sfquiltersguild | San Francisco Quilters Guild |
We offer a wealth of activities for anyone in the Bay Area interested in quiltmaking and related arts.
Look at Denise Labadie’s art quilts, and you could easily mistake them for stone! She’s celebrated for her stonescapes, and in this hands-on workshop you’ll learn some of her techniques. She’ll focus on appliqué and in-setting—exploring why and when to use reverse appliqué … versus turned-edge appliqué … versus raw-edge appliqué … versus in-setting. (more...)
Join us for this free members-only workshop by Melanie Perkins of the Crockett Fiber Arts Studio. Learn how to make Dorset buttons, Yorkshire buttons, and fabric-covered buttons, all of which can be used as embellishments on your quilts and other projects. Participation is limited so please act now to reserve your place. Not an SFQG (more...)
Unlock the fun and intrigue of Lorrie Cranor’s Interleave quilts in this two-part Zoom workshop. Mel Beach will reveal all the secrets for creating the illusion of curves and transparency using only straight-line stitching. Best of all, Interleave quilts are assembled using a quilt-as-you-go technique, so your unique Interleave quilt will be pieced and quilted (more...)
Unlock the fun and intrigue of Lorrie Cranor’s Interleave quilts in this two-part Zoom workshop. Mel Beach will reveal all the secrets for creating the illusion of curves and transparency using only straight-line stitching. Best of all, Interleave quilts are assembled using a quilt-as-you-go technique, so your unique Interleave quilt will be pieced and quilted (more...)
The SFQG has purchased Zoom access for all guild members to the upcoming digital workshops organized by Global quilt Connections. An All-Star cast of 18 quilt teachers will demonstrate some of their favorite quilting techniques, showcasing a wide variety of styles. You’ll see everything from traditional to modern, as well as art quilting techniques. You’ll (more...)
In this one-day workshop, Joe will demonstrate and teach how to develop a small idea into an abstract quilt. Along the way he will teach the techniques he uses for freehand piecing, working with bias tape, and creating memorable compositions. Students will develop their own designs to a point where they can be completed. Take (more...)
In this workshop, Allie will teach how to break down an image into a gradient. This workshop covers techniques of using fabric in color families, how to arrange and use a fabric gradient, and how to break down complex shapes into simple lines to make an image into a quilt. Each participant will begin with (more...)
Learn the concept of building an improvisational mosaic quilt using block ratios of 3:2:1 (Large: 9”, 6”,and 3” blocks; Medium: 6”, 4” and 2” blocks; or Small: 3”, 2” and 1” blocks) In this workshop you’ll create an Improv Mosaic 20”x20” or 24”x24” sized pillow or wall hanging usingthe “Medium” scale blocks (6”, 3”, 2”). (more...)
Sheila Frampton Cooper: Award winning (Houston, Paducah, etc.), and world renown, quilt artist... highly sought after instructor ... cover girl for 'Simply Moderne' Magazine and more .... and her work has been displayed in the United States, France, England, Italy, China and Japan - Sheila is known for her bold, graphic, and colorful work. Sheila (more...)
Sheila Frampton Cooper: Award winning (Houston, Paducah, etc.), and world renown, quilt artist... highly sought after instructor ... cover girl for 'Simply Moderne' Magazine and more .... and her work has been displayed in the United States, France, England, Italy, China and Japan - Sheila is known for her bold, graphic, and colorful work. Sheila (more...)
