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    • January 12, 2026
    • December 14, 2026
    • 12 sessions
    • Zoom
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    Board meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month, and are open to all DVQ members. 

    The Zoom link will be sent out before the scheduled meeting. 

    • February 27, 2026
    • January 29, 2027
    • 12 sessions
    • DVQ Studio
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    Our Outreach group meets the last Friday of most months to sew pillowcases and baby quilts for the many children in need around the Bay Area. 

    We will pin baste quilts and process pillowcases. If you plan to sew, please bring your machine and general sewing supplies. Kits are available for quilt tops and pillowcases. 

    • April 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • DVQ Studio
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    Pillowcase Sweatshop - Note Location & Hours

    April is our annual working meeting to sew pillowcases for Outreach - in lieu of a guest lecture. 

    We will be sewing pillowcases. If you plan to sew, please bring your sewing machine, and general sewing supplies. Fabric will be provided. You can also participate by ironing. 

    More about the Pillowcase Sweatshop

    NOTE: Session #1 will be held at the DVQ Studio from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

    For more information, please contact Maryann Maiorana. 



    • April 15, 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • DVQ Studio
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    Pillowcase Sweatshop - Note Location & Hours

    April is our annual working meeting to sew pillowcases for Outreach - in lieu of a guest lecture. 

    We will be sewing pillowcases. If you plan to sew, please bring your sewing machine, and general sewing supplies. Fabric will be provided. You can also participate by ironing. 

    More about the Pillowcase Sweatshop

    NOTE: Session #2 will be held at the DVQ Studio from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. 

    For more information, please contact Maryann Maiorana. 



    • May 20, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Danville Congregational church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville
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    Sandra hasn't stopped sewing since she learned on her mother's treadle sewing machine. She took her first quilting class in 1990 has been hooked ever since. 

    She began her quilting business in 2010, combining her love of illustration, lettering and quilting. She's been an illustrator and letterer for 35 years. She loves to incorporate writing and drawing on quilts using her long arm machine. 

    Learn more about Sandra

    • May 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • DVQ Studio
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    Scrap Vortex


    Sandra will show us her technique for using the many scraps we all have. She will demo a variety of techniques such as curved piecing, wonky log cabin blocks, and how to fussy-cut. We will be making a scrap Vortex quilt or wall hanging.

    See more about Sandra's quilts here

    Cancellation allowed until April 21

    A full refund will be given for cancellations 30 days prior to the workshop, or if your place can be filled from the waiting list. If it is less than 30 days before the workshop and your place cannot be filled, you must find your own replacement or forfeit the registration fee.

    Supply List

    • Sewing machine in good working order (don’t forget pedal and cord)
    • Neutral thread
    • Typical sewing kit: scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.
    • Cutting mat at least 12” by 18”
    • Sharp rotary cutter & ruler (best size 2-1/2” by 12” or close)
    • Fabric (see note below)
    • Paper and pencil for doing the math for your final quilt size and division of color

      Note: Fabric is of course the most important element of this project. This is a chance for you to use up some of the scraps you have been saving! Look especially for focal fabrics that have “pictures” or interesting images that you can feature in your quilt. Almost all fabric is workable: stripes, polka-dots, prints, solids, batiks, even UFO blocks. You should think ahead somewhat as to which colors you want to focus on and bring scraps in those colors. If you want to make a “rainbow” effect you will need yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green, but any combination of any number of colors is possible. The rainbow effect is best for subtle blending of one color to the next, if that is what you’re after. Distinct color separations are OK too, where a more striped effect is desired. As you can imagine, you won’t need yardage, but some ombre fabrics are nice for having many colors in which case you might want more than a scrap ;-) When in doubt, bring it! We will have a share table so everyone will have the optimum variety to work with.


      Contact Sandra if you have any questions at: sandrabruce13@icloud.com

      • June 25, 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • June 28, 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • Sonoma State University

      MEMBER ONLY EVENT

      If you're looking for some fun, sign up for the retreat! Space is limited now because the contract has been signed. Send your registration soon. The retreat is only open to DVQ members, so make sure your membership is current. 

      Registration information, including forms, will be emailed on February 1st.  For more information contact Retreat Coordinators.


