Guest Speakers
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
Thursday, July 23 - 10am & 7 pm
Quilt Show Kickoff!
Quilters, start your needles! From forming committees to planning projects, there's lots to do for our biennial quilt show! The Quilt Show Board will announce the details of our 2027 show and give newbies a tour of the many volunteer opportunities.
We'll also talk about what categories will be available for entry, and how to prep your quilt for display. Come join us and learn what makes our show special and how to be a part of it!
Thursday, August 27 - 10am & 7 pm
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Linda's Trunk Show
Most of us have had the experience of becoming “all out excited” over a new hobby or activity only to cool once the “new” has worn off. That was Linda’s story until some 35 years ago when she made her first quilt and found herself immersed in a world of infinite possibilities with fabrics. Linda has produced a trunk show of quilts, many of them of her own design. After making a complex reverse appliqué stain glass quilt, Linda envisioned a simple way to make the same beautiful quilt. She has never “cooled” or even looked back.
Thursday, Sept 24 - 10am & 7 pm
The Legit Kits Story
Mike O’Dell launched Legit Kits as a his side hustle in 2020, after making his two sons Star Wars-themed blankets using his own version of foundation paper piecing. Now Legit Kits are well known in the quilting world and a few of them have even made it to our quilt show and our members' shelves!
Join Mike as he tells the Legit Kit story for his hometown audience!
Past Speakers 2025-2026
April
APRIL 2026
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. Samantha's lecture delved into the world of laser cutting fabric, bridging the gap between artistic expression and scientific innovation.
MARCH 2026
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? Diane Harris from Stash Bandit shared dozens of one-of-a-kind quilts in an energetic, entertaining and educational trunk show.
FEBRUARY 2026
Color Theory:
Using the Color Wheel to Choose Fantastic Fabrics
Colleen helped us create harmony in your quilts by using a color wheel to study color relationships. We learned about color and explored our own color preferences, got inspired to try new color combinations, and gained confidence in picking the perfect fabrics for our next quilting projects.
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!