More than 200 quilters in and around Denton, Texas. National speakers; workshops; retreats; outreach. Friends, old and new.

    Welcome to the Denton Quilt Guild! Based in Denton, Texas, we’re a vibrant community of over 200 quilters. Our creations range from timeless traditional quilts to nationally recognized art quilts—and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, you’ll find inspiration, support, and friendship here.

    News and Notes

    The 2026 Guild Challenge: Boot Scootin’ – Deadline extended to November Meeting!
    In honor of this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our challenge theme honors a uniquely American symbol – a Texas icon – the cowboy boot. They represent the independence and spirit of the American West, bringing to mind a legacy of hard work, self-reliance and freedom. The challenge gives you the freedom to express this global icon in whatever way connects most with you! Express yourself!
    CLICK HERE to go to the Guild Initiative page for more info and instructions.

    The 2026 Guild Initiative: Wonky Churn Dash Blocks
    Each year, we choose a simple block that all members of the guild can make. Make as many as you like – using your choice of fabric, with a white-ish background. Turn them in at the Kid Kwilt table at any guild meeting, and the Kids Bee will assemble the blocks into finished quilts for our outreach partner donations.
    This year, we’re doing Wonky Churn Dash Blocks! So much fun!
    CLICK HERE to go to the Guild Initiative page for more info and instructions.

    The 2026-2027 Directory is available exclusively for members. You must be logged in with the current member login credentials (found on your 2026-2027 membership card.)
    Log in, then Click HERE

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    October 2026 Program - Michelle Walker - Let's Get Scrappy!
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    October 2026 Program – Michelle Walker – Let's Get Scrappy!
    Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
    Let’s Get Scrappy Michelle will share stories and quilts about her journey in quilting and her love of making scrap quilts! Includes a trunk show of several types of Michelle’s scrap quilts.
    Tue, 20 Oct,  06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
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    Upcoming Events…

    Alternative Gift Fair – First Tuesday Sew Days
    Green Valley School, Aubrey
    Tue, 06 Oct 10:00 AM

    Our First Tuesday Sew Days at the Green Valley School are a great way to get together with other members, making fun things for our booth at the Alternative Gifts Fair.  We sometimes have a project for the month, but you’re welcome to come along and work on other ideas of things we can include in the sale.  If you’re looking for ideas of some great things to make, visit our Gift Fair Ideas page.

    Bring a lunch; Coffee and Tea provided free of charge, other beverages available for $1.

    The annual Alternative Gifts Fair is hostsed by Denton’s First United Methodist Church.  It’s open to the general public and includes many unique items for sale. (https://fumcdenton.com/agf)

    This year’s AGF is scheduled for Nov 6-8, 2026.

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    Alternative Gift Fair - First Tuesday Sew Days
    October 2026 Program – Michelle Walker – Let's Get Scrappy!
    Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
    Tue, 20 Oct 06:30 PM

    Let’s Get Scrappy

    Michelle will share stories and quilts about her journey in quilting and her love of making scrap quilts!

    Includes a trunk show of several types of Michelle’s scrap quilts.

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    October 2026 Program - Michelle Walker - Let's Get Scrappy!
    October 2026 Workshop – Michelle Walker – Fabric Collage
    Box Car
    Wed, 21 Oct 10:00 AM

    Here’s your chance to learn Fabric Collage!
    Participants can choose to work on one of 2 patterns:
    “Hummingbird & Flower” OR  “Bluebonnet”

    October 21, 2026 with Michelle Walker of Red Door Quilter
    10-3 with a break for lunch, bring your own lunch.
    at Box Car Quilts, 3598 Warschun Road, Aubrey, TX

    Class Fee: $50 DQG members, $60 non-members
    No extra fee to do Hummingbird collage
    $20 extra to do the Bluebonnet collage

    To sign up for the workshop at the meeting or contact:
    Claudia Kopel 940-435-9669 – DQGWorkshops@gmail.com
    Sandra Sirignano 817-821-2107 – DQGWorkshops@gmail.com

    October 2026 Workshop: Fabric Collage with Michelle Walker

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    October 2026 Workshop - Michelle Walker - Fabric Collage
    Alternative Gift Fair – First Tuesday Sew Days
    Green Valley School, Aubrey
    Tue, 03 Nov 10:00 AM

    Our First Tuesday Sew Days at the Green Valley School are a great way to get together with other members, making fun things for our booth at the Alternative Gifts Fair.  We sometimes have a project for the month, but you’re welcome to come along and work on other ideas of things we can include in the sale.  If you’re looking for ideas of some great things to make, visit our Gift Fair Ideas page.

