Desert Threads News

Farewell Open House

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:23:19 GMT

Please Join Us for a

Farewell Open House

Honoring Jackie Fife, VP of Technology

Jackie has been instrumental in bringing Desert Threads into the digital world. She created the Desert Threads website and served two terms as Chapter President. As she prepares to move back to Montana to be closer to her family, we invite you to join us in wishing her a fond farewell.

Refreshments will be provided, including sweets, iced tea, and lemonade.

Please RSVP through the website so we can ensure there is plenty of food for everyone. If you have questions or comments, please contact any board member.

We hope you can join us!

October 23
12:30–3:30 p.m.
Oakwood Paint Room

RSVP by registering today on the Desert Threads website

Events Page

For Sale - Embroidery hoops!

Jackie Fife — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:10 GMT

Be sure to check the for sale page for Dime magnetic hoops for sale.

Community Service Rocks!

Jackie Fife — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:26:12 GMT

Did you see the note on the CS page? Community Service has donated 180 quilts to AZ Blankets for Kids since last fall! Way to go!

UFO 1st Quarter Winner Announced!

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:33:37 GMT

Be sure to check out the UFO page to find out who won the first quarter UFO contest!

UFO Challenge

Members - Have you checked out our For Sale or Trade page?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:24:51 GMT

Be sure to check out the for sale area of the website. If you click the folow button you will be notified of changes. Our members have several items available.

For Sale or Trade

Jackie

Community Service Continues!

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:10:24 GMT

Be sure to check out the latest news on the Community Service page.. Our members continue to get together and work on projects. Twelve members met this week to sort and organize. Many hands made short work of those piles of fabric!

A Big Thank You to Mulqueens!

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:07:59 GMT

The members of Desert Threads thank the Mulqueen family for their very generous use of the AMARA long arm quilting machine at their Mesa store. Read our thank you letter sent in appreciation.

TY Mulqueens.docx.pdf

And a big thank you to Theresa and Maryellen for all of their hard work!

Jackie

UFO Challenge for 26/27 season

Jody Edwards — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:57:49 GMT

This season’s UFO Challenge begins on April 1st! The challenge will run through March 31st, 2027. The deadline for entering the Challenge, to be eligible for the first quarterly drawing, is the April Guild meeting, April 8, 2026.
The official rules and the log sheet are linked below. Your completed log sheet can be hand delivered, sent by photo through text, or emailed. Make sure to keep a copy for yourself.

UFO definition for the Challenge is: any project actually started prior to January 1, 2026 but not completed. Please see Instructions page for complete rules.

2026-27 UFO Challenge instructions

2026-27 UFO Challenge list form .pdf

March CS mini- retreat

Teresa Roberts — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:02:44 GMT

Community service hosted the March mini-retreat with 13 members participating. 11 tops of various sizes were made and now need finished. Thank you all for another successful event and fun had by all.

January Meeting Pictures!

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:25:17 GMT

Be sure to check out the pictures... you will always find the latest in the Members Only section. Welcome Members

CS Mini-Retreat was a great success!

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:08:17 GMT

The January CS mini-retreat was sold out and the results are amazing! Everyone said it was great fun - and here's the proof!

Holiday Party Fun!

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:39:46 GMT

What a great time at the Holiday Party this year! Thanks to the committee for coming up with such great ideas. The hats were fabulous!

Fun with Fiber

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:54:29 GMT

The Fun with Fiber group will be meeting in the Oakwood Paint Room on Friday - Dec. 12th from 1 to3:30. All are welcome!

December Board Meeting

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:34:19 GMT

There will not be a Board of Directors meeting in December. Enjoy the holidays!

Holiday Party Registration is open!

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:06:18 GMT

Plans are progressing for our FUN Seasonal Celebration at The Saguaro Room in Cottonwood (opposite the restaurant).

JOIN THE FUN AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE CHALLENGES

Plans are made to have a 'FESTIVE HAT' contest (rather than an ugly sweater - but you're welcome to wear one). We would like members to find a unique hat or add their own creations to a hat they already have (decorate it with fabric scraps or embellishments) or make your own hat. We will be voting on the most creative hat and awarding prizes.

We would like everyone to bring an exchange gift ($15.00 value.) that is wrapped special - perhaps with fabric or in a unique box or wrapped in a creative way (idea = made to look like a Gingerbread House).

All members are invited so please sign-up and pay for your lunch here, Lunch costs $22.00 which includes a dessert and also tax and tip!

President's Challenge Winners Announced

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:39:09 GMT

The October meeting ended our President's Challenge for this year. Congratulations to our winners!

President's Challenge - Quilt of Valor

Arizona Quilts for Kids - Community Sew Day

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

You are invited to join the Community Service Team for an open sew day, Wednesday Oct 1st . We will be working on pre-cut quilt kits. These quilts once finished will go to “Arizona Quilts for Kids”.

We will meet at the Oakwood Sewing Room starting at 9am and ending no later than 2pm. Bring a lunch, your sewing machine, a neutral-colored thread and your normal sewing notions.

Please register for this so we know how many kits to prepare.

Community Service Sew Day - OSR

AQG Quilt Show Volunteer Position Available

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:50:59 GMT

The AQG Quilt Show Committee is looking for one or two people to join the Quilt Entry Team. Kimm Muray wrote “I am looking for someone (or two someones) to take over (a) coordinating the Drop-Off list for 2026 and (b) help run the Returns Event on Saturday of the quilt show.

The Drop-Off work is concentrated in January/February of 2026, and the Returns work is primarily during quilt show week.”

You may know Diana Jones, Blanca Sanchez, Denise Fanrworth and I have been working the show during the quilt intake and judging period. I have enjoyed the job and people involved and feel very good about offering my time giving back to AQG.

If you and a friend are interested in helping out, let me know and I’ll put you in touch or you can reach Kimm Muray, Quilt Show Entry Coordinator, directly. Her contact information is on the AQG website.

Vicki Jones, 303-859-1316 (text or leave message)

Vjones.oldfriend12@gmail.com

Great news for Android users!

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:02:33 GMT

There is a Wild Apricot App for members using an Android device. Here's the link and it's also on our Q&A page!

Android App for Members

Fiber Arts Group

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:04:21 GMT

The next meeting of the Fiber Arts Group will be October 7th at Vicki Jones. Everyone is welcome !

September Meeting News!

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:06:51 GMT

At the September meeting we will welcome Jennifer Johnson, owner of A Quilter's Oasis. Come and learn about fabric and the difference between batiks, prints and digital fabrics.

https://www.aquiltersoasis.com/

Guest are always welcome to our meetings! We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am.

Meetings held at:
COTTONWOOD
Computer Learning Center - Lecture Hall
25630 S Brentwood Drive
Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248

Online Payments are finally here!

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:01:17 GMT

We finally have online payments available - for renewals, for classes, for purchases. So easy for all of us - and the $ goes to the bank automatically!

Desert Threads Summer Meetings

Sat, 03 May 2025 09:57:57 GMT

We plan to continue meeting during the summer at 10:00 in the CLC - Cottonwood. We will be very casual, so bring what you're working on, your show & brags, and get ready for a fun gabby time!