Kathy Hansen describes her Quilt As You Go Class as a flexible quilting technique that is fast, fun and scrap friendly. There are many variations to this technique which we will discuss in class, but I will show you how to strip piece and quilt at the same time. When your four blocks are completed, we […]
First Meeting of the 2026 Programs Committee to be held Nov. 11th at 6:00 pm at Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 W. Victory Rd., Boise. Anyone who is interested in being a part of the Programs team is encouraged to attend.
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 […]
The workshop is called "Accidental Landscape: Mountain Views" by Karen Eckmeier and will be held on Jan. 17th from 9:30 to 12:30 via ZOOM. The price will be $25 and the maximum number of ticket sales 24. Tickets will go on sale on Oct. 16, 2025. The deadline to register for this workshop (or to […]
Would you like to try your hand at making a small braided rug entirely from braiding, with no sewing at all involved? If so, this class is for you! Janice Black, our Schoolhouse chair, would love to share this technique with you! Supplies and Fabric Choices: You can make your rug as scrappy or as […]
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 […]
Lisa Flowers Ross has agreed to teach a two-day "Abstracting from Reality" workshop for us from 8:45-3:45 on Feb. 26 & 27, 2026. The workshop will be held at the Idaho State Archives building, 2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, 83712. Lisa Flowers Ross is a celebrated textile artist who creates colorful, modern, contemporary art. Because […]
This can be a baby quilt or a wall hanging. There is the option to make it bigger. All you need is a striped fabric and a border fabric (or two). The most difficult part is actually finding a striped fabric you like. Although a fabric with regularly spaced lines will work just fine. Try […]
Seeking Sunflowers! From 1:00-5:00 on the afternoon of March 14th, please join our 2026 Programs Chair, Becky Kinzer, in stitching one of two 12 ½” sunflower block designs in support of Ukrainians. Blue and yellow are the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and the sunflower is Ukraine's national flower. We hope that you will join […]
On March 19, 2026, from 9:00-12:30, MJ Kinman will teach a half-day workshop called "Improv Gems." The workshop will be held in the Arrowrock South Meeting Room at the Hampton Inn/ Boise Spectrum, 7499 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709. Ticket sales will open Jan. 1st and the workshop will be made available to everyone […]
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, […]