Our Upcoming Speakers, Programs and Events:
October Program – In Person
Join us Thursday October 15th for an evening with Maday Delgado.
Lecture: The Making of an Unconventional Quilt
Thursday October 15th, 2026
In Person (no Zoom option)
Rolling Meadows Community Center
Meeting starts at 7pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Members Free, Guest Fee: $10
We have 2 workshops with space still available with Maday. See below to sign-up!
November Program – ON ZOOM!
Patricia Belyea – “The Unknowing of Creativity”
Join us for an evening with Patricia as she shares her creative approach to developing new ideas for original quilt designs. Journey with us on an exploration of her newest series of quilts—Big Grids with Inserted Curves—made with vintage Japanese yukata cottons and other global fabrics.
Patricia has spent over 20 years exploring the intersection of contemporary quilting and Japanese textiles, with extensive travel in Japan and the UK.
Her award-winning quilts have been exhibited and published internationally. Patricia is the author of East-Meets-West Quilts.
Thursday November 19th, 2026
On Zoom – a log-in code will be emailed to you the week of the 19th.
Meeting starts at 7pm, Zoom room is open at 6:45pm.
Members Free, Guest Fee: $10
Sign-Up for a Workshop to Build Your Skills!
The NSQG is a not-for-profit organization, prices for workshops reflect average instructor fees in addition to any guild administration costs associated with producing our educational offerings. Prices are subject to change each year. Workshops are filled first come first served, are open to NSQG members first and if not filled are open to the public.
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October 17, 2026 – The Art of Improv Curved Piecing with Maday Delgado
Price range: $80.00 through $100.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
January 22, 2027-Watercolor Quilt Full Day Workshop with Carolina Oneto – On Zoom!
Price range: $65.00 through $85.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
January 23, 2027 – Playing with Color Values Half Day Workshop with Carolina Oneto – On Zoom!
Price range: $50.00 through $70.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
February 19, 2027 -Bounce Full Day Workshop with Robin Koehler
Price range: $60.00 through $80.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
February 20, 2027 – Fabric Collaborations Full Day Workshop with Robin Koehler
Price range: $60.00 through $80.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
March 19, 2027-Lights! Camera! Action! Half Day Workshop with M.J. Kinman
Price range: $35.00 through $55.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
March 20, 2027 – Bite Size Gems Full Day Workshop with M.J. Kinman
Price range: $55.00 through $75.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
April 16, 2027 – Color Contrast and Cohesion Full Day Workshop with Diane Harris
Price range: $50.00 through $70.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
April 17, 2027 – Star Quar Scrap Quilts Full Day Workshop with Diane Harris
Price range: $50.00 through $70.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
June 18, 2027 – Modern Log Cabin Full Day Workshop with Susan Beal
Price range: $60.00 through $80.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
June 19, 2027 – Tell Your Quilt’s Story Half Day Workshop with Susan Beal
Price range: $40.00 through $60.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Can’t find the sold out workshops? Visit the Workshop Archives page!
News and Happenings:
- Explore the Unconventional Quilt with Maday Delgado!
Join us this Thursday for an evening with fiber artist, author, and art educator Maday Delgado as she presents her lecture “The Making of an Unconventional Quilt.” Maday’s vibrant approach to mixing textures, story-driven designs, and upcycled textiles is sure to inspire your next quilt project! Drawing inspiration from her Cuban heritage and a passion - Master Organic Curves: Secure Your Spot with Guest Artist Maday Delgado!We are thrilled to welcome renowned textile artist Maday Delgado of Sustainable Textile Design to teach two creative quilting workshops this October. While her Friday session is already fully booked (with a waitlist available) for Sashiko Hand Stitching, we have a few coveted seats left for her full day Saturday class: The Art of Improv
- Quilter’s Soup Challenge 2.0-(Bring your Soup Mix to the October Meeting)Member Activity February 2027 Quilter’s Soup Challenge Please complete the below information for the Quilter’s Soup Challenge: (You can print this page, fill in the information and bring to the October Meeting. Forms will also be available at the October meeting.) You can also print the Soup Challenge Form pdf. Guidelines: Fill your jar with
- Welcoming Modern Quilt Designer Taylor Krz This Thursday!We are thrilled to announce that Taylor Krz, the creative force behind Toad & Sew, will be joining us as our featured guest speaker this Thursday, September 17th! Based out of Seattle, Taylor is an illustrator, graphic designer, and modern quilt pattern designer celebrated for her bold compositions and mastery of color theory. Her work
- A Pin Cushion Exchange is next for our October 2026 Member ActivityMember’s Activity -October 2026 Pincushion Exchange- Can’t attend the September or October meeting but still want to participate? No problem! Contact Karen Snell at activities@nsqg.club. We know that life happens, if you are unable to complete your pincushion by the September Meeting, please contact Karen Snell. Below is our Pincushion Exchange participation information you’ll need
About Us
The Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild is primarily made up of individuals from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago who share a passion and appreciation for the art of quilting.
Our Guild’s mission is to foster the art of quilting and to encourage a high standard of design and technique in all of quilting’s various forms. We do this through our meeting programs, educational workshops, our various communication avenues (newsletters, websites, social media) and special events such as our Winter Picnic, Camp Quilt-I-Wanna, Retreats and our Biennial Quilt Show!
Consider joining us for one of our local or on-line meetings! Our Guild meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month (except December) either in person or on Zoom. All meetings begin at 7PM. In person meetings are held at : Rolling Meadows Community Center (3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows, Illinois) with doors open at 6:30pm and Zoom meetings are opened up at 6:45pm. All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Park and Enter the Rolling Meadows Community Center on the North-West side of the Building in the rear, we will be in the Auditorium. Over-flow parking is in the front East and South, and South-West side of the building.
Members are Free and Guests are $10 when we have a speaker, $5.00 for meetings without a speaker. Guests may attend 2 meetings per Membership Year.
Monthly Meeting Locations:
Rolling Meadows Community Center
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