Welcome
Willamette Valley Quilters (WVQ) was launched in September 2021. Our guild is located in Dayton, in the heart of Willamette Valley, easily accessible to quilters throughout Yamhill County and surrounding areas.
We were inspired to create WVQ as a space to support all quilting possibilities– modern, traditional, art, improv and handwork. Through educational programs, community service and social opportunities, WVQ provides a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment that encourages fellowship among its members, surrounding guilds and the community.
Please join us at our WVQ meetings on the 3rd Wednesdays at 10 am, with social time starting at 9:30. We will meet at the comfortable and spacious Dayton First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane.
June Program – Nancy Goldsworthy
June 18, 2025
Our June speaker is Nancy Goldsworthy, who is an internationally recognized teacher and author from Portland. Her love of fabric and sewing began at a very early age and continues to color her life today. Her career spans 45+ years in the textile industry. 25 years in apparel production covered everything from fabric development to garment construction.
She will be sharing her knowledge of which threads and needles play well together and explain what causes problems while sewing. If you have ever sat at your machine and scratched your head wondering why you are having thread issues, you will not want to miss this program. Be sure and bring paper and pen to take notes!
We will also have a workshop following the meeting where Nancy will teach us to use all types of embellishments to enhance our fabric pieces. Nancy has a collection of embellishments that she will be sharing and also encourages participants to bring their favorites. This will be a fun workshop! Sign-ups will be at the May meeting. The cost is $30.
2025 Raffle Quilt – “Stars in Blue”
Drawing to be held June 21, 2025
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
Need not be present to win!
Our Mission
Willamette Valley Quilters formed to:
- promote the art of quilting
- provide education through programs, classes and activities
- sponsor and support charitable projects to provide encouragement to those in need
- inspire creativity and friendship