Des Moines Area Quilter's Guild

Board Meeting
2025-04-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Polk County Community Center, 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States
Board Meeting: Board members are expected to attend; members are welcome to observe.

Retreat
2025-04-10 09:00 - 2025-04-13 15:00 | Newton Christian Conference Center, 5064 Lincoln St, Newton, Iowa, 50208, United States
Newton Christian Conference Center Overnight Retreat. Information on the Retreat Page.

Newcomers
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Polk County Community Center, 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States
Open to anyone who joined the Guild within the last year and anyone who wants to come to meet other members in a smaller setting. There will be speakers, trunk shows, and visitors lined up throughout the year. Always bring show & tell and wear a nametag. We look forward to getting to know you!

Guild Meetings at 1pm and 6:30pm
2025-04-22 13:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-27 13:00 - 20:30 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Two regular Guild Meetings to choose from, at both 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Attend one or both! See meeting presentations for this month’s topic.

Workshop: Kaleidoscope by Kyra Reps
2025-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Workshops are all 9 am to 4 pm. A full day of learning & fun!

More information and registration at https://dmaqg.org/workshops/

Mall in the Hall
2025-05-03 08:30 - 14:00 | First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50310, United States
Come to the largest quilter’s rummage sale in Iowa for an opportunity to purchase quilting supplies, fabric, patterns and books at bargain prices!9 am to 2 pm, Early Entry at 8:30 am with $10 donation.In the Gym at First Church of the Open Bible2200 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines.

Details: dmaqg.org/mall-in-the-hall

Workshop: Tote Bags with Julie Doy
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
If you’ve ever wanted to make a bag, but were intimidated by complex patterns with lots of hardware, this is the workshop for you. Or if you are an expert, but you want to learn a new pattern and be social, you are welcome too! Julie promises you will have a tote bag by lunch and time to make a second in the afternoon.

Register at dmaqg.org/workshops

Fidget Quilt Workday
2025-05-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, 50310, United States
Supplies will be provided to make small fidget quilts that will be donated to local area Alzheimer and Autism care centers. To RSVP: leave a message for Julie Hanel at 515-360-1968 or email grmaoftwins@dwx.com. Message: Name, phone number, the date(s) you will be attending and if you bring your sewing machine.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | IA
We will be building the pieces that will then be built into a bed. No experience is required, and all supplies and tools will be provided by SHP.

This event will be held on May 31st 9:00 am to Noon at the SHP workshop: 1007 Shaw Des Moines, Iowa.

Space is limited to 20 people so you must register to attend. Use the SHP volunteer website:

https://x.gldn.io/e/WAyYcBBLiSb Attendees can include yourself, a spouse, a friend or a child (older than 12 years old and accompanied by an adult). I’m looking forward to seeing you there as we experience a new event for the Community.

Bus Trip to KCRQF
2025-06-12 07:30 - 21:00 | IA
Ride a Bus to the Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival (KCRQF) with DMAQG!! Details: https://dmaqg.org/bus-trip/ Must register by March 15, 2025.

Guild Meeting at 6 pm
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:30 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
One Guild Meeting at 6 pm.

Workshop: Improv Mashup by Sherri Lynn Wood
2025-06-25 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Workshop: Stack and Cut Shirt Sleeves by Sherri Lynn Wood
2025-06-26 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Bus Trip to International Quilt Museum
2025-07-10 07:30 - 19:00 | IA
The DMAQG’s second bus trip of 2025 is going headed to the International Quilt Museum on July 10, 2025. This trip is open to members only through May 31st, then it will open to non-members if there are still openings.

International Quilt Museum, 1523 N 33rd St, Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE 68503www.internationalquiltmuseum.org

Details and Registration at dmaqg.org/bustrips

Guild Meeting at 6pm
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:30 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Workshop: Fabric Dyeing by Sharon Wasteney
2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Workshop: Every Leaf Speaks Bliss by Sharon Wasteney
2025-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States

Sew Bee It
2025-07-25 09:00 - 2025-07-26 21:00 | IA
Plan to join us for our summer Sew Bee It! Like a retreat (without the sleepover). Everyone will get a table for 2 full days of uninterrupted sewing and quilting. Lots of inspiration and chatting with other quilters. Details & Registration here.

Workshop: Finish Show Entries with Paula Blake
2025-08-16 09:00 - 16:00 | West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
Bring your works in progress, get encouragement and time to finish them up. We will have experts to show you binding techniques, quilt sleeves, and answer questions. Or just treat this as a sewing day with friends.

Register at: dmaqg.org/events/
