Here is a list of this season’s monthly meetings, workshops, and activities. All dates and times are subject to change.
Monthly guild meetings are held in-person at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and via Zoom to include those who need to attend remotely. Meetings begin at 7:15pm and will be cancelled whenever Concord Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. Events occurring elsewhere will note the off-site location.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Barb Vedder, Sensational Solid Quilts
Barb will explore the origins of Solid Quilt Design and what might have inspired them. Sensational quilts made with solid fabrics from early Quiltmaking in America through the Modern Quilt Movement of today will be shown along with her own trunk show. Learn more about Barb here.
Thursday, April 16, 2026: Workshop, 9AM-3PM
Facilitator: Barb Vedder, Solid Color Workshop
This new modern workshop is a great introduction into making quilts with solids. Participants will supply inspiration photos, use a quilt block or work in the abstract. Barb will guide us on how to use color and composition to make a small quilt or the start of a larger project. Fabric will be available for purchase for those who do not have solid fabrics in their stash. Spots are limited; Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Donna Morales-Oemig, Member Trunk Show
Donna will share with us a trunk show. We will also have a business meeting.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
CPM Ice Cream Social
Our year end celebration social event.
Stay tuned for 2026-2027 season events coming up, including the much anticipated Concord Piecemakers Quilt Show in Fall 2026.
Past Events
Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Barbara Graceffa, If Picasso Was a Quilter: How to Cultivate Your Creative Genius
Barbara has taught quilters in the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. Be inspired by Barbara’s passion for quilting and design as she shares her expertise and showcases her traditional and artistic contemporary quilts to demonstrate her approach to creativity and thinking outside the box. Learn more about Barbara here.
Saturday, October 4, 2025: Workshop, 9AM-3PM
Congregational Church of Harvard, Harvard, MA
Facilitator: Tina van Roggen, Fabric Weaving Workshop
Learn the process of fabric weaving and create a small wall hanging.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Roxane Lessa (joining via Zoom), Using Shiny, Fluffy, Sheer & Weird Materials in Your Art Quilts
We love the textures that various materials can provide, but don’t always know how to use them. Find out how to create more excitement and use texture in your art quilts in this fun lecture. Learn more about Roxane here.
Saturday, October 18, 2025: 9AM-4PM
St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA
Public Event: Fabric, Yarn, and Notions Sale
Come enjoy a day of shopping for fabric, yarn, and notions. We have a huge selection of items from fat quarters to larger pieces of yardage, scrap grab bags, books, patterns, knitting and crochet supplies, a variety of yarns, embroidery, buttons, thread, and more – you never know what you’ll find! Credit cards accepted.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Linda Pearl, 10 Quilters You Should Know – Part 2
This lecture will highlight the major themes and changes in modern American quilt making since 2000. Various quilters and partnerships with Public Broadcasting and the unlikely town of Hamilton MO will be included. Learn more about Linda here. Note: This meeting has been moved from Wednesday to Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Holiday Party
Come join us for a delightful holiday party complete with socializing, cookies, finger foods, and an optional gift swap.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Alex Anderson (joining via Zoom), Lessons from a Quilty Life
Alex Anderson’s virtual trunk show with everything about her journey into quilting and her amazing career. She encourages people to follow their hearts, embrace chance and continue to grow as quiltmakers. Learn more about Alex here.
FEBRUARY – NO REGULAR MEETING
Friday-Monday, February 20-23, 2026: Getaway Retreat
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Devens, MA
Join us for an inspiring weekend away with time to focus on your projects, attend optional workshops, socialize and connect, eat, relax, and enjoy time away from your regular routine. Join us for an inspiring weekend away with time to focus on your projects, attend optional workshops, socialize and connect, eat, relax, and enjoy time away from your regular routine. Pre-registration is required for the Getaway Retreat. Additional registration is required for the optional workshops.
Workshop 1: Leonie Davis, Rope Bowl Workshop
Workshop 2: Tina van Roggen, Mini Zipper Bag Workshop
Saturday, March 14, 2026: Quiltathon, 8AM-4PM
(Community Volunteers are welcomed!)
St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Acton, MA
A full day of teamwork in motion as pin, sew, and prepare quilts to be donated to our recipient community organizations. Pre-constructed quilt tops and backings are donated by individual guild members, with batting provided by the guild. One of our biggest events of the year – come join us as a community volunteer!
Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Guild Meeting, 7:15PM
Program: Verushka Zarate (joining via Zoom), Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting
Finding Pride and Joy in Quilting, spans 60 minutes and delves deeply into Verushka’s personal journey through the art of quilting. Beginning with traditional quilting practices, she will explore her evolution into designing intricate, large-scale Foundation Paper Pieced (FPP) quilts and patterns. Learn more about Verushka here.