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Konza Prairie Quilters' Guild

Manhattan, Kansas
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What Do Fellow Quilters Do in the Summer?

In the summer, quilters often shift from the busier winter schedules to enjoy longer days, warmer weather, and more social opportunities. Many use the season to attend quilt shows, take classes, and complete projects.

Attending Quilt Shows and Events
Many quilters travel to or stay in their summer homes to participate in quilt shows sponsored by guilds or clubs. Examples include the Sisters Quilt Show in Oregon (July) and the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show (September). These events feature displays of finished quilts, demonstrations, and workshops from experienced teachers. Online resources like quiltguilds.com/quilt-shows-listed-by-location and ronatheribbiter.com/2025-quilt-shows help find local events.

Creative Summer Quilting

Summer is a great time to experiment with lightweight fabrics, bold colors, and seasonal motifs like sunbursts for flowers. Quilters may use thinner batting for wall hanging or decorative quilts or incorporate applique' and embroidery to add summer flair.

Kits and Precuts for Efficiency
To save time, many quilters use
quilting kits or precut fabrics, which come with patterns and pre-cut pieces, making it easier to work in short sessions.

In short, summer for quilters is a mix of creative work, community engagement, and seasonal inspiration, whether they’re traveling, staying local, or enjoying the craft in a relaxed, social setting.
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Upcoming Events

The purpose of this organization is to promote the art of quilt making, to stimulate an interest in quilts, and to provide educational programs and services in quilting to our community. 

The Konza Prairie Quilters' Guild welcomes all who are interested in quilting.  Our members range from beginners to advanced quilters.  We offer programming and workshops that feature professional presenters, as well as sessions presented by our own members.  You will get to know members with special interests in wool applique, Featherweights, modern quilting, traditional piecework, free-motion quilting, and much more.  

Visitors are welcome to meet with us on the second Monday morning of each month at 9:00 a.m.  in the Utopia Room at St. Thomas More Church. Our annual dues are $40.  You are welcome to visit twice before joining.


  • 07/13/2026 9:00 AM
    Saint Thomas More Utopia Room
  • 07/22/2026 9:00 AM
    Manhattan Public Library, Groesbeck Room
  • 08/10/2026 9:00 AM
    Saint Thomas More Utopia Room
  • 08/18/2026 9:00 AM
    Manhattan Public Library, Groesbeck Room
  • 08/29/2026 10:00 AM
    St. Thomas More Church, Utopia Room, Manhattan, KS
  • 09/14/2026 9:00 AM
    Saint Thomas More Utopia Room
  • 09/14/2026 12:00 PM
    Saint Thomas More Utopia Room, 2900 Kimball Ave.
  • 10/12/2026 9:00 AM
    Saint Thomas More Utopia Room
  • 11/02/2026
    18750 School Branch Rd, Randolph, KS 66554

About us

We are here to promote quilting.  We have members of all ability levels from beginner to advanced.   You will meet members with interest in wool applique', Featherweights, modern quilting, traditional piecing, free-motion quilting, and much more.

Become a member

You are welcome to visit twice before joining.  We hope to see you at our next meeting!

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