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The Saint Louis Modern Quilt Guild strives to create fun workshops and speaker events to inspire our members and guests. Check out the planned upcoming events and take a look at pictures from previous activities. |
Upcoming Speakers/Workshops
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Andi Barney from Sewing Doc Academy Right to Repair April 23, 2026 @ 7pm on Zoom Sewing machines are becoming harder to service, with fewer repair shops, restricted access to parts and information, and a growing trend toward replacement instead of repair. What does that mean for you and your machines? This presentation will focus on the Right to Repair movement and how it is shaping the future of sewing. We will explore what Right to Repair is, why it matters in the sewing machine industry, and how these changes affect everyday sewists. We will also talk about the bigger picture, including how repair keeps machines out of landfills, supports local communities, and helps preserve skills that are quickly disappearing. Andi Barney and the Sewing Doc Academy - Sewing Doc Academy is one of the only online training programs dedicated to sewing machine repair, maintenance, and restoration. Whether you're caring for your own machine or dreaming of a repair side hustle, our beginner-friendly courses give you lifetime access, expert guidance, and a welcoming community of fellow machine geeks. Our curriculum is based on real-world techniques from founder Andi Barney’s professional service shop — not textbook fluff or outdated dealer advice. From cleaning and lubrication to rewiring and restoration, we teach you the exact steps to bring tired machines back to life. --See Meeting and Events Info Tab for more information-- |
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Past Speakers/Workshops
Enjoy pictures taken from previous events.
Laura HartrichLiner Notes and Labels: Learning to Love Quilt Documentation January 14, 2026 |
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Candy GrishamAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - Give a Girl a Wedge with Candy Grisham
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Kitty WilkinMay 30 - June 1, 2025May 30, Kitty Wilkin of Night Quilter Lecture May 31, In-Person Workshop - From Watercolor to Quilt June 1, In-Person Workshop - Improv Mountains |
August 16 - 18, 2024Carolina OnetoAugust 16, Virtual Trunk Show and Lecture August 17, Virtual Workshop - Watercolor Quilt August 18, Virtual Workshop - Curves and Transparencies |
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| Minimal Design, Maximum Impact David Owen HastingsJanuary 25, 2024We joined virtually with the talented David Owen Hastings to hear his thoughts on modern quilting. The modern quilting movement is evolving and changing, but one thing remains consistent: simple, spare design combined with thoughtful quilting make an outstanding combination. |
July 28 - 30, 2023Tia Curtis of Tia Curtis Quilts
Tia Curtis gave us a terrific trunk show and taught two workshops, Free-Motion Modern Quilting and All Star Improv. |
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| April 28 - 30, 2023Rebecca Bryan of Bryan House QuiltsRebecca presented a fabulous trunk show and taught two workshops, Design Improv w Triangles and Rainbow Remix. Link to trunk show and workshop photos |
