Desert Threads upcoming events

by Annie Large Tote - 2 day class (September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Maryellen Swanson

Where: Oakwood Paint Room Day 1 - Sept 18, 2026

Oakwood Sewing Room Day 2 - Sept 21, 2026

Only $15 for both days.

Time: 9 AM to 2PM

By Annie’s Lg Tote

We will be making a large 13.5 H, 16.5W, 6.5 D tote bag with inside pockets. It is mostly straight piecing, with easy zippers. This size tote is great for weekend getaways and sewing retreats. The wide opening makes it easy to pack and access your goodies, while the pockets keep things organized. Over the shoulder handles provide comfortable carrying and the durable bottom allows for heavy loads.

The pattern will be included and there will be prep work at home - see pdf link below for what needs to be done prior to the class.

Main Fabric (body and pockets) 1 ⅛ yard

Lining (body and pockets) 1 ⅛ yard

Coordinating fabric ( zipper strips and inner pockets) 1 yd.

Base (vinyl or canvas) 10 x 25 piece

Soft and Stable 1 yd

SF101 ¾ yd

Handbag zipper 1 single side 24 inch & 1 double side 30 inch

Webbing for handles 3 ¼ yards

Two Big Totes Homework.pdf

by Annie Large Tote - 2 day class (September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Maryellen Swanson

Where: Oakwood Paint Room Day 1 - Sept 18, 2026

Oakwood Sewing Room Day 2 - Sept 21, 2026

Only $15 for both days.

Time: 9 AM to 2PM

By Annie’s Lg Tote

The pattern will be included and there will be prep work at home - see pdf link below for what needs to be done prior to the class.

Main Fabric (body and pockets) 1 ⅛ yard

Lining (body and pockets) 1 ⅛ yard

Coordinating fabric ( zipper strips and inner pockets) 1 yd.

Base (vinyl or canvas) 10 x 25 piece

Soft and Stable 1 yd

SF101 ¾ yd

Handbag zipper 1 single side 24 inch & 1 double side 30 inch

Webbing for handles 3 ¼ yards

Two Big Totes Homework.pdf

DT Board Meeting (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Sept 23, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

DT Embroidery Club (September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Looking for a good stitch up?!

Join the New Machine Embroidery Club!

Hey Maker,

Do you love the sound of a rhythmic machine stitch in the morning? Are you always wondering what stabilizer to use. If so, we’ve got just the hoop for you.

Introducing Desert Threads Embroidery Club, where we keep life seamless and our designs digitized. Whether you just unboxed your first machine or you can hoop a sleeve in your sleep, you belong here.

What’s in store for you

Creative Exchange:: Share ideas, resources, tips, and tricks.
Troubleshooting & Tech Talks: Because sometimes you just need someone to vent to about thread breaks.
Show & Tell: Flaunt your latest masterpieces (and your hilarious "oops" moments).

First Meeting Details:

Date: September 25, 2026 And every 4th Friday of the month
Time: 9:30AM until you feel like it
Location: The Paint Room

Where: Oakwood

We will provide assistance as needed to get your machines in and out of your car and up on the tables.

Cottonwood Palo Verde Open House (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join in - help tell new Sun Lakes residents all about Desert Threads at the CWPV Open House. We need 3 people to help on October 3rd from 9 am to noon. Questions? Contact Vicki Jones (303-859-1316)

Community Service Sew Day (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Community Service - Open Sew Day

We will be finishing up any left over quilts. Bring a lunch. :)

Open Sew - OSR (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

If you are like me, I have got to get going on those Christmas gifts! Come to Open Sew in the Oakwood Sewing Room and work on any thing you like with a great group of people! The room will be open and available for you from 9 to 3.

Iron Oaks Open House (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join in - help tell new Sun Lakes residents all about Desert Threads at the IronOaks Open House. We need 3 people to help on October 10th from 9 am to noon. Questions? Contact Vicki Jones (303-859-1316)

General Meeting (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Our October program will be all about Cartonnage - the art of making fabric covered boxes. Our speaker will be April Brown who teaches at Mad B’s Quilt and Sew. She will give us an overall demonstration of the process and show us many of the boxes that she has made. She will follow that up with a class in November where you can make a tissue box.

For those unable to attend in person:

DT Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, Oct 14 · 9:30am – 12:00pm

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zuf-gxvq-btg

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 314-474-2340‬ PIN: ‪563 069 826‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zuf-gxvq-btg?pin=9299593496537

Open Sew OPR (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

As of this Open Sew Day, there are only 70 days left until Christmas. Come to Open Sew in the Oakwood Paint Room and work on any thing you like with a great group of people! The room will be open and available for you from 9 to 3.

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

Sun Lakes Country Club Open House (October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join in - help tell new Sun Lakes residents all about Desert Threads at the SLCC Open House. We need 3 people to help on October 17th from 8:30 am to noon. Questions? Contact Vicki Jones (303-859-1316)

Curvy Log Cabin (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Jackie McGrath

Place: Oakwood Sewing Room

Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Cost $15 per person

Class is Curvy Log Cabin

Choose 2 colors or a background and a variety of colors to make this beautiful log cabin variation. Come to class with your fabrics pressed. We will cut them in class and make 3-4 squares to begin your project. We will use Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin ruler for the class and the instructor will have several for the class to try. There is a 6.5 inch and 8.5 inch version.

There are many different patterns that use this square. We will be making the pattern Rainbow Swirls which the instructor will provide. Supply list will be provided.

