A Message from our President - August 2026

How quickly the summer months are flying by! We have so much happening! Check out Patti's August update to learn more about the traveling R66 Quilt Exhibit, our upcoming meeting details (with Joyce Franklin as our guest presenter and workshop leader), and the website/blog glow up in progress.

August Program: Out of My Box

The workshop may be sold out but you can hear Joyce Franklin of Piece Works Quilt Shop discuss her quilting practice and see her trunk show called "Out of My Box," at the August 25 Bits meeting.

August Workshop: Improv Arches

Joyce Franklin of Piece Works Quilt Shop in Winterset Iowa, will be presenting her workshop, "Improv Arches" in August. The workshop is sold out, but if you're registered, read this article to see your supply list.

The UFO Sisters Say, "It's August. Finish Your Projects and Join the Fun!"

Now is the time to join us in the fun and enjoyment of finishing your projects and be awarded a cash prize for the most quilted square inches during January - June 2026!

Mini-Group: AQSTL - Needle Felting

What a wonderful way to share a hot summer evening at the Manchester firehouse. After a brief slideshow on the properties of wool that make needle felting possible, The Art Quilters St. Louis (AQSTL) mini-group got busy creating our 2D and 3D works of art. Each artist transformed either the white wool fabric or wool ball they were given using …

The Route 66 exhibit at Red Cedar Inn has been a big hit with visitors from around the world, so they are excited to invite us back for another artists' reception and book signing on Sunday, August 30. (Watch the news video interview with a few of our celebrity quilters!)

Mini-Group: A-Team - Hand Embroidery on Wool

The A-Team is an appliqué group that explores different methods of appliquéing. After a summer break, The A-Team mini-group will have meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00AM at the Manchester Fire Department on Henry St.

Fanfare of Quilts 2027 - Quilt Raffle Tickets

As many of you know, I'm pretty new to our guild. I thought, what better way to get to know other members and get involved than to volunteer to head up the Raffle Ticket Sales Committee. I can say, Mission Accomplished!! I learned Raffle Ticket Sales is THE major fundraiser our guild holds, and the fact that it is every …

2026 Quilt Challenge: 3 Circles

Ready for a fun and creative challenge? This year's guild challenge is to create a quilt featuring three circles! Let your imagination lead the way, but your entry is due at the November 2026 guild meeting. Compete for a few prizes and get your entry displayed in Festival of Quilts 2027!

Quilt Show '27 Charity Raffle

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Quilt Show '27 Charity Raffle! We have some beautiful precut fabrics, kits, baskets, and miscellaneous items, but we need more! Here are some theme ideas for specialty baskets: Sports Baby Holiday Birthday Tea party Car/Truck or For Men Do you have any items that would fit these themes? Themed fabric or …