LTB Quilters Guild upcoming events

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

May general meeting / Nina Clotfelter Zoom lecture on thread (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

May 2026 Nina Clotfelter "Threads - what's the BIG deal?"

From Nina's website:

This is a FUN lecture on all the things you didn't know you needed to know about thread!
As an educator for WonderFil Specialty Threads, Nina has learned a lot and she wants to share!
Thread is like candy! Sometimes you just can't get enough...LOL!
When we purchase thread it's usually the color we buy, or the thread the shop carries. In this lecture you'll learn about the different weights of thread and why they make a difference. Ply, why is that important? Specialty threads like metallic, monofilament, tinsel threads, how do we work with them? Why do metallics give us issues? This lecture is FULL of information you'll be thrilled you know now!

https://www.ninaquilts.com/lectures1.html

Friendship Friday (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY -- We meet on the third Friday of each month from 1-4 pm at the Petoskey Friendship Center. Please join us. There is lots of room to work; new members to meet; lots of tips and sharing and always a fun demo.

We are always looking for folks to share a short demo. Please let Debbie Jarvis or Jan Gray know if you have something you would be willing to share. It may be something practiced, to you, but new to someone else, we’d love to see it!

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Quilts of Valor work day (Friday, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor

*** There will be no QOV work days in Nov or Dec due to being too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. See you in January! ***

The Quilts of Valor group meets once a month on the 4th Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Friendship Centers of Emmet Co. in Petoskey.

We make quilts and present them to veterans who have served in any branch of the military. We are affiliated with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Please bring a sewing machine, extension cord, your personal sewing supplies, and a willing heart to honor our Veterans. Bring a lunch or lunch is available at the center for $3.00. Some quilt kits are available or you may choose one of your own, we have lots of fabric.

QOV patterns, fabrics, and guidance for following the Quilts Of Valor Foundation requirements are available at the workshop days. If you choose to make a top at home, please use quilt shop quality fabric in patriotic colors. Do not use fabric with metallic, glitter, florals, or religious themes.

Coordinators: Tresa Keys: 231-758-6530 // Linda Fry: 231-582-9808

*** Contact a coordinator to request a quilt for a veteran.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

June general meeting / Count down to Quilt Show plus Rhonda Pierce (Thursday, June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

  Mini-Technique Night

  Big S&ch – Judith Ivan

  Bias Binding – Linda Frye

  Prairie Points – Tresa Keys

  Star Ruler – Karen Starkey

  Latest and Greatest Gagets – Carmen

  Hartwig

  The business meeting will be kept short to

  allow more time for the mini-lessons

Count down to Quilt Show!

The show committee will go over last minute details for all things related to the show.

Rhonda Pierce

Short video entitled "How to choose the right Schmetz needle"

Friendship Friday (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

2026 QUILTS BY THE BAY Quilt Show / Emmet Co Fairgrounds Comm Bldg (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2026 Quilts By The Bay

Friday June 19th, 9am-5pm

Saturday June 20th, 9am-3pm

Admission $10

Lunch available to purchase on site

150 Modern & Traditional quilts

Quilts are professionally judged in multiple categories

Viewer's Choice quilt - vote for your favorite!

Sewing related vendors - machines, fabric & more!

Member's Boutique - handmade items made by guild members

Special Exhibits by our Community Service Groups

New this year! = Bed Turning presentations

Special quilt raffle - Fanbird

It's here and is it ever beautiful! Pattern: “Pie in the Sky Fan Bird Quilt” by Tilda.

All fabrics for top from Tilda collections. Pieced by Guild members Shelley Stallard, Barb Malpass, Judith Ivan, Robin Peters, Sharon Gardner, Jeanette Kling; with help from Cynthia Tschudy, Kathy Schofield, Linda Schofield, and Ann Ward. Custom long arm quilting by guild member Jan Gray. Well done ladies!

Tickets are available from any guild member and at the show. The winner will be drawn at the close of the show on June 20. Need not be present to win.

Tickets $5.00

2026 Raffle Quilt - Fanbird

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Quilts of Valor work day (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor

*** There will be no QOV work days in Nov or Dec due to being too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. See you in January! ***

The Quilts of Valor group meets once a month on the 4th Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Friendship Centers of Emmet Co. in Petoskey.

