Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association upcoming events

Global Quilt Connection All-Star Sampler Platter Day 1 (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Hosted by Global Quilt Connection, this is a fun opportunity to see demos from 18 different teachers (9 each day). Access is free for SCVQA members - register to get a reminder email.

18 Amazing Demonstrations!
Something to please every kind of quilter!
The All-Star Sampler Platter is an affordable live virtual program for individuals and your guild members.
18 Amazing Teachers!

6 hours (over two days) of 15 minute demonstrations by Global Quilt Connection teachers.

Guilds purchase a ticket and receive a viewing link that they are then licensed to distribute to their membership.

The viewing links will be available for 7 days after the live events.

Everyone who registers for the Sampler Platter will receive a beautiful 18 page handout with a page dedicated to each mini workshop or lecture.

The handout is filled with ideas, techniques and tips you'll want to keep close to your sewing machine.

You can watch live Noon-3pm, or watch anytime over the next 7 days.

Details here: https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/samplerplatters/

Global Quilt Connection All-Star Sampler Platter Day 2 (Sun, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Hosted by Global Quilt Connection, this is a fun opportunity to see demos from 18 different teachers (9 each day). Access is free for SCVQA members - register to get a reminder email.

18 Amazing Demonstrations!
Something to please every kind of quilter!
The All-Star Sampler Platter is an affordable live virtual program for individuals and your guild members.
18 Amazing Teachers!

6 hours (over two days) of 15 minute demonstrations by Global Quilt Connection teachers.

Guilds purchase a ticket and receive a viewing link that they are then licensed to distribute to their membership.

The viewing links will be available for 7 days after the live events.

Everyone who registers for the Sampler Platter will receive a beautiful 18 page handout with a page dedicated to each mini workshop or lecture.

The handout is filled with ideas, techniques and tips you'll want to keep close to your sewing machine.

You can watch live Noon-3pm, or watch anytime over the next 7 days.

Details here: https://www.globalquiltconnection.com/samplerplatters/

Workshop: Sarah Goer | Improv Log Cabins | live on Zoom (Sat, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our own SCVQA member Sarah Goer will lead this 4-hour workshop on Zoom. We will not take an official lunch break, but you may take your own break at any time after 10:30am.

This 4-hour workshop is your opportunity to try a new spin on the traditional log cabin block. You choose small or large scale. Then play with size of strips, background placement, symmetry and other elements to create your own unique improv log cabin(s). Students can expect to construct one or more improv log cabins in class, depending on the scale they choose.

Please find your supply list here.

About Sarah:

I’m Sarah Goer, artist and educator.

I help quilters build their improv piecing skills in a fun and playful way, so they are inspired to create their own unique designs.

My classes are a bit of a choose your own adventure, packed with tips and tricks as well as permission to play. Part of my joy in teaching is to see the many unique perspectives that develop from the same prompt.

Based in San Jose, California, I learned to sew as a child and was drawn to the color and geometry of quilting after college. As a former middle school math teacher, I combine my eleven years of classroom experience with my nearly two decades of quilting experience to bring clear instruction to my quilt students.

Students appreciate my easy going, nurturing style.

“You have inspired me to think outside my box! I love the improv idea and have done it only once! Thank you so much!" --Sandra

Reach me at sarahgoerquilts@gmail.com. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.