DT Embroidery Club (October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Looking for a good stitch up?!

Join the New Machine Embroidery Club!

Hey Maker,

Do you love the sound of a rhythmic machine stitch in the morning? Are you always wondering what stabilizer to use. If so, we’ve got just the hoop for you.

Desert Threads Embroidery Club, where we keep life seamless and our designs digitized. Whether you just unboxed your first machine or you can hoop a sleeve in your sleep, you belong here.

What’s in store for you

Creative Exchange:: Share ideas, resources, tips, and tricks.
Troubleshooting & Tech Talks: Because sometimes you just need someone to vent to about thread breaks.
Show & Tell: Flaunt your latest masterpieces (and your hilarious "oops" moments).

First Meeting Details:

Date: October 23, 2026 And every 4th Friday of the month
Time: 9:30AM until you feel like it
Location: The Paint Room

Where: Oakwood

We will provide assistance as needed to get your machines in and out of your car and up on the tables.

DT Board Meeting (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Oct 28, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

Community Service Sew Day (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Community Service - Open Sew Day

We will be finishing up any left over quilts. Bring a lunch. :)

General Meeting (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

Cartonnage Tissue Box - The Art of Making Fabric Covered Boxes (November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Instructor: April Brown

Where: Oakwood Sewing Classroom

Time: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Cost: $20/participant plus cost of kit (see below)

Cartonnage Tissue Box - The Art of Making Fabric Covered Boxes

No sewing machines, no supplies needed just 2 coordinating fat quarters. All other supplies will be provided. There will be a purchase of a Colorways Arts kit purchased through Mad B’s Quilt and Sew. The kit cost will be $21.95 and the participant will contact Mad B’s and order the kit #141, for the instructor to bring with her the day of the class. By ordering through Mad B’s the participant saves shipping costs.

You will use your kit and glue the fabrics to the precut chipboard and poster board step by step. You will be guided every step of the way and provided with tips, tricks and handy tools. You get to use the fabrics you love to create a beautiful tissue box cover and get inspired to do many more of the selection of boxes available as kits.

Happy Glueing!

Open Sew - OPR (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come to Open Sew in the Oakwood Paint Room and work on any thing you like with a great group of people! The room will be open and available for you from 9 to 3.

DT Board Meeting (November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Nov 25, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

Community Service Sew Day (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Community Service - Open Sew Day

Holiday Luncheon (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Holiday Lunch

December 9, 2026 11:30 AM

Saguaro Room (opposite the Cottonwood Restaurant)

Menu: Baked Potato Bar

Cost: $22.00

Remember: Sign up before November 30 and wear your name badge.

Instead of a Decorated Hat contest this year we would like everyone to wear a Decorated Apron with either a Holiday or Quilting theme. HINT: A handmade apron might get more votes for the contest. We are having a wrapped Gift Exchange again (not to exceed $15 value). Deadline to signup is November 30, 2026.

Questions: Contact Hospitality Chair.

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (December 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service (January 02, 2027)

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

We will be utilizing the first Friday (PR) & Saturday (OSR) dates reserved for CS and ask that you reserve your spot for both days. A continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided each day by CS. Kits will be available with the intention that what you select will be completed by the end of the retreat and turned in to CS to be quilted and bound for our charity organizations.

Come and join the fun. CS team will be available to assist any and all. An especially great way for anyone new to quilting to get assistance and complete a project in two days.

Supplies needed (both days):

Sewing machine
Normal sewing supplies to sew

Mats and cutters, iron etc. will be available from supply closet.

General Meeting (January 13, 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (January 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

DT Board Meeting (January 27, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Jan 27, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service (February 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Come and join the fun. CS team will be available to assist any and all. An especially great way for anyone new to quilting to get assistance and complete a project in two days.

Supplies needed (both days):

Sewing machine
Normal sewing supplies to sew

Mats and cutters, iron etc. will be available from supply closet.

General Meeting (February 10, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (February 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

DT Board Meeting (February 24, 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Feb 24, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service (March 05, 2027)

Fri, 05 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Come and join the fun. CS team will be available to assist any and all. An especially great way for anyone new to quilting to get assistance and complete a project in two days.

Supplies needed (both days):

Sewing machine
Normal sewing supplies to sew

Mats and cutters, iron etc. will be available from supply closet.

General Meeting (March 10, 2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (March 12, 2027)

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

DT Board Meeting (March 24, 2027)

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Mar 24, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336

2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service (April 02, 2027)

Fri, 02 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Come and join the fun. CS team will be available to assist any and all. An especially great way for anyone new to quilting to get assistance and complete a project in two days.

Supplies needed (both days):

Sewing machine
Normal sewing supplies to sew

Mats and cutters, iron etc. will be available from supply closet.

General Meeting (April 14, 2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Social time from 9 to 9:30. Meeting starts at 9:30. Visitors are always welcome!

Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" (April 16, 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT

The Desert Threads " Fun with FIber" group meeting dates.

Friday afternoons 1-3pm following our regular meetings. In the

Oakwood paint room near the sewing room

DT Board Meeting (April 28, 2027)

Wed, 28 Apr 2027 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, Apr 28, 9:30 – 11:30am

Wed, 24 May 2028 16:30:00 GMT

Desert Threads Board Meeting via Google Meet

Wednesday, May 24, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time zone: America/Phoenix

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zdu-vbdg-xui

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-228-6484‬ PIN: ‪885 590 152‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zdu-vbdg-xui?pin=9171063686336