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• Summer Casual General Meeting

  • When
    August 12, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Cottonwood Computer Learning Center

  Casual summer meeting starts at 10:00.  Visitors are always welcome!

  
  

  
  

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• Charity Quilt Supply Organization Session

  • When
    August 17, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Charity Quilt Supply Organization Days

  This past winter, our group successfully sewed many charity quilts, and as a result, our fabric supplies are now in need of reorganization. To prepare for future projects, we are seeking volunteers to assist with several important tasks. These include measuring  yardage, sorting fabric by size, and cutting kits.

  Event Details

  With our cook returning to Iowa for the summer, participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

  Feel free to drop in and out as your schedule permits, but please register so we know you are coming!

  For questions, contact Maryellen at 612-597-4557.

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    September 09, 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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• by Annie Large Tote - 2 day class

  • Start
    September 18, 2026
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  • End
    September 21, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room & Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
    3

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  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, all of which will be sent to participants as soon as possible.

  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

  
  

  
  

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• DT Embroidery Club

  • When
    September 25, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Oakwood Paint Room
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  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.

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• General Meeting

  • When
    October 14, 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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• Curvy Log Cabin

  • When
    October 19, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
    14

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  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.

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• General Meeting

  • When
    November 11, 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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• Cartonnage Tissue Box - The Art of Making Fabric Covered Boxes

  • When
    November 16, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Oakwood Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
    12

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  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!

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting

  • When
    January 13, 2027
  •  
    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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• General Meeting

  • When
    February 10, 2027
  •  
    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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• General Meeting

  • When
    March 10, 2027
  •  
    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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• General Meeting

  • When
    April 14, 2027
  •  
    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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• General Meeting

  • When
    May 12, 2027
  •  
    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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