Great Lakes Heritage Quilters upcoming events

LECTURE: Hooked on Improv, Lisa Ruble (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In this trunk show, I'll share the quilts that illustrate my journey from traditional to modern quilting. Each of my quilts comes with a story about the artists who inspired my work (Victoria Findlay Wolfe and Gwen Marston, for starters!), as well as plenty of close-up looks. I'll also walk you through the process of sewing a wonky log cabin block, my personal favorite! If you're interested in exploring the no-rules world of improv piecing and the design doors it can open, this is the lecture for you!

Quilter to Quilter Sale (April 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

$5 admission at the door

LECTURE: Michigan, My Michigan, Dr. Susan Kruszynski (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Dr. Susan Kruszynski – lives in Muskegon, Michigan, and is an award-winning art quilt designer, teacher/presenter, author, and gallery artist.

Susan currently divides her time between creating original collaged art quilt designs, marketing this fiber art in shows and galleries, teaching art quilting classes, and giving lectures and trunk shows for quilt guilds.

As a retired literacy specialist, Susan uses her 40+ years of K-College level teaching experiences and a PhD in Education to teach this art through in-class experiences in and around the state of Michigan, through on-line instruction, and with art quilt books from Fox-Chapel Publishing.

This onetime kindergarten teacher knows how to passionately teach art quilting!

WORKSHOP: A Touch of Teal - Landscape Quilt (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dr. Susan Kruszynski, professional educator and author of two books on art quilting, will share with you tips and techniques she uses to make her one of a kind art quilts.

You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a simple art quilt landscape. Touch of Teal uses monochromes of teal and grey and metallic threads to create this beautiful piece of art. The kit contains all materials needed to create this lakeshore scene; directions, fabrics backed with an iron-on adhesive, and a stretched art canvas for hanging. You supply basic sewing tools. The wooden frame of the fabric-covered stretched art canvas makes the art quilt attractive and super easy to hang or to set on a shelf.

You will love this form of art and find it easier than you thought possible.

Supply List (updated 4/9)

Additional kit fee $20

Year-End Potluck (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for the year end potluck and meeting!

In-person event only.

Make sure you sign up to bring a dish to pass! See the SignUp Genius link to bring your favorite dish!