
Non-members may attend our meetings (whether in-person or on Zoom). We'd love to have you! If you'd like to attend our virtual lecture by Rebecca Devaney (from Paris!) on Saturday, Sept 6, you may register by filling out the form elow; the fee is $5.00. You will be sent a link to our Zoom meeting […]
Rebecca Devaney of Textile Tours of Paris will have given her talk via zoom the previous Saturday (September 6). The first part of our meeting will be a discussion of her presentation and any other topics the group wants to bring up.
Three days of uninterrupted, non-stop sewing at Quilty Pleasures! You’ll enjoy the comfort of sleeping in your own bed each night! And the camaraderie of friends and fellow quilters to inspire and motivate you to make progress on your projects. It's our third local retreat of 2025 at Quilty Pleasures in Simi Valley. You’ll be […]
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Susan has worked at Quilt Emporium for many years and is always helping quilters choose fabrics. She will be giving some useful (& novel) advice in that regard and will be showing some of the quilts she made since she last spoke before the guild in 2016. Below are two quilts that were accepted at […]
A hallmark of convenience and comfort without sacrificing beauty, these "Hexie" pieces utilize Rami's innovative "Quilt-As-You-Go" technique. Every step is completed by your sewing machine meaning you'll no longer have to worry about achy hands or bulky quilting stitches. The sample "Hexie" quilts make use of gorgeous batik circles. By removing the hassles of cutting […]