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.
Mark Your Calendars!
September 14, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 9, 2026
December 14, 2026
January 11, 2027
For more information,
go to our Meetings Page.
THE September 14 Meeting Will Be At The MID - County Social Center in Capitola!!! (Formerly the Senior Center)
September 14 2026
General Meeting
Anelie Belden, Speaker
"Dresden Dance Trunk Show"
The September meeting will be held at the Mid County
Social Center (formerly Mid County Senior Center).
"3-D Dresden" is a modern piecing technique that makes Dresden quilts come alive. Anelie Belden is a nationally known sewing instructor, quilt and pattern designer and author. While working in the fashion industry she began to explore the art of quilting which became her passion. She has taken the traditional Dresden quilt design and created new, updated Dresden designs which are featured in her book “Thoroughly Modern Dresden.” Creating a 3-D Dresden uses a modern piecing method of "stitch-n-flip" with an additional layer of blades in the center that float on the top of the Dresden, adding a ruching center which makes the Dresden come alive.
Learn more about Anelie's work by visiting her website at https://anelieblog.wordpress.com/.
Just Opened!
Always wanted to try landscapes?
An October 11 class
may be your opportunity!
Click here for more info!
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR
September 16th to 20th, 2026
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 starting Wednesday September 16th through Sunday the 20th, 2026. The fair hours are Wed-Fri 12 noon to 11PM, Sat from 10am to 11PM, and Sunday from 10am-10pm. Online signups will be available in a few weeks.
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. To use Sign Up Genius to volunteer to do a demonstration, click here!
2027 Quilt Show - For the Love of Quilts!
Quilt Show Positions Still To Be Filled
The Quilt Show Committee is already preparing for the February 2027 show. There are a few positions that we need to fill. No one works alone in these jobs. There are countless volunteers and past chair people always willing to answer questions and help make your job easier.
Silent Auction: This position should be filled by one of the small quilt groups or community groups as the funds raised are kept by the group. The duties include Soliciting donations for the auction, advertising the auction in the Trailing Thread newsletter. Coordinating the bidding sheets, setting up, and running the Silent Auction at Friday’s Preview Party. Announce the winners and distribute the items to the successful bidders.
Live Auction: Description: The Live Auction Coordinator, either an individual or a committee—oversees all aspects of the PVQA Quilt Show's Live Auction, held on stage each Sunday of the show. Responsibilities include managing quilt submissions, communicating with entrants, coordinating with the auctioneer and volunteers, and supervising the setup and smooth execution of the auction event. Requirements: Strong writing, organization, and desktop publishing skills. The role spans from October through March, involving planning, communication, materials production, auction-day logistics, and post-event follow-up.
Please look at the position If you have any questions or would like to talk about the position, please feel free to contact Susan Moulton. Her contact information is in your Member Roster.