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SUMMARY:01/15/26 - Happy Villages and Accidental Landscapes BBQ Membership Meeting Program - Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn her lighthearted and informative Zoom presentation\, she will share two totally different techniques with the same fun results! Two favorite approaches to playing with fabrics are fabric collage (the focus of her book Happy Villages) and layered/topstitching (the technique featured in her book Accidental Landscapes).This presentation will show you how the techniques evolved and will inspire you to try fabric collage or layered/topstitching in your own creations. \nNote: This is a ZOOM Presentation and a link will be emailed to all member prior to the start of this presentation.
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/happy-villages-and-accidental-landscapes-bbq-membership-meeting-program/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,Programs
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SUMMARY:02/19/26 - ReUse Market - Joan Scofield- Program
DESCRIPTION:Joanie Scofield from the ReUse Market will be talking about materials available at their Garden City store. As Joanie states\, quilting materials are NOT limited to just thread\, fabric and batting. Joanie hopes to encourage any of our Small Groups or possibly establish a new Small Group interested in including unconventional materials in their quilt projects focusing on sustainability. \nThose interested in participating in these small groups will be offered store credit for the purchase of materials. Store credit is available for the first thirty (30) registered participants. ReUse Market plans to offer cash prizes and awards within the small groups outside of the Sustainability awards they are sponsoring at our Quilt Show. \nWhile our Quilt Show has a well-defined Sustainability category\, these Small Group challenges may follow different guidelines and will be expected to follow our Small Group Challenge guidelines should they choose to exhibit their works at our upcoming Quilt Show. \nJoin us for the February 19th meeting to learn more about what treasures you might find at the ReUse Market. If unable to attend\, and you’re interested in joining these small groups\, please contact Joanie at  joanie@reusemarket.org
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/color-tips-techniques-photo-palettes-janice-black-program-02-19-26/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:03/19/26 - Gems & Joy: Featuring the Gem Quilts of MJ Kinman Program
DESCRIPTION: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!” \nMJ says\, “The most beautiful gemstones capture light and reflect it back to us with unique brilliance\, revealing their fiery personalities. Every gem has a story to tell…just like people. \nThis slide lecture and trunk show chronicle my own story – my 25+-year adventure learning how to create the world’s biggest diamonds in cloth. Most importantly\, though\, the underlying message to my audiences throughout my presentation is the importance of choosing joy and saying “no” to fear\, both in our creative lives and in our personal lives. \nDuring my presentation\, I’ll discuss how I’ve learned to spot gemstones with personality – the unique configuration of light and color that translate into a successful work of art. I’ll discuss my techniques to create and assemble the hundreds of pieces in each diamond\, materials I use to create the wash of color and light across a gem’s surface\, and the quilting techniques that enhance a gem’s facets. We may even talk a little bit (maybe a lot) about Kentucky Bourbon\, as I describe the gem quilts in my series “Bourbon Diamonds”! \nAnd as so often happens with any artist’s decades-long journey\, I’ll share insights gleaned from my walk away from corporate life and into the creative life.” \nMJ has been featured in many of the world’s top quilting magazines. Her work is included in collections as varied as Maker’s Mark Distillery\, the National Quilt Museum in Paducah\, KY (where she has also taught workshops and had a solo show) and the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln\, NE. We are honored to have her here in Boise! \nWebsite: mjkinman.com
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/gems-joy-featuring-the-gem-quilts-of-mj-kinman-program-march-19-2026/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,Programs
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SUMMARY:04/16/26 - "Captivating Compositions" by Deborah Boschert Program (via ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:“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.\n \nLearn more about Deborah and her work at  www.DeborahsStudio.com
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/captivating-compositions-by-deborah-boschert-program-via-zoom-april-16-2026/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,Programs
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SUMMARY:05/21/26 Rediscovered (Antique Quilts) Karen Tabor Programs
DESCRIPTION:Karen Taber will give a presentation and trunk show featuring some of her collection of about 100 antique quilts. Quilts from Karen’s collection can frequently be seen at the Rediscovered Bookshop\, where she uses them on rotation as part of the seasonal displays.
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/rediscovered-antique-quilts-karen-tabor-programs-5-21-26/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,Programs
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SUMMARY:06/18/26 Cyanotype: Blue Printing History and Modern Explorations Program
DESCRIPTION:Join contemporary cyanotype artist Jessie Swimeley for a discussion of the history of cyanotype– how it came to be and its historical uses. Learn how she puts a modern spin on her work and explore examples of other cyanotype artists working with textiles.\nJessie Swimeley is a contemporary cyanotype artist based in the Treasure Valley. Her lifelong passion for analog photography has evolved into exceptional photo and print-based mixed media art. \nGrowing up in Wyoming\, Jessie found a deep respect and love for the wild and untamed spaces of the American West. She began taking photographs with her father at an early age and processed her own film and prints. She received her BA in Photography from the University of Oregon.  \nWith the glut of  technology at our fingertips Jessie has made the intentional switch back to more tangible and analog processes. The pairing of cyanotype with encaustic satisfies her love of process and allows her to capture the raw beauty of the natural world. \nYou can follow her on Instagram @jessies6005 to see her latest works and projects or explore her work on her website jessieswimeley.com. \nJessie will also be teaching a cyanotype workshop for the guild on June 27th.
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/cyanotype-blue-printing-history-and-modern-explorations-program-06-18-26/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:08/20/26 Modern Quilting: A Twist on Tradition - Darla Christiansen - Programs
DESCRIPTION:Explore characteristics of Modern Quilting\, and find out how a modern approach to quilting is\, in many ways\, a twist on tradition. See quilts that have been exhibited at QuiltCon in a slide presentation\, followed by a trunk show with members of the Boise Modern Quilt Guild. \nDarla Christiansen is a Boise native and a past president of the Boise MQG. Her quilt making leans heavily toward scrappy and she often uses rescued fabrics that otherwise might be destined for the landfill. She delights in the challenge of creating beautiful things from others’ discards\, and describes her process as design-build. When she’s not sewing (which is most of the time)\, you’ll find Darla on her bike\, in a kayak\, tending to her yard\, feeding the cat and finding outdoor adventures with her husband.
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/modern-art-quilt-definition-darla-christiansen-programs-08-20-26/
LOCATION: Boise Church of Christ\, 2000 Eldorado Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings,Programs
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SUMMARY:10/15/26 Post Modern Quilting by Joe Cunningham (in person)
DESCRIPTION: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 and teach\, as well as teaching his popular online classes from his studio. He has written ten quiltmaking books\, and his quilts are in the permanent collections of several museums. \nHere’s how Joe describes “Post Modern Quiltmaking\,” the lecture he’ll be giving at BBQ: \nWe all know what “Modern” quilt making is. Sort of. Now that Modern Quilts have been around for a while the world is starting to move on\, or maybe it’s just me. In this lecture I’ll talk about Modern Quilts and how they have influenced the wider quilt world\, and explain how I have come to find my own style of “Post” Modern quiltmaking. With lots of examples and time for questions\, this is a crowd favorite. \nFor more info about Joe and his quilts\, please visit his website at joecunninghamquilts.com .
URL:https://www.boisebasinquilters.org/event/post-modern-quilting-by-joe-cunningham-in-person-october-15-2026/
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