Diablo Valley Quilters upcoming events

Lecture: Quilting and Sustainable Materials - Radha Weaver (October 21, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Radha will share her journey from the fashion world to the world of upcycled and denim quilts, from creative reuse centers to Quiltcon

To learn more about Radha - Sewingthroughfog

You will only get the Zoom link for general meetings if you register at least 24 hours before the event! Don't delay.... register today.

Radha's journey from the fashion world to the world of upcycled and denim quilts, from creative reuse centers to QuiltCon.

Lecture: Exuberant Applique & Beyond - Alethea Ballard (November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Exuberant Applique & Beyond

Alethea Ballard

Alethea creates vibrant and exciting quilts using clear colors and cheerful images. Bouncing between sewing pieced quilts using large-scale prints and and creating interesting collages, she fills her quilting life with beautiful fabrics and eclectic imagery. Althea seeks to combine bold, graphic images with elements of whimsy and a connective feeling.

To learn more about Alethea click here.

Holiday Party (December 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Holiday Party

The deadline to sign up is FRIDAY, November 27, 2026

December is just around the corner and you know what that means -- ski season has started at Tahoe and it's time for the DVQ Holiday Party!

Where: The Social Hall at the Danville Congregational Church (where we meet).

When: Wednesday, December 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $5.00

This is a potluck, so if your last name begins as follows, please bring:

A-G Appetizer

H-P Salad or Main

R-Z Dessert

We will have coffee, tea and water.

After dinner we will draw the winner of our 2025 Opportunity Quilt, reveal our 2026 Opportunity Quilt, and draw for door prizes. Before you give them away, bring those finished quilts for Show and Tell.

In the spirit of giving, our Outreach program will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children 0 to 6 years old for the Healthy Start program. They can be brought to the Holiday Party or dropped off at the Studio any weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until December 11.

Notes:

- This is a members-only event.

- If you would like to renew your DVQ membership and haven't been able to do so on the website, you can bring a check payable to DVQ to the Holiday Party.

Lecture: English Paper Piecing Now and Then - Bea Byrne (January 20, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 02:30:00 GMT

English Paper Piecing Now and Then

Bea Byrne

Bea (bee) is an artist and maker originally from England now living in Oakland, California. She teaches online and in-person across the Bay Area on crafts as diverse as dyeing, sewing, candle making, UV resin and more. As well as teaching she also loves experimenting with different styles of quilting, which she also lectures on. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience in three countries and loves to help others feel the joy of making.

You can read more about her at www.beabyrne.com.

Lecture: Living a Creative Life - Jane Haworth (March 17, 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 01:30:00 GMT

Living a Creative Life

Jane Haworth

Jane is a self-taught quilter who draws inspiration from photos of the natural world. Her collages have been exhibited in quilt shows across the U.S., reflecting her love of color, texture, and storytelling through fabric. Jane teaches nationally and internationally, including Quilt Festival Dubai and Empty Spools Seminars. Her work has been featured on Quilting Arts TV and The Quilt Show. Jane's book, Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting was published in 2023.

Her process is fun, forgiving and guided by a "no rules" philosophy. Learn more about Jane here.