HAVQG Meetings

Monthly guild meetings are held on Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  Meetings in September, December, January, February, March, and June are held on the second Sunday of the month.  

The locations for the meetings may change from month to month when a meeting site needs the room for a prior obligation. Check carefully each month as to where the meeting will be held. Some meetings are held via Zoom.

Guests are always welcome and encouraged! Non-members may attend individual guild meetings for a fee of $5 per meeting. There is plenty of parking, and the building is handicap accessible.

NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the guild president will decide by 9 a.m. that morning whether or not to hold a meeting.  A cancellation will be announced on NEWS40 Storm Trackers WGGB-TV and on this website.

PROGRAM 2024-25

Summer Break: no meetings in July or August 2024

Sunday, September 8: Fall social with business meeting, refreshments, and show and tell. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Sunday, October 13: Lydia Middaugh. She is an award-winning quilter, which includes Best of Show winner at Quilts Unlimited, Old Forge, NY. Lydia had two quilts accepted at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in October. Lydia will share approximately 12 bed-sized wool applique quilts, the things that went right and those that were not so great. Every quilt project has something to teach us. Lydia will share some her proudest achievements and challenges. Lydia’s presentation will be sure to inspire you or encourage you to try new techniques. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Saturday, November 9: Michelle Banton, Dresden Neighborhood Workshop, a fun class based on Persimmon Dreams’ Dresden Neighborhood pattern. Make it your own. Scrap friendly. You’ll finish the top in class. Location for the workshop is South Church, 9 am–4 pm. Note: This class is currently full; if there are any last-minute cancellations and you would like to be on the wait list, please contact Holly Ault.

Sunday, November 10: Michelle Banton lecture and trunk show. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Sunday, December 8: Holiday Social held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst. After a short business meeting, we will enjoy refreshments, a gift exchange (optional), and show and tell.

GIFT SWAP: If you are doing some quilting, crafting or shopping, consider what you might bring for our gift swap. Under $15, preferably quilt-related, maybe handmade…doesn’t have to be expensive. For an added treat, wrap it in a fat quarter from your stash! We will also enjoy seeing your show and tell items. Feel free to bring not only finished quilts, but also those holiday gifts that aren’t quite done, or works in progress that you might want some feedback on. And don’t forget to bring an appetizer or sweets to share (finger foods, please).

Sunday, January 12, 2025: “Prints Charming” with Timna Tarr. Are you intimidated by using prints in your quilts? Printed fabrics can make a statement or act as a mediator between other fabrics, while adding depth and dimension to quilting designs. Timna is a firm believer in “more is more” when it comes to prints. Join in as she shares all of its charms. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Saturday, February 8, 2025: Community Sew Day, from 9:30 am to 3 pm, Community Sew Day, from 9:30 am to 3 pm, Friends Meetinghouse, 194 Long Plain Rd (Rte. 63), Leverett, MA. Make and attach bindings (for hand finishing on Sunday), complete quilt tops, and socialize! Further information will be provided by the Community Projects Committee as the date approaches.

Sunday, February 9, 2025: Community Projects Day: hand-finish bindings and add labels. Bring hand-sewing supplies. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Sunday, March 9, 2025: Following the Thread: Textile Traveling in India: Emily Weir will talk about her experiences on a textile-centric tour in India. She’ll bring samples of hand-made/printed/dyed/decorated fabric creations and will show images of other imaginatively decorated textiles from Rajasthan and beyond. You’re sure to leave the presentation with a new appreciation for Indian textiles. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Sunday, April 13, 2025: One-month-to-go: preparations and tune-up for the Quilt Show. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.

Saturday and Sunday, May 3–4, 2025: Our fabulous Hands All Around Quilt Show at Hampshire College. No meeting.

Sunday, June 8, 2025: Year-end gathering. Business meeting, election of new officers, In-House Raffle drawing, and Show & Tell. Held at 2:30 pm, South Church, Amherst.