Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild upcoming events

"Diamonds on a String" with Heather Kojan (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Diamonds on a String with Heather Kojan

Scraps taking over your sewing space? This is the workshop for you! We'll use up lots of strips of fabric (strings!) to create this bold and dynamic quilt. A little bit of foundation piecing is involved (don't panic - just one line of sewing!) and then we're on our way! Have fun with this class and let your fabrics do the work!

Skill level: All

Pattern is $10 and can be purchased on the day of the workshop from the instructor. Cash only.

Supply List:

A variety of fabric strips varying in width from 1 ½” to 3” wide and at least 11” long equal to approximately ½ yard total to make 1 diamond block,

(1) strip white or white on white fabric 1 ½” wide x width of fabric (40” or longer.),

(8) squares solid fabric 3“ x 4 ¼” for diamond centers,

(4) sheets copier paper 8 ½” x 11”,

Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper, pins, marking tools, scissors, etc.),

Rotary cutter with new blade and cutting mat,

Mechanical Pencil,

Glue Stick or Tape Runner,

Neutral Thread for piecing,

6” x 12" ruler with 1/8” markings,

Sewing machine in good working order with ¼” foot.

Website

Etsy Store

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

"Diamonds and Doors" Workshops with Heather Kojan (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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"Diamonds and Doors" Workshops with Heather Kojan

Diamonds on a String:

Scraps taking over your sewing space? This is the workshop for you! We'll use up lots of strips of fabric (strings!) to create this bold and dynamic quilt. A little bit of foundation piecing is involved (don't panic - just one line of sewing!) and then we're on our way! Have fun with this class and let your fabrics do the work!

Skill level: All

Patterns are $15 and can be purchased on the day of the workshop from the instructor. Cash only.

Diamonds on a String Supply List:

A variety of fabric strips varying in width from 1 ½” to 3” wide and at least 11” long equal to approximately ½ yard total to make 1 diamond block,

(1) strip white or white on white fabric 1 ½” wide x width of fabric (40” or longer.),

(8) squares solid fabric 3“ x 4 ¼” for diamond centers,

(4) sheets copier paper 8 ½” x 11”,

Basic sewing supplies (seam ripper, pins, marking tools, scissors, etc.),

Rotary cutter with new blade and cutting mat,

Mechanical Pencil,

Glue Stick or Tape Runner,

Neutral Thread for piecing,

6” x 12" ruler with 1/8” markings,

Sewing machine in good working order with ¼” foot.

Doors Wide Open:

This quilt is an invitation to try some improvisationally pieced blocks to create a unique, graphic and colorful quilt. We’ll discuss scale, repetition, texture, constraints, and intuition to help you build your improvisation vocabulary and make this dynamic quilt. Work from scraps or fat quarters, all work well!

Skill Level: All

Finished Size as shown is 60" x 84"

Doors Wide Open Supply List:

25 fat quarters or ¼ yards of solid fabric

⅝ yard binding fabric

5 yards of backing fabric

Batting, at least 70” x 94” **

Rotary cutting supplies including rotary cutter with new blade, mat, 12 ½” ruler and 24” ruler helpful

Thread

Scissors, pins, seam ripper, sewing clips, and anything else you can’t live without!

**batting, binding and backing not needed in class

Website

Etsy Store

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

"Doors Wide Open" with Heather Kojan (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Doors Wide Open with Heather Kojan

This quilt is an invitation to try some improvisationally pieced blocks to create a unique, graphic and colorful quilt. We’ll discuss scale, repetition, texture, constraints, and intuition to help you build your improvisation vocabulary and make this dynamic quilt. Work from scraps or fat quarters, all work well! Finished Size as shown is 60" x 84"

Skill Level: All

Pattern is $10 and can be purchased on the day of the workshop from the instructor. Cash only.

Supply List:

25 fat quarters or ¼ yards of solid fabric

⅝ yard binding fabric

5 yards of backing fabric

Batting, at least 70” x 94” **

Rotary cutting supplies including rotary cutter with new blade, mat, 12 ½” ruler and 24” ruler helpful

Thread

Scissors, pins, seam ripper, sewing clips, and anything else you can’t live without!

**batting, binding and backing not needed in class

Website

Etsy Store

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Charity Sew Day: Kids Quilts (Saturday, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Row by Row Kid's Quilts

Join us as we work on our Row by Row quilts for Holly. Each bag has a theme and is waiting for you to add your creative touch and make a row. You can work on your bag or pick up a new one. You can work on your own or work with a partner.

Cutting and pressing stations will be available.

Supply List:

Sewing machine with cords and accessories

Standard sewing accessories (thread, bobbins, pins, etc.)

Cutting mat, rotary cutter and ruler

Pressing mat and iron (Optional)

In addition to your sewing supplies, bring your lunch and/or snacks to share if you feel so inclined.

Sew with a friend and see how fast your quilt can be completed.

Thank you for your amazing support throughout the year. Looking forward to seeing you.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Christmas in July (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas in July

Thinking about Christmas yet? Here is your chance to get making some gifts. Join guild members in a round Robin learning session with all thing Christmas.

Bring lunch and snack to share. No sewing materials needed.

