Workshop: Strip Pieced Mariner's Compass Basics with Robin Ruth
2026-02-08 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Quilting for Community, 21706 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, United States
Have you ever wanted to make a Mariner’s Compass block but were too intimidated? Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates? You’ll love this class for learning how to make 16-point compass blocks in 16 different sizes using Robin’s design rulers and strip-piecing method.
In this workshop, Robin will give a detailed overview of the modern technique and projects using her system of rulers, books, and patterns for Strip Pieced Mariner’s Compass blocks and variations. You’ll learn all the basics for making either a Skinny Robin or Fat Robin Mariner’s Compass block. She brings the Mariner’s Compass block into the 21st century with her modern technique. She will also show us projects and different ways for you to create your own modern mariner’s compass project. You’ll be making one of the blocks featured above, but here’s a sample of what you can create once you learn the basics! You’ll be amazed at the variety of projects that can be created!
Skill level: Intermediate
Also note this class will be held at Quilting for Community in Chatsworth and Robin will have her rulers available for sale.

Lecture: Robin Ruth, "Modern Mariner's Compass, Strip Pieced!"
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilkinson Senior Center, 8956 Vanalden St, Northridge, CA, 91324, United States
Robin Ruth is a celebrated quilter and author known for her expertise in creating Mariner’s Compass quilts without paper piecing. Her revolutionary approach to this traditional block has inspired many quilters to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of their craft. Through her books and workshops, Robin shares her knowledge and passion for quilting, helping others to achieve precision and accuracy in their own projects.
Her interest in Mariner Compasses began in 1992 when her husband became a Naval Officer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. She wanted to celebrate with a Mariner Compass quilt and discovered a better way than paper piecing. Her approach to the famously complicated compass block is surprisingly simple. But also, her unique aesthetic sing bright fabrics (Including Kaffe Fasset fabric lines) yield novel and unique quilts.
Robin Ruth’s quilts are a testament to her skill and dedication to her craft. Her Mariner’s Compass designs are particularly renowned for their intricate detail and precision. She recently was the featured quilter at the 2025 Washington State Quilters Quilt Show and was featured in the December 1029 Love of Quilting magazine. Robin continues to inspire and educate quilters of all levels, encouraging creativity and innovation in their work and offering fresh perspectives on traditional techniques.

Local Sleep-at-Home Retreat at Quilty Pleasures Feb 20-22, 2026
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Quilty Pleasures, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165, Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
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.
You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food.
For all 3 days:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
Need minimum of 9 attendees or it will be cancelled.

Lecture (Zoom) Teresa Duryea Wong, "Sewing & Survival, Native American Quilts 1880-2022"
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
This lecture covers a tumultuous period in Native American culture beginning in 1880,when Native lands were taken away, buffalo herds were decimated, forced relocations were happening all over North America, and the educational system changed dramatically. Indigenous Americans spent the 1880s and the next few decades learning to adapt. As Western missionary women made their way into the lives of American Indigenous communities, they introduced quiltmaking skills and provided fabric and supplies. Native American women with adept needle skills adopted Western patchwork quilts and eventually made quilts that reflected their own cultural heritage. These quilts provided an outlet for both art and survival. For the Plains communities in particular, the eight pointed Star became a beloved and repeated pattern. In this lecture, we will learn how the transference from sewing buffalo hides and other natural materials to quilting took place and see the beautiful quilts made in this period.

Workshop: Ocean Art Quilt with Gwen Weedon
2026-04-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Quilting for Community, 21706 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, United States
This is a curved piecing project taught in one five-hour workshop. All students will have one-on-one assistance in learning this new technique Gwen developed over the years. By the end of class, all students will have successfully finished a quilt top.
Gwen Weedon is a dedicated qulter and educator based in San Luis Obispo with over 25 years of experience. Operating under the name Sonshine Quiulting, she has become a recognized figure in the regional quilting community through her lectures and worksops. Her expertise spans various techniques, including art quilts and machine quilting.

Workshop: Ocean Art Quilt with Gwen Weedon

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Lecture: Gwen Weedon, "25 years as a Quilt Artist"
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilkinson Senior Center, 8956 Vanalden St, Northridge, CA, 91324, United States
Gwen has been Quilting for over 25 years on the Central Coast of California. Gwen started teaching Quilting workshops 20 yrs ago starting in San Luis Obispo Adult ED quilting classes, local quilt shops and many California Quilt Guilds. Gwen is an artist and has attended art schools and Long Beach State University for over five years in Southern California. She was a professional graphic artist for ten years and has won several ribbons for her quilts including Best of Theme at PIQF in 1996. Gwen started Sonshine Quilting in 2003, a longarm quilting service, in San Luis Obispo, CA. Her lecture will be her journey through 25 years of quilting.

April 24-26, 2026 Local Retreat at Quilty Pleasures
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-04-26 20:30 | Quilty Pleasures, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165, Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
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.
You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food.
For all 3 days:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
Need minimum of 9 attendees or it will be cancelled.

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Ice Cream Social & 44th Birthday Party!
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilkinson Senior Center, 8956 Vanalden St, Northridge, CA, 91324, United States
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Local Retreat at QP: July 17-19, 2026
2026-07-17 09:00 - 2026-07-19 20:30 | Quilty Pleasures, 1555 Simi Town Center Way Unit #165, Simi Valley, CA, 93065, United States
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.
You’ll be able to sew from sun up to sun down and beyond, and there’s plenty of restaurants and food options within walking distance in the Town Center ~ or you can bring your own food.
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Need minimum of 9 attendees or it will be cancelled.

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Workshop: Super 60 Sampler Quilt with Rob Appell
2026-08-09 09:00 - 15:30 | Quilting for Community, 21706 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA, 91311, United States
Make your own version of this great quilt using The Super 60 Sampler Quilt Pattern. Learn how to make this awesome quilt, as well as create many new quilt designs using the elements found in this pattern and the Super 60 Template set by Rob Appell.
Quilt siz 61′ x 67″

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