The LMQG 2026 Community Quilt submission is on display this week at QuiltCon in Raleigh, NC. Once it comes back home the guild will be making arrangements to donate the beautiful quilt to a charity. LMQG member Elisa Salas was kind enough to grab these pictures while at the show.

The quilt was designed by Martha Turner. Project was organized by LMQG’s Bee Sew Quilty. Blocks made and sewn together by many LMQG members. Quilted by Nancy Goff at Calico House.

February 2026 LMQG Meeting

 

Please join the LMQG for their February 24th meeting at 5:30.

The agenda includes:

• General Announcements
• Survey Results
• Upcoming Events
• Challenge Project
• Show and Tell

Featured Speaker:

Bianca Springer - Integrating Pieced Textiles in Garment Making (Zoom available only at the meeting)

https://biancaspringer.com/pages/about

https://createwhimsy.com/projects/spotlight-bianca-springer-fiber-artist/

February 14th Sew Day!

February 14: Bee Sew Quilty: Wonky Stars and Stripes for America 250

January 2026 Meeting Recap

 

January Meeting Minutes

Elisa gave a short PowerPoint presentation on machine quilting and demonstrated techniques on a domestic sewing machine. She invited attendees to try it themselves.

UFO Show and Tell:

Bianca Springer Presentation - February 24th LMQG Meeting

Plan on joining the LMQG at our February 24th meeting where Bianca Springer will join us via Zoom for a presentation on "The Patchwork Closet: Integrating Pieced Textiles into Garment-Making."

Dive into the world of wearable pieced and patchwork garments! Bianca unpacks how to select quilted fabrics and vintage textiles that compliment garment silhouettes, and shares methods for making bold stylistic statement with pieced textiles. You'll learn how to deconstruct thrifted garments-or work with orphan quilt blocks-and reconstruct them into new, fashion-forward pieces. Perfect for folks eager to explore upcycled couture or surface-texture storytelling.

Follow Bianca on Instagram: @thanksimadethem