Events & Workshops
Opening of Our 40th Quilt Anniversary Display
Monday, June 1, 2026
Long time members of the guild may remember the 25th Anniversary Quilt Display at Middletown Library. Fifteen years later, we want to do it again! For the month of June, our work will be on display in the Library’s Community Room.
Current and former members are invited to join in the celebration. You can be part of the event by providing quilt(s) for the display and/or helping to plan and execute the display and closing reception.
40th Anniversary Fete
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2-4 PM Poricy Park Nature Center
2026 is RRQ’s fortieth anniversary, and our June meeting will be a celebration/fundraiser to mark the occasion. We will be bringing a traditional spring fete to the Nature Center, with food, cake, games and raffles. The event will be open to members and invited guests, including friends, family, and former members.
40th Quilt Anniversary Closing Reception
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 1-4 PM Middletown Library
On Saturday, June 27, from 1- 4 PM the last day of the quilt display, we will have a closing reception. Light refreshments will be served. More information about the reception program will follow.
July- No Meeting
August Meeting
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2-4 PM Poricy Park Nature Center
Show Off Your UFO
It’s been 8 months since we signed contracts to complete our UFOs. Are you ready to display yours? This is a fun event! You will surely see some beautiful quilts and enjoy interesting stories behind each one. Even if you didn’t pledge to finish a project, this event may inspire you to tackle some of your own UFOs.
September Meeting
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 2-4 PM Poricy Park Nature Center
Program to be announced
October Meeting
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2-4 PM Poricy Park Nature Center
Return of the Ugly Fabric Contest
Last year’s Ugly Fabric Contest was a big hit with members. In fact, the Ugly Fabric Contest reveal meeting was the most well attended meeting in 2025. So, let’s do it again. At the October meeting, we will share our ugly fabric and we will display our creations at the January 2027 meeting. Contest rules will be distributed before the October meeting.
November Meeting
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2-4 PM Poricy Park Nature Center
Last Meeting of 2026
As our 40th anniversary year nears its end, we are thankful that the Guild provides us with opportunities to “promote the art of quilting through education, friendship, charitable activities, and the love of quilts". Plans for this meeting include the election of officers for the 2027-2029 term, the traditional Yankee Swap, and a celebration of the upcoming holidays.