    Bring a lunch; Coffee and Tea provided free of charge, other beverages available for $1.

    The annual Alternative Gifts Fair is hostsed by Denton’s First United Methodist Church.  It’s open to the general public and includes many unique items for sale. (https://fumcdenton.com/agf)

    This year’s AGF is scheduled for Nov 6-8, 2026.

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    Alternative Gift Fair - First Tuesday Sew Days
    Wool Crazy Bee
    First United Methodist Church, Denton
    Wed, 04 Nov 10:00 AM

    Wool Crazy bee meets on the 1st Wednesday, 10 am-1 pm

    First United Methodist Church

    call or text Cindy Bickhaus (940) 390-4171

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    Fall Overnight Retreat
    Box Car
    Thu, 12 Nov 12:00 PM

    Held at Box Car’s Maxine’s Manor. There are only 24 beds available so sign up early.

    Check in is noon Thursday and check out is noon Sunday. Meals are provided and games and prizes are always on the schedule. An email sent out before the retreat will include the seating chart, room chart and any last minute information.

    We may have cancellations so we will keep a waiting list after it’s full.

    November 12-15 – The fee for the entire retreat is $320 (less days are not available). To be paid in full by October 13.

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    November 2026 Program – Leo Ransom – Journey of an Art Quilter
    Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
    Tue, 17 Nov 06:30 PM

    Leo will discuss his art journey from start to current and display past and present art quilts.

    “I am an artist, teacher and pattern creator.  I have been quilting since 1998 and designing art quilts since 2012.  I learned piecing techniques in high school, but truly rediscovered my passion for quilitng in 1998.  I stumbled upon art quilting in 2011, and found a true love.  I am inspired by uniqueness in physical appearance and the extreme use of color in creating art quilts.  I love the realness of the pieces, even though they are not the true colors.  

    ​My award-winning quilts have been exhibited throughout the United States. My original piece “Double the Hipster” received 1st place in the Applique category at the 2022 QuiltCon in Phoenix AZ and is now owned by the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, NE.  My first award came in 2017 at the Dallas Quilt Show for “John Lennon Hidden Notes”.  

    ​I am a member of the American Quilting Society, Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild and McKinney Modern Quilt Guild.  As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, I also donate time and supplies to Lutheran World Relief quilts.  I give presentations and workshops to guilds, quilt shops and art groups around the country.  I live and work from my studio in Sherman Texas.”

    https://www.lionsdenquilting.com/about

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    November 2026 Program - Leo Ransom - Journey of an Art Quilter
    November 2026 Workshop – Leo Ransom – Silhouette Workshop
    Box Car
    Wed, 18 Nov 10:00 AM

    This one is going to be fun! Master Art Quilter Leo Ransom will show us how to turn just two fabrics—one light and one dark—into a striking silhouette portrait. And with roughly 30 patterns to choose from, you can pick anything from people and flowers to animals, with designs ranging from simple to wonderfully detailed.

    Wednesday, November 18 • 10 am – 3 pm
    $60 for DQG members
    $70 for non-members

    To sign up for the workshop contact:

    Claudia Kopel 940-435-9669 – DQGWorkshops@gmail.com

    Sandra Sirignano 817-821-2107 – DQGWorkshops@gmail.com

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    November 2026 Workshop - Leo Ransom - Silhouette Workshop
    Alternative Gift Fair – First Tuesday Sew Days
    Green Valley School, Aubrey
    Tue, 01 Dec 10:00 AM

    Our First Tuesday Sew Days at the Green Valley School are a great way to get together with other members, making fun things for our booth at the Alternative Gifts Fair.  We sometimes have a project for the month, but you’re welcome to come along and work on other ideas of things we can include in the sale.  If you’re looking for ideas of some great things to make, visit our Gift Fair Ideas page.

    Bring a lunch; Coffee and Tea provided free of charge, other beverages available for $1.

    The annual Alternative Gifts Fair is hostsed by Denton’s First United Methodist Church.  It’s open to the general public and includes many unique items for sale. (https://fumcdenton.com/agf)

    This year’s AGF is scheduled for Nov 6-8, 2026.

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    Alternative Gift Fair - First Tuesday Sew Days
    Wool Crazy Bee
    First United Methodist Church, Denton
    Wed, 02 Dec 10:00 AM

    Wool Crazy bee meets on the 1st Wednesday, 10 am-1 pm

    First United Methodist Church

    call or text Cindy Bickhaus (940) 390-4171

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    Wool Crazy Bee

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