Suncoast Quilting Circle upcoming events

Block of the Month (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Once again, throughout 2026, members are invited to attend a one-hour Zoom meeting focusing on Block of the Month programs. The meetings will be on the forth Wednesday of the month, unless notified otherwise.

As before, some members will be following A Quilting Life's BoM program, available through a sign-up or by checking their the monthly blog. Others will follow different BoM programs, or use a pattern to follow their own schedule.

No matter what Block of the Month program you are following, or if you just enjoy seeing what other members are working on, this is a regular chance to discuss progress, to ask for or give help and to encourage and motivate each other to complete blocks.

So please, join in any time, whether you are sewing blocks or just enjoy cheering others on.

Details on the BOM Cottage Group are here. You can join in at any time.

Sew Inspired--Shop Hop (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Shop Hop in place of our regular September meeting

SQC Mid-Pinellas Shop Hop

Our September 2nd guild meeting is going to be a mid-Pinellas shop hop. We will be visiting three locations, 1 in Largo and then 2 in Clearwater - just blocks apart.

Denise's Fabric Gallery

Strip mall on the NE corner of East Bay & Keene

2480 East Bay Dr #6

Largo, FL 33771

Rainbow's End

2 blocks S of Fabric & Sew Much More between Belcher & Hercules

1066 Kapp Dr

Clearwater, FL 33765

Fabric & Sew Much More

2 blocks N of Rainbow's End between Belcher & Hercules

2061 Range Rd

Clearwater, FL 33765

Please reply to this email no later than Friday, August 21st to let me know whether you PLAN TO ATTEND and if you NEED TRANSPORTATION. Also, if you are willing to drive, please let me know if you have empty seats available for someone not able to drive. I do want to coordinate our timing so that we don't overwhelm any one shop at any time. Start time is 10 am at the first shop with 1 hour at each shop. Plus 1 hour for lunch. If you choose to visit 2 shops, then have lunch before visiting the third that's your choice. I'll let the shops know we'll be visiting between 10 am and 2 pm.

BE SURE TO IDENTIFY TO EACH SHOP THAT YOUR GROUP IS PART OF THE SUNCOAST QUILTING CIRCLE SHOP HOP.

Remember, if we want local stores to shop in, we have to support them with our purchases.

I will be sending information after the 21st on restaurants I recommend near each shop. Of course there are many others in the area. The email also will have the order for visiting the shops for each car.

Take care, Kay

Kay Blikken

940.230.5348

Because it is a Shop Hop, there is no zoom component to the meeting.

First Monday Quilting Social (Monday, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join us for an informative show and tell meeting on the first Monday evening of the month.

The get-together will be an informal, social event but moderated and with a structure to help everyone get the most out of the meeting and fully participate.

There will be a chance to show and tell us about your latest completed project.

You might care to show us what you are currently working on and maybe get help and advice if you are getting a bit stuck.

If you have recently learnt a new technique perhaps you might like to tell us about it or even show us how to do it.

You can share anything quilting related that you wish - we are talking about websites, shows, shops, patterns, notions, techniques - the list is endless - if you find it of interest it is likely others will also.

Please do sign up and give this meeting a try. It will be a great chance to get to know each other better, especially if you are not able to get to mid-week or in-person meetings.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

Mid-Week Project Morning (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join us for a fun mid-week project morning on the third Wedneday of the month (Sept-May). This is a great time to work along with others on whatever needs doing, whether at home or at St. Giles. You might bring your machine and a project to work on, some planning sheets to calculate what you need for upcoming projects, your English Paper Piecing on-the-go kit, an applique' project, something to bind, or whatever you desire. You don't necessarily have to bring your machine but are welcome to.

Whether in person or over zoom, it's a great opportunity for togetherness. For those in person, it's another opportunity to head out to lunch afterwards to one of the diners nearby. Please make sure all the quilters present feel invited to join in.

