PVQA Members,
Renew your
Membership Now!
The new membership year for PVQA has started.
Use the Membership Page to renew your membership.
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PVQA's fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31, which means membership dues were due by June 1.
After discussing the FY2025-2026 budget at the June 16th PVQA board meeting, the board approved a $5.00 increase in membership dues. This increase helps cover rising costs such as facility rentals, speaker fees, and quilt show equipment storage.
If you haven’t renewed yet, please pay your dues as soon as possible!
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If you are not a member, now is a great time to join. Use the link above to find out more!
Come to a Meeting!
Meetings are now available in a "hybrid" format, both in person and via Zoom.
Meetings start at 7 pm unless otherwise noted.
Information tables (Name Tag, Library, BOM, and so on) are usually available at 6:30 pm.
October 13, 2025
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
For more information,
go to our Meetings Page.​
​Speaker for October 13 Meeting
Pam Rocco
"Recent Work" Trunk Show​
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Pam Rocco, one of our PVQA Guild members, is a Santa Cruz, California-based modern and improvisational quilter, teacher, and writer. With over 40 years of experience, her work is recognized for its vibrant, bold, and ethnic-inspired designs. In addition to being an active member of PVQA, Pam is a member and former officer of the South Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild.
Pam Rocco is known for her "Quilting by the Seat of your Pants" method, a fast and fun improvisational cutting and piecing technique that creates unique, high-energy quilts without the need for rulers or pinning. She views quilting as a "salvage art" and incorporates both new and used materials into her work. For example, she has made quilts from fabric sourced from thrift store clothing and flea markets. She is known for her “Britches Quilts” made from used pants/clothing. Her quilts are heavily influenced by a wide range of non-Western art, including textiles, carvings, and paintings from cultures around the world.
Pam previously wrote a monthly column called "Words to Quilt By" for Quilter's Newsletter magazine and is a sought-after workshop teacher.
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The October Sewing Bee and Scrap Party still has room for participants. No charge for this work party.​​
Sign up for upcoming workshops now on the Workshops page.​
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NOTE: The books recommended by Virginia Corry are shown on the Workshop Supply Lists page.
Santa Cruz County Fair!
Information for Quilters A Chance for Members to Volunteer!
Each year PVQA volunteers to attend the Santa Cruz County Fair to demonstrate quilting and other handiwork skills to the attendees at the Fair. Volunteers will receive free parking, and free admission passes to the Fair. We need volunteers to work 4-hour shift(s) starting Wednesday September 10th through Sunday the 14th, 2025. The fair hours are W-F 12 noon to 11PM, Sat from 10am to 11PM, and Sunday from 10am-10pm.
You will need to bring project(s) that you wish to demonstrate, be available to answer questions about quilting, show attendees your work, talk about our Guild, and enjoy the Fair before or after your shift.
We have electrical outlets if you wish to bring your sewing machine, iron or light.
If you are interested in volunteering, click here to go to the Santa Cruz County Fair Volunteer Sign Up page.
​Questions? Contact Susan Moulton using the contact information in your Member's Roster.​
Call for Members and Small Groups
Quilt Show Raffle 2026 Baskets and Small Quilts Needed!
It’s going to be show time before we know it.
Now is the time to start planning your gift basket or small quilt donation.
Baskets - This year you will have the opportunity to create your basket from idea through tying
the ribbon. We plan to have workdays where we will provide everything you will need to
assemble your creation such as: baskets; ribbon; cellophane wrap; and fillers. The where and
when will be announced as we get closer to the show. Baskets and ribbon will be available at the guild meetings
Small Quilts – Who doesn’t like a souvenir from a day out? What better keepsake from our
show than an original handmade small quilt? What is considered a small quilt? Any quilt with a perimeter of 120 inches or less. Create one by yourself or make it a group project. Your donation will be cherished for years to come.
We’re looking forward to seeing all your creations!!
Questions?? Contact – Abbie Blair. Members can find her contact information in the roster.
48th Annual PVQA Quilt Show ​
Block Party Will Be February 21 & 22, 2026
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The 48th Annual Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Quilt Show and Live Auction will be at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA The theme of the show is Block Party.​
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Dates: February 21 & 22, 2026
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 10-4
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Featured speaker on Saturday February 21st at 2:00pm will be from the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. They will also have a booth at the show.