Sara Doubledee Memorial Educational Workshop Series
Dr. Sara L. Doubledee
March 28, 1946 - February 23, 2022
sara doubledee was a long-time member of mcqa.
She enjoyed quilting, learning new techniques and collecting a variety of quilting items, including a large stash of fabrics and notions. Sara’s memory will live on in our hearts and through our hands as we create treasures through a variety of workshops.
A generous donation of Sara’s estate to MCQA has established an educational workshop series for quilters. Funds from Sara’s donation will be used to pay costs related to venues and educators. There will be no charge for MCQA members to attend these workshops. Individuals who are not members of MCQA may participate in workshops if space is available.
Interested in teaching or proposing a teacher for a workshop? Read on.
Propose a Workshop
Do you have an idea for a workshop? How about a teacher or speaker you would like to see as part of the Sara Doubledee Memorial Educational Workshop Series? Read these event planning guidelines, and submit this workshop proposal form to the MCQA Education Coordinator at the email link below.
Workshop Guidelines
Non-members will be required to pay costs related to venues and educators in advance of the workshop. There will be no refunds for cancellations. The cost will be determined for each workshop. Any materials needed to complete a workshop project will be paid for by the individuals attending.
Registration for workshops will be on a first come, first served basis. If a workshop fills up, a waiting list will be created. If someone is on the waiting list for a workshop and does not get in, they will be given priority for registration for a following workshop. Priority for workshop attendance will always be given to MCQA members first. Participants may register by signing up at an MCQA meeting, or by contacting the individual workshop coordinator.
If a person registers for a workshop and does not show up, without contacting the workshop coordinator, they will not be able to register for future workshops in this series. There will be no refunds for no shows. Exceptions may be made for extreme circumstances at the workshop coordinator’s discretion.
Workshop List 2025
September 26-28, 2025
Nancy Roelfsema of quiltingwithnancy.com
Friday evening lecture/demo: Great Quilting Basics - No limit on attendees - The finest poems begin with a simple grasp of the alphabet, just as the most stunning quilts are crafted from fundamental techniques. Join Nancy’s Great Basics program to master the “quilter’s alphabet” and set yourself on the path to quilting excellence. Discover efficient methods for storing your fabric stash, cutting with unparalleled accuracy, solving issues with fitting blocks, crafting perfect bias strips, and so much more. Embrace the art of quilting today!
Saturday and Sunday: Winter Blues - Limited to 25 attendees - This will be a 2-day workshop! Learn foundation piecing technique, block construction, quilting of blocks, and the “Easy Sashings” quilt-as-you-go technique. You can purchase the Winter Blues pattern through Nancy’s website (ebook/PDF or hard copy). Venue, cost, and full supply list TBD. For the fabric, use your stash, shop local quilt shops, or there are a limited number of kits available from Fireside Quilts.
MORE TO COME!
More to come!