The Quilt Guild of Metro Detroit was established in 1980 to promote cooperation and interchange of ideas among those who are engaged or interested in quilting; to stimulate an interest in quilting; to promote and advance the art of quilt making; and to present educational programs and services in the design and techniques for quiltmaking.

We meet the third Tuesday of every month from September through May (except December) at 7:00 pm at:

Redeemer United Methodist Church, 20633 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods, MI.

Doors open at 6:15 pm so that you can visit our extensive library and meet with other members. Membership is $25 per year and includes 6 issues of our guild newsletter, “Patches & Pieces”.  A fee of $5.00 is charged for each guest.

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2017 - 2018 Programs

Mark your calendars now for the 2017-2018 program year! We have a great line-up of national and local speakers that you won't want to miss!

September 19, 2017 - Vikki Pignatelli : “Nurturing Your Creative Spirit: Personal Traits That Inspire Great Quilts” http://www.vikkipignatelli.com/

If you have never had the opportunity to attend one of Vikki's lectures or attend one of her workshops in the past, be sure to attend this time. This will be one of her last lectures
before she retires at the end of the year.

September 20, 2017 - Vikki Pignatelli Workshop
Color Your Quilt Beautiful: Essentials and Guidance for Quilters

Are you apprehensive when it comes to working with color? In this class, students will learn basic principles of color and design, especially as they relate to fabrics and quilting. We will cover and explore the different types of contrasts, juxtaposition of colors, color symbolism, mood, and some basic rules of design. The rest of the class will be hands-on and devoted to experimenting with color, obtaining contrasts and balance and interactive discussions and problem solving. Students are given the freedom, encouragement and self-confidence to play and open their minds to the joy of color.

October 17, 2017 - Marianne Williamson http://www.movinthreads.com/

Marianne is an award-winning artist now living in Miami, Florida.  Her work has been exhibited at many quilt shows around the country. She has built an impressive body of work expressing light and movement with her incredible use of thread. Influenced by nature and daily events, her thread paintings focus on landscapes and gardens, water, ethereal light and motion

October 18-19, 2017 - Marianne Williamson Workshop
Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to take a 2 day workshop with such a talented artist!
Marianne will guide you through a  stimulating two day experience of playing with fabrics of all kinds using photographs and fabrics brought by the student. She will explain and cover her process through visual examples of work at various stages of development. The workshop is designed to be an interactive and educational introduction to omposition, techniques, and specifically how light can be incorporated into textile art.

November 21, 2017 - Carole Harris http://www.charris-design.com/

January 16, 2018 - Mary Hogan http://www.marymhogan.com/

January 17, 2018 - Mary Hogan Workshop CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Janurary 24-18, 2018 Winter Retreat

February 20, 2018 - Whistle Stop

March 20, 2018 - Ultimate Guild Challenge

April 17, 2018 - Rita Hutchens will present the lecture " A Journey Through Color and Pattern"http://www.ritahutchens.com/

April 18, 2018 - Rita Hutchens Workshop: Burst Out of the Box. CLICK HERE for more info and registration form.

May 15, 2018 - Annual Potluck

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