    Past events

    March 19, 2026 Workshop: Piece keeper Project Bag with Joey & Laurie
    March 18, 2026 Lecture: You Be the Judge - Kitty Oliver
    March 13, 2026 Open Sew
    March 06, 2026 Open Sew
    February 18, 2026 Lecture: How did I get here? My Improv Journey - Claudia Shearer
    January 21, 2026 Lecture - My Quilting Journey and Trunk Show - Laura Nownes
    December 26, 2025 Open Sew
    December 19, 2025 Open Sew
    December 12, 2025 Open Sew
    December 03, 2025 Holiday Party
    November 21, 2025 Open Sew
    November 19, 2025 Lecture: Color-a Step by Step Tutorial - Christine Barnes
    November 14, 2025 Open Sew
    November 07, 2025 Open Sew
    October 16, 2025 Member Lead Workshop: Herringbone Pillow Cover
    October 15, 2025 Mini Quilt Show
    September 20, 2025 Fabric Follies
    September 06, 2025 Miles of Pillowcase Smiles
    August 22, 2025 Open Sew
    August 20, 2025 Lecture: Wackydoodle Demos -Kim Brownell
    August 15, 2025 Open Sew
    July 18, 2025 Open Sew
    July 16, 2025 Lecture: My Animal Quilts - Nancy S. Brown
    July 11, 2025 Open Sew
    June 19, 2025 DVQ 2025 Retreat
    June 18, 2025 Guild Meeting - CANCELLED
    May 21, 2025 Lecture: Nickel Quilts - Pat Speth
    April 16, 2025 Pillowcase Sweatshop
    March 19, 2025 Lecture: Historic Dress and Fabric in Theatre - Nancy Hills
    February 28, 2025 Outreach
    February 19, 2025 Lecture: Crazy Quilts Through the Ages - Pattie Klimek
    January 15, 2025 Lecture: Zero Waste Quilting - Patty Murphy
    January 13, 2025 Board Meeting
    December 04, 2024 Holiday Party
    November 20, 2024 Lecture: The Adventures of Thread - A historical look - Pati Fried
    November 05, 2024 Mini Group: Skill Builders Play Day
    October 17, 2024 Workshop: Self-guided Scrappy Applique
    October 16, 2024 Lecture: Scrappy Applique - Kristie Naranjo
    October 01, 2024 Mini Group: Skill Builders Play Day
    September 22, 2024 Autumn Renewal Quilt Show
    September 21, 2024 Autumn Renewal Quilt Show
    August 23, 2024 MOPS - Miles of Pillowcase Smiles
    August 22, 2024 Workshop: Taking Out the Dye - Colleen Pelfrey
    August 21, 2024 Lecture: Life with a Border Around It - Colleen Pelfrey
    July 17, 2024 Lecture: A Conversation With A Quilt Shop Owner - Deb Bucciarelli
    June 20, 2024 DVQ 2024 Retreat
    May 16, 2024 CANCELLED Workshop: Making Magic, A Disappearing Block Sampler Quilt
    May 15, 2024 Lecture: Magic of Disappearing Blocks - Brita Nelson
    April 17, 2024 Pillowcase Sweatshop
    March 21, 2024 Workshop: Rope Bowls
    March 20, 2024 Lecture: The Vintage Spool 20 years and beyond - Verna Mosquera
    March 09, 2024 Free Machine Quilting Class
    February 21, 2024 Extended Show & Tell
    February 16, 2024 Free Machine Quilting Class
    January 26, 2024 Outreach
    January 17, 2024 Lecture: Trunk Show - Emily Taylor
    January 08, 2024 Board Meeting
    December 11, 2023 Board Meeting
    December 06, 2023 Holiday Party
    December 01, 2023 Open Sew
    November 16, 2023 Workshop: Table Topper
    November 15, 2023 Lecture: Quilt Talk: The History of Word Quilts - Sam Hunter
    November 13, 2023 Board Meeting
    November 03, 2023 Open Sew
    October 20, 2023 Workshop: Improv Mosaic 1-2-3 with Lorraine Woodruff-Long
    October 18, 2023 Lecture: Quilting in the Fog: Journey into Color, Commentary and Reimagining
    October 09, 2023 Board Meeting
    September 23, 2023 Fabric Follies
    September 15, 2023 MOPS (Miles of Pillowcase Smiles)
    September 11, 2023 Board Meeting
    August 17, 2023 Workshop: Fabulous Faces Freddy-Style
    August 16, 2023 Lecture: Cre-a-tiv-i-ty - Has Someone Stolen Yours with Jean Impey
    August 14, 2023 Board Meeting
    July 21, 2023 Open Sew
    July 19, 2023 Guild Meeting: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island
    July 10, 2023 Board Meeting
    June 22, 2023 DVQ Retreat
    June 21, 2023 Guild Meeting: Fabric Follies Prep
    June 12, 2023 Board Meeting
    June 02, 2023 Open Sew - June
    May 26, 2023 Fabric Follies Donation Drop-off
    May 18, 2023 Workshop: Easy Stained Glass Quilt - Phyllis Cullen
    May 17, 2023 Lecture: Hawaiian Quilt Artist - Phyllis Cullen
    May 05, 2023 Open Sew - May
    April 19, 2023 Pillowcase Sweatshop
    April 07, 2023 Open Sew - April
    March 31, 2023 Outreach
    March 15, 2023 Lecture: My Quilting Journey - Lynne Douglas
    March 13, 2023 Board Meeting
    February 24, 2023 Outreach
    February 15, 2023 Lecture: In-house Quilt Show
    February 13, 2023 Board Meeting
    January 22, 2023 Quilt Workshop

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