Welcome to Quintessential Quilters!
PROGRAMS
Our next meeting is October 8, 2026 at 7 pm.
October 8, 7 p.m. – We are looking forward to hosting Anita Shackelford for our October program. Anita will be presenting her adventures in quilting old tops, including interesting rescues and exciting redesigns. This will be a Powerpoint presentation and a large trunk show. Anita Shackelford has been a quiltmaker since 1967 and began teaching in 1980. She is an internationally recognized teacher, lecturer, judge, hand and longarm quilter. www.anitashackelford.net
November 12, 7 p.m. – Steph Skardal will be our presenter for the November meeting. She will present her journey through her quilt-making career, spanning early projects to her current work. This presentation blends the history of her quilt-making journey with an exploration of her creative practice, process, and techniques. Steph works part-time as a software engineer and loves to create bold graphic quilts. Learn more about Steph at www.stephskardalquilts.com.
December 10, 6:30 p.m. – Our annual Holiday Potluck! Details will be in the December newsletter.
We meet in person at:
Covenant Baptist Church
5100 Dierker Road
Columbus 43220
RETREATS
Here is the schedule for our upcoming retreats:
- October 16-18, 2026 — Kirkmont Retreat
- February 26-28, 2027 — Shawnee Lodge, West Portsmouth, OH
- August 26-29, 2027 — Somewhere Sewing, Millersburg, OH
2026 RAFFLE QUILT
Tickets are available for our 2026 Raffle Quilt, “Show and Tell” – thanks to Elizabeth Hartman for permission to use her pattern. The quilt is approximately 75 by 85 inches. Tickets will not be sold on line this year, but payment can be made through QQ’s PayPal account for orders of $20 or more. Price is $2 each or 3 for $5. They will be available at the October QQ meeting and at the AQS show September 23-26. The winning ticket will be drawn at the October 8 QQ meeting. Questions? quintessentialquilters@nullgmail.com
2027 QUINTESSENTIAL QUILT SHOW
Showing our stuff – Members’ Quilts! Plus vendors, raffles, and a Quilters Treasure Trove sale!
April 23 – 10-5 and April 24, 10am – 4pm
Edwards Building, Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia Street
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
$5 admission, free parking.
Check back after January 2027 for more details.