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Welcome! The Denton Quilt Guild is a group of over 200 quilters who create everything from traditional quilts to nationally known art quilts, and everything in between. DQG is located in Denton, Texas.
✨ Explore, Connect, Create! ✨ Get to Know Our Guild ✨ Join us at our January guild meeting to discover the full range of programs and events we offer to our members! From quilting bees and workshops to outreach projects and charity programs, there’s something for everyone. Hear from the wonderful volunteers who make each of these activities happen and find out how you can join in the fun for 2025. Whether you're new to the guild or a seasoned member, this is your chance to explore new opportunities and connect with fellow quilters! We'll have some fellowship time afterwards so that everyone will have time to talk to the activity representatives, ask questions and get information about joining the groups, projects or bees.
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Upcoming 2025 Programs...
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January - Guild Programs and Bee updates and introductions
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February - Member Focus Group #2- Tonya Littmann, Judy Kriehn, Jessalyn Frank
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March - Julie Cohagan- Disappearing Blocks with Disappearing Blocks workshop
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April - Terry Mosher- Trunk Show & Journey with Sashiko Workshop
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May - Cynthia England
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June - Focus Group 3
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August - Frances Arnold - francesquilts.com Viewing the World thru Quilts
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September - Linda Hahn - froghollowdesignes.com
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October - Loren & Sharon Wilhelm - quiltideas.com
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November - Possible Guild Sale Day
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December - Christmas Party
More About DQG
The Denton Quilt Guild was formed in 1982 to preserve the heritage of quilting, to be a source of information and inspiration, to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in quiltmaking and related arts, and to be a gathering of people with a common interest.
Membership is open to any individual who has an interest in quilting, and guests may visit twice before joining. Membership is from April 1 through March 31. Dues are currently $35 per year. Members receive a monthly newsletter electronically, a membership directory, have use of the extensive quilt book library, and enjoy monthly meetings, workshops, classes, and special events.
Recent Newsletters
Meetings
When & Where - Meetings are held on the third Tuesday evening of each month at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory at Bell in Denton, Texas. Non-members may attend twice as guests. Meetings are free to members, except for non-members when a nationally known speaker is presenting (there is a $5 charge). A social time with snacks and drinks provided by members begins at 6:30 PM with the meeting starting at 7 PM.
What to Bring to the Meeting - If you’re already a member, bring your membership card. Don't forget to bring your name tag, so we all know who you are. It may get a bit chilly in the center, so bring a sweater or lap quilt in case you get cold. We love to share our work, so bring your latest project for Show & Tell, or that quilt you found at a yard sale for an unbelievable deal. Remember to return your guild library books that you checked out last month. And if your last name is in the rotation, bring a favorite snack to share with the other members.
Social Time - Each month prior to the start of the meeting, social time begins at 6:30 PM. Members are asked to bring refreshments based on their last name. The newsletter publishes the names each month, so you will know when it’s your turn to bring something. During this time you can also visit the guild library in the East Wing of the center; peruse the speaker's items for sale; turn in the raffle tickets you sold; and visit with your guild friends.
The Program - The president opens the meeting at 7 PM. Announcements and board member updates are presented first. Then the evening’s program begins, which usually lasts approximately 1 hour. Programs are often presented by local experts, as well as nationally acclaimed quilters. During the year, in place of the program, the guild may hold an auction, or have a surplus fabric sale, or an artisan's sale, and, every December, we have a holiday dinner and host the Kid Kwilt Challenge.
Show & Tell - Following the formal program, the floor opens up to all members who want to show their quilts and tell us about them. This is often people's favorite part of the meeting and it's a chance to see the work of DQG's many talented quilters. Please note that there is no Show & Tell during the month(s) that the guild has a special event/dinner, or holds an auction, fabric sale, or artisan's sale.