The League of Northern Colorado Quilters
A nonprofit quilt guild providing education, information & inspiration to those who wish to preserve the heritage of quilting
July 13 LNCQ's 30th Anniversary Party
When: July 13, 1:30 pm
Where: Best Western
A fun time with games, conversation, cake
and good times with LNCQ Friends
Let Joan or Crystal know if you’d like to help plan the event. Contact President.LNCQ1996@gmail.com or 1st.vice.president.LNCQ1996@gmail.com
August 3&4 Vicki Conley Program/Workshop
Program: Inspired by the Parks: Inspiration and Imagination to Quilts
When: August 3, 1:30 pm
Where: Best Western
Vicki will share inspiring journeys through the national parks and how she combines photo inspiration and imagination to make graphic style art quilts. She will share stories and history about the parks as well as her creative techniques such as turned edge machine piecing, fussy piecing, silk screening and improv piecing. Although Vicki is known for her poster style quilts, she often works in abstract and improv techniques to fulfill her vision.
August 3&4 Two-Day Workshop
When: August 3 – 8:30AM to 12:30PM
August 4 – 8AM-noon, 1PM-5PM
Where: Best Western
Fee: $120
In this class you will construct Vicki’s toadstool rock formation pattern and learn her turned- edge machine piecing and fussy piecing techniques. This is not applique but a method that can be used for bold landscapes or portraits.
Vicki uses Floriani Stitch and Wash Fusible tearaway stabilizer which is left in the final piece leaving it soft and stable.
September 14 Beth Soderquist Workshop and Program
September 14 Beth Soderquist Workshop and Program
Program: The Evolution of a Quilter
Join us as our own member Beth Soderquist shares her personal journey and creative path. From traditional quilts to modern designs and even a bit of art quilting, this trunk show presentation highlights the evolution of one woman's style and skill through decades of quilting exploration.
When: 6 pm Program
Where: Best Western Plus Loveland
Workshop: De-Mystifying Perfect Points
Take the mystery out of perfect points in this fun, skill-building workshop! Students will create a beautiful tablerunner featuring different star blocks while learning techniques that make construction easier and more accurate.
When: Sept. 14, 10AM-4:30PM; one hour lunch break
Where: Best Western Plus, Loveland
Fee: $35
October 5 Workshop and Program
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
September 14 Beth Soderquist Workshop and Program
Speaker and Workshop Leader: Margaret Willingham
Margaret is the creative mind at work behind Eye of the Beholder Designs and is an international teacher, lecturer, pattern designer and author.
Program: Reverse Applique: Revealing Beauty
What is reverse applique and what is the difference between it and applique? How is reverse applique done? Margaret Willingham will reveal the answer to these questions and more.
When: 6 pm Program
Where: Best Western Plus Loveland
Workshop: Reverse Applique Mola
Margaret specializes in teaching hand and machine reverse applique using her non-traditional method...trace, baste snip and stitch. Join her for this fun and 'revealing' workshop!
When: October 5, 9AM-4PM (1 hr. lunch break)
Where: Best Western Plus, Loveland
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
Join Us for 4 Days of Sewing and Fun with your fellow LNCQ members in beautiful Estes Park!
Details to follow.
November 2 Workshop and Program
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
October 19-22 Fall Retreat at YMCA of the Rockies
Speaker and Workshop Leader: Susan DeBois for Treenway Silks
Workshop: Create Lustrous Silk Fusion Fabric for Applique
Program: Living Inside a Rainbow
When: 1:30 PM Program
Where: Best Western Plus Loveland
December 7 Holiday Meeting and Silent Auction
Join us for LNCQ's Holiday Meeting and Silent Auction!
When: 1:30 PM
Where: Best Western Plus Loveland
2026 Block of the Month
Join our 2026 Block of the Month challenge, Bijou Wonder, a fun year-long project blending traditional blocks with modern sashing. The challenge is free to members and in honor of LNCQ's 30th anniversary. Sign up below and stitch along with us all year!