Boise Basin Quilters

Creative Design workshop by Joe Cunningham 10/16-17/26 2-Day Event
0026-10-16 08:45 - 0026-10-17 15:45 (America/Boise) | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Joe will demonstrate and teach how to develop a small idea into an abstract quilt. Along the way I will teach the techniques I use for freehand piecing, working with bias tape, and creating memorable compositions. Under my instructions, students will develop their own designs and get them to a point where they can be completed.
Since the cost is supplemented by the guild (making this workshop available at less than half its price elsewhere!), registration will be available only to guild members until Aug. 20, 2026. On that date, nonmembers are invited to register for any remaining workshop spots.
Aug.20th is also the final day to cancel and receive a refund.
SUPPLIES
This is primarily a machine class but some hand sewing may be required.
Besides your sewing machine and standard machine sewing equipment, you will also need the following items:
Extension cord, pins, seam ripper, etc.
Rotary cutter, mat and rulers
Iron and pressing board (a few will also be available to share)
Scissors
Bias tape and matching thread (3 packs)
At least six yards of fabric, including fabrics that contrast strongly.
A 40″ wide design board (may be flannel or something similar, to be taped to the wall). Design board may be longer vertically than 40″, but only 40″ of wall width per person will be available horizontally.

One Block Wonder Schoolhouse - 07/19/25 & 08/02/25
0025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00
Former Guild President Jennifer Price will show you how to create a “One Block Wonder”! This is a two-part class, but your $15 registration fee will get you into both sessions. On July 19, you will be learning how to cut and piece your blocks. On August 2, come back with your completed blocks for a class devoted to layout.
This technique requires rather specific fabric selections, so start keeping an eye out for the suitable ones now! To create a quilt similar to Jennifer’s you will need seven identical panels. If you prefer to make a one-block wonder quilt that does not center around a panel, you could instead use a piece of fabric cut long enough to include at least 6 repeats (Ask a fabric store worker to help if you’re not sure how to tell what constitutes a repeat!) Large-scale prints with some “curve” to the motifs work best for this! Please reach out to Jennifer if you need help puzzling out the best fabric or panels to purchase.
