Oconomowoc Quilters Guild

January 15, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program - Maribeth Schmit, NQA certified judge presentation is our guest presenter. 
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  Entering Your Quilts in Shows:  What a Judge Sees
  Ever wonder how quilts are judged in competitions?  Want to know what takes a quilt out of ribbon contention?  Learn about quilt judging standards and processes.  Hear about the common mistakes quilters make and how to avoid them. Become a savvy exhibitor and increase your chances of success at any show!

• Show & Tell

Feb. 7, 2026, 9am-4pm

Join us for this fun filled sewing day. Located at the Lord of Life Church on Hwy P., Oconomowoc, WI.

February 19, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program -  February's program will include a hands-on activity led by Amy and Margaret. We’ll be embellishing with embroidery, beads, and ribbons, with most of the materials being generously donated to the guild. The project will include a Keepsake Pocket to embellish. You’re welcome to bring your own hand-sewing notions, along with any favorite tips and tricks to share. And don’t forget your readers or magnifiers if you need them!  
• Show & Tell

March 19, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program - Cory Krueger will be doing a talk and walking us through “Fabric: Design to Ship”
• Show & Tell

April 16, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - Everyone brings a dish to pass
• Program - Spring Picnic
  Spring Picnic Potluck
  • Bring a dish to share. If your last name begins with…
    • A-J - Side
    • K-R - Dessert
    • S-Z - Appetizer
• Show & Tell

APRIL 23-26,2026 - RETREAT - We have 8 spots open (out of 12)
Lonestar Retreat Center, Belleville, WI
Thurs April 23 (check-in 4pm)- to - Sun April 26 (11 am check-out)
TOTAL COST: $ 245 (plus a shared meal with a team)
Web site:  https://lonestarretreatcenter.com/

May 21, 2026 

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program - Owner from the Madison's Craft and Fabrics (Watertown) joins us and explains laser cutting.
• Show & Tell - 
• Food Drive

June 18, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program - Triaxial Fabric Weaving with Bill Hoernke. Bill will show us how to make interesting and beautiful designs that you would not want to piece together using traditional patchwork. You can create a 3-D block that may be used for a table decoration, tote bag or anything you would like.
• Show & Tell

July 16, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program -

• Show & Tell

August 20, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program -
• Show & Tell

September 17, 2026 - Come and preview baskets and purchase tickets at 5:30 pm.
The meeting and auction begins at 6:30 pm. Ticket prices: 6 tickets for $5.00 or a measured armful for $20.00.

• Volunteers are needed at 1PM to help set up for the "IT SALE" - No open sew this day
• Refreshments - 
• It’s that time of the year. "The It Sale" - Make It/Bake It/Grow It/Sew It Auction Fundraiser
  
• As a Reminder….Items can be dropped off Today through Monday September ?, 7am-7 pm. You can leave on the front porch if no one is home. (books and perishables and large thing please bring that night)
  Sale date is our September meeting, ?
• Show & Tell

SEPTEMBER 24-27,2026 - RETREAT - We have 9 spots open (out of 14)
Wingville Country Retreat, Montfort, WI
Thurs Sept 24 (3 pm arrival) - to - Sun Sept 27 (11:30 am departure)
TOTAL COST: $210 (plus a shared meal with a team)
Web site: https://creativegatherings.org/

October 16, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - 
• Program -
  
• Show & Tell

November 19, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
  • Personal projects
  • Card stock and fabric will also be available to make cards for our Sunshine Committee
  • Don't forget that irons and ironing boards are on site
• Refreshments - 
• Program - Please bring a few dollars to help our Christmas family.
• Show & Tell

December 10, 2026

• Open sew at 1 PM
• Refreshments - EVERYONE brings snacks and treats to share and for our special Christmas families
• Program - Cookies & Gift Wrapping for our Christmas Family
  Also, please bring wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, and gift labels.
  
• Please bring a white elephant for a gift exchange. (Value not to exceed $10.00)
• Show & Tell basket