Welcome to Blacksburg <\/h2>\n\n\n\nJune 13, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nSaturday June 13, 2026 Meeting Schedule<\/strong>
8:05-9:00 AM Registration and coffee social
9:00- Noon Workshops
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:25 Business Meeting
1:30 – 3:30 Workshops Continue
3:45 – 4:30 Show and Tell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWorkshop A: Free Motion Mandalas with Ashley Bandy (Machine Class)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nDid you enjoy the coloring book trend a few years ago? With a little planning, you can turn basic shapes into quilting that looks complicated, with a big \u201cwow\u201d factor \u2013 no embroidery or computer needed! If you can quilt an \u201cL\u201d or a \u201cc\u201d shape, you can create a beautiful mandala. In this class, you will learn how to design and quilt beautiful mandala motifs, walking through the process of how to 1) design a mandala 2) prepare your quilt top for quilting (including marking) and 3) how to free motion quilt the mandala. You don\u2019t have to be a perfect quilter to make this technique work\u2026 the design is forgiving of wobbles in your free motion quilting. It is easier than it looks. As this is a technique class, the final \u2018product\u2019 is ultimately knowledge, but you can turn your class sandwiches into projects like a pillow case or use as a block in a future quilt! Participants will go home with handouts of extra designs to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More About the Instructor: Ashley Bandy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/vcq.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WorkshopA-Photo1-150x150.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSkill Level:<\/strong> Confident beginner to Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\nKit Fee<\/strong>: $5 \u2013 includes 360 degree protractor and handouts<\/p>\n\n\n\nSupply List<\/strong> – Download Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWorkshop B – Visible Mending with Joselin Landry (Hand Sewing)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nRe-Create, Repair, Reimagine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nHand sewing, applique, reverse applique, embroidery and ‘orphan’ quilt blocks give worn or outdated clothing new life. Blend traditional repair techniques with modern design. Transform worn garments into one-of-a-kind pieces which celebrate sustainability and creativity. Mending is not simply a fix, but an art form – an act of resilience, renewal and beauty in imperfection,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skill Level Required: Basic Sewing Knowledge – no sewing machine required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kit Fee: $ 10.00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kit includes one Sashiko needle, skein of embroidery thread, denim patch, marking pen, various scraps of cotton fabric (a container is available to rummage through).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supply List: Download Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Registration closes May 23,2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n QUESTIONS…email inpersonprograms@vcq.org<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday June 13, 2026 Meeting Schedule<\/strong> Did you enjoy the coloring book trend a few years ago? With a little planning, you can turn basic shapes into quilting that looks complicated, with a big \u201cwow\u201d factor \u2013 no embroidery or computer needed! If you can quilt an \u201cL\u201d or a \u201cc\u201d shape, you can create a beautiful mandala. In this class, you will learn how to design and quilt beautiful mandala motifs, walking through the process of how to 1) design a mandala 2) prepare your quilt top for quilting (including marking) and 3) how to free motion quilt the mandala. You don\u2019t have to be a perfect quilter to make this technique work\u2026 the design is forgiving of wobbles in your free motion quilting. It is easier than it looks. As this is a technique class, the final \u2018product\u2019 is ultimately knowledge, but you can turn your class sandwiches into projects like a pillow case or use as a block in a future quilt! Participants will go home with handouts of extra designs to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More About the Instructor: Ashley Bandy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Skill Level:<\/strong> Confident beginner to Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kit Fee<\/strong>: $5 \u2013 includes 360 degree protractor and handouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supply List<\/strong> – Download Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hand sewing, applique, reverse applique, embroidery and ‘orphan’ quilt blocks give worn or outdated clothing new life. Blend traditional repair techniques with modern design. Transform worn garments into one-of-a-kind pieces which celebrate sustainability and creativity. Mending is not simply a fix, but an art form – an act of resilience, renewal and beauty in imperfection,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skill Level Required: Basic Sewing Knowledge – no sewing machine required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kit Fee: $ 10.00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kit includes one Sashiko needle, skein of embroidery thread, denim patch, marking pen, various scraps of cotton fabric (a container is available to rummage through).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supply List: Download Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8:05-9:00 AM Registration and coffee social
9:00- Noon Workshops
Noon-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:25 Business Meeting
1:30 – 3:30 Workshops Continue
3:45 – 4:30 Show and Tell<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWorkshop A: Free Motion Mandalas with Ashley Bandy (Machine Class)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWorkshop B – Visible Mending with Joselin Landry (Hand Sewing)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Re-Create, Repair, Reimagine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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