We make quilts and present them to veterans who have served in any branch of the military. We are affiliated with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Coordinators: Tresa Keys: 231-758-6530 // Linda Fry: 231-582-9808

*** Contact a coordinator to request a quilt for a veteran.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, July 02, 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

July Annual Summer Picnic (Thursday, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

LTB Quilters Guild Annual Summer Picnic

Our picnic will be held this year on Thursday, July 9th, from 11am -2pm. BYO lunch and beverage, dessert provided. Bring a quilt to serve as a tablecloth.

Game: Left - Center - Right

To play bring: 9 red, white, blue or gold 2 1/2" strips. Contact Jane Denay 231-838-2753 for more information.

Please Note: This takes the place of our evening Guild meeting.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Friendship Friday (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Quilts of Valor work day (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor

*** There will be no QOV work days in Nov or Dec due to being too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. See you in January! ***

The Quilts of Valor group meets once a month on the 4th Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Friendship Centers of Emmet Co. in Petoskey.

We make quilts and present them to veterans who have served in any branch of the military. We are affiliated with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Coordinators: Tresa Keys: 231-758-6530 // Linda Fry: 231-582-9808

*** Contact a coordinator to request a quilt for a veteran.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

August general meeting / Tresa Keys "Gramma, Gracie, & Me" (Thursday, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

August 2026 - "Gramma, Gracie, & Me"

Our own Tresa Keys will present her trunk show and lecture, "Gramma, Gracie, & Me" featuring around 25 quilts commemorating depression era quilts. Tresa considers it an honor to recreate quilts in memory of grandmothers, aunties, and mothers of our historic past.

Tresa will also be teaching a class on Friday, August 14th at the library about techniques used in quilting a lovely table runner. Learn Dresden plates, perky prairie points, and scalloped borders, as well as binding tips and tricks. Class registration will begin in June... watch this space!

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Friendship Friday (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

Quilts of Valor work day (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor

*** There will be no QOV work days in Nov or Dec due to being too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. See you in January! ***

The Quilts of Valor group meets once a month on the 4th Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Friendship Centers of Emmet Co. in Petoskey.

We make quilts and present them to veterans who have served in any branch of the military. We are affiliated with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Coordinators: Tresa Keys: 231-758-6530 // Linda Fry: 231-582-9808

*** Contact a coordinator to request a quilt for a veteran.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Hospice Quilts work day (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Hospice Quilts

Sewing Meetings: Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You may also sew at home and deliver to a coordinator. If schools are closed due to weather, the group does not meet.

Where: Hiland Cottage, 1 Hiland Drive, Petoskey

What we do: We make lap quilts for McLaren Hospice patients, both those at home and those in the hospice facility.

Specifications: Quilts should be approximately 36 in. by 48 in.

Coordinators: Karen Starkey: 231-838-6703 // Barb Gutuskey: 248-730-2612

September general meeting & Member's Tea - celebrating 40 years! (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Annual September Tea - Sept. 10, 2026

Celebrating our 40th Anniversary!

The September Tea Program, celebrating the Guild's 40th Anniversary, will be presented by Jan Gray and Tresa Keys.

Guests are welcome! Members will bring a dish to pass; sign up at a meeting for what you'd like to bring.

Questions? Contact Tresa Keys or Jan Gray

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Our activity for the evening will be a One Yard Challenge project.

One Yard Challenge Rules:

1) Using the torn fabrics from the January program, make anything you like from those fabrics. (Consider a wall hanging or larger quilt, a purse/bag, an ottoman or tuffet, a hat or jacket).

2) You may remove up to three fabrics from the January collection.

3) You may add more fabrics that help with your creation.

4) Be ready to show off your talent at the meeting and vie for prizes!

Friendship Friday (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor work day (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Quilts of Valor

*** There will be no QOV work days in Nov or Dec due to being too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas. See you in January! ***

The Quilts of Valor group meets once a month on the 4th Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Friendship Centers of Emmet Co. in Petoskey.

We make quilts and present them to veterans who have served in any branch of the military. We are affiliated with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation.

Coordinators: Tresa Keys: 231-758-6530 // Linda Fry: 231-582-9808

*** Contact a coordinator to request a quilt for a veteran.

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Friendship Friday (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.

Friendship Friday (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

LTBQG Monthly board meeting (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Board members meet on the first Thursday of the month at the Petoskey District Library in the upstairs conference room unless otherwise announced.