Registration opens for members on February 2, 2025, non-members on March 19, 2025

We will create a wall hanging-sized quilt (approximately 40" x 40") using a simple foundation paper piecing pattern written by Nydia Kehnle and Alison Glass. If you haven’t used the foundation paper piecing method before, this is a great introductory class. There are only two blocks in the whole quilt.

If you choose to use Jennifer Sampou’s Sky Ombres, with their gradient range of values, you will have a head start with the design process. Or you can use other solid fabrics, making sure you choose light, medium and dark values to play with.   Michelle will assist with palette selection and initial design on a design wall, or recreate the version shown here called “Diamonds in the SKY”.  A kit is available for purchase here. 

Michelle will also demonstrate foundation paper piecing techniques.  She will talk about quilting possibilities, such as using a walking foot for easy, straight-line quilting.

This class is suitable for confident beginners to advanced quilters 

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Michelle will be speaking at the general meeting on March 17, 2025.

Cancellation allowed until April 1, 2025.

Registration opens for members on April 27, 2025, non-members on June 15, 2025.

Mt. Diablo Great Horned Owl.

Learn all about needle turn applique while making this adorable wall hanging with Nancy Brown.  She will also show you how to make your owl with fusible applique, if that is your preference.

You'll learn how to choose fabrics and colors, and how to portray an owl while working on this project.

This class is suitable for confident beginners and above.

The class fee includes the pattern, but does not include supplies. 

Click here for the supply list.

Cancellation allowed until June 20, 2025.

PS...Nancy will be our speaker at the April General Meeting, which will be held in-person at Centre Concord.  Be sure to register for the meeting to hear her talk about her lively animal quilts, and get a close up look at her wonderful work.

Registration opens for members on June 29, 2025, non-members on August 13, 2025

Sandra's technique, "Material Matrix", is inspired by the painter, Chuck Close.  It uses a gridded photograph and interprets each 2-inch square into fabric, using piecing to achieve the effect.

This two-day class will teach her technique, as well as what makes a good photo to use, color and value, curved-piecing, and how to grid your own photo. Everyone in the class will work on the same "Wake Up Cup" project. 

For an additional $3.00, Sandra will provide a template and handouts so the piece can be finished at home with confidence.  This can be purchased directly from Sandra at the class.

Sandra will be speaking at the general meeting on August 18, 2025.

Cancellation allowed until August 26, 2025.