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 […]
Guild member Jami Herndon will share a little bit with us about her job as a representative for Riley Blake Fabrics. Jami says, "Have you ever considered how a shop decides which fabrics to carry and how to promote them? I would love to show you the process that a shop goes through in making […]
Ashelyn Downs found her sewing experience, pattern writing, and design background culminating in the creation of beginner-friendly quilt patterns that represent the styles and spaces of the people who get to use them. Pulling from the full evolution of 20th-century architecture, 90's grunge, street art, travel, and pop culture, she combines minimalist color palettes and […]
Cost for the workshop is $50. Refunds for cancellations may be requested until May 1st. After that date, registrations become nonrefundable . . . and any remaining openings will be made available to nonmembers. This workshop will be held in the fellowship hall of the Boise Church of Christ, 2000 N. El Dorado Street, Boise. […]
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 sections! In the first class you will learn to line up your panels, cut your triangles to create the hexagons for your quilt. We will talk […]
Exploring the World of Online Quilting Resources Guild member Amanda Oros is the owner of Sweet Pea Design Co. and the host of the podcast "Not Your Granny's Quilt Show." Join Amanda for an insightful session on navigating the vibrant world of online quilting. From traditional patchwork to modern improv, Amanda will share trusted resources, […]
Maureen Stevens is the guild's featured quilter for 2025. Her quilts will be displayed in a special exhibit at our quilt show, and her quilting journey is the featured presentation of tonight's program. Maureen says, "I was born and raised on a farm in Wendell, Idaho. I'm the middle child of seven but the oldest […]
Note: This is a two day workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, and Saturday, October 18, 2025. This two-day workshop walks participants through the hand-painting and thread-painting process that Judith uses for her quilts. She says, "Painting on fabric can be so much fun. Seeing the colors come to life on your cloth and […]
Judith Phelps, of Battle Ground, Washington, is an award-winning art quilter who often incorporates a combination of techniques such as applique, paint, thread painting, piecing, and 3D objects to produce unique and eye-catching pieces. The workshops that she has planned for the BBQ guild focus on two of her favorite techniques: hand painting a fabric […]