Bringing Your Ideas to Life Educating In & Encouraging the Quilting Arts
Welcome to the MVQG Website.
There's a lot to see, so look around and consider joining the MVQG.
First things first...look here for updates & highlights.
general Monthly Meeting
MVQG General Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month. at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
MEETING LOCATION:
First Congregational Church, 2201 7th Ave, Moline, IL.
2023 Programs
June - David Taylor https://www.davidtaylorquilts.com/
Lectures June 6 1:00 pm and 7 pm
- June 7 – “Turned Edge Machine Applique”
- June 8 – “Pictorial Layered Hand Applique”
- June 9 – Just Added “Precision Piecing”
July - 40th Birthday Celebration
Exhibit at the Eldridge Public Library!
Small quilts will be displayed at the Eldridge, Iowa Public library from April 1 - June 30, 2023.
FARM FIBER FUN RETURNS!
Mark your calendars for Farm Fiber Fun! This event runs from May 18-23, 2023. Come out and be messy! Dye fabrics, paint, print, felt, ... Anything that you don't want to tackle at home due to the mess can be done here!
Scroll down to bottom of page down for schedule of events and to request additional information.
Our Advertisers Rock!
Thank you to our advertisers for promoting quilting. Click/tap the button below to visit our Resources & Advertisers page for information about current friends of the MVQG and then go quilt and shop!
Quad Cities Quilts of Valor Birdies for Charity
Please partner with Quad City Quilts of Valor Birdies for Charity Program. A pledge from you with an additional contribution from Birdies for Charity will allow us to continue to honor our veterans.
For anyone wishing to support QC QOV and have a chance to win the 2 year Lexus lease, donation forms will be available at the May Guild meeting or you can donate online by using this link: https://birdiesforcharity.com/donate. Our Birdie # is 2182.
New this year is another way to support QC QOV by purchasing your tickets for the John Deere Classic online using the following link: https://jdclassic.spinzo.com/?group=charity-ticketing-challenge-wk8f&viewcode=t399pv7
Here’s how that works:
Step 1- Click on the link and decide which tickets you want to purchase.
Step 2 - Select Quad City Quilts of Valor (Birdie 2182) from the list of participating charities prior to check out.
Step 4 - Finalize payment information
Step 5 - Tickets are emailed to you and QC QOV gets credit for the tickets sold! For every ticket purchased by using our Birdie # 2182 link, $10.00 will be donated to Birdies for Charity.
As always we appreciate your support of QC QOV. More information will be available at the May Guild meeting.
Road Trip!
We are going on a Road Trip! After a long hiatus, the Guild is planning a road trip to the Madison Quilt Show in September! If you are not a member of the Guild, join soon so that you can secure your spot on the bus!!
About Us
MVQG Mission
Mississippi valley quilters guild
Mississippi valley quilters guild
The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild was organized in 1983 to educate and encourage members in the quilting arts; encourage high standards in color, design, and construction of the quilted medium; and to stimulate interest in quilting in the community.
Click the button below to be taken to the Membership Application, which is further down this page.
Mississippi valley quilters guild
Mississippi valley quilters guild
Mississippi valley quilters guild
Great River quilt show
Mississippi valley quilters guild
Great River quilt show
The Great River Quilt Show is held bi-annually (even numbered years). The show is an exciting and educational event that requires a huge amount of preparation. We are always excited to have the opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of our members.
The Great River Quilt Show is held bi-annually (even numbered years). The show is an exciting and educational event that requires a huge amount of preparation. We are always excited to have the opportunity to showcase the amazing talents of our members.
Mark your calendars for October 18-19, 2024. The show is moving to a cooler month!
Click the button below to be taken to the Quilt Show Web page.
Meeting Info & How to Contact Us
Let us know how we can help!
Would you like to become a Guild member? Or attend a meeting? Or have a question you'd like to email? Read on...
MVQG Meetings: when & where
We are located in the Quad-Cities area and have members in both Illinois and Iowa. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2201 7th Ave, Moline, IL.
Click the linked address above to open the Google Map.
Ready to join MVQG?
Joining the MVQG gives you access to monthly lectures, classes, quilting events and an entire community of new quilting friends.
If you're ready to join the Guild, click the Download button below to apply. Need more enticement? Scroll down. ↓
Farm Fiber Fun
FARM FIBER FUN
May 18-23, 2023 9 am - 8 pm
Diana & Arlan Engelbrecht Farm
There is no charge for Do Your Own Thing All Day Every Day.
Schedule Of Workshops Offered
Any Sunny Day: Sun Printing anytime on a sunny day.
Thursday, May 18
Turning Napkins into Fabric 9 am-12 pm
Macrame Snowflake 1-4 pm
Abstract Postcards 4-7 pm
Friday, May 19
Indigo Dyeing 9 am-12 pm
Alcohol Ink Dyed Silk Scarf 1-4 pm
Saturday, May 20
Fusible Collage 9 am-12 pm
Faux Batik with Glue Resist Part 1 1-4 pm
Cords from Natural Materials 1:30-4 pm
Image Transfer With Citra Solv 4-7 pm
Sunday, May 21
Wrapped Rocks 9 am-12 pm
Star Dyeing Techinque 1-4 pm
Juniors 12-4pm Sunday Workshops
Magnets, Whimsical Pillow, Decorate a Pencil Bag, Collage, Doodles, Woven Potholders,
Tye Dye T-Shirt, Rainbow
Monday, May 22
Faux Batik with Glue Resist Part 2 9 am-12 pm
Doodles 9:30-12:30 pm
Painting Fabric With Stencils 1-4 pm
Creating Printed Fabric with Stamps 4-7 pm
Tuesday, May 23
Creating with Paintsticks 9 am-12 pm
Needlefelt Landscape or Whimsical Picture 1-4 pm
There is a charge for workshops. If you are interested in signing up for a workshop, please email mvquiltersguild@gmail.com to request full information. Members can find full information on the Members Only page.
Request full information packet for explanation of how Farm Fiber Fun works (page 2).
A list of Guided Playtimes (page 2)
Descriptions of workshops, pictures and sign up information (pages 3-11
Potluck Friday and Monday (page 12)
Glossary of Terms for Fiber Arts (pages 13-14)