AQG upcoming events

Happiness is a Half Square Triangle (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

In this presentation Claudia Porter will give us an introduction and overview of the well known quilt component, the Half Square Triangle or HST, and their importance in quilt making. Included is a brief tutorial on making them as well as a discussion on their versatility. She will finish with a trunk show of some of her quilts which feature half square triangles prominently.

Learn More about Claudia Porter

Claudia Porter of "Create with Claudia" has been quilting for over 30 years. She has also written online articles about a variety of topics. About 7 years ago she started her own website where she publishes all sorts of free quilt tutorials, patterns and tips. Sha has been an Island Batik Brand Ambassador and Pattern Designer since 2021. Her YouTube channel has over 54,000 subscribers.

https://www.createwithclaudia.com

Registration

Members:

Log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!

This event is complimentary as part of your 2025-2026 membership.

Non-members may attend for a $10 fee

Registration is required for admission.

Registration ends Monday, June 8, 2026

Registration is limited to 500

Zoom Details

The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.
Be sure that you have the link. We cannot guarantee monitoring of email the day of the meeting.
The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time.
Please join 15-30 minutes early and ensure that your full name appears in the bottom left corner of your photo in the Zoom meeting. If you don't know how to change that, click on the three dots next to your name or ask for help in the waiting room chat.
If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM:
- A PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members. https://arizonaquiltersguild.org/resources/Documents/HELP%20DOCUMENTS/ZOOM%20Instructions.pdf
- Video training is available on the Zoom website. You may wish to watch "Joining A Meeting" and "In-Meeting Navigation" https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Hosted by Celeste & Kimm

9am on Fourth Saturday of each month

Register to receive Zoom Link

June 27: Confirming Membership & Updating Leader Roles

July 25: Mini-Grants: Reporting & Applying

August 22: TBD

Deconstructed Design Workshop (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Deconstructed Design Workshop

Saturday, June 27, 2026

10:00 am to 1 pm (Arizona Time)

$28 for members

(Registration is temporarily disabled until we find out the instructor's status.)

For many quiltmakers taking the leap from following a pattern to designing their own quilts is a daunting prospect. Beginning with an examination of some well-known, traditional quilt patterns, and moving through a series of hands-on design exercises, this workshop will introduce students to fundamentals of geometric quilt design, offer practical advice on ways to approach design, and also include exercises to help students develop their own designing voice. Recognizing that no two quilters are the same, the instructor will share the process she uses to design her quilts, while encouraging students to find their own way.

NOTE: this workshop is all about developing ideas for future projects, how much participants actually sew in class will vary with how quickly they work!

Part 1: Infinite Variety

We will kick things off with an icebreaker exercise which will require only paper, scissors, and glue. By working in such a direct way, participants will immediately begin to recognize that simple blocks can lead to complex designs. We will then move on to look at a range of examples of spectacular quilts and spend some time breaking down their magic by analyzing the building blocks that are at their foundation. Finally, Sarah will offer some insight into her own personal approach to design, and participants will spend some time considering ways to reinvent traditional blocks in order to come up with their own unique designs.

Part 2: Make It Your Own:

In the second part of the workshop, we will work with our block inventions from the first half of class to consider ways that these can be utilized to produce a finished, usable, and unique quilt pattern. Participants may work with fabric at this phase, or continue to work with paper and glue, drawing, or on the computer. The class will conclude with a final discussion in which we share our work and share ideas for moving forward with our designs.

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Learn more about Sarah Nishiura

Sarah Nishiura grew up in Detroit and now lives in Chicago, where she uses traditional techniques to craft one-of-a-kind quilts from her own designs. Sarah learned to sew from her mother and learned to love geometry from her father. Her grandparents were great builders, painters, stitchers, weavers and gardeners taught her that making things is one of the greatest imperatives, privileges and pleasures in life.

Sarah's quilts are all pieced from 100% cotton recycled and vintage materials, backed with new yardage, and then hand quilted. It can take up to 4 months to complete a quilt, but the result is strong, durable, and suitable for warmth or display.

sarahnishiura.com

Registration

Members:

Log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event!

Eligibility to register for this event is part of your membership.

Non-members may attend for an additional $15.

Registration is required for admission.

Registration ends June 24, 2026

Registration is limited to 20.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be made online (no emails).
Cancellations 5 days (120 hours) or more before the scheduled event will receive an account credit. The credit can be used for future AQG events.
Cancellations less than 5 days before the event are not eligible for a credit.
Refunds are not offered.

Zoom Details

The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.
Be sure that you have the link. We cannot guarantee monitoring of our email on the day of the meeting.
The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time.
Please join 15-30 minutes early and ensure that your full name appears in the bottom left corner of your photo in the Zoom meeting. If you don't know how to change that, click on the three dots next to your name or ask for help in the waiting room chat.

