Quilters Guild of East Texas

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Today’s show and tell!

09/10/2026

Today’s guild meeting was a wonderful program from Annie Smith regarding color and value in quilting. Marilyn Hardy presented and installed the Board of Officers for 2026/2027. The officers are as follows: Cecelia Brannon, President; Rhonda Rueter, First President; Trisha Fitzgerald, 2nd Vice President; Nancy Barron, Treasurer; and Susan Dubose, Secretary.

09/10/2026

Today’s speaker was Annie Smith. She presented a program about color and value in Quilts. She was very informative and gave a great presentation. To learn more about her, please visit her website at. https://anniesmith.net/about-annie-smith/.

Quilting since 1980, Learn about Annie Smith has taught at the International Quilt Market, published pattern books, and serves as a Bernina and Aurifil ambassador.

08/16/2026

August 2026 Show and Tell

08/16/2026

Sheryl Moore presented the slate of officers to the Guild members for 2026/2027. The slate will be voted on at the September meeting.

Cecelia Brannon, President
Rhonda Rueter, 1st Vise President
Tricia Fitzgerald, 2nd Vise President
Nancy Barron, Treasurer

08/16/2026

Ellen Baronowski gave a great presentation of Sashiko on Thursday at the Guild meeting. Ellen’s words and works were both fascinating and inspiring!

07/10/2026

Bus Trip to Plano Quilt Show, August 15, 2026

QGET will rent a 48 person luxury bus (meaning there is a bathroom!!), to take a group of fun quilters to the Plano, Tx, Quilt Show on Saturday, August 15. The cost per person is $40 each for guild members or $45 each for non-guild members, and sign-ups are first come, first served. You MUST sign up and pay in advance on our website, so please go to qgetx.org for more info and to register.

07/09/2026

Today's program marked the 250th anniversary of our nation's birth and acknowledged the remarkable contributions of women in the military. Led by Pat Graham, the Quilts of Valor Group honored three veterans with a ceremony, where they each received a quilt for their service in a wrapping ceremony. Followed by a wonderful luncheon put together by our Events Coordinator, Lisa Martin.

07/03/2026

History doesn't begin with perfection—it begins with someone willing to take the first step. The enduring story of Betsy Ross reminds us that even the greatest legacies are born from humble beginnings, faithful hands, and the courage to simply begin.

Every dream, every goal, and every masterpiece starts with one quiet decision: "I'll start." You don't have to know exactly where the journey will lead. You only need the courage to take the first step and trust that each small effort is building something meaningful.

Today, let this be your reminder to begin. Your story is still being written, and the simple choice you make today could become the legacy that inspires others for generations to come. 🇺🇸✨