Boise Basin Quilters

08/20/26 Modern Quilting: A Twist on Tradition - Darla Christiansen - Programs
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Boise) | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
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.
Darla 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.

2026 Featured Quilter Jennifer Perry Price Program 09/17/26
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
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 seeing how she used patterns when sewing clothing. I began designing my own clothes and altering existing patterns when I was in 6th grade. My mother would help me sew out my creations. By 11th grade, I was making my prom dresses from my own designs and drawing my own patterns. I made cheerleading camp uniforms and song leader pinafores for my cheer teams. We didn’t want to ask one of the moms to make them all and I had ideas for the original designs I wanted. When I was a senior in high school, I got a job in the fabric department at TG&Y, and that is where I found my first quilt pattern.
Both of my grandmothers were very good seamstresses also and both quilted. My whole life I was surrounded by quilts. Even the blanket I took to preschool for naps was a quilt that had been made for my mom when she was a child. I learned a lot from both of my Grandmothers. They each had fabric around that I was free to create with. I learned to sew on a treadle machine at one grandmother’s house, and learned a lot of hand sewing techniques, and how to make draperies from the other grandmother.
I have an AA in both Fashion Merchandising and Home Economics from Fullerton College, which at the time the Fashion Merchandising program was equivalent to the Fashion Institute in Los Angeles. The course requirements included designing, pattern drafting, and draping as well as construction. I have a BS in Home Economics with my emphasis in Fashion Merchandising. I have drafted patterns and sewn for a designer, but never had the financial backing to start my own label but I have always continued to sew for myself and my family.
When my brother and his wife started having children, I made each child a flannel rag quilt, and I think that is when I caught the bug. I started making flannel rag quilts for Halloween and Christmas with designs I made up for my daughter and me.
I designed and made several figure skating dresses for my daughter, a huge t-shirt like quilt, but out of my daughter’s sweatshirts from eleven years of skating competitions. I did not layer or quilt it because the sweatshirt fabric was heavy enough.
Not too long after that, I started enjoying going to quilt shows and the Quilt, Craft, and Sewing show every year. I would get inspired, and start purchasing patterns, and fabrics. Since I have been retired (almost 8 Years) quilting keeps me out of trouble. I love having projects to do. I want to feel purposeful. My closet is full, so making clothes for myself isn’t necessary, so I sew quilts. I don’t stick to one style, I love learning new techniques. My quilts don’t really look like they belong to a collection, they are more individual, and what I wanted to make or learn at a time or I just thought was cute. I have over 20 project boxes full of fabric and the patterns for future quilts, two Judy Neimeyer kits, two more of her patterns and some fabric to go with them, at least five projects in process, and lots more ideas in my head. I keep buying fabric because I believe I have to live long enough to finish everything.
Be sure to see Jennifer’s quilt display at the BBQ Quilt Show on September 25 and 26, 2026.

2026 Quilt Show
2026-09-25 10:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00 | Expo Idaho, Garden City, Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID, 83714, United States

10/15/26 Post Modern Quilting by Joe Cunningham (in person)
2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00
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.
Here’s how Joe describes “Post Modern Quiltmaking,” the lecture he’ll be giving at BBQ:
We 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.
For more info about Joe and his quilts, please visit his website at joecunninghamquilts.com .

10/16-17/26 Creative Design Workshop by Joe Cunningham
2026-10-16 08:45 - 2026-10-17 15:45 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
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 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. The workshop price includes Saturday lunch (a half-sandwich and soup cup from Cafe Zupa’s). Lunch on Friday will be on your own.
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.

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

Kadee Potrter Embraces Hand Piecing Program 11/19/26
2026-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
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 template stamps makes the preparation process simpler and more accurate. With her design “Lollipops,”, she was one of two Boise Basin Quilters Guild members honored with an award in the 2025-2026 Amethyst Hoffman Challenge: https://www.thehoffmanchallenge.com/award-recipients
Kadee is a native Idahoan and works as a civil engineer by day and a quilter by night. Her designs have been published multiple times in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine. She has a small, home-based business for template stamps created with 3D printing technology.
You can follow Kadee on Facebook at Kalico Palace Quilting: A Return to Handwork or on Instagram @kalicopalacequilting.
Kadee will be teaching a hand-piecing Schoolhouse class for the guild on January 30th, 2027. Please sign up on the BBQ website by clicking: Lollipops and Lemon Drops Schoolhouse by Kadee Porter 01/30/2027

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
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Panel Quilt Finished Denise Russell Program 01/21/2027
2027-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
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 uses.

