We will use a systematic plan, based on Brandy Maslowski’s presentation to the guild last October to clean up and reorganize our sewing spaces. Meetings will consist of plan-making, idea-sharing, and dedicated cleaning time with friends.
Appropriation or Appreciation Melissa will explain what cultural appropriation in quilting is and how to distinguish it from appreciation. She will walk us through a detailed explanation about how to think about culture in design, best uses, how to appreciate and be inspired responsibly and how to build a quilt community that is more just, … Continue reading Monthly Meeting – Melissa de Leon Mason
Monthly meeting for Quilt Pattern Writing group. Work together to develop quilt pattern writing skills through activities such as analyzing what we like about professional patterns, discussing instructive articles, and offering constructive criticism of each other's work.
Monthly meeting of Bag Making Sew Along small group. The focus of this group will be bag making skills building while we make a quilted travel set. We will start with a simple tote and progress through simple zippered pouches, advanced tote bags, and conclude with a quilted duffle bag.
Monthly meeting for the Modern Quilt Design Challenge. This monthly challenge will give you the chance try out your quilt design skills. Each month you will design a quilt, NO QUILT MAKING REQUIRED. Each month the prompts will focus on elements of modern quilting so you also get a chance to explore these.
Katie Furukawa took the plunge and quit her day job over a year ago to start her own business with beautiful handmade sewn items and cards. Come learn about how she planned for and accomplished starting her business, what it is like to own a small business, and how she has used her connections within … Continue reading Starting a Business with your Sewing Passion
We will use a systematic plan, based on Brandy Maslowski’s presentation to the guild last October to clean up and reorganize our sewing spaces. Meetings will consist of plan-making, idea-sharing, … Continue reading Small Group – Fabulous Studio
If you missed QuiltCon, come hear from members who were there as they share some of their favorite quilts and takeaways, tidbits about who the best teachers are, and tips … Continue reading QuiltCon debrief: special Digital Thursday
Students will create a true “broken grid” quilt. We will discuss the use of precision piecing versus improvisation and how the two techniques can be successfully combined in one quilt. … Continue reading BROKEN GRIDS | Stacey Sharman
