The purpose of the guild is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of quilting techniques, patterns, history and quilt making by providing educational meetings, fun and fellowship.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Community Quilts
Tie-in
April 1 and 2
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
@ Hancock Fabric
Come help tie quilts that will be given to families or individuals in the community.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
CreativeStitchingWorkshop
Sponsored by Desert Sage Quilters Date: April 26, 2014 Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Place: Hancock Fabric Class fee: $30 (make check to DSQ $25 kit for sample project included in class fee) Sign up: contact Joan Anderson @ 731-5157 or granny_quilter@ live.com Presented by: Cece from The Thread Gatherer, Boise ID Beautiful colors and quality fibers make it possible to stitch "Reminders of Gentler Times in hand-dyed Threads Nd Ribbons" and this has become our mission statement. RequiredBook: Creative Stitching by Sue Spargo. This is required for the workshop and it is a great reference book to have in your library. Books can be shared for those that don't have one. Kit: Includes hand dyed wool for practicing stitches using The Thread Gatherer specialty threads of Sea Grass, Silken Pearl, Silk Chenille and Ribbons. These will not be full skeins. The class project would be expected to be completed after class. There will be door prizes and additional items for purchase. This is a great opportunity to purchase those hard to find specialty threads at a great price.