The role of color and scale of motifs
The simple math involved
Straight or pieced borders?

Denise is based in Kennesaw, Georgia. For the past 11 years, she has designed quilts for Moda, Blank Quilting, Henry Glass, Hoffman Fabrics, P & B Textiles, Studio, Maywood Studio, Northcott, among other manufacturers. Her website is Pieced Brain https://piecedbrain.com/featured-in

Her work has been featured in many magazines and books, including American Patchwork and Quilting, American Quilter, Love of Quilting, McCall’s Quilting, Quilter’s World, and others.
City Blocks, her first quilt book, was published in 2024 by Leisure Arts.

Lollipops and Lemon Drops Schoolhouse by Kadee Porter 01/30/2027
2027-01-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
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 mark and cut out quilt pieces. A single stamp will transfer cutting lines, stitching lines, and registration marks for accuracy directly onto your fabric.
This class is designed for both beginning and accomplished hand stitchers. It will include tips on fabric selection; instruction and practice in hand stitching; and an opportunity to try out some of Kadee’s stamps to see whether this technique will become your new favorite! The class will focus on a very simple design selected to be approachable for beginners, but participants will also have the option of trying out Kadee’s “Lollipops” block design (shown here). if they feel confident in doing so.
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Couching by Amy Carter Schoolhouse 02/27/2027
2027-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States

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).

EPP vs FPP: The Showdown by Tina Craig 03/18/27
2027-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
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. At the end, we will tally up the votes and declare a winner!
Tina Craig enrolled in a beginner sampler quilt class at a Connecticut quilt shop in 1990 and was instantly hooked. Before that first Christmas wall hanging was completed, she already had several other projects started! She encourages her students to try new techniques, as those new skills can open up a world of possibilities. Her favorite classes to teach are English Paper Piecing and Domestic Machine Quilting. Tina was featured in Quiltfolk magazine issue 25, Rhode Island. Watch her demos on TheQuiltShow.com episode 3705 and listen to her conversation with Brandy Maslowski on the Quilter on Fire podcast episode 259. When not in her sewing room, she and her husband enjoy bird watching and traveling to visit their children and grandsons. Tina’s website is https://seaside-stitches.com/

Curve Confidence Schoolhouse by Roberta Parsons 04/17/27
2027-04-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Quiltmaker, pattern designer, and barn quilt painter Roberta Parsons grew up on a multi-generational rural egg-ranch with three older brothers, a rugmaking/quilt teacher mother and a model airplane builder/pilot father. Their unspoken family philosophy was that creativity was a given! Roberta retired from the corporate world in 2019 after a long career in the retail catalog production, magazine and printing industry. She now happily resides in Payette, Idaho.
Roberta says, “This workshop is intended for all the people who see quilts or blocks with curves and decide they can’t do it because for whatever reason, someone once told them that curves are HARD unless they plan to learn applique. Curves are not hard! They’re bias, so they can get stretched out of whack and not behave if you don’t handle them tenderly. But they’re NOT HARD.
Once people are comfortable with improv curves and understand the geometry of how curves work, they can move on to the more rigid, template-based, seam- allowance-added curves without the fear of a block that ends up lumpy and misshapen.
Probably one of the most BASIC things that I’ll demonstrate and teach in this workshop is how I don’t pin, glue, clip or add seam allowance (for improv) to my curves. I’ll teach you how to recognize when you do need to make adjustments for seam allowance or use templates and WHY. From that initial demonstration sequence, we will move into exercises that you can complete at your own pace.”
The photos show a quilt made by Roberta (“Improv with Curves”), and a small table-topper made by a participant during a 2-hour workshop that Roberta taught for the Treasure Valley Quiltmakers.
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