The Quilters Guild of East Texas is proud to be able to provide Tyler quilters with programs and workshops taught by many nationally renowned quilters.  Our speakers are authors, quilt pattern designers, fabric dyers and nationally recognized instructors. Many have produced award winning quilts at some of the most prestigious quilt shows in the United States.  

Programs are offered the second Thursday of each month following the QGET business meeting at First Christian Church, Tyler.  There is no charge to attend a program.   

Workshops vary in length from 1/2 day to a full day.  They are held on the second Friday of the month.  Full day workshops are generally $45 for members and $55 for non-members.  Cost may vary with the length of the workshop. Workshops begin at 9am.  Participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:30 to set up machines and supplies if necessary.  The classes meet in the Christian Life Center (CLC) building which is behind the church building where we have our Guild meetings. We use Room 5. You may bring your lunch or get take-out locally during our lunch break. 

You can see a list of Committe Chairs here (NOTE: you have to be logged in to access this page)

Upcoming Workshops

  • One Block Wonder Kaleidoscope Quilt - Cindy Newland

    • 01/10/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • First Christian Church - Christian Life Center, Tyler TX
    • 6
    Register

    Cindy Newland will walk us through the ins and outs of the ONE BLOCK WONDER.  This unique design concept starts with a single fabric stacked for identical repeats.  The kaleidoscope effect is beautiful and unpredictable.  The possibilities are endless!

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    Pre-Class Prep - If you need help with cutting and stacking your repeats prior to class, Join Cindy at the HIVE for a demo after the regular guild meeting on January 9, 2025


    Class Fee - $25.00 Member, $35.00 Non-Member *Class will open to non-members if space is available 30 days prior.










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  • Clam Shells the Easy Way plus 6 Pointed Stars-Karen Styles

    • 02/14/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • First Christian Church - Christian Life Center, Tyler TX
    • 13
    Register

    Learn multiple techniques for hand sewing from a world-renowned quilter.  

    Karen Styles will show you her tried and true techniques as she shows you an easy and achievable method.  This class will cover a surprisingly easy way to sew clamshells.  In the afternoon, we will take a look at sewing the 6-pointed star.  This is a small project, so if you've ever wanted to try hand piecing, this is the perfect class for you!  

    Supply List 

    Class Fee - $45.00 Member, $55.00 Non-Member *Class will open to non-members if space is available 30 days prior.

    Pattern Fee $15 Payable in class, Cash preferred (Includes two patterns plus extra clam pieces for class)









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  • Wild Women Don't Get The Blues- Karen K Stone

    • 04/11/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • First Christian Church - Christian Life Center, Tyler TX
    • 18
    Register

    Patchwork, wonderful color, and wild friends - what could be better? Paper-foundation piecing Karen’s original way - streamlined and efficient. Also, individualized interpretive color talk. Pattern pages provided.

    Supply list:  15-20 fat quarters you love and want to work with, perhaps including one or more interesting focus fabrics that tie everything together.

    Also, fabric scissors, paper scissors, piecing thread.

    Class Fee - $45.00 Member, $65.00 Non-Member

    Pattern Fee $10.00 Payable in class, Cash preferred











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Past events

11/15/2024 Bird Design Picture Piecing - Cynthia England
11/14/2024 Picture Piecing Design Class - Cynthia England
10/11/2024 Barn Quilt Trails, Crayola Coloring and Embroidery - Sharon Wilhelm
09/14/2024 Semaphore Stripes - Krista Moser
09/13/2024 Vintage Windmill - Krista Moser
09/12/2024 Hollow Star Table Runner - Krista Moser
08/17/2024 Make Curved Templates of Your Own Design - Patricia Belyea
07/12/2024 Bionic Gear Bag - Rhonda Chapman
06/14/2024 Fabric Cafe 3 Yard Quilts - Mitzy Pearson
05/10/2024 Prepared Edge Machine Applique - Katherine Zimmerman
05/09/2024 Precision Piecing with the Swoon Block - Katherine Zimmerman
04/12/2024 Free Motion Quilting on Your Domestic Machine - Jackie Brown
02/09/2024 HAPPY MAIL: Quilted Fabric Postcards - Sarah Ruiz
01/12/2024 Free Styling and Spiraling - Mel Beach
11/09/2023 English Paper Piecing with Moonstone Quilt - Giucy Giuce
11/08/2023 Mystery Medallion - Giucy Giuce
10/13/2023 Freelancer Wall Hanging - LaVonne McCaw, Tucker Mania
09/15/2023 Pineapple Quilt - Annette Plog
07/14/2023 FREE Sit and Sew!!
06/09/2023 Posh Santa - Sherilyn Mortensen of Sea Sherilyn Sew
05/12/2023 Scrappy Applique with Deb Atchison
04/14/2023 Cross Country Quilt - Anna Maria Horner
04/13/2023 Applique Stories - Anna Maria Horner
02/10/2023 One Charming Little Quilt - Tiffany Hayes
01/13/2023 January 2023 Workshop - How to Use Value to Enrich Your Quilts
11/11/2022 Nancy Roelfsema-Lone Star Quilt
11/10/2022 Nancy Roelfsema-Fractured Glass Workshop


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