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 […]

Amanda Oros is not only a member of our guild, but also the host of the podcast "Not Your Granny's Quilt Show" and the owner of Sweet Pea Design Co. Amanda has a wide-ranging network of online quilting and sewing resources. In tonight's program, she will be sharing examples of some of her favorite online […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When people ask MJ Kinman what she does, she likes to tell them, "I make the biggest diamonds in the world . . . but instead of using the hardest substance on earth, I use the softest-- cloth!" MJ says, "The most beautiful gemstones capture light and reflect it back to us with unique brilliance, […]

"Captivating Compositions" is a lively introduction to design and composition. Deborah introduces eight classic compositions and shares inspiring examples from traditional, modern and art quilting, plus examples from fine art! Learn how using these compositions can generate ideas for fabulous, original work. Learn more about Deborah and her work at www.DeborahsStudio.com

Joe Cunningham has been a professional quilt artist since 1979. He began making quilts in his hometown of Flint, Michigan; eventually moving to San Francisco where he lives with his wife, Carol LeMaitre, above her Pilates studio, and maintains a gallery/ studio to make and show his quilts. Joe travels the world to show quilts […]