02/20/27 - Couching Schoolhouse by Amy Carter
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | ID
“Experience the Quilt” More information to follow.

06/20/26 Machine Applique' Schoolhouse - Maureen Stevens
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Boise Rigging Supply
6750 West Victory Road, Boise, Idaho
This is a learn it-and-do it class. We will learn about several types of machine appliqué. We will explore using different materials and stitches on our machines. I hope to cover fusible, faced, turned under edges and raw edge. I will provide you with a handout of instructions and a packet of products to use in the appliqué process. We will use the blind hem stitch, zig-zag, and blanket stitch on our sewing machines. If your machine only has a straight stitch we do have some machines that can be rented. Talk to Janice Black about that. I will give you instructions and patterns and have different products for appliqué for you to try. We will make a “sampler” of techniques and products and if desired make a pillow-top using one of the techniques. Come prepared to have a great time with fellow class members and try out some new techniques and ideas. Cost is $15.00.
Supply list:
Sewing machine in good working order
needles and feet for machine to do various stitches
rotary cutter, mat and ruler
pins, scissors and seam ripper
pencil or marking instrument
iron and pad (we will have a couple of irons and boards available)
applique pressing sheet (or can use baking parchment paper)
Scraps in various sizes and colors (for the pillow top you will need a 7″ square of green and a 7″ square of a fall color)
Fat quarter of muslin for the “sampler” piece
A 12″ square of a suitable background for the pillow top
Thread colors to match your scraps
Permanent ink pen to write on the muslin (no Sharpie–it bleeds)
Please note that June 13 is the deadline to either register for the class or request a refund.

10/24/26 "Fearless Foundation Paper Piecing: Tips and Techniques to Make FPP Easier and More Fun" by Esther Kleinkauf Schoolhouse
2026-10-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
This class is for someone who has done some FPP, especially if some part of the process is frustrating to you. I really want to invite anyone that has tried FPP and given up on it. You are missing so much!
We will discuss everything from what constitutes a quality pattern to why the size of the pieces is not what defines the difficulty (and what does). I will give you ideas on how to organize your fabrics and how best to cut pieces to minimize frustration from too small pieces. We will also look at what “paper” is best to sew on and you will get to try 3 different kinds.
You will be making at least 3 blocks designed especially to demonstrate and practice the ideas discussed.
Supply List

Sewing Machine – Set up with a #70 needle and a Straight Stitch Foot. (I prefer a clear plastic foot)
Thread – The “best” choice is 80 wt Deco Bob. If you are just starting out, buy a mini cone in a light shade of your favorite neutral. If you have 100’s of spools of thread , like I do, you can use other fine threads. I would not recommend anything heavier than Aurifil 50 wt.
“Add a Quarter” and “Add an Eighth” rulers. For this class you need the 6 inch ones. The ones labeled “Plus” are not more useful.
Small and large (45mm) rotary cutters, small cutting mat, small rotary cutting rulers (nothing larger than 6in x 12 in}.
Small Scissors or thread snips.
Small ironing board and small iron. The classroom will have irons.
A rectangle of heavy/crisp plastic for folding back pattern sections. Mine is 3.5 inches by 7 inches for no particular reason. You can also just use the heaviest advertising/political postcard that shows up in your mailbox.
Glue stick -I was once told that the UHU brand is the best for fabric to paper gluing.
Pins – You won’t need more than a half dozen. My preferred pins right now are Clover Patch work pins with the blue and yellow heads. They have the right balance of thinness and length.
Clover MINI clips. I have some to give out if you don’t already own any.
Acorn Precision Piecing Pen – You can buy the Essentials pack or the Starter kit and get their Easy Press fabric treatment, but you can fill the pen with other liquids such as Best Press, Magic Starch or even water…but you really need the pen!
Ballpoint awl/stiletto
Paper and pen to take notes.

Optional Supplies:

Light box with translucent mat
Roxanne’s or other glue
Tailor’s clapper
Seam ironing bar

11/21/26 Quilting on Your Domestic Machine by Madeline Trainor Schoolhouse
2026-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
More information to follow.

Fractured Images Schoolhouse by Dianne Kane 03/13/27
2027-03-13 09:30 - 15:30 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
“Fractured Images,” taught by Dianne Kane.
9:30-3:30 on March 13, 2027, at Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 W. Victory Rd., Boise
15 tickets should be set to open for sale on January 13th, 2027. The deadline to register (and to receive a refund for cancellations) will be March 12th.
Class Description:
Want to learn how to create this interesting effect that makes your fabric appear to vibrate? If you like surprises, this is a class for you. We’ll make a wall hanging that will amaze all of us. Plan on getting most of the top put together during our class time. Just be forewarned: you won’t be able to stop with just one.
Supplies:
· Sewing machine
· Mat, new blade and ruler
· Pins, scissors, seam ripper
· Thread
Fabrics:
You will want a fabric with large strong motifs. Florals, Asian and Hawaiian prints are great. Kaffe Fassett fabrics would probably work well too. The Frond big flowers (22×24) are also really fun. Choose a fabric with a repeat of at least 18-24″. The more colors in the background, the more interesting your piece will be. Movement in the background is good too–marbles, swirls, or shadows. Avoid fabrics with people or straight vertical or horizontal elements. Batiks are not appropriate either because they are hand printed and the repeats are not always evenly spaced.
Purchase at least 4 repeats of the fabric–5 to be safe. (Did you hear the “voice of experience”?) We will use only one long side of the fabric, so you’ll have half of your fabric left to share with a friend or use in a border or on the back of your wall hanging. Bring coordinating border fabrics too if you’d like so we can audition your choices. If you have any questions about your fabric choices, please call or email Dianne Kane (whose contact info is in the directory).
