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• Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival

  • Start
    January 29, 2026
  • End
    January 31, 2026

  
  

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• Diamonds are Forever

  • When
    January 30, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room
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  Lesley Visutsiri will be our guest instructor for this beautiful quilt.   Strip quilts are a great way to use up your scraps. The Diamonds are Forever strip quilt pattern displays all those beautiful fabrics in a unique design. Super simple and easy to make. Just sew some strips and make a beautiful quilt.

  Location: OPR

  Skill level:  Confident beginner

  Start time:   9:30 -  3:00

  Class size:  10

  Class fee:  $30/member            $40/non-member

  Non-Desert Thread attendees must come with a Desert Thread member.

  Supply list - Diamonds Are Forever Class Supply List - Lesley Visutsiri.pdf

  
  

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• Community Service Sew Day - OSR

  • When
    February 04, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

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• Luminary Quilt Introduction Session

  • When
    February 04, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

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  Introduction to the Luminary Quilt by Jamie Bright-Swanson.  We will discuss fabric color considerations and the initial stages of fabric cutting and assembly.  

  If you haven't signed up for the actual class but are interested in knowing more, come join us to see pictures of quilt examples and discuss color considerations. 

  If you have registered for this class on Feb 16th, please be sure to come to this session to prepare your fabrics for the Feb 16th class session.

  This quilt is ALL about color, brights to calm muted shades.  Assembly is easy! 

  Come join us to learn more!

  
  

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• Desert Threads Website - Q&A Session

  • When
    February 04, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

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  Have questions on where to find something on the website?  Want to add your picture to your profile?  Want to know how to use the app or where to find it?  This is your chance!!   

  Bring your laptop, phone, iPad -   Get help now!

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• 2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service

  • Start
    February 06, 2026
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  • End
    February 07, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Day 1 - Oakwood Paint Room Day 2 -Oakwood Sewing Room
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  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.

  $5 charge to cover food costs. Registration will be cancelled if payment not received.  Space is limited to 10 attendees.  - 

  February 6th and 7th  - Fat Quarter Quilt Kits

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• New Member Tea

  • When
    February 08, 2026
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    1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

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  This is an afternoon of round table conversations with some of the current Board Members and Committee Members for the purpose of introducing our new members to the variety of groups and activities within Desert Threads. 

  You will be informed about the Arizona Quilters Guild (AQG) and why we are a Chapter under the AQG organization.  Learn about the benefits provided to AQG members. 

  See a live demonstration of our informative and interactive website.  Discover the many ways of learning about quilting within Desert Threads.  Get inspired to actively participate in Desert Threads by joining one of the committees you will meet.

  
  

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    February 08, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    February 11, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cottonwood - Computer Learning Center

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

  Guest Speaker: Annette Mahon

  We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker for February is Annette Mahon, a woman of many talents who excels both as an author and an accomplished quilter.

  When Annette is not writing, she dedicates her time to her passion for quilting. She is particularly fond of applique work, and her skills extend to both Hawaiian quilting and the intricate Baltimore Album style quilts. Annette’s exceptional quilts have been featured in numerous magazines, highlighting her artistry and expertise in the field.

  Annette enjoys combining her love of quilting with her writing. In her mystery series, she introduces readers to a group of women who belong to a quilting group. These characters not only share their craft but also solve mysteries together over the quilting frame, seamlessly blending quilting and storytelling in her novels.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Fun with Fiber

  • When
    February 13, 2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room

  Join the Fun with Fiber group every 2nd Friday afternoon.

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• Luminary Quilt Class

  • When
    February 16, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room
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  Luminary Quilt Class

  

  Main class date: Wed Feb 16 9:30 – 3:30 Oakwood Sewing Room

  Fabric planning & cutting info session: Feb 4th 9:00 – 10:00

  The Luminary is a fast and easy quilt that is fun to create

  • Easy Strip Quilting Method, so there are NO tiny pieces!
  •  Only need to match 3 seams in the entire quilt!
  •  Perfect for scraps, fat 8th or fat quarter bundles, jelly rolls, and layer cakes
  • Comes together quickly, so you're more likely to finish it!
  •  You don't need to be super accurate for most of the cutting and seam allowances, making this relaxing, fast, and fun to create!

  Supply list: Listed in the pattern.

  Pattern purchase: $14.99 https://jamiebright.me/luminary

  We will meet on Wed Feb 4th to discuss color choices, cutting and beginning strip piecing.

  Class price: $25

  Class size: 10

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• Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead patterns

  • When
    February 20, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room
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  Oxbow Tote by Noodlehead patterns

  Friday Feb 20 9:30 – 3:30 Oakwood Paint Room

  A versatile zippered top tote bag in two sizes to sew! Features an easy-access

  front pocket, reinforced base, crossbody strap, and a roomy interior with a

  slip pocket. Customize yours by quilting!

  Come sew with those of us who have made this great bag!

  Supply list: Must purchase the pattern. Available on-line & in shops

  https://noodle-head.com/products/oxbow-tote-pattern

  Class price: $20

  Class size: 8

  
  

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• 2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service

  • Start
    March 06, 2026
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  • End
    March 07, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Day 1 - Oakwood Paint Room Day 2 -Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
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  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.

  DT member Jody E & CS providing 3 yard quilt kits

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    March 08, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    March 11, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cottonwood - Computer Learning Center

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

  
  

  
  

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• Fun with Fiber

  • When
    March 13, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room

  Join the Fun with Fiber group every 2nd Friday afternoon.

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• AQG Quilt Show week

  • Start
    March 15, 2026
  • End
    March 21, 2026
  • Location
    Martin Auto Museum

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• Community Service Sew Day - OSR

  • When
    April 01, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• 2 day Mini-Quilt Retreat - Community Service

  • Start
    April 03, 2026
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  • End
    April 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Day 1 - Oakwood Paint Room Day 2 -Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
    11

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  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.

  April 3rd and 4th - theme is panel quilts. Jody E & CS team will provide panels and border fabrics.

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    April 08, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cottonwood - Computer Learning Center

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

  
  

  
  

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• Fun with Fiber

  • When
    April 10, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room

  Join the Fun with Fiber group every 2nd Friday afternoon.

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    April 12, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• Community Service Sew Day - OSR

  • When
    May 02, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    May 06, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• Fun with Fiber

  • When
    May 08, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room

  Join the Fun with Fiber group every 2nd Friday afternoon.

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    May 10, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    May 13, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cottonwood - Computer Learning Center

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

  
  

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    June 03, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    June 06, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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• Open Sew - OSR

  • When
    June 14, 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room

  
  

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