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Meeting location The Highland Lakes Quilt Guild (HLQG) meets at 9:00 am - 11:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church, 1101 Bluebonnet Dr. in Marble Falls. Guests are welcome. Come join us for our "Meet and Greet" with refreshments, followed by a general members' meeting and program.
Workshop location Church at Horseshoe Bay 600 Hi Ridge Road Classrooms 1 & 2 ( directly across from the church office) Park on the left side of the church near front. There is a ramp for easy transport of machines. Look for sign for workshop on glass door.
Programs and Workshops for 2025
June 18, 2025 Kim Oleson - Quilt Journey & Batiks Kim Oleson is an award-winning quilter, longarmer, fiber artist and teacher from the DFW area. She has been quilting since the late 1990's and has been teaching since the early 2000's. Kim studied textiles, design and printed surface design in college, and her style has continuously evolved since then. She has won numerous awards in quilting including and AQS Choice Award and the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges' Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Quiltmaking. Through her website, QuiltaholicsAnonymous.com, Kim offers on-demand quilt classes and quilt patterns.
June 19, 2025 Early Deadline!! By end of meeting on February 19. This allowed time for Barb to place order for specialty supplies. Workshop: Make Your Own Sneakers
Before you come to the workshop: Note: one fat quarter or your mini-quilt will be the outer fabric of your sneakers, another FQ will be the lining and the remaining FQ will be your binding. If you choose to make a mini-quilt, choose something very small scale, such as 1.5" squares or HST, 1" stripes, etc. so the the pattern doesn't get lost on the small visible area of your sneakers. 1. Fuse the SF101 to the wrong side of your outer fabric or mini quilt, following manufacturer's instructions 2. Layer your lining with the wrong side up, your Soft N Stable or Headliner and outer fabric (or mini quilt) right side up 3. Baste the layers 4. Quilt as desired 5. Bring the finished 18" x 22" quilt to the workshop
July 16, 2025 Kris Vierra - Evolution of an Accidental Quilter Kris is a celebrated international award-winning quilter, and author, with a passion for helping others discover the joy of quilting. As a sought-after teacher at national shows and guilds across the country, she has earned recognition for her exceptional machine quilting skills, including prestigious awards like Best Long Arm Quilting at AQS Paducah 2018, Phoenix, and Des Moines in 2016, as well as the coveted PFAFF Master Award for Machine Artistry at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Two of her iconic quilts, Tiger, Tiger and Star of India, proudly hang in the permanent collection at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah. As the creative force behind the Stress Free® Quilting Series, Kris has helped countless quilters overcome their fears and embrace the beauty of quilting without stress. The series offers quilters simple, step-by-step techniques to make every project enjoyable, allowing them to focus on creativity rather than perfection. Known for her engaging and encouraging teaching style, Kris believes quilting should always be an enjoyable and stress-free pursuit. She delights in connecting with students, sharing her expertise, and inspiring others to fall in love with quilting. Kris currently lives in Kansas City, MO, where she shares a joyful life with her husband, Christopher. Discover more about Kris, her quilts, classes, and upcoming events by visiting her website: quilterontherun.com
July 17, 2025 Workshop: Kris Vierra - Applique Unleashed: Transform Fabric into Art AND Borders, Bindings, and More
