We offer a wealth of activities for anyone in the Bay Area interested in quiltmaking and related arts.
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...)
Smartphone cameras now rival the best digital cameras on the market, and this Zoom presentation by SoCal photographer and long-arm quilter Trudy Cleveland will serve up a wealth of tips for taking quality photos of your quilts. Trudy’s advice will help you do more with your smartphone, take great photos to share with family and (more...)
SFQG members can look forward to three outdoor events on Saturday February 20th: Curbside Outreach, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m., in front of Adrienne Hickman’s garage. Guild members can drop off donations and pick up components for your next project. Read more here. NOTE: this is a different time than usual for Curbside Outreach. (more...)
Pattie Klimek teaches a crayon-