We offer a wealth of activities for anyone in the Bay Area interested in quiltmaking and related arts.
SFQG board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except December. Meetings are currently taking place via Zoom. Committee chair reports should be submitted by the Saturday before the meeting, by email, to all participants. Any guild member is welcome to attend; click this Zoom link. Should you need (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 quilt maker Julia McLeod for a full day workshop focused on precision piecing and swift ways to build traditional blocks. Learn accurate ways to make the classic elements of traditional quilt blocks: Nine Patch, Half Square Triangle, Quarter Square Triangle, Flying Geese, Square in a Square. Beginner quilters are welcome in this class, as (more...)
Improvisational quilting is an intuitive way of creating quilts. Fern often starts her quilts by playing with scraps or an idea, drawing a rough sketch or wondering: What if? In this lecture, Fern describes her quilting process and how each decision informs the next, keeping her engaged, focused, and often unsure of what happens next. (more...)
SFQG board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except December. Meetings are currently taking place via Zoom. Committee chair reports should be submitted by the Saturday before the meeting, by email, to all participants. Any guild member is welcome to attend; click this Zoom link. Should you need (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...)
Good news! We’re having a mini retreat at Walker Creek Ranch, October 6–9, 2022. You’ll find the registration form on the Members Only page. To secure your choice of lodging, be sure to mail your completed form and payment by September 16th. This is an Open Studios event, and participants can arrive with their projects (more...)
In this virtual trunk show, Canadian quilter Brandon Wulff talks about his quilting journey, his business ventures, his autism, and his unique "Biscotti" process quilt. He will show images from his quilting art business, his collaborations with interior designers and decorators, and his personal works. Learn more at Brandon’s website and Instagram, where he posts (more...)
SFQG board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except December. Meetings are currently taking place via Zoom. Committee chair reports should be submitted by the Saturday before the meeting, by email, to all participants. Any guild member is welcome to attend; click this Zoom link. Should you need (more...)
Learn to create your own original quilts with no pattern using improvisational piecing techniques. Students will learn to let go of the “rules” and piece blocks in an intuitive, free form fashion and may wish to begin with blocks or other elements left over from previous projects. We will explore contemporary Improv log cabin style (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...)
The San Francisco Quilters Guild is celebrating its ruby anniversary with a members-only event at the Forest Hill Clubhouse in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 15th, from 3–6 p.m. Please join us for dessert, beverages, and a short program with time to mingle, look at the Community Built Opportunity quilts, and pick up quilt-show tickets (more...)
There’ll be an Outdoor Free Table on November 19, 2022, outside Valerie Lienkaemper’s house - two blocks away from Curbside Outreach, from 10 a.m. to 1pm. Please contact Valerie if you’d like to drop off fabric or quilting supplies before the 19th. Her contact info is in the Membership Directory. As a reminder, the Free (more...)
SFQG board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, except December. Meetings are currently taking place via Zoom. Committee chair reports should be submitted by the Saturday before the meeting, by email, to all participants. Any guild member is welcome to attend; click this Zoom link. Should you need (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...)
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...)
On the first Thursday of the month, members gather on Zoom for a virtual sewing circle. Bring a project to show off or work on and hang out! The link can be found on the Members Only page. To receive an emailed reminder to the virtual meeting, email our Web Manager.
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...)
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...)
This is an in-person meeting at a new venue. The meeting will also broadcast via Zoom, link available on the Members Only Page. Join us for a lecture by SFQG member and local artist, Catherine Sherman: “Color and Pattern Across Period and Place. Why I chase quilts, why I make them, and why art is (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...)
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...)
On the first Thursday of the month, members gather on Zoom for a virtual sewing circle. Bring a project to show off or work on and hang out! The link can be found on the Members Only page. To receive an emailed reminder to the virtual meeting, email our Web Manager.
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...)