The zoom session will start at approximately 9:15 as we don't get into the room until 9. Please be sure to register if you intend to zoom so we know to open the session.

Note: The room must be returned to its original layout, floors swept, chairs cleared of threads and returned to original position prior to leaving the room.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

Feel free to bring snacks and a beverage. A refrigerator is available.

From Inspiration to Art Process by Rachel Derstine (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for “From Inspiration to Art Process” by Rachel Derstine. This is a power point lecture of where Rachel finds inspiration for her art. She will also discuss how to make effective quilts using art concepts such as limiting color palette, simplifying the background, and using repetition of line, shapes, values, and color throughout the work. She is an art quilter residing in Philadelphia who has degrees in piano performance and a long music teaching career.

Block of the Month (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

So please, join in any time, whether you are sewing blocks or just enjoy cheering others on.

Details on the BOM Cottage Group are here. You can join in at any time.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

Sew Day (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join us to work on your own projects.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

*If you'd like to make $5 donation to offset the cost of renting the room, it will be appreciated. Please bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Additional details on optional projects, suggested supplies, etc. are here.

First Monday Quilting Social (Monday, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Please join us for an informative show and tell meeting on the first Monday evening of the month.

The get-together will be an informal, social event but moderated and with a structure to help everyone get the most out of the meeting and fully participate.

There will be a chance to show and tell us about your latest completed project.

You might care to show us what you are currently working on and maybe get help and advice if you are getting a bit stuck.

If you have recently learnt a new technique perhaps you might like to tell us about it or even show us how to do it.

Please do sign up and give this meeting a try. It will be a great chance to get to know each other better, especially if you are not able to get to mid-week or in-person meetings.

Sew Inspired (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Looking for a beautiful finish for your quilt?

Consider how to bind it to define the edge and bring interest to the quilt.

Various methods will be demonstrated, including big stitch, facing, hand stiching in the back, and machine stitching in the front.

Then, get inspired, be inspiring as you view or share your projects. Hear guild updates and chat with other quilters at our monthly daytime meeting. Enjoy the fun of the "Back Table" where you can bring or pick up fabric/notions/patterns/quilt magazines. Before you go home, you must take home anything you brought that still remains. This meeting is being offered in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 and over Zoom.

*The Food Pantry is next door to our meeting room. We will be collecting Food Drive Donations if you'd like to make one.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

Mid-Week Project Morning (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The zoom session will start at approximately 9:15 as we don't get into the room until 9. Please be sure to register if you intend to zoom so we know to open the session.

Note: The room must be returned to its original layout, floors swept, chairs cleared of threads and returned to original position prior to leaving the room.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

Feel free to bring snacks and a beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Global Quilt Connection - All Star Virtual Sampler Platter (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Once again this year Guild members are invited to Global Quilt Connections sampler of amazing quilt teachers from around the country. Between 3pm and 6pm on each of the two weekend days, you can join in when you can and stay as long as you like! Here is the list of speakers & topics for each day.

The live event will take place over two days, Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th. On each day it will run from 3pm until 6pm.

If you cannot make in during any or all of the live event GCQ are making a recording of each day's event available for 7 days after it finishes. Perhaps you missed one of the speakers or just want to re-watch someone that particularly interested you.

Our November usual Monday evening Zoom event will be used to talk about the various teachers we have seen over the weekend. We can use this opportunity to maybe choose a few to provide lectures or workshops for our 2026 program. Please do sign-up and Zoom in for that Event as well as the Platter.

Block of the Month (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

So please, join in any time, whether you are sewing blocks or just enjoy cheering others on.

Details on the BOM Cottage Group are here. You can join in at any time.

First Monday Quilting Social (Monday, November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us for an informative show and tell meeting on the first Monday evening of the month.

The get-together will be an informal, social event but moderated and with a structure to help everyone get the most out of the meeting and fully participate.

There will be a chance to show and tell us about your latest completed project.

You might care to show us what you are currently working on and maybe get help and advice if you are getting a bit stuck.

