Meetings Fourth Tuesday of Every Month at West Des Moines Christian Church
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at 1 pm and 6:30 pm

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Hope to see you at these events!

 

Quilt Show

Iowa State Fairgrounds4-H BuildingSee more info on dmaqg.org/quilt-show

Board Meeting

Polk County Community Center 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Meeting of the board for guild business and decision-making. Members are welcome to attend, board members are expected to attend.

Newcomers

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 […]

Guild Meetings at 1pm & 6:30pm

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 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: Sujata Shah, Improv Piecing Traditional blocks

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

We will explore in depth the myriad of possibilities in a simple block. Learn improv piecing techniques for easy construction and assembly. Learn Sujata’s color techniques to make your quilts […]

Fall Retreat

Newton Christian Conference Center 5064 Lincoln St, Newton, Iowa, United States

New location at The Newton Christian Conference Center at 5064 Lincoln St. Newton, Iowa 50208. Have fun and sew and make new friends in a dedicated sewing space for 4 […]

Workshop: Sujata Shah, Kawandi hand quilting

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Sujata grew up in Mumbia, India and says, ”I find hand stitching therapeutic and nourishing to the soul. Through my quilts I remain connected to my past, my culture and heritage.” This will be a relaxing handwork class learning traditional Indian kawandi hand quilting and construction techniques. Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.

Board Meeting

Polk County Community Center 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Meeting of the board for guild business and decision-making. Members are welcome to attend, board members are expected to attend.

Bus Trip

The DMAQG is sponsoring a bus trip to the International Quilt Museum on December 3, 2024. This trip is open to members only through November 25th, then it will open to non-members if there are still openings. The cost for members is just $50 and includes your admission fee, a behind the scenes tour and […]

December Tea and Annual Meeting

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Social time from 8:30 to 9:30 am, meeting starting at 9:30 am. Come for our annual holiday tea, the guild's annual meeting to meet the new officers, get signed up for next year's workshops and celebrate what a great year we just had!

Board Meeting

West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Board Meeting: Board members are expected to attend, members are welcome to observe.

Guild Meetings at 1pm and 6:30pm

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, 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.