Castle Rock Quilt Club

Have yourself a wonky little Christmas!
2024-10-01 18:00 (America/Denver) | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Have yourself a wonky little Christmas; may your blocks be bright! We celebrated Christmas in July with the introduction of improv Christmas tree block lotto! Using the tutorial by Amy Smart at diaryofaquilter.com/modern-christmas-tree-quilt-block/ you can make as many improv Christmas trees as your heart desires. Each one earns you an entry into our first ever block lotto, which will be held at our October 1st meeting. If your name is drawn, you win enough blocks for a small quilt/wall hanging (or perhaps a large one if you sew blocks for yourself as you create blocks for the lotto). If we have 40 or more entries, we will have more than one winner. Please adhere to the color scheme listed so that we can mix and match, and please use quilt store quality modern fabric. This is a great leaders and enders project — cut a bunch and sew a few here and there from now until October!
Want to participate? Here are the written instructions with photos for our block lotto. Note the unfinished size of the blocks should be roughly 7.5″ X 9.5″.
Video instructions can be found here. Note our colors are different from the video. We are using Christmas red, Christmas green, lime green, aqua, pink and white.
ALSO IN OCTOBER: Holly jolly members of our club will present demonstrations of how to make their go-to Christmas gifts for everyone on your nice lists. Each attendee that evening will receive a folder with detailed instructions. Additionally, each presenter will draw a name to receive their finished go-to gift.

Fall Quilt Retreat 2024
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-13 | Hideaway Inn and Conference Center, The Hideaway Inn and Conference Center 3805 Walker Rd, Colorado Springs, 80908, United States
The colors of fall surround The Hideaway, our retreat spot in the Black Forest, making it a lovely escape for sewing, walking and dining with a mountain view. The cost of the fall retreat is $390 per person for a shared room, or $270 if you stay only 2 nights. A single room for 3 nights is $525. Single room for 2 nights is $360.
Note: This retreat is currently full, but contact Pamela Dittmer to be put on the waiting list. Often members’ schedules get shuffled, allowing a few wait-listers to snag a spot.

EasyPiecing Christmas Tree Workshop
2024-11-05 09:30 - 16:00 | Sew-ciety, 1025 S Perry St STE 101, Castle Rock, CO, 80104, United States
Learn how to piece this cute scrappy Christmas tree using a TenSisters’ EasyPiecing grid panel. Class will be taught by Carmen Geddes of TenSisters Handicraft. It will be held at Sew-ciety on November 5th from 9:30AM to 4:00PM. Cost is $50.
Carmen Geddes will be the speaker at our 6:00PM November 5th meeting.

2024 November Meeting
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
At our November meeting, Carmen Geddes of Tensisters Handicraft will teach us how to use her Easy Piecing Grid panels for beautiful and precisely-pieced quilts and borders. Her amazing trunk show, featuring quilts and projects from Easy Piecing books and patterns, will inspire you to give these panels a try!
Additionally, club members will present a unique “fashion” show and tell of all the wearables we made with the Kona solids from our August “Snip, Rip, Drop and Pass” activity.

December 2024 Day Retreat
2024-12-01 09:00 - 16:00 | CO
Join us for a day retreat at Sew-ciety on Sunday December 1st, 2024 from 9:00 – 4:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 and water and snacks will be supplied. You are on your own for lunch.
We have room for 16 people. We will need at least 10 people. If you are interested in attending send Kathy Snow an email and she will put you on the list. If more than 16 apply, a waiting list will be started. Checks will be cashed following the retreat. Please make your checks out to CRQC and mail to Kathy Snow.

This retreat is currently full. Contact Kathy Snow to be placed on the waiting list. She will contact the waiting list around November 20 to inform them of any openings.

2024 Christmas Party
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd in the church at 6:00. The dinner will be barbecue from Dickies BBQ. Drinks and yummy desserts will be supplied by the membership committee. The cost this year will be $35. Please submit your checks to Grace no later than the November 5th meeting. Lots of festivities and fun. If you would like to participate in the exchange game, bring a wrapped CHARM PACK. If you have any questions please see Beth or Georganne.

