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  • Black Friday Sew-In
    Black Friday Sew-In
    Black Friday Sew-In
    Fri, Nov 29
    Minneapolis
    Nov 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 30, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Nov 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 30, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Come to the Textile Center to sew and visit with MCQ friends on Black Friday and Saturday.
  • Paula Kovarik: At Play in the Garden of Stitch
    Paula Kovarik: At Play in the Garden of Stitch
    Paula Kovarik: At Play in the Garden of Stitch
    Mon, Nov 25
    Zoom Presentation
    Nov 25, 2024, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Nov 25, 2024, 6:30 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Stitching is Paula's second language. She has been working almost every day for the past 17 years to hone her craft, express her thoughts and play in the garden of stitch.
  • MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    Multiple Dates
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    Tue, Nov 12
    Textile Center
    Nov 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Second Tuesdays at the Textile Center
  • Kestrel Michaud: AI Generated Art and Quilting
    Kestrel Michaud: AI Generated Art and Quilting
    Kestrel Michaud: AI Generated Art and Quilting
    Mon, Oct 28
    Zoom Presentation
    Oct 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Oct 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Kestrel Michaud is pioneering the use of technology in quilt design and creation.
  • Coulter Fussell : Working In the Leftovers of Our Material
    Coulter Fussell : Working In the Leftovers of Our Material
    Coulter Fussell : Working In the Leftovers of Our Material
    Mon, Sep 23
    Zoom Presentation
    Sep 23, 2024, 6:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Sep 23, 2024, 6:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Coulter makes societal connections in her large-scale quiltworks using discarded textiles as her sole materials. She will share her various bodies of work and their developments over the years as well as her storefront studio practice in rural Mississippi.
  • MCQ Day Retreat at the Textile Center
    MCQ Day Retreat at the Textile Center
    MCQ Day Retreat at the Textile Center
    Fri, Sep 20
    Textile Center
    Sep 20, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT – Sep 22, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 10:00 AM CDT – Sep 22, 2024, 6:00 PM CDT
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Please join us for one day or all three. There is no charge for MCQ members. We will lock the room overnight so you can keep your sewing area set up.
  • Sheila Frampton Cooper: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
    Sheila Frampton Cooper: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
    Sheila Frampton Cooper: Spontaneous Creation and Inspiration
    Mon, Aug 26
    Zoom Presentation
    Aug 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Aug 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Sheila's talk will go deep into her improv process. She will discuss color, inspiration, and the various approaches she engages when doing improvisation work.
  • Tim Harding Studio Tour
    Tim Harding Studio Tour
    Tim Harding Studio Tour
    Sat, Aug 17
    Minneapolis
    Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 2919 Como Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 2919 Como Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Tim Harding creates incredible textural fiber pieces using his free-reverse appliqué technique. Up to 30 members may attend.
  • MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    Multiple Dates
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering
    Tue, Aug 13
    Textile Center
    Aug 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Aug 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Second Tuesdays at the Textile Center
  • Donalee Kennedy: Meditative Stitching…Breathe
    Donalee Kennedy: Meditative Stitching…Breathe
    Donalee Kennedy: Meditative Stitching…Breathe
    Mon, Jul 22
    Zoom Presentation
    Jul 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Jul 22, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    What is Meditative Stitching? According to Donalee Kennedy, it’s the deliberate hand stitching of lovely small pieces of fabrics joined together to make a pleasing composition.
  • Colby Cartledge: Don’t Get Stuck in a Scrap Trap
    Colby Cartledge: Don’t Get Stuck in a Scrap Trap
    Colby Cartledge: Don’t Get Stuck in a Scrap Trap
    Mon, Jun 24
    Zoom Presentation
    Jun 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Jun 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Colby Cartledge will share her tips on how to determine if scrap quilting is for you and will share ideas on how to set up a scrap system that enables you to actually start using your scraps.
  • MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    Multiple Dates
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    Tue, Jun 04
    Minneapolis
    Jun 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Jun 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Informal social time with show and tell, 1-3 pm at the Textile Center.
  • 5x5: Featuring MCQ Members
    5x5: Featuring MCQ Members
    5x5: Featuring MCQ Members
    Mon, May 20
    Zoom Presentation
    May 20, 2024, 6:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    May 20, 2024, 6:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    This program has always been a favorite with members. Five MCQ members will each show five of their projects. They’ll describe their inspirations, processes and challenges, and answer limited questions. We’re always amazed at the creativity and expertise of our members!
  • Luke Haynes: Art-Quilt-Texture
    Luke Haynes: Art-Quilt-Texture
    Luke Haynes: Art-Quilt-Texture
    Mon, Apr 15
    Zoom Presentation
    Apr 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Apr 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Luke Haynes will talk about his work during his career and some inspirations within the world of art and architecture. We will see how his quilting fits within the spirit of American art.
  • Cas Holmes: Embroidering the Everyday
    Cas Holmes: Embroidering the Everyday
    Cas Holmes: Embroidering the Everyday
    Mon, Mar 25
    Zoom Presentation
    Mar 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Mar 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Zoom Presentation
    Cas Holmes is one of UK’s most renowned textile artists. Join us as she discusses her artistic practice and her life in stitch. Hear how she has shared her experiences and methods through her most recent book, Embroidering the Everyday.
  • MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    Multiple Dates
    MCQ Drop-in Gathering at the Textile Center (1)
    Tue, Mar 12
    Minneapolis
    Mar 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Mar 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Minneapolis, 3000 University Ave SE #100, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    Informal social time with show and tell, 1-3 pm at the Textile Center.
  • Jean Wells: Dreaming in Color
    Jean Wells: Dreaming in Color
    Jean Wells: Dreaming in Color
    Mon, Feb 26
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Please join us as Jean takes us on a journey of color exploration and how it can be reflected in quilt design.
  • Maria Shell: Traditional, Art, Modern—Notes from the Field
    Maria Shell: Traditional, Art, Modern—Notes from the Field
    Maria Shell: Traditional, Art, Modern—Notes from the Field
    Thu, Feb 15
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Feb 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Zoom Presentation
    Are you interested in the current state of affairs in the larger quilt world? Join us for this fun and informative lecture by Maria Shell that is a combination of Gonzo Journalism, humorous memoir, and history in the making.
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