Lectures and Workshops
Friendship Quilters of San Diego is proud to present the following lectures and workshops by some of the finest quilt artists in the country.
Lectures: Our programs are open to members and non-members alike. Programs are at our monthly guild meeting at the Incarnation Lutheran Church, 16889 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064 at 6:30pm the second Monday of the month.
Workshops: Unless otherwise indicated, our in-person workshops are at, Paradise Sewing, 13242 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064.
If you have questions about the programs contact Karla Seyb-Stockton at friendshipquiltersinfo@gmail.com. You can sign-up for any workshop at the Programs Table or by contacting Karla at friendshipquiltersinfo@gmail.com.
Payments can be made by cash, check or by Zelle (friendshipquiltersinfo@gmail.com).
2026/2027 Program
Quick Links:
- September 2026: Colleen Carlson
- October 2026: Gwen Weedon
- November 2026: Member Trunk Show
- December 2026: Holiday Party
- January 2027: Mary Tabar
- February 2026: Mary Tabar
- March 2027: Philanthropy
- April 2027: Jennifer Wagner
- May 2027: Demos and Desserts
- June 2027: End of Year Party
September 2026
Lecture: “A Pattern is Just a Suggestion”
Patterns are a fantastic option with instructions and mathematics provided. However,
specific needs or creative ideas lead us to use patterns as a tool to develop our own
ideas.
Colleen walks from minor changes to large leaps in this Zoom lecture.
Colleen is a Certified Quilt Judge with
NACQJ. She travels to judge quilt shows and Zooms with guilds across the United
States. She enjoys making projects in many styles. Her work has been juried into
shows in Houston, Paducah, Road to California, and QuiltCon.
Date: Monday Sept. 14, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop:
There will be no workshop in September.
October 2026
Lecture: “Sonshine Quilting: Lecture and Trunk Show”
Gwen has been Quilting for over 25 years on the Central Coast of California. Gwen started teaching Quilting workshops 20 yrs ago starting in San Luis Obispo Adult ED quilting classes, local quilt shops and many California Quilt Guilds.
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop: “Ocean Art: Freeform Curved Piecing”
Make Your Own Seascape with freeform curved piecing.
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10 – 4
Where: Paradise Sewing, 13242 Poway Rd, Poway
Cost: $50 members/$75 non-members
November 2026
Member Trunk Show
Lecture: “Member Quilt Show – Quilted Holiday Items”
Everyone attending is invited to bring a holiday quilt to show: Any holiday. Any size. Show off your quilt and tell a brief story of why you made it and how you use it.
Date: Monday, November 14, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop:
There will be no workshop in November.
December 2026
Holiday Party
Sport your ugly sweater, or not and join us for a fun social evening
with your friends for dinner, activities, games and hilarious fun. You won’t want to miss this!
When: Monday, December 8, 6:30 PM
Where: The Hamburger Factory
January 2027
Lecture: “Embellishment Techniques and Trunk Show”
Lecture with a trunk show explains different embellishment techniques. Nine Surface Embellishments, each shown with a quilt that clarifies these techniques. Fabric College, Stenciling, Machine Appliqué and Swarovski Crystals, Crayons, Inks and Fabric Markers, Applique Silk Flowers, Photo Printing, Discharge Dyeing, Machine Embroidery, Free Motion.
Date: Monday January 11, 2027 6:30pm
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop:
There will be no workshop in January.
February 2027
Lecture: “The Positive and Negative of Design”
This combination of a short PowerPoint presentation, with a trunk show details what a Notan design represents. Quilters will gain the confidence to try a new technique of machine appliqué and learn new design ideas.
Date: Monday February 8, 2027 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop: “Holiday Designs”
Students can choose from which holiday design they will make their quilt.
Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 10 – 4
Where: Paradise Sewing, 13242 Poway Rd, Poway
Cost: $50 members/$75 non-members
March 2027
Philanthropy
Friendship Quilters Guild includes Philanthropy as part of its endeavor to make and donate fabric and quilted items to charitable, non-profit organizations in the San Diego area.
Once a year we have a Philanthropy Night as one of the monthly meetings. This meeting is devoted to creating kits to be sewn, quilted, and donated to the charities we support. Members come to cut fabric and make quilt kits, sew batting, and tie quilts from donated fabric to help fulfil the Philanthropy role of Friendship Quilters.
When: Monday, March 8, 2027, 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
April 2027
Lecture: “Innovative Quilt Making – Blending Modern and Traditional Techniques”
Jennifer is a quilt pattern designer and instructor. In the spring of 2022, she launched Snapdragon Quilting with a clear mission: to ignite creativity and build confidence in quilters of all skill levels through thoughtfully designed patterns and engaging workshops.
Date: Monday April 12, 2026 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop: “Reverse Appliqué with the Mini Moons Quilt Pattern“
Discover how easy it is to create this stunning miniature quilt! Jen will guide you through a unique technique using a bit of freezer paper and Elmer’s glue to achieve perfectly smooth, small curves. And the best part – the seam is hiding! There’s no topstitching or hand stitching involved. Whether you highlight a fun 5” precut pack in the circles or use solid fabrics for a modern look, this class offers endless creative possibilities. As a bonus, we’ll explore how contrast and block orientation can transform your quilt. Join us and be amazed at what you can create!
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2027, 10 – 4
Where: Creative Coop, 2405 Main Street #5, Ramona, CA 92065
Cost: $50 members/$75 non-members
May 2027
Demos and Desserts
Lecture: “Demos and Desserts”
4-5 members and friends of the guild will demo their specialty projects and processes, tools and or tops and tricks. Watch the newsletter for more information.
Date: Monday May 11, 20276 6:30 PM
Where: Incarnation Lutheran Church
Workshop:
There will be no workshop in May.
June 2026
End of Year Party
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When: Monday, June 14, 6:30 PM
Where: The Hamburger Factory
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