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 collections
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It was great seeing everyone at our Annual Meeting! What a turnout and how nice to say hello to each other before we launch into the busyness of the holidays. Members, watch your email for detailed meeting minutes, along with links from our wonderful guest speaker David Owen Hastings. 2026 Board We voted in a
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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 meeting features Nametag Palooza with Cheryl! Check out the myriad of quilted nametags here, and come get inspo for making your own. We’ll have time after the meeting to create and sew. When: Saturday, October 18, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / with option for after-meeting sew time until 3 p.m. Where: Boise First United
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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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When: Saturday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / with option for after-meeting sew time until 4 p.m. Where: Boise First United Church of Christ, 2201 Woodlawn Ave., Boise Parking: There’s plenty of parking available in the church parking lot, in a lot across the street, and on-street parking around the church. Please enter using the
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Join us for the next monthly meeting featuring Cookies, Conversation and Challenges! When: June 28, 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Boise First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2201 Woodlawn Ave., Boise Shout out to Fay and Cathy R. for making sugar cookies to celebrate our 15th year anniversary. And don’t forget to BYO coffee or tea if you enjoy that with
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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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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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