Block of the Month
Our next Day Camp will be held Wednesday-Saturday, from October 29-November 2 at the Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 East Street. It lasts from 9am to 4pm each day, but you can come and go as you please. Cost is $20 per person. We currently have 24 members signed up with 2 on the wait list.
Bring your sewing machine, tools, and projects, and whatever you need to make a comfortable work station. It can safely stay overnight. We will have two people to each 8-foot table. Bring your lunch (or plan to go out). A refrigerator and microwave are available. We will provide bottled water.
Day Camp
Bunco Event
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: Coral Black 530-863-6156
This year's Block of the Month is an original Christmas quilt designed by Jane Haworth. The applique blocks can be either hand or machine applique, your choice. There are a total of 16 blocks in the pattern but you can do as many - or as few - of them as you like. 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 12-17, 2026
Our annual Quilt Retreat is held at Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center, Lake Tahoe.
Dates: Sunday-Friday, April 12-17, 2026
Camp hours: 4pm Sunday, through 11am Friday.
Cost: The cost for members is $665. 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 August 11 meeting. The application (as a fillable pdf) is available below and there will also be hard copies at the meeting. It must be accompanied by your check for $350, made out to Foothill Quilters Guild, to secure your spot. The remainder of the fee will be due by January 1, 2026.
If mailing your application, send it along with your deposit to Foothill Quilters Guild, PO Box 5653, Auburn CA 95604. Be sure to identify your room mate and table mates on your application.
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