We had a fun and super productive meeting! Thanks to everyone who worked on making drawstring backpacks! Here’s a recap of our day: Drawstring backpacks & zipper pouches: We had 20 finished drawstring backpacks (wow!) by the end of the meeting. Nicely done all! We still have a few pre-cut packs ready to sew (thanks Anna for […]
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When: Saturday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Library at Cole & Ustick, Sagebrush Room, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. What: We’ll have a sew day making drawstring backpacks. The meeting will feature Linda Armstrong in the Member Spotlight . Things to know: Drawstring backpack/tote bag: We’ll be sewing simple drawstring backpack/tote bags to donate
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Join us for our February meeting and mini sew day. BMQG Guild Meeting & Mini Sew Day When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (please note new start time) Where: Main Boise Public Library, Marion Bingham Room (3rd floor), 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise – Bring your show & tell and community giving quilts: We want to
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The July 23 meeting will be at Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd. in Boise, 10 a.m. – noon. We’ll gather in a shady area near the Rose Garden. (please note, Zoo Boise is hosting an event that day so parking may be a bit more crowded than normal). What to bring: a chair or something to sit on,
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Modern Quilting Bee We’re kicking off a Modern Quilting Bee Project! It’s simple to participate, and we think it will be so fun! We’re starting with this 16.5-inch unfinished block. You’ll need to login as a member of MQG — once logged in, you can follow this path to the pattern: For MQG Members >
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When: Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Sewfinity, 800 S Industry Way Ste 360, Meridian What: The meeting will feature Marilyn Shake in the Member Spotlight and making zipper pouches. We’ll be making zipper pouches to donate to two local organizations: Faces of Hope Victim Center and Community Outreach Behavioral Services (COBS).
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Join us for our monthly meeting! When: Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Boise Main Library, 1st floor, William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium (from main lobby, go through the children’s section to find the Auditorium entrance) Our meeting will feature special guest Lindsay Crouch, a local online vintage clothing retailer (RipleyClark.com) and avid quilt
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A big shout out to Angela Bowman at Sewfinity for hosting our meeting! We got a behind-the-scenes look at Angela’s creative quilt process, as well as her booming business, which specializes in solid fabrics and a carefully curated line of patterns and notions. Thanks Angela! ANNOUNCEMENTS April 23 Trunk Show and Sew Day: Join us
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We’re in person for our next meeting! When: Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. – noon (stay until 2 p.m. if you want to keep sewing) Where: Main Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., William F. Hayes Memorial Auditorium (first floor), Boise (Please note: Everyone over age two, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a
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Due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, and our desire to keep BMQG members safe and healthy, we asked for feedback from those who RSVPd to January’s meeting. The majority of responses indicated that we should postpone our After Holiday Sew Party and Swap, which the board has decided to do. Thank you
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It’s almost time for our all-day sew fest, featuring the paint chip challenge & mini quilt swap, a community heart quilt project, and a salad bar potluck! Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly. And kindly your mask, regardless of vaccination status, unless you’re actively eating or drinking. When: January 22, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00
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