https://gqccc.org/speaker-classes Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County upcoming events Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:29:17 GMT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:29:17 GMT Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><strong><a href="https://www.gqccc.org/resources/Pictures/Events/2026/JennyLyon/JennyLyon_FearlessFreeMotion_1.jpg" title="" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.gqccc.org/resources/Pictures/Events/2026/JennyLyon/JennyLyon_FearlessFreeMotion_1.jpg" alt="" border="3" width="272" height="225" style="margin: 0px 20px 6px 0px; border-color: rgb(77, 77, 77);" align="left"></a>Registration opens for members on June 14, 2026, non-members on July 29, 2026</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">Modern quilts have unique quilting needs. Learn some fun and creative ways to quilt your work at home using your home sewing machine! We'll practice various patterns and combinations and see how your quilting can create interest without detracting from your quilt design. Relax and begin to launch your own personal style.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">This class will be held over Zoom, which allows you to work on your home sewing machine in your own work space.</p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><strong style=""><a href="https://www.gqccc.org/resources/Documents/Events/2026/JennyLyon_FearlessFreeMotion_SuppliesList.pdf" target="_blank" style=""><font style="font-size: 18px;">SUPPLIES LIST</font></a></strong></p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><strong>About Jenny</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><img src="https://www.gqccc.org/resources/Pictures/Events/2026/JennyLyon/JennyLyon_headshot.jpg" alt="" title="" border="1" width="175" height="175" align="left" style="margin: 0px 20px 10px 0px; border-color: rgb(128, 128, 128);">Jenny Lyon is a well-known quilt teacher and lecturer. She has taught multiple classes for GQCCC in the past which have been well-received.&nbsp; &nbsp;She is back by popular demand to teach this more advanced class.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">You can learn more about Jenny at her website <a href="https://quiltskipper.com/" target="_blank">quiltskipper.com</a>.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">If you are new to free-motion quilting, or need a refresher course, Jenny offers an on-demand course called <a href="https://quiltskipper.com/lectures-and-workshops/on-demand-course/" target="_blank">"Yes You CAN Free-Motion Quilt!"</a> .</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; line-height: 22px;">Cancellation allowed until <strong>August 6, 2026</strong><strong>&nbsp;.</strong></p> https://www.gqccc.org/event-6634008 https://www.gqccc.org/event-6634008