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Open to all quilters!
RENT A TABLE AND SELL YOUR STASH! $65/table.
Crafters, Yarn and Needlework, Paper Crafters, Sewists, Garment Cosplay, Quilting,
Our Annual DeStash Sale sees OVER 400 attendees! The Albuquerque Modern Quilt Guild will be promoting the event strongly in the Albuquerque Metro area via social media and other channels. We offer additional support in the way of an ATM Machine at the event, and a food truck (or two!)
An 8' table comes with 2 chairs for $65
Want to rent more than one table? Click the "add guest" button. Alternatively, register separately for each additional table.
NEW! Craftpreneurs Tables: $25
a high top aka cocktail table available for business owners who want to handout brochures, price lists, etc. No selling of goods, please. This is a great way to plug your longarm, embroidery, laser or other business.
Set up will be open on Friday 7/31/26 or you can set up on Saturday 8/1/26 morning between 8 and 9
Tables must be set up by 9 am Saturday, 8/1
Event ends at 1 pm. Tables must be cleared by 2 pm on 8/1.
We welcome craft supplies of all types: Paper crafters, needle arts, garment sewing and, of course, quilting. You can sell equipment, tools, supplies, notions and more! Please, no finished craft items
Buy your ticket early and save!
It is a HUGE flea market for crafters - fabric, notions, machines, unfinished quilt tops and kits.
An eyeful of beautiful quilts, large and small; a display of our Whisper Challenge pieces, and a special exhibit by Michelle Jackson, our very own member who is a nationally known quilt artist
Some large tote bags and comfortable shoes!
We have an ATM Machine onsite. Some vendors take e- payments
YES! Burrito Baby and Aces Fry Guy food trucks on site
Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email with a QR Code. The QR Code will be scanned at the entrance to DeStash/Modern Threads. Only 1 QR Code per person, you will have to buy a separate ticket for each person if you are buying for multiple people. ticket is identified by first and last name so unless everyone in your party is named Jane Doe, this shouldn't pose a problem. Kids under 12 are free! Ticket purchases are NON-refundable.
Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email with a QR Code.
The QR Code will be scanned at the entrance to DeStash/Modern Threads.
Only 1 QR Code per person, you will have to buy a separate ticket for each person if you are buying for multiple people. ticket is identified by first and last name so unless everyone in your party is named Jane Doe, this shouldn't pose a problem.
Kids under 12 are free!
Ticket purchases are NON-refundable.
an Albuquerque Modern Quilt Guild members-only event
Zoom only - link provided in registration confirmation
Join our foundation paper piecing (FPP) group, on the first Sunday of each month, as we work through an FPP block of the month, or other FPP pattern, from the comfort and convenience of your own sewing room. Wherever you are in your quilt piecing journey, from learner to teacher, you are welcome to join and participate, or just show up and have a look for yourself.
Here are some new paper piecing BOM offerings:
Wildflower Remix, 2026 BOM, by Sheri Ciffaldi-Morrill of Whole Circle Studios.
A new block will be released each month. Multiple sizes and layouts are available too.
You can sign up here:
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/wildflower-remix-flower-quilt-pattern
Check your local quilt shops to see if they are participating.
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/starry-signs-quilt
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/greenhousegarden
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/shoreline-shells-block-of-the-month-2023
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/botanical-beauties
https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/atwbom
https://alisonglass.com/shop-woo/mini-series-season-1-2-3-all-twelve/
https://alisonglass.com/shop-woo/trinket-quilt-pattern-second-edition/
Not a member, but would like to be? Join here!
August 2026 monthly meeting and annual potluck picnic!
August 4, 2026, 6-8 pm
North Domingo Baca Picnic Area (in person meeting)
We will provide Rudy's BBQ
and...
...we'll be announcing the next challenge!
Bring a dish to pass (remember the serving utensil),
a drink, and maybe a camp chair or cushion
Bring finished Community Quilt blocks (you got these at July's meeting)
Show and Tell items
Meeting bonus: Bring your own name tag and get an extra entry for a door prize!
Guests are always welcome
Join us for this monthly zoom only gathering.
Notes:
Come for a quick break and conversation time, or schedule some solid Saturday hours to finally get that quilt project finished. Relax and chat, or buckle down and meet your contest deadline. (Or get movie reviews and book reports while you're cleaning up your sewing area!). This is a great way to meet and get to know, or get reacquainted with guild members. (And their dogs and cats!)
September 1, 2026
Meeting Time: 6:30 -- 8:30 pm
Location: HYBRID
The Quilt Works
11105 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
**zoom link provided upon registration**
Agenda
1. Answer the poll question 2. Meet and greet new members and any guests
3. Program: The World of Modern EPP Guest lecturer and
national teacher, Michelle Bartholomew will share all about modern English Paper Piecing (EPP).
4. Break
6. Announcements and share poll results
7. Website Words of Wisdom
8. Pizza box exchange - remember to bring your completed block and box. Please contact Judi Pokakaa if you cannot be at the meeting to make arrangements for exchanging your box.
9. Door prizes
10. Show & Tell -- guild members can upload photos HERE!
Bonus: Wear your own name tag and get an extra entry for a door prize!
Non members are always welcome at our monthly meetings.
If you'd like the benefits of membership, join us HERE!
October 6, 2026
3. Program: Seven Elements of Design Michelle Jackson, AMQG member and national teacher will present a version of her class, “The Seven Elements of Design”.
Novembber 3, 2026
3. Program: TBA
PLEASE REGISTER HERE IF YOU ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE PIZZA BOX CHALLENGE WITH JUDIE. THIS WILL HELP US FOR FUTURE PIZZA BOX COMMUNICATIONS. MANY THANKS FROM THE COMM SQUAD.
If you did NOT sign up for the Pizza Box Swap, and do not wish to receive future Pizza Box emails, please click "not attending"
RULES:
EACH MONTH:
Time frame: October 2025 to December 2026
Note: If you can't make your block in a given scheduled month, please reach out to Judie Pokaaka to assist you with making other arrangements.
And a Mini-Quilt Swap
December 1, 2026
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm
In Person only
11105 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112