• The Magic of Foundation Paper Piecing – Nancy Messuri – 10/17/24

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    Nancy Messuri is a self-employed Idaho-based quilt designer. Paper copies of her patterns are available through https://quiltwoman.com and pdf patterns through her website, https://nancymessuridesigns.com. Foundation paper piecing is Nancy’s go-to method of constructing blocks and Electric Quilt 8 is her favorite design platform. Her trademark is intricate designs that require careful piecing, but she sometimes […]

  • “Finding Your Passion and Running with It” – Jean Impey – Program

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    This will be BBQ's first-ever "hybrid" guild meeting!  Please join us at the church as usual to hear our guest speaker on the big screen and be able to participate in all the usual activities available at in-person guild meetings. However, if you are unable to attend the meeting, this is your chance to be […]

  • Joe Cunningham Quilts – BBQ Membership Program – Zoom 01/16/25

    Virtual Event

    Please remember that the January 16 membership meeting will be a Zoom presentation and not an in-person meeting.  More information, including the Zoom link and instructions, will be emailed to all paid membership and Modern Art Quilt Guild members just prior to the presentation. Note:  Free to all current paid BBQ members and $10 for […]

    $10.00
  • Paula Ross Explains EQ – BBQ Membership Meeting and Program

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    "Paula Ross has been quilting for more than 25 years, longarming for the past 7. She and her husband have raised 4 sons here in the Treasure Valley and in addition to running her longarming business “The Crimson Cabinet”, she just started a new career opportunity with the Gammill education team. In her presentation she […]

  • Angela Bowman Foundation Paper Piecing Art Process – BBQ Membership Program

    Angela is known for fusing digital illustration and sewing to create modern quilts. She is inspired by modern technology, grid systems, geometry, nostalgia, portraits, and nature. Her work has appeared in exhibitions, notably at QuiltCon and the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Modern Quilts: Designs […]

  • Riley Blake Fabrics by Jami Herndon 05/15/25

    Guild member Jami Herndon will share a little bit with us about her job as a representative for Riley Blake Fabrics. Jami says, "Have you ever considered how a shop decides which fabrics to carry and how to promote them? I would love to show you the process that a shop goes through in making […]

  • “Large Scale Minimal” by Ashelyn Downs BBQ Membership Meeting Program

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    Ashelyn Downs found her sewing experience, pattern writing, and design background culminating in the creation of beginner-friendly quilt patterns that represent the styles and spaces of the people who get to use them. Pulling from the full evolution of 20th-century architecture, 90's grunge, street art, travel, and pop culture, she combines minimalist color palettes and […]

  • Exploring the World of Online Quilting Resources – Amanda Oros – Program 08/21/25

    Exploring the World of Online Quilting Resources Guild member Amanda Oros is the owner of Sweet Pea Design Co. and the host of the podcast "Not Your Granny's Quilt Show." Join Amanda for an insightful session on navigating the vibrant world of online quilting. From traditional patchwork to modern improv, Amanda will share trusted resources, […]

  • “Quilts Feed My Soul” Program: 2025 Quilt Show Featured Quilter – Maureen Stevens

    Maureen Stevens is the guild's featured quilter for 2025. Her quilts will be displayed in a special exhibit at our quilt show, and her quilting journey is the featured presentation of tonight's program. Maureen says, "I was born and raised on a farm in Wendell, Idaho. I'm the middle child of seven but the oldest […]

  • Judith Phelps Guild Presentation/Trunk Show – Program 10/16/25

    Judith Phelps, of Battle Ground, Washington, is an award-winning art quilter who often incorporates a combination of techniques such as applique, paint, thread painting, piecing, and 3D objects to produce unique and eye-catching pieces. The workshops that she has planned for the BBQ guild focus on two of her favorite techniques: hand painting a fabric […]

  • Introducing Rachaeldaisy – Membership Meeting Program – Zoom

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    Add Aussie sunshine to chilly November and step into a world of vibrant colors, innovative designs and storytelling with Australian quilter, Rachaeldaisy Dodd's trunk show. Featuring an array of quilts that showcase her unique style and passion for blending tradition with modern techniques, this show is a celebration of creativity and beauty. You’ll see and […]

  • 01/15/26 – Happy Villages and Accidental Landscapes BBQ Membership Meeting Program – Zoom

     Boise Church of Christ 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, United States

    Karen Eckmeier describes herself as compelled to create" as creating gives her energy and she wants to share that energy with others. Her art is happy and upbeat, concentrating on the positive and whimsical side of life. In her lighthearted and informative Zoom presentation, she will share two totally different techniques with the same fun […]