2026 Programs
March 12, 2026

Joyce Hughes
Journey into Quilting and
Dimensional Thread Painting
Start with a beautiful digital panel, or sketch and color your own. Then use your Domestic Sewing Machine to create a piece of ART!
Students learn the proper steps of Dimensional Thread Painting with free motion quilting of straight and zig zag stitching, bobbin work, embellishments and overlays to bring their fabric to life. Create interesting texture, dimension and a One of a Kind Piece of Art!
Join us at Joyce’s Friday workshop.
April 9, 2026

Rob Appell
Presenting:
Quilts from the Sea and Beyond
Known from “Man Sewing” YouTube videos and Stitchin’ Heaven quilt shop, join us as this dynamic quilter wow’s with his high energy presentation of quilts and their stories.
Join us at Rob’s Friday workshop, and his Saturday workshop
May 14, 2026

Quilt Show Rollout
Presenting:
Quilt Plano Presents
This month we will be bringing back the ‘Bones’ table.
June 11, 2026

Allie McCathren
Presenting:
Raw Edged Applique
As an artist with a degree in marine biology, Allie’s love of science and nature finds its way into her work! She uses fabric as if it were paint, working with color and texture to create her art quilts.
July 9, 2026

Off the Sim Card and Onto the Quilt
Presenting:
Would you love to make a special quilt using some of your favorite Kodak Moments? Join us as Frances educates us on computer methods needed to prepare photos, how to print onto fabric, and ideas for creating your own fabulous Memory Quilt!
Aug 13, 2026

Quilt Show Preview
Previewing all the great entries at the quilt show!
Sept 10, 2026

Texas Quilt Museum
Presenting:
The Turning of the Quilts
Enjoy an opportunity to view and learn about an array of quilts that have graced the space of the Texas Quilt Museum. Listen to intriguing details and stories about these incredible works of art.
Oct 8, 2026

Diane Harris
Presenting:
Trunk Show: Scrap Quilts
Diane is a scrap specialist. After 11 years as an editor for Quiltmaker magazine, she formed Stash Bandit to help quilters bust through their stash and make quilts that are both unique and beautiful.
November 12, 2026
Come join us for a TBD In-House Member program!
December 10, 2026

Come join us at our Annual Guild Christmas Celebration filled with, food, fun and friendships!
Quilting Programs & Lectures | Quilters Guild of Plano
Our monthly programs bring quilters together to learn from national speakers, local artisans and members to share their work. Most events are in-person as well as on ZOOM (unless otherwise noted).
The guild offers monthly programs and many workshops throughout the year.
Contact programs@qgplano.org for any other questions or to suggest upcoming speakers.
Pricing
Programs are always free for QGP members. A $5 charge will be assessed to non-members when we host a national speaker.
Lecture Location
Hunters Glen Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
(South Parking Lot)
4001 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75023
Social 6:15pm
Meeting 6:45pm













