Guild Activities

Monthly Meetings

We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7PM at:

Westwood Christian Reformed Church
620 Northampton Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 map

• Doors Open at 6:15PM
• Welcome at 7PM
• Announcements
• Introduction of Guest Speaker or Topic
• Break – Socialize and Visit Free Table
• Raffle and Show and Tell

Workshops are typically 10am – 4pm. Workshop locations and times indicated on the schedule below or on workshop registration forms as they become available.

Meeting and Workshop Schedule


Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Presentation by Teresa Ballard, 2025 Quilter of the Year at the Marshall MI Quilt Show. Member of the Cal-Co Quilters Guild of MI.

Click here to read Teresa Ballard’s Quilting Biography


Friday, May 22, 2026, 9AM – 12PM OR 1PM – 4PM – Maximum 6 per session.

Cork Pouch with Zipper Workshop with Teresa Ballard – Unity of Kalamazoo / 1204 Whites Rd / Kalamazoo MI

Fee includes $25 kit required. Indicate your choice: morning or afternoon. Click here to signup online. Click here for workshop information as to what to bring.

I have expanded my sewing into bag making.  I have learned most of my techniques from participating in classes and forums on line.  I especially enjoy making bags with cork fabric.  I use cork because it is sustainable, vegan, durable and biodegradable. Cork fabric is sometimes called cork leather because it wears like leather.  Cork and cotton make bags that are attractive and durable.


Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Presentation of Quilts created for the Annual Charity Event


Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Times TBD

Hexi’s Workshop with Elaine Whetham – Location TBD


Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Lecture by J R Armstrong, Author and Quilter


Friday, July 24, 2026, Times TBD

Christmas in July” with Education Committee at Parchment Community Library / 401 W Riverview Drive / Parchment MI

Quick and easy gift items for family and friends. Samples displayed and instructions provided.


Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Ice Cream Social and Member Garage Sale


No Workshop in August


Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Lecture by C J Spensley, Dear Jane Quilts


Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Times TBD

Paper Piecing Workshop with C J Spensley – Location TBD


Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 10, 2026

KLCQ Annual Retreat at Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana IN – Details made available in March through August 2026 Newsletters.


Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:15 – 9PM

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Libby Anderson, Guild Member, Presents a Trunk Show of Vintage Quilts


Saturday, October 24, 2026, Time TBD

Barn Block Painting Workshop with Barb Bennett at Christian Assembly of God / 7835 Lovers Lane / Portage MI


Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Special Times TBD

Monthly Guild Meeting at Westwood Christian Reformed Church AND

Holiday Party & Lovie Extravaganza


No Meetings in December 2026 and January 2027.