If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM:

A PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members. https://arizonaquiltersguild.org/resources/Documents/HELP%20DOCUMENTS/ZOOM%20Instructions.pdf
Video training is available on the Zoom website. You may wish to watch "Joining A Meeting" and "In-Meeting Navigation".
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

Modern Before Modern (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

In this lecture, we’ll take a fresh look at unexpected modernism in quilts made long before the Modern Quilt Movement began. From the early 1800s through the 1980s, we’ll explore quilts that echo many of the design elements we now associate with the modern aesthetic. This conversation invites us to uncover the deep roots of our collective quilting journey—and to swoon over some tantalizingly modern antique quilts along the way.

Learn More about Tara Miller

Tara Miller—quilt historian, pattern designer, teacher, and speaker. She helps quilters find their voice through fearless fabric play, masterful print mixing, and meaningful connections to the makers who came before us. Her work bridges tradition and innovation—modern quilts grounded in history and purpose.

Tara brings a historian’s curiosity, a teacher’s heart, and a designer’s eye for bold, unexpected combinations. Whether she's giving a lecture, leading a workshop, or hosting a retreat, Tara aims to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster connection—between quilters and across generations.

https://quiltdistrict.com/

Registration

Members:

Log into your account on AQG's website to register for this event at no charge!

This event is complimentary as part of your 2026-2027 membership.

Non-members may attend for a $10 fee

Registration is required for admission.

Registration ends Monday, July 20, 2026

Registration is limited to 500

Zoom Details

The reminder emails will contain the ZOOM link to the event.
Be sure that you have the link. We cannot guarantee monitoring of email the day of the meeting.
The lecture will begin promptly at the listed start time.
Please join 15-30 minutes early and ensure that your full name appears in the bottom left corner of your photo in the Zoom meeting. If you don't know how to change that, click on the three dots next to your name or ask for help in the waiting room chat.
If you are unfamiliar with ZOOM:
- A PDF is available under the HELP! tab for AQG Members. https://arizonaquiltersguild.org/resources/Documents/HELP%20DOCUMENTS/ZOOM%20Instructions.pdf
- Video training is available on the Zoom website. You may wish to watch "Joining A Meeting" and "In-Meeting Navigation" https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

If you need more information email: Education@aqgmail.org

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Hosted by Celeste & Kimm

9am on Fourth Saturday of each month

Register to receive Zoom Link

June 27: Confirming Membership & Updating Leader Roles

July 25: Mini-Grants: Reporting & Applying

August 22: TBD

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Hosted by Celeste & Kimm

9am on Fourth Saturday of each month

Register to receive Zoom Link

June 27: Confirming Membership & Updating Leader Roles

July 25: Mini-Grants: Reporting & Applying

August 22: TBD

Quilt Arizona! Encore 2026 (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Quilt Arizona! Encore 2026

during Phoenix Quilt, Craft & Sew Festival

at Westworld - North Hall

September 3-5, 2026

This event will feature many of the quilts

from Quilt Arizona! 2026

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Currently accepting invited entries

Click here for RSVP Entry Form

Form closes June 15, 2026

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Hosted by Celeste & Kimm

9am on Fourth Saturday of each month

Register to receive Zoom Link

June 27: Confirming Membership & Updating Leader Roles

July 25: Mini-Grants: Reporting & Applying

August 22: TBD

AQG upcoming events

Happiness is a Half Square Triangle (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Claudia Porter

Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Deconstructed Design Workshop (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Deconstructed Design Workshop

Sarah Nishiura

Saturday, June 27, 2026

10:00 am to 1 pm (Arizona Time)

$28 for members

Supply List

Learn more about Sarah Nishiura

Modern Before Modern (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Tara Miller

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

https://quiltdistrict.com/

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Quilt Arizona! Encore 2026 (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, September 26, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

AQG upcoming events

Happiness is a Half Square Triangle (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Happiness is a Half square triangle

a Zoom lecture by

Claudia Porter

Thursday, June 11, 20267:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

*** ALL AQG Members Welcome ***

Deconstructed Design Workshop (Saturday, June 27, 2026)

Deconstructed Design Workshop

Sarah Nishiura

Saturday, June 27, 2026

10:00 am to 1 pm (Arizona Time)

$28 for members

Supply List

Learn more about Sarah Nishiura

Modern Before Modern (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Modern before Modern

a Zoom lecture by

Tara Miller

Wednesday, July 22, 20267:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

https://quiltdistrict.com/

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, July 25, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

*** ALL AQG Members Welcome ***

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

*** ALL AQG Members Welcome ***

Quilt Arizona! Encore 2026 (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

AQG Chapter Chat (Saturday, September 26, 2026)

Join us to Chat about Chapter topics

Ask Questions & Offer Advice

*** ALL AQG Members Welcome ***

Happiness is
a Half square triangle

Thursday, June 11, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Arizona Time)

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *

* ALL AQG Members Welcome *