Member Carolyn S. shared her favorite quilting tool with Members at the February meeting. Her love of using the Go! Big accuquilt cutters and dies showed as she shared the technique used to cut fabrics with the dies. She also had several samples of projects that could be made with the tools. It was a … Continue reading Successful Monthly Feb 2026 Meeting
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2026 Starts New PCQG Programs
The January 5, 2026 planing meeting began filling out the 2026 program listing. For updated information be sure to check out the Current Programs page on the Petunia City Quilt Guild website often. Check out the new Petunia CherryWood Fabric Challenge that has been added to the PCQG activities this year! We plan to continue … Continue reading 2026 Starts New PCQG Programs
April Update
2025 has been an exciting year for Petunia City Quilt Guild. A few highlights are listed here. To find more information check out our website at Petuniacityquiltguild.com or follow us on Facebook. Three new members have joined the Petunia City Quilt Guild this year. We welcome Marie D., Judy and Cadi B. Marie D. presented … Continue reading April Update
January 6, 2025 Planning Meeting
Petunia City Quilt Guild members will meet January 6, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 East Third Street, Dixon, Illinois, to plan the programs and projects for the 2025 guild year. All ideas and suggestions are welcome at this meeting. Be sure to join to help plan for an exciting year … Continue reading January 6, 2025 Planning Meeting
November Program Changed
The November program has been changed to a presentation by Jane Darin, from The Ups and Downs of Quilting. She will present a lecture on Using Your Scraps and Stash as part of the regular meeting November 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to join us to get some motivation for your new projects.
Successful Road Trip to Yellow Creek Quilt Design
An enthusiastic group traveled to Pearl City, Illinois, home of Yellow Creek Quilt Designs, Monday, October 7, 2024. For some it was a first time visit to this fabulous store. Owner Jill Shaulis, Yellow Creek Quilt Designs gave a short presentation highlighting many recent patterns and fabrics. I know we will see an Airwaves quilt … Continue reading Successful Road Trip to Yellow Creek Quilt Design
Finding Your Voice with Stormy Liston
Members at the August Petunia City Quilt Guild meeting enjoyed listening to Stormy Liston share her journey in quilting, a journey that began in the 70's. She defines quilting as a place where math and magic merge. She reminds members there are NO QUILT POLICE and that our best friend is the seam ripper and … Continue reading Finding Your Voice with Stormy Liston
July Potluck Delicious
Several members gathered and shared their dishes for a delicious meal. Great conversation and fellowship was followed by the White Elephant Gift Exchange. There were some creative gifts and many smiles and laughter as they were opened. A Show and Tell time was dominated by baby quilts and fidget blankets. Member Phyllis S. brought five … Continue reading July Potluck Delicious
June Postcard Program Inspiring
Guild Member, Patti J., presented a fascinating program about her collection of fabric postcards. She showed many beautiful examples and inspired everyone to try making their own postcard. Patti has been a postcard creator for several years, starting this fabulous addiction when she was living in Alaska. Patti shared the ins and outs of expectations … Continue reading June Postcard Program Inspiring
May Show and Tell Featured a Precious Tribute
This beautiful Dresden Plate finish by Rosemary C. was a precious tribute to her friend who passed in January of 2023. The care taken to preserve these blocks is commendable! Take a look at the gallery to see the rest of May's Show and Tell items.