"String-piecing is an easy, fun technique that can produce spectacular results. In November, our ZOOM speaker, Jean Impey, will describe her obsession with Spiderwebs, a type of string-pieced quilt. Designed to go hand-in-hand with this program, Terri Curry's November Schoolhouse class will give you an opportunity to explore different types of string-pieced quilts and practice […]
Ready to design your own original quilts, but not sure how to move the concept to fabric reality? Lynne will demonstrate the methods she learned from Patricia Belyea to create your own designs starting with very small sketches, then enlarge it to full size, and then create freezer paper patters that guarantee accurate piecing and […]
Guild members Carolyn Blackwelder and Phyllis Kizer would love to share with you the fun, simple "Nine-Patch Pizzazz" technique that they have used to create some very delightful quilts. This is a beginner-friendly endeavor that quilters of any level will enjoy! Judy Sisneros, the creative genius behind the technique, describes it this way: "Combine […]
"Minimal improv is an intuitive piecing process that utilizes familiar and traditional block styles as accents while avoiding overly symmetrical or repetitious piecing. While many styles of improv quilting aim to reduce scraps from previous projects, this process focuses on intentional fabric pulls (that can, of course, be scraps or yardage already in your stash) […]
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 […]
