Our September Program will feature Jennifer’s quilting journey and a review of her quilts. Jennifer shares her inspirations for quilting and sewing: I made my first quilt when I was a senior in high school. Before that, I had been making my own clothes since 6th grade. I started out sewing with my mother and […]
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 […]
Here's how Joe Cunningham describes this two-day workshop: "I 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 […]
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 […]
Our November Program will feature quilter and designer Kadee Porter. She will share her technique for hand-piecing. Hand-piecing is a slow, satisfying way to create a quilt, one thoughtful stitch at a time. It is perfect for projects on the go, passing time in a hospital waiting room, or relaxing at home. Kadee’s use of […]
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There is no in-person BBQ meeting in January. This gives us a perfect opportunity to enjoy a Zoom Program that features quilter and designer Denise Russell. Many quilters have beautiful panel fabrics but aren’t quite sure how to turn them into a successful quilt. Denise will demonstrate methods for designing panel quilts and the tools she […]
Guild member Kadee Porter has had several quilt designs published in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, and her quilt "Lollipops" was a first-place winner in the 2025 Hoffman challenge. Kadee, an ACHD construction supervisor, has developed her own slow-stitch method. Using a 3D printer, she creates stamps that can be used to help you easily […]
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"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 […]
English Paper Piecing or Foundation Paper Piecing? What's the difference? What are the pros and cons of each technique? Which technique is your favorite? We will try to answer these questions as Tina shares dozens of quilts. One quilt from each technique will battle head-to-head and you will vote for your favorites in each round. […]