New Mexico Quilters Association
"We're Enchanted With Quilting!"
Join NMQA's Community Service Committee every Tuesday to cut, sew, & quilt! Pick up kits and drop off work! Stay the entire time! Everyone welcome!
NMQA members donate more than 500 quilts per year to Albuquerque’s sick and needy children and adults. Community Service is a cornerstone of the organization! Our mission is to give the gift of warmth and love through beautiful handmade, lap-sized quilts.
We meet every Tuesday from 9:30 - 1:30. Bring your machine and favorite tools. We have the fabric. There are two restaurants at either end of the mall or you can bring your lunch to the refrigerator in our area.
Join NMQA's Fundraising Committee every second Saturday of the month! Everyone welcome!
NMQA's fundraising committee coordinates all the plans for our major fundraiser at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and NMQA's famous balloon raffle quilt, as well as other fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
We meet once a month, plus host sew-ins to work on crafts for sale.
Join your NMQA friends for Thursday's Zoom Sew-In! Join at any time and stay as long as you wish!
See you on line!
History of Quilting
with Carolyn Mitchell
Carolyn Mitchell is a proud 20-year member of the Pecos Valley Quilters in Roswell New Mexico, where she first started quilting. Quilting is now her passion! Carolyn will give a presentation of the history of quilting and will be sharing her quilts.
Carolyn feels very fortunate to have been raised in Dallas, Texas by a mother who could sew beautifully, which gave Carolyn the opportunity at age 10 to start making her own clothes. She attended Texas Tech University, and then obtained a degree in home economics education from Utah State University.
During the break at the June meeting, you'll have first crack at shopping from the Guild's stash. Just $10 per bag of fabric. Whatever is left will end up at the Modern Quilt Guild's Destash Sale in August.
We'll also have Show & Tell at the meeting! If you're attending in person, bring your item with you and if you're attending through zoom, send your photos to Kris Lange, klange@email.com at least 48 hours before the meeting.
"Woven Ribbon Star"
30" X 30" Table Topper
with Barbara Gary
The Woven Ribbon Star pattern is an eye-catching table topper that sews together quickly whether you’re an experienced paper piecer or new to Quiltworx patterns. For confident beginners: You will learn how to paper piece if you don’t already know how and if you need a refresher this is a fabulous way to breathe new life into unfinished projects.
Barbara Gary is a certified Quiltworx instructor from New Mexico -- and a former NMQA president! Barbara will be teaching and sharing her knowledge and helpful tips to complete the Woven Ribbon Star paper piecing table topper.
There is a required $14 pattern, that may be purchased from Barbara Gary at the June membership meeting. Cost $14 cash or check only to instructor. Prep is needed so plan to purchase pattern in June.
NMQA Cancellation Policy: Due to contract obligations with instructors, NMQA is unable to provide refunds if you cancel your participation in a workshop less than forty-five (45) days prior to the event. Exceptions for illness or family emergency will be considered by the board on a case-by-case basis.
featuring Barbara Gary
Barbara Gary, certified Quiltworx instructor and NMQA Past President in 2003.
In 2011, Judy Niemeyer was a featured teacher and quilt artist for NMQA. That was Barbara’s introduction to the Quiltworx Pattern Company; she applied for a spot in the newly established Quiltworx certification curriculum and successfully completed the three-year program, receiving her certification in 2014. She continues to teach and share her knowledge. Along the pathway, she has learned many tricks and concepts, many from her students.
"Happy Dance" Quilting Borders Workshop
with Kate Quinn
This is a hybrid class focused on borders with a mix of ruler work and freemotion. This class addresses how to quilt borders when the template does not fit and how to craft templates or corners so they will fit.
During class, you'll use the pre-printed panel in your kit and end up with a sampler of different border quilting designs.
Kate Quinn has been a national educator for Sew Steady/Westalee products since 2016. She also worked as a Handi Quilter Longarm educator from 2018-2019. Beginning in January 2022, she became a national educator for Janome of America, specializing in longarm skills and ProStitcher training.
Cost: $25 Member, plus $45 Kit Fee payable to instructor.
Back by popular demand, this live ONLINE meeting features an All-Star cast of quilt teachers who will demonstrate some of their favorite quilting techniques over two different days. It’s a showcase of a wide variety of styles and techniques, from traditional to modern and art quilting techniques with something to please everyone!
NMQA paid the fee, so you get it free!
We'll have Show & Tell at the meeting! If you're attending in person, bring your item with you and if you're attending through zoom, send your photos to Kris Lange, klange@email.com at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Join NMQA for a fun evening of food and friendship at the annual NMQA Holiday Party!
This will be a dinner potluck. Please bring either an appetizer, main dish, salad or a dessert, for sharing. NMQA will supply plates, cups, plastic ware, and drinks.
Bring a holiday themed quilt for display. This can include a table runner, wall hanging, or pillow.
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