Looking forward to seeing you.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Charity Sew Day: Hospice Quilts (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

It is Charity Sew Day, Come and Sew with Us!

Our Charity Sew will be a great time to have some fun and help make some blocks for a hospice quilt.

Bring your quilting supplies, bring 2 1/2-inch strips, lunch and/or snacks to share if you feel so inclined.

Iron, ironing board and cutting mat will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Quilting It! Free Motion Quilting with Emma Jane Powell (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Quilting It! Free Motion Quilting

with Emma Jane Powell
Build confidence in your quilting skills to have more control over quilting designs for different areas of your quilts. Emma will help build your confidence and sharpen your skills with the quilting phase of quilt making. Two half day classes of different techniques can be combined for a full day, free motion morning + ruler work afternoon.
Come to class with one 22” x 36” basted quilt sandwich. Make it with a solid (or close to solid) color fabric, and batting of your choice. Spray basting is recommended for ease during the quilting process.

40 or 50 weight thread of your preferred quilting thread brand

Matching 50 weight cotton thread for bobbins. Gutermann, Aurifil, Superior are good quilting thread brands.

One pack of quilting needles size 80/12.

Please, reach out to the instructor if you have any questions: emma@dreamitquiltit.com.

Website

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Quilting It! Free Motion and Ruler Work Workshops with Emma Jane Powell (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Quilting It! Free Motion and Ruler Work Quilting Workshops

with Emma Jane Powell

Free Motion Quilting:

Build confidence in your quilting skills to have more control over quilting designs for different areas of your quilts. Emma will help build your confidence and sharpen your skills with the quilting phase of quilt making. Two half day classes of different techniques can be combined for a full day, free motion morning + ruler work afternoon.

Come to class with one 22” x 36” basted quilt sandwich. Make it with a solid (or close to solid) color fabric, and batting of your choice. Spray basting is recommended for ease during the quilting process.

40 or 50 weight thread of your preferred quilting thread brand

Matching 50 weight cotton thread for bobbins. Gutermann, Aurifil, Superior are good quilting thread brands.

One pack of quilting needles size 80/12.

Ruler Work Quilting:

Find out all you need to know to get started with ruler work quilting on your home sewing machine! This class is a basic introduction to using rulers to create precise and intricate quilting designs. We will go over how to get started, how to use a straight ruler to make a wide variety of designs, and a demonstration on using other types of rulers.

Come to class with one 22” x 36” basted quilt sandwich. Make it with a solid (or close to solid) color fabric, and batting of your choice. Spray basting is recommended for ease during the quilting process.

40 or 50 weight thread of your preferred quilting thread brand

Matching 50 weight cotton thread for bobbins. Gutermann, Aurifil, Superior are good quilting thread brands.

One pack of quilting needles size 80/12.

Additional Supplies:

Ruler foot for your machine.*

Twelve inch arc Westalee Ruler (available from instructor for $21).

You may bring other rulers that you have instead of purchasing the ruler listed above.

*Class participants are expected to have a ruler foot and to have researched whether their machines are high or low shank. Sewing machine dealers should know whether or not your machine is high or low shank, a google search can also help with this. The instructor will not know what your machine requires.

Website

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Quilting It! Ruler Work Quilting with Emma Jane Powell (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Quilting It! Ruler Work Quilting

with Emma Jane Powell

Find out all you need to know to get started with ruler work quilting on your home sewing machine! This class is a basic introduction to using rulers to create precise and intricate quilting designs. We will go over how to get started, how to use a straight ruler to make a wide variety of designs, and a demonstration on using other types of rulers.

Come to class with one 22” x 36” basted quilt sandwich. Make it with a solid (or close to solid) color fabric, and batting of your choice. Spray basting is recommended for ease during the quilting process.

40 or 50 weight thread of your preferred quilting thread brand

Matching 50 weight cotton thread for bobbins. Gutermann, Aurifil, Superior are good quilting thread brands.

One pack of quilting needles size 80/12.

Additional Supplies:

Ruler foot for your machine*

Twelve inch arc Westalee Ruler (available from instructor for $21)

You may bring other rulers that you have instead of purchasing the one listed above.

*Class participants are expected to have a ruler foot and to have researched whether their machines are high or low shank. Sewing machine dealers should know whether or not your machine is high or low shank, a google search can also help with this. The instructor will not know what your machine requires.

Please, reach out to the instructor if you have any questions: emma@dreamitquiltit.com.

Website

If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.

Beautiful Machine Binding with Jenny Kae Parks (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Beautiful Machine Binding

with Jenny Kae Parks

Binding quilts can pose challenges and frustrations for quilters of all levels. Whether it’s the time-consuming nature or the struggle to achieve a polished finish, common issues like bulky corners or joining ends can be daunting. However, fear not! It’s time to explore a fresh approach to quilt binding.

Join us, as Jenny Kae unveils her highly sought-after technique: machine quilt binding. Through step-by-step guidance, she will equip you with essential tips and tools to swiftly, precisely, and elegantly bind your quilts. Say goodbye to binding woes; with this method, you’ll transform the task into a seamless and enjoyable part of your quilting process!

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If you have any questions, please contact Chris P.