"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 […]

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 […]

Carolyn Hutchinson's Binding Class Description: I love to bind quilts. There’s something relaxing and exciting about adding those final stitches to complete a project. For some reason, a lot of people don’t seem to share my enthusiasm. This class is to help eliminate the dread and questions about binding. We will cover four different techniques […]

Originally scheduled for April 27, this class has been rescheduled for June 29. At this point, attendance is currently full, but check back in case that changes. Joyce Cambron has been quilting for over 30 years, and was employed at both The Cotton Club and The Quilt Crossing. She first learned the freezer paper technique […]

This class (on April 20 only) has been cancelled. If you have signed up for this one, please contact Janice Black at schoolhouse@boisebasinquilters.org. She may be able to accommodate your attending the April 27 class. Thank you for your interest. Joyce Cambron has been quilting for over 30 years, and was employed at both The […]

Introduction to Curved Piecing taught by Lynne MacDonald Sewing curved pieces has a bad reputation for being difficult and so not fun. WRONG! I'm going to pass along some processes learned from several teachers, and hope that you will become a 'curve-a-holic' like I now am. I find that these methods allow for stress-free creation […]

Instructor: Janice Black Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024 Location: Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise Cost: $15 More information... Big-stitch quilting uses chunky contrasting threads and large stitches to finish a quilt rapidly by hand while adding a lot of texture and interest. Although this type of quilting has been around for a […]

Click here to see other classes Instructor: Terri Curry, BBQ Past President & Past Quilt Show Chair Date: Saturday, October 21 Location: Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise Cost: $15 This class is back by popular request. No! There is no loom involved. This class is a way of piecing fabric together to […]

“Vintage 2-Fer”: “Quilting With Vintage Linens and Doilies” and “Rescue Those Memories, Honor Those Talents: A Primer on Repairing Vintage Quilt Tops” Two classes will be held on April 29. Cost: Just $15 gets you into both classes! "Lois Alice ~ Vintage Linen " Class 1 – morning Instructor: Lois Alice Class Title: Quilting With […]

We will learn about Miniatures and Small Quilts, what they are and some methods and tips for construction. We will practice sewing on a small scale by making a doll sized quilt using 3 inch blocks. Maureen will also give you a number of patterns for making other miniature blocks, some of which are paper […]