Boise Basin Quilters

The Magic of Foundation Paper Piecing - Nancy Messuri - 10/17/24
2024-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Boise) | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Nancy Messuri is a self-employed Idaho-based quilt designer. Paper copies of her patterns are available through https://quiltwoman.com and pdf patterns through her website, https://nancymessuridesigns.com.
Foundation paper piecing is Nancy’s go-to method of constructing blocks and Electric Quilt 8 is her favorite design platform. Her trademark is intricate designs that require careful piecing, but she sometimes breaks out of that mold with a less complex design when the mood strikes.
In 2023, Nancy was selected to be a Benartex Ambassador along with ten other designers. As an ambassador for the international fabric supplier, Nancy designed numerous products to be featured in Benartex publications and assisted in the Benartex booth at the Missouri Star Quilt Festival. Her relationship with Benartex as a designer continues to this day.
Nancy’s quilt Criss Cross Stars was selected as the signature quilt for the 2023 International Quilt Festival Long Beach and was prominently featured on the cover of the program and all advertising materials. Along with Criss Cross Stars, her quilt, Ripple Effect, hung at the 2023 International Quilt Festival Houston and was used extensively in promotions of that show. In addition, her quilt, Spinning Song, will be hanging at International Quilt Festival 2024

Qurious About Quilting? Free Event 10/19/24
2024-10-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Boise Church of Christ, 2000 Eldorado Street, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Free Event!!!
Are you a beginner who would like to learn more about quilting? On October 19, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall of Boise Church of Christ, 2000 North Eldorado Street, Boise Basin Quilters is hosting a FREE event just for you! Spend the morning learning how to select and prepare fabrics for a quilt; how to cut and stitch pieces accurately, and much more! Or come in the afternoon to do some hands-on stitching with a free simple make-and-take project!
Schedule is as follows:
Morning session – 9:00 am to 12 noon:
Speakers & Demonstrations
An introduction to the basics of quilting:
Fabric – Kathie Zegers
Color & Value – Janice Black
Cutting – Chris Bell
Stitching – Maureen Stevens
Pressing – Terri Cury
Quilting – Jennifer Price
Afternoon session – 1:00 pm to 4 pm
Make and Take kits – a holiday trivet/hotpad OR wall hanging
We will have sewing machines set up and volunteer advisors
Stuck on a quilting project? Bring your UFO (unfinished quilt object). We will problem-solve with you and try to help answer your question(s).
This event is open to the public and there is no need to sign up. Bring a friend! Come to connect with our supportive community of sewists ready to share their joy of creativity!

Learn the Basics of Foundation Paper Piecing - Schoolhouse 10/26/24
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise, ID, 83709, United States
Nancy Messuri is a self-employed Idaho-based quilt designer. Foundation paper piecing is her go-to method of constructing blocks and Electric Quilt 8 is her favorite design platform. Her trademark is intricate designs that require careful piecing, but she sometimes breaks out of that mold with a less complex design when the mood strikes.
Color Tangles Supply List
Designed By Nancy Messuri
Finished Size: 65” x 65”
Learn the Basics of Foundation Paper Piecing
Pattern for Color Tangles must be purchased prior to class. Available for immediate download at https://nancymessuridesigns.com or as a paper pattern at https://quiltwoman.com.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Introduction: This cheerful, fat quarter friendly quilt will brighten anyone’s day. It goes together easily and accurately with foundation paper piecing. It is the perfect size for a throw or large wall hanging.
Fabric Requirements:
Black: 6 ¼ yds
Cream: 1 yd
36 Bright Colors: 1 Fat Quarter Each
Binding: Pieced binding uses scraps from the bright colored fabrics
Single color binding: ½ yd
Backing: 4 ¼ yds
Batting: 72” x 72” square
Additional Supplies: At least 72 sheets of foundation paper. (I use Carol Doak’s)
Clear ruler such as Creative Grids 12 ½” x 6 ½”. 12” Add-A-Quarter Ruler. 12” x 3” strip of template plastic. Light box.
Please read through entire pattern before beginning this quilt.
Print at least one Center Block Template and one Border Block Template prior to class. Pre-cut fabrics for at least one of each block.