If you have recently learnt a new technique perhaps you might like to tell us about it or even show us how to do it.

Please do sign up and give this meeting a try. It will be a great chance to get to know each other better, especially if you are not able to get to mid-week or in-person meetings.

Sew Inspired--Auction (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Auction Time!

Auctioner Kelly Woodworth will sell items members have contributed to raise money for our programs budget.

Bring your money and be ready for a good time as we support the guild's education/programs budget.

Donations of items of interest to quilters, including plants, UFO's with all the supplies, can be made at any time to Kelly Woodworth.

*The Food Pantry is next door to our meeting room. We will be collecting Food Drive Donations if you'd like to make one.

Sew Day (Saturday, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us to work on your own projects.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

*If you'd like to make $5 donation to offset the cost of renting the room, it will be appreciated. Please bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Additional details on optional projects, suggested supplies, etc. are here.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

Mid-Week Project Morning (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The zoom session will start at approximately 9:15 as we don't get into the room until 9. Please be sure to register if you intend to zoom so we know to open the session.

Note: The room must be returned to its original layout, floors swept, chairs cleared of threads and returned to original position prior to leaving the room.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

Feel free to bring snacks and a beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Block of the Month (Wednesday, November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

So please, join in any time, whether you are sewing blocks or just enjoy cheering others on.

Details on the BOM Cottage Group are here. You can join in at any time.

Sew Inspired (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Trunk Show by Mary Ann Braithwaite

Enjoy a beautiful showing of quilts by Mary Ann

*The Food Pantry is next door to our meeting room. We will be collecting Food Drive Donations if you'd like to make one.

Sew Day (Saturday, December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us to work on your own projects.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

*If you'd like to make $5 donation to offset the cost of renting the room, it will be appreciated. Please bring a brown bag lunch and beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Additional details on optional projects, suggested supplies, etc. are here.

First Monday Quilting Social (Monday, December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us for an informative show and tell meeting on the first Monday evening of the month.

The get-together will be an informal, social event but moderated and with a structure to help everyone get the most out of the meeting and fully participate.

There will be a chance to show and tell us about your latest completed project.

You might care to show us what you are currently working on and maybe get help and advice if you are getting a bit stuck.

If you have recently learnt a new technique perhaps you might like to tell us about it or even show us how to do it.

Please do sign up and give this meeting a try. It will be a great chance to get to know each other better, especially if you are not able to get to mid-week or in-person meetings.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

Mid-Week Project Morning (Wednesday, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The zoom session will start at approximately 9:15 as we don't get into the room until 9. Please be sure to register if you intend to zoom so we know to open the session.

Note: The room must be returned to its original layout, floors swept, chairs cleared of threads and returned to original position prior to leaving the room.

We will be meeting in person at St. Giles Church located at 8271 52nd St. N, Pinellas Park, FL 3378; it will also be available over Zoom.

Feel free to bring snacks and a beverage. A refrigerator is available.

Block of the Month (Wednesday, December 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

So please, join in any time, whether you are sewing blocks or just enjoy cheering others on.

Details on the BOM Cottage Group are here. You can join in at any time.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, December 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.

First Monday Quilting Social (Monday, January 04, 2027)

Tue, 05 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Please join us for an informative show and tell meeting on the first Monday evening of the month.

The get-together will be an informal, social event but moderated and with a structure to help everyone get the most out of the meeting and fully participate.

There will be a chance to show and tell us about your latest completed project.

You might care to show us what you are currently working on and maybe get help and advice if you are getting a bit stuck.

If you have recently learnt a new technique perhaps you might like to tell us about it or even show us how to do it.

Please do sign up and give this meeting a try. It will be a great chance to get to know each other better, especially if you are not able to get to mid-week or in-person meetings.

Coffee Hour Chat (Cottage Group) (Wednesday, January 13, 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Work on your projects, ask for or give advice, or just chat on coffee hour Wednesday.