We’re excited to announce that Laura Hartrich will be our featured speaker for the guild meeting on April 18, 2026. She’ll be presenting “Liner Notes and Labels: Learning to Love Quilt Documentation” via Zoom with us. Laura is an award-winning quilter based in Oak Park, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Her work explores themes of reflection, […]
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We’ve got a fun line up of programs in 2026! Here’s are some highlights of what’s ahead: January 17: “Creating Collections” with fabric Designer Marcia Derse (Zoom presentation) February 21: Community Giving Sew Day or Bee Block from MQG Resource free patterns March 21: Leaders and Enders tips with Angela Clawson of Nampa Modern Quilt
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We’re kicking off the new year with special guest and amazing fabric designer Marcia Derse! For the last two decades, Marcia has honed and perfected her techniques for creating unique pieces of hand-dyed and hand-painted fabrics. She brings a completely new vocabulary of color to the quilting world and will share her insights about creating these
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At our Nov. 15 Annual Meeting, we will vote on a new slate of officers and a related bylaw amendment. The next Board of Directors will be structured with just three officers in a shared leadership role. This departs from our existing structure of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The new structure would help
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Our next BMQG features a mini trunk show and chat with Boise MQG founding member Angela Bowman. Angela is the powerhouse behind Sewfinity. Her work has appeared at QuiltCon, International Quilt Festival, and the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, and she’s been been featured in various print publications, including Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century,
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May 24: Improv Quilt as You Go 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Hillcrest Boise Public Library, 5246 W Overland Rd, Boise Our May monthly meetings will feature Millissa Masters teaching her technique for Improv Quilt as You Go, and will be the sole focus of the meeting. There is no fee for this class, but advance registration
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WHAT: Modern Circles: Simple techniques for every skill level WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 Woodlawn Ave., Boise COST: $35 members / $45 non-members; space is limited to 20 people LUNCH: A short lunch break allows you to leave for lunch, or you’re
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Join us for our next meeting featuring local quilter and designer Dianne Kane and lots more! When: Saturday, March. 22, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Butte Room, Library! at Hillcrest, 5246 W Overland Rd, Boise Special Guests: The meeting features “Stories to Stitches,” a trunk show with Dianne Kane, who will show her quilts inspired by books. Dianne knew early
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Thanks to everyone who joined us last Saturday for a great trunk show from BMQG’s founding president, Christy Foltz. Thank you Christy for all you’ve done for BMQG! We would not be here celebrating 15 years had you not launched us into existence. And, a big thanks also to Vice President Mary Simmons for running a great meeting. There’s
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Our next meeting is coming up on Saturday and we’re continuing our 15th Anniversary Celebration! Vice President Mary Simmons is leading this fun meeting, since some of us will be away to QuiltCon (more on that next month). BMQG Guild Meeting When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Sagebrush Room, Library! at Cole
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Thanks to all who joined our Annual Meeting on Dec. 7! It was great seeing everyone, and who knew there would be so much to learn from our guest Jo Avery and her Aurifilosophy Talk!? Officer Election and 2025 Board Please welcome 2025 board members: Darla Christiansen (continuing as President), Mary Simmons (Vice President, formerly serving as Secretary), Cheryl
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