We offer a wealth of activities for anyone in the Bay Area interested in quiltmaking and related arts.
This month's program features member quilts from the following groupings: Sew & Tell - Judith Epstein, Moderator Chunk of the Month, Julia McLeod, Moderator Round Robin - Christine Reiter, Moderator Community Outreach - Jessica Church, Moderator Opportunity Quilts - Sue Fox, Moderator Members are encouraged to submit their photos to the relevant moderator as soon (more...)
The name Rachaeldaisy has become synonymous with bold, colorful, eye popping quilts. and it’s no wonder after 20 years of being a florist experimenting and mastering color and form. Whilst honoring the tradition of quilting she continues to find fresh ways and new techniques to interpret conventional designs. Her use of 3D elements such as (more...)
Want to quilt your quilts on your home machine and maybe free motion quilting isn't for you? Join quilter extrordinaire Jacquie Gering for a 6-hour workshop to discover the joy and creative possibilities of quilting with your walking foot. Straight-line quilting has a long history and is making a comeback in both modern and traditional (more...)
Join us in February for a Zoom presentation by fabric and embroidery artist Sandi DaRoza. Creative Stitching: Endless Possibilities to add Pop to your Textile Art. Reveling in the rich medium of fabric, from bold hues and patterns to the interplay of textures and stitches, Sandi transforms those elements into playful and whimsical textile collages. You (more...)
March 4th is the first of two dates for ticket and cash exchange, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dottie McHugh’s home. Her contact info is in the Membership Directory. You may also make an appointment with Dottie for a different time. And remember, if you you made quilt components or (more...)
You may request Opportunity Quilt tickets by sending an email to SFQG2023QuiltTix@gmail.com. Please use Quilt Tickets as the subject line, and include the number of tickets you'd like, your phone number, and mailing address in the body of the email. You can order 12 tickets for $20, five tickets for $10, three tickets for $5, (more...)
March 18th is the second of two dates for ticket and cash exchange, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 4th and 18th (or by appointment) at Dottie McHugh’s home. Her contact info is in the Membership Directory. You may also make an appointment with Dottie for a different time. And (more...)
The San Francisco Quilters Guild has a long history of making and donating quilts to organizations in San Francisco and the larger community. And this tradition continues in a new form while the pandemic prevents indoor gatherings. Called Curbside Outreach, it’s an opportunity to drop off completed work or donations and pick up any or (more...)
Join us in March for a Zoom presentation by quilting artist Ben Millett: Learning to Quilt (and Live) in Full Color. If you had checked in on both Ben Millett the Person and Ben Millett the Quilter since 2013, you'd have seen how the Quilter exists as he does now only because the Person finally (more...)
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The San Francisco Quilters Guild has a long history of making and donating quilts to organizations in San Francisco and the larger community. And this tradition continues in a new form while the pandemic prevents indoor gatherings. Called Curbside Outreach, it’s an opportunity to drop off completed work or donations and pick up any or (more...)
The SFQG library is now open IRL (In Real Life!) on the first and third Saturdays of the month, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Before you visit, please check the Event Calendar to confirm dates, as there may be exceptions. The library is located in Dottie McHugh’s home; see the Membership Directory for the (more...)
The San Francisco Quilters Guild has a long history of making and donating quilts to organizations in San Francisco and the larger community. And this tradition continues in a new form while the pandemic prevents indoor gatherings. Called Curbside Outreach, it’s an opportunity to drop off completed work or donations and pick up any or (more...)
In 1933, in the middle of the Great Depression, Sears Roebuck launched a nationwide quilt contest. The winning quilts would hang at the Chicago Worlds Fair and the top prize was $1,000. Over 27,000 quilts were entered and were designed and made by the quilter. All except the top winner. How did this happen? And, (more...)
