Workshops
The Foothill Quilters Guild regularly presents lectures and workshops by a variety of quilters and nationally known speakers.
Our lecture program takes place during our monthly meetings; workshops are held the following day.
Fees: Fees are $50 for a one-day workshop; members of other guilds are welcome at any class that is not full. Payment is due at the time of registration. Fees are refundable up to 7 days prior to the workshop; after that, refunds will only be made if the vacancy can be filled.
Class Location: Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn
Time: Workshops are from 9am-3:30pm.
Registration: Please use this REGISTRATION FORM to sign up for a class. If a workshop is full, a waiting list will be created.
Supply lists can be found with the information for each teacher.
For more information, please contact: Beth Donley 916 591-4882.
Quilt Show - "Stars of the Foothills"
September 19-20, 2025
Location: Parkside Church, 3885 Richardson Dr, Auburn
Time: 10-4 Friday, 10-3 Saturday
Cost: $10
Activities: Featured Quilter, Cafe, Raffle Baskets, Door Prizes, Quilts, Vendors, Special Exhibits
ENTERING THE SHOW
1. Download the Information Sheet. It has requirements and procedures for entering the show,
category descriptions, and other important information.
2. Submit your application online by CLICKING HERE.
(If for some reason you are unable to complete the online application, you can complete the hard copy form and someone will enter the data online for you.)
3. Submit the required pictures of the maker and the quilt.
4. Complete the Layout form (to assist in laying out the show).
5. Sew a paper label to each of your entries. Paper Labels are fillable, 4 to a page.
6. Send the required photos to Marylee Drake, either by email, mail, or in person. Be sure to identify what they are.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Application deadline: Monday, July 21
- Turn in quilts for judging: Wednesday, September 17, 8:00-9:00am to the Veterans Hall
- Turn in non-judged quilts: Thursday, September 18, 7:30-9:00am to Parkside Church
- Judging done: Wednesday, September 17 at the Veterans Hall
- Quilt show setup: Thursday, September 18
- Quilt Show: Friday and Saturday, September 19-20
- Pick up quilts after the show: Saturday, September 20, between 5pm and 6pm
FOR VENDORS
Country Store
Our Country Store is a separate event, not associated with the Quilt Show.
Date and Time: Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 4 pm
Location: Upstairs at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street, Auburn
Sign up to sell: No later than April 15
Bring and disperse items to sell: Saturday, June 7, 8 am to 9 am
Pick up unsold items: Saturday, June 7, 4:15 pm to 5 pm
Required in order to sell: Participant Agreement, complete Inventory List, and all items with individual price tags attached
Download "Guidelines" for more detailed information about how to pepare and what to expect when selling at the Country Store.
Future Activities - To be Scheduled
Bunco Event
This year's Block of the Month is "Be My Neighbor" by Moda. It is a 16-block pattern with 16 different house patterns for a total size of 68" x 84". Cost for guild members is $15 for the year. Each monthly guild meeting you will receive 1 or 2 new block patterns and when you bring in your finished block(s) your name will be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
Quilt Camp - April 6-11, 2025
Our annual Quilt Retreat is held at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Lake Tahoe.
Dates: Sunday-Friday, April 6-11, 2025
Camp hours: 4pm Sunday, through 11am Friday.
Cost: The cost for members is $660. This includes a shared room with private bath, 14 meals, and the sewing room, Dobbins Hall. The beautiful scenery and wonderful camaraderie are free.
Sign-ups: We will be taking applications at the July meeting. The application will be available at the meeting and must be accompanied by your check for $330 to secure your spot. Please complete it with your room mate and table mate requests. Please decide in advance the names of those friends. There are 32 spaces available. The remainder of the fee will be due by January 2, 2025.
Contact: For more information, contact Judie Pieper peiperpeople@gmail.com ph 916 337 0617 or Lynn Zacharias lzacharias90@gmail.com ph 530 906 5523
Discovery Days
Discovery Days class meetings are typically held at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall,
100 East Street, Auburn.
Discovery Day Teachers Are Needed!
If you have a skill or class you can teach, or an idea for a small project, please contact Melody Peters (Discovery Days Chairperson) or send an email to discovery@foothillquilters.org. Wall hangings, table runners, and other small projects that can be completed in one class time are the most popular, but we’ve also enjoyed art quilt techniques such as fabric collages and fabric painting.
How to Sign Up for a Class
The primary means of signing up is at the Discovery Days table during guild meetings. You will pay the $10 fee at that time to ensure your spot. If the class is full, you will be placed on a waiting list. In all cases, your payment must be received prior to the class start date. Note: You are only guaranteed a place in the class after your registration and payment are received! When you attend the class, you get your money back. Otherwise, it is a donation to the guild.
If you can’t sign up in person, email or call the Discovery Day chairperson.
Payment Options
Members, $10 for each class, or as noted with the class description.
Non-
There are two ways to pay for the class(es):
1. In person at a guild meeting -
2. Mailing a check: First, let the Discovery Days Chairperson know you are sending a check. Make out a check to “FQG” and mail it to Foothill Quilters Guild, P.O. Box 5653, Auburn CA 95604. Note that it’s for Discovery Day classes, and list the class date(s).
Activities
UFO Challenge
The 2025-2026 UFO program begins at the July meeting.
To participate, just make a numbered list of 10 eligible UFOs. Eligible items are: quilts, wall hangings, table runners, art pieces, and placemat sets. Projects must be completed for entry into the monthly drawing. Community Service items are ineligible.
Bring your list and $20 to the UFO table at a Guild meeting. Sew ON! We look forward to seeing your completed UFOs at Show and Tell. Please join us!
~ Annette LeFrancois