Guest Speakers
2025-2026 Upcoming
February
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 - 10am & 7 pm
Colleen Schaan
Color Theory:
Using the Color Wheel to Choose Fantastic Fabrics
Help create harmony in your quilts by using a color wheel to study color relationships. Learn more about color and explore your own color preferences, get inspired to try new color combinations, and gain confidence in picking the perfect fabrics for your next quilting project. Includes quilt samples as visual aids.
Attendees may engage in hands-on activities and will be given a color challenge to complete at their leisure.
March
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 10am & 7 pm
Make Extraordinary Scrap Quilts
Can diverse fabrics come together into a gorgeous and unique scrap quilt? How does that happen? Why are some scrap quilts beautiful while others are a jumbly mess? Learn how humble fabric bits can be pulled into a cohesive work of art as Diane Harris from Stash Bandit shares dozens of one-of-a-kind quilts in an energetic, entertaining and educational trunk show.
Discover how to see your stash with new eyes and increase your fabric savvy. Your quilts are sure to be jazzed up and better than ever before!
Please Note: Diane is a nationally known speaker and there will be a $10 fee for visitors
April
Thursday, April 24, 2026 - 10am & 7 pm
Samantha Krebsbach (Krebsbachhuber Crafts)
Laser Cutting In Modern Quilting
Laser cutting technology has emerged as a transformative tool in the realm of textiles, offering unprecedented precision cutting intricate details, unlocking limitless creative possibilities.
This lecture delves into the world of laser cutting fabric, bridging the gap between artistic expression and scientific innovation.
2026-2027 Upcoming
June
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 10am & 7 pm
My Quilting Journey
Scott Flanagan's quilting journey started at the age of 7 sewing alongside his grandmother. He started 4th and Main Designs in 2011, and since then his patterns have been frequently found in Quilters World, Quiltmaker, McCalls Quilting, and Fons & Porter magazines
Scott will take us through his 30+ years of quilting from the first quilt to his latest projects, with stories of his lessons learned along the way.
Please Note: Scott is a nationally known speaker and there will be a $10 fee for visitors
Past Speakers 2025-2026
PM Quilter Trunk Show
Our PM Quilters are a work friendly group of quilters who meet in the evening once a month to show projects, share tips and enjoy each other's company.
In November they shared their art, their stories, and a number of amazing and award-winning quilts!!!!
NOVEMBER 2025
PM Quilters (COQG Small Group)
OCTOBER 2025
Vonda Blando (Sweet As Honey)
My Collage Quilting Journey
Vonda Blando is a certified Laura Heine Collage instructor. In October she showed us her lovely work in the form of a trunk show with many beautiful and unique collage pieces!
SEPTEMBER 2025
May Black (Quiltworx Certified)
My Quilting Journey
Award-winning quilter May Black showed us where she started, the progress she's made, and the wonderful creations she's putting out today!
AUGUST 2025
Quilts from the Sea and Beyond
Rob Appell flew in from Morrow Bay, CA to share both his amazing quilts and his lifelong quilting journey. He also did his weekly Scrap Masters Roll with our Morning Crew! Skip to 3:12 to see scenes from Rob's visit with COQG.
Scrap Masters #28 - Rob's Visit to COQG (COQG appears at 3:12)
JUNE 2025
Try Something New
Laura Led us through a number of amazing and innovative ways to tackle quilt-making; from cotton candy quilts made with actual fuzz, to curvy rainbows and bias tape applique, Laura showed us that there's always fun and creativity to be had when you try something new!