Our Mission

Our Mission:

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.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Desert Sage Quilters
"25th Birthday Party"







Can you believe it the guild is "25" this year!
Come and join the party there will be fun,
games and food too!
Bring a fat quarter and bring a friend!

August 27, 2015

KMVT Community Room 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Desert Sage Quilters of Magic Valley

New Officers for 2015 - 2016


President - Karen McClure
 
Vice President - Kathy Adamson
 
Secretary - Geri Byrne
 
Treasurer - Julia Ridley
 
Membership Representative - Pat Winther
 
Program Director - Lillian Wiegard
 
 
 

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Desert Sage
Annual Guild Picnic
 July 23, 2015
 
 
Some came for the fun
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Some came for the show and tell
 





 
 
and of course what's a picnic with out a hat!
 
 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Stars in My Garden
quilt show Presented by:
Desert Sage Quilters of Magic Valley
April 11 & 12, 2015
Twin Falls County Fairground

Quilt Show Registration Guidelines

Category Descriptions

Small quilt      55" x 64"  or smaller (3520 square inches or smaller)

Medium quilt  between 55" x 64" and 78" x 87" (3520 to 6786 square inches)

Large quilt      79" x 87" or larger (over 6873 square inches)

Baby quilt       As specified by entrant, no size requirements

Wearables       Any clothing item. For example: dress, shirt, vest, coat, hat, etc.
                        (does not count toward the 5 maximum entries. No limit on Wearables)

Youth made     Made by someone 18 years or younger

Other quilted   This could be a bag, pillows, table runner, dolls, soft sculptures.
                        *(Does not count toward the 5 maximum entries. No limit on Other Quilted items)

Antique quilt   A quilt 50 years old or older. Does not include antique components of a quilt that
                         have been finished in recent years. For example antique quilt blocks that have later
                        been assembled into finished quilt this is not considered an antique.

Group Quilt    Quilt top made by two or more people. This does not refer to tops pieced by one      
                        person and quilted by another.

Miniature quilt Traditional blocks in smaller size. Block size 4" or smaller. quilt size : longest side
                         24" or smaller.

Art quilt          Original forms/compositions. can be abstract, nature, people, painted, pictorial.

DSQ Challenge  Any completed :Desert Sage Quilter's challenge or block of the month project.
                           may be quilt or other item. (category for DSQ members only)

Hand sewn or Hand quilted, by choice of entrant
        intended for bed   over 60" x 60" (over 3600 square inches)
        intended for wall  under 60" x 60" (under 3600 square inches)

Quilt show entry forms are due on or before March 28, 2015. As we have limited space, quilt entries are on a first come basis, so get your registration form in early. Every single item will have it's own registration form. If at the time of registration some information is not specific enough and entrant cannot be contracted in time, the registration committee will determine the category to place the item.
Please mail your entry form and a color photo/print to arrive on or before March 28, 2015 to

Pat Winther
PO Box 293
Hagerman  ID 83332


Bring item(s) entered in show to Twin Falls County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 8:00am to11:00am. When preparing your items follow these guidelines:

1. Each quilt must be in it's own clear plastic bag. (bags will be provided by guild)
2. label back of quilt of item with your name, address, and phone number
3. Pin a label to indicate the TOP of the quilt if necessary

Quilts may be picked up on Sunday April 12, 2015 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, middle building. You must present your claim ticket to receive your quilt/item. No item will be released earlier than 5:00pm.

*The maximum number of quilts or other items each person can enter is five (5) (Except wearables & other items. see above). Please no not enter any quilt/item that has been in the previous DSQ show.

If you have questions, please call Pat Winther at (208) 837-6498.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

QUILT SHOW
& MERCHANT MALL
 
 
 
Saturday April 11, 2015  ~ 10am to 5pm
Sunday April 12, 2015 ~ 10am to 4pm
 
 
 
"Stars in my Garden"
 
presented by
The Desert Sage Quilters of Magic Valley
 
Admission: Adults $5  ~ Youth $3
two day pass: Adults $7 ~ Youth $4
 
 
Hoffman Challenge ~ Special Exhibit ~ a display of 40 unique quilts with the same selected fabric appearing in each one.
 
 
Opportunity Quilt ~ Vendors ~ Viewers Choice ~ Door Prizes
 
 
Twin Falls County Fairgrounds ~ Merchant Building
 
215 Fair Avenue, Filer ID
 
 
Gun Show and food vendor in adjacent merchant building
 
 
if you have questions send email to:

 
 

Sunday, February 15, 2015

BARN QUILT PROJECT

Workshop will be held at Home Depot
on
 February 23 @  3:00 pm

Come and learn how to build and paint your
Barn quilt


Saturday, February 7, 2015

Desert Sage Quilters

*Opportunity Quilt*

"Stars in My Garden"



This quilt was made using all batik fabrics donated by guild members. The quilt was made by Pat Wagner with assistance from Carmen Vecera, Elaine Quinn and Joan Anderson. The machine quilting was done by Cynthia Fuelling of Burley, Idaho. Guild members are selling tickets for the quilt and the drawing will be held on Sunday April 12th. The quilt will be on display at the Desert Sage Quilt Show April 11-12, 2015 @ the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, Filer Idaho. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5