Color Tips/Techniques: Photo Palettes Program 02/18/27
2027-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Boise) | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Janice Black, our Schoolhouse chairperson, will share some brief tips about choosing colors for quilts. with a special focus on one of her favorite techniques– building a quilt palette from a favorite photo.

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
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).

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/

Fabric Collage - What It's all About! by Jane Haworth Program Zoom 04/15/2027
2027-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
You will learn the essentials of creating your own fabric collage quilt; from making an enlarged pattern suitable for collage, the types of fabric and tools needed and her collage technique using glue. Whether you’re new to fabric collage or looking to refine your skills, this lecture will inspire you to experiment and bring your own vision to life in fabric.
We will also learn more about Janes creative journey—from her early fish quilts to evolving themes and her latest collage pieces.
Jane Haworth is a self-taught quilter who draws inspiration from photos, her love of color and pattern and the natural world. Her vibrant quilts are approachable for beginners, with techniques that are both relaxing and addictive and have been exhibited in shows across the U.S., reflecting her storytelling through fabric. Jane teaches nationally and internationally including IQF Houston and Empty Spools Seminars. She has appeared on Quilting Arts TV and The Quilt Show (May 2025). Her book, Capture Your Own Life with Collage Quilting (Landauer Publishing), was released in Fall 2023.
Jane will be here in Boise to teach in-person fabric collage workshops on Thursday, 4/22 – 4/24/27. Please see the Workshops page on the BBQ website for more information and to register.

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.
More Information to Follow!

Flower Fabric Collage by Jane Haworth workshop 04/22/2027
2027-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
We have two opportunities to learn fabric collage from Jane. Registration will begin 1/1/2027. The deadline to register (and to receive a refund for cancellations) will be April 15th. More class details will be posted here as we approach registration date.
Thursday, April 22, 2027: A ½ day class creating a flower from a kit designed by Jane. This class makes it easy to learn the process without pulling fabric or drawing your own design – $30 plus $25 kit fee

Pet Fabric Collage by Jane Haworth 04/23-24/27 Workshop
2027-04-23 09:00 - 2027-04-24 16:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Fabric Collage by Jane Haworth
We have two opportunities to learn fabric collage from Jane. Registration will begin 1/1/2027. The deadline to register (and to receive a refund for cancellations) will be April 15th. More class details will be posted here as we approach registration date
Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24, 2027: Recreate your favorite pet photo in fabric. 2 day class is $120. (You can create from a photo that is not a pet – such as a building, a plant, just not a human face which is more complicated)
Pets Fabric Collage
In this 2 day class students will learn to enlarge a photo of your pet and recreate the image. Using a variety of fabrics we will trace and fussy cut fabrics and apply in her raw edge fabric

From Maker to Mentor - Dianne Kane Program 05/20/2027
2027-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Please join us for an enlightening evening learning how to share our quilting skills with others.
Dianne Kane has a Masters in Adult Education and has presented numerous seminars on improving your teaching techniques. Her Train the Trainer sessions incorporate a one-on-one method as well as teaching to a group.
As quilters, it’s up to us to share our passion with upcoming generations. Mentoring another comes in many forms.
From Maker to Mentor: Effective Teaching Strategies
Every skilled quilter has a wealth of knowledge to share, but transforming your personal passion into an engaging class requires a different set of tools. This one-hour lecture is designed to transition you smoothly from a solo maker into an inspiring mentor. You will discover how to present quilting techniques while creating an encouraging environment where every student can thrive.
The session utilizes the proven Prepare, Present, Practice, and Perform training framework to structure your future trainings for maximum success. First, we will explore the Prepare stage, focusing on how to set clear learning objectives and organize your materials before students arrive. Next, we will cover the Present phase, teaching you how to visually and verbally demonstrate techniques.
The final portion of the lecture tackles the hands-on dynamics of a quilting workshop through the Practice and Perform stages. You will learn how to effectively support students during their independent Practice time, offering constructive feedback without taking over their sewing machines. Finally, we will discuss how to guide students to Perform, ensuring they leave your session with the independence, confidence, and skill to complete their quilt projects at home.