2025 January Meeting
2025-01-07 18:00 - 20:30 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Our in-person meeting tonight has been cancelled due to snowy weather. The virtual presentation via Zoom will still take place at 6:00PM. Check your email for details on how to join.
Please join us Tuesday, January 7th, at 6pm to hear Lilo Bowman speak about loving our creative spaces. We’ll draw two names for signed copies of Lilo’s book! The presentation will be via Zoom so if you are unable to attend in person, you can view the program from home. See emails for the link to join the meeting.
Remember to bring your wearable from our August “Snip, Rip, Drop and Pass” activity. Club members will present a unique “fashion” show and tell of all the wearables we made with the Kona solids.

Cuddle Up in February
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
We have a cozy program for February! Sheila McKay of McKay Manor Musings will share her secrets for creating beautiful quilts and more from cottons and cuddle fabrics. From cutting to sewing to caring for, you will learn how to make minky more manageable — and fun! In addition to her trunk show a and lecture, Sheila will also offer several patterns and kits for purchase.
Remember to bring your wearable from our August “Snip, Rip, Drop and Pass” activity. Club members will present a unique “fashion” show and tell of all the wearables we made with the Kona solids. We still have a prize drawing for one lucky participant!

Winter 2025 Quilt Retreat
2025-02-27 - 2025-03-02 | Holiday Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center, 6638 S Nome St, Centennial, 80111, United States
Winter Quilt Retreat 2025 will be at the Holiday Inn & Suites. Dates are February 27 thru March 2, 2025, with arrival time of 2:00 pm or later Thursday and departure of 4:00 pm on Sunday. The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles east of I-25 on the north side of Arapahoe Rd. Address is 6638 S Nome St, Centennial, CO 80111.
Cost for 3 nights is $275 per person, double occupancy (2 queen beds) or $455 for a single king. This includes 3 breakfasts, dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday, meeting room rental, service charge and tax. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, but it is not open on Saturday & Sunday for lunch. A two-night stay is possible, please check with Pamela Dittmer for details.
Note: This retreat is currently full, but contact Pamela Dittmer to be put on the waiting list. Often members’ schedules get shuffled, allowing a few wait-listers to snag a spot.

Beautiful Bindings Workshop
2025-03-08 09:30 - 12:30 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Say goodbye to binding woes! Jenny Kae helps us transform this task into a seamless and enjoyable part of your quilting process! No more issues like bulky corners, unpolished finishes and poorly joined ends. Through step-by-step guidance, Jenny Kae will equip us with essential tips and tools to swiftly, precisely, and elegantly bind our quilts.
Workshop will be held Saturday, March 8, Workshop – 9:30am to 12:30pm at the church. Cost is $40. Bring cash or check to February meeting (March meeting, at the latest). Room for 20 participants, so email Peg Roen to get your name on the list!

April's Fools Play Poker
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Get ready for some hilarious fun in April as we come together for a few games of Strip Poker! April Fool’s!
It’s QUILTER’S Strip Poker, played (fully clothed) with jelly roll strips — those 2 1/2 inch WOF (width of fabric) pieces so popular in quilt making. Members, please bring 15 accurately cut strips to play. We’ll use five per game. If you are feeling generous, cut another 5 and bundle with a rubber band for a visitor (or someone who just plain forgets theirs.) NOTE: this is a great way to use up left over pieces from jelly rolls you’ve used in past quilting projects.
We’ll set up in tables of eight; use Left, Right, Center dice and a large screen for simple rules of play; and cheer when someone rakes in the bounty during each round. Tables who finish early will have some quilt chat questions to help us get to know each other better!

April 2025 Day Retreat
2025-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | CO
Join us for a day retreat at Sew-ciety on Sunday April 27, 2025 from 9:00 – 4:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 and water and snacks will be supplied. You are on your own for lunch.
We have room for 16 people. We will need at least 10 people. If you are interested in attending send Kathy Snow an email and she will put you on the list. If more than 16 apply, a waiting list will be started. Checks will be cashed following the retreat. Please make your checks out to CRQC and mail to Kathy Snow.

This retreat has some openings. Contact Kathy Snow to sign up.

CRQC Auction May 2025
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Fabric – kits – books – notions (no patterns)! You have quilting needs? We have quilting goods! It’s time for the annual Castle Rock Quilt Club auction, which will be held at 6:00 pm on May 6th at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Tyson Newhouse is back as our live auctioneer, guaranteed to level up this exciting event!
Anyone is welcome to attend and bid on items! There is no fee for visitor attendance this month. Please note that ONLY CASH OR CHECK will be accepted as payment for purchases. (No credit cards or online payments like Paypal or Venmo.) You will keep track of your wins and prepare your check (or cash, round up to avoid needing change) so we can keep the check out moving smoothly. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to expand your stash!
To CRQC Members:
Start cleaning out your quilt rooms, closets and crafty corners — wherever it is that you stash your stash. Decide what you want to donate for our annual fundraiser; then download and print a bid sheet for each donation or bundle. You do NOT need to list a starting bid — just a description of what you are donating. If donating fabric yardage, please list amount. Less expensive or smaller items such as notions, threads, rulers, etc. should be bundled together and placed in a Ziploc bag. If you have multiple pieces of fabric, either tie them together or put them in a clear plastic bag. Bring your bid sheets and items to the church at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6th. The auction will start promptly at 6:00 pm.
Print Bid Sheet

Artistry through Appliqué
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Award-winning quilter David Taylor introduces us to Artistry through Appliqué at our June 3rd meeting. You will NOT want to miss this! A natural storyteller, David will share his pictorial appliqué quilts, detailing his creative process (and humorous anecdotes) behind each one. This oral history of the progression from his first quilt top — made in high school — to his current master work some 50 years later will keep our club in stitches! Check out his website (https://www.davidtaylorartquilts.com/) to see more of his work.

July 2025 Picnic
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd, Castle Rock, CO, 80108, United States
On Tuesday July 1st, join us at 6:00 pm for our July Picnic! We have a fun patriotic make-n-take for our July ice cream “sewcial” at Founders Park. Address of the park is: 4671 Enderud Blvd, Castle Rock, CO. Click on the map link below for location and directions.
If you have scraps of red or white/ivory lace, trim, ribbon, and fabric strips to share for our make and take, please bring them along.

Officer Installation and 35th Anniversary Celebration!
2025-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Don’t miss this chance to hear some club history, get in on a group photo and win prize drawings! Help us celebrate our 35th anniversary!
If YOU have a club story to share, email or text Peg Roen before the meeting. We are compiling them for a slide show and need more!
And don’t forget, dues are “due” and can be paid starting at the August meeting.

August 2025 Day Retreat
2025-08-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Sew-ciety, 1025 S Perry St STE 101, Castle Rock, CO, 80104, United States
Join us for a day retreat at Sew-ciety on Sunday August 24, 2025 from 9:00 – 4:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 and water and snacks will be supplied. You are on your own for lunch.
We have room for 16 people. We will need at least 10 people. If you are interested in attending send Kathy Snow an email and she will put you on the list. If more than 16 apply, a waiting list will be started. Checks will be cashed following the retreat. Please make your checks out to CRQC and mail to Kathy Snow. Checks must be received by August 15th.

November 2025 Day Retreat
2025-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Sew-ciety, 1025 S Perry St STE 101, Castle Rock, CO, 80104, United States
Join us for a day retreat at Sew-ciety on Sunday November 2, 2025 from 9:00 – 4:00 pm. Cost is $20.00 and water and snacks will be supplied. You are on your own for lunch.
We have room for 16 people. We will need at least 10 people. If you are interested in attending send Kathy Snow an email and she will put you on the list. If more than 16 apply, a waiting list will be started. Checks will be cashed following the retreat. Please make your checks out to CRQC and mail to Kathy Snow.

November 2025 meeting
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock, CO, 80109, United States
Our November 4th meeting will be put on by Ruth’s Stitchery. They will be doing a “Crumb Class”.
Also, Last Block Lotto will be shown at this meeting.
