UVQG
Service Day
Mar 18, 2026
Utah Co Health Dept
151 S. Univ Ave,
rm 1600, PROVO
9:30 am - 3 pm
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March 2026
UVQG Service Day
Mar 18, 2026, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Utah Co Health Dept
151 S. Univ Ave, rm 1600 Provo
(can park in structure -
we are on the first floor this year)
Service Day 2026
Our much anticipated annual event is fast approaching. Please join us as we build friendships while giving to those in need.
Our main project will be enveloping quilt tops that will be tied this summer by local youth. These simple quilts are shared with at risk babies and adults in local care centers.
It takes many hands to prepare the quilts by ironing, pinning and cutting. We hope to match last year's record of 50.
We will also use sergers to finish fleece bath blankets and baby burp cloths.
A new addition to this year is creating taggie toys. We made some of these last year at a smaller activity and they were a big hit.
There may also be some tracing and hand sewing small toys.
Everyone is needed, come if you are able.
● Wear your nametag
● If you want to sew, bring your machine and basic sewing supplies.
● If you don’t want to bring a machine, bring fabric scissors labeled with your name. (reading glasses are also helpful)
The guild will provide pizza for lunch.
Please bring a salad, side, or treat to share.
President's Message
Why is it that we feel that January 1 is the time to set new goals? We can set new goals absolutely anytime, but the first of the year surely feels like a great time to start working toward a new goal. So what is it that you want to accomplish this year? Are your goals oriented toward quilting, cleaning, personal, or health related? Or something else altogether?
I certainly have quilting goals this year since you are going to want me to show you some of my quilts next year. As of right now, I have almost nothing to show. I think that I must have a little ADD, because I have at least a dozen quilts started and in various stages of construction. Finishing some of these projects is definitely a goal for me.
Another thing I will be working on this year is getting my sewing room cleaned up and organized. Maybe I’ll even take pictures of the progress…
Happy New Year! What do you plan to do this year? -Wendy
2026 UVQG Special Events
Service Day: March 18
Spring Retreat: March 21
Specialty Teacher: April 15-16 - Valerie Krueger
July Fair: July 15 - Red Barn in Wallsburg
Fall Retreat: November 11-14, 2026 - Quilting Queens
2026 Specialty Teacher
Valerie Kreuger
from Las Vegas, NV
Wed, April 15 - Trunk Show for our regular monthly meeting.
Thurs, April 16 - Workshop for those registered
Half day class - only $35 and includes the pattern
($35.76 if paying with venmo)
Pattern uses 12 Fat Quarters plus some yardage.
We will have sign ups at Service Day.
(Contact Machelle Preston)
2026 Spring Retreat
"Sew Happy"
Sat March 21 - 9 am - 4 pm
Mapleton, UT - Cost: $16
Bring: projects, notions, potluck to share. Must be registered.
2026 July Fair
Wed, July 15th
Red Barn, Wallsburg
Mark your calendars - we are returning to the Red Barn in Wallsburg for our annual July Fair! Sign up to be on one of the committees.
Yard sale items can be donated to Sandy Lai or Carol Hinckley or brought to guild meetings.
Quilting Queens!
Fall Retreat @ Zermatt
Nov 11 - 14, 2026
-Your UVQG membership must be current at the time of registration and at the retreat.
-You need the registration form, waiver form, and initial payment (half) to register.
-Registration begins in person at our Service Day on Mar 18th or via mail on March 19th. Remaining balance due July 1st.
-Registration will close at 120 registrations or on March 31 (whichever comes first)
More info and registration form in March Patchwords.
Questions - Contact Marilyn Hamblen or Trish Derrick
Service 2025 -need to update this with the latest totals......
Giving Update - October 2025
158 quilts
194 bath blankets
91 fleece blankets
22 flannel receiving blankets
89 bears
94 soft balls
12 wall quilts
4 burp cloths
Total: 664 Items
Service Q & A
Q: How can I help?
A1: Do you crochet? We have a few items that are hem stitched that need an edging put on.
A2: Blow the dust off your serger and take home a few fleece blankets to finish for Welcome Baby. Pick up other projects at our guild meetings.
A3: We currently have many tops ready to quilt. Please contact Sarah Yorgason if you are able to machine quilt any of our donations.
Q: Where do you get the fabric for all the service projects?
A: So far almost all the fabric has come from donations from guild and community members, although we do have some guild budget money. Most fabric comes from members like you cleaning out your closets and making room for new treasures. I can use flannel, polar fleece and
cotton quilting fabric.
Q: Can I make a quilt top for charity and turn it in?
A: YES! Certainly. If you have tops in your stash, turn them in and we will find a way to finish it up and give
your quilt the perfect home.
Q: I want to make a quilt for charity but I can’t afford to pay for machine quilting.
A: Go ahead and finish as much as you can. We have several members who will quilt charity tops for us. If
you want to do the binding yourself, be sure to attach a note to the quilt so I can get it back to you.
Service questions? Email Sarah.Yorgason@gmail.com
Service Bee
"Many Hands" Calendar
This group is a support for the guild's mission statement of providing service. The name evokes the true adage "Many hands make light work."
Sarah Yorgason will be heading this group. Meeting dates will vary from month to month, while the location and activity varies as well. You might be cutting fabric scraps or donations or putting together charity quilt kits. So look at the activities each month to find the ones that fit your schedule and preferred activity.
Mar 13 Fri / 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Stitching Hearts
90 S Main, Pleasant Grove
help with their projects
March 18, 2026 Wed / 9:30 am - 3 pm
UVQG Service Day
Utah Co Health Dept, 151 S Univ Ave, Provo
Apr 6 Easter Mon / 10:30 am -2:00 pm
Dave's Bernina
2017 N, 550 W, Provo
Simple strip quilts
Apr 10 Fri / 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Stitching Hearts
90 S Main, Pleasant Grove
help with their projects
Apr 28 Tues / 12:00 -2:00 pm
Sarah's House
249 E 3140 N, Provo
batting, frankenbatting
May 2 Sat / 12:00 -4:00pm
Dave's Bernina
2017 N, 550 W, Provo
(3rd Annual)
JELLY ROLL RACE - 18 spots
May 8 Fri / 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Stitching Hearts
90 S Main, Pleasant Grove
help with their projects
Jun 1 Mon / 10:30 am -2:00 pm
Dave's Bernina
2017 N, 550 W, Provo
Sewing minky balls
New Project: Baby Tag Toys!
Our friends at the Utah County Board of Health have requested sensory baby toys. At the next meeting of Many Hands Service Bee we will try our hands at toy making. If you have supplies such as ribbon, textured fabric, crinkle fabric or patterns for toys like this, please bring them to any future guild meeting.
Cell Phone Etiquette
Please turn your cell phones off or put on vibrate during our guild meetings. If it must be on and it could bother others, use the “silent” mode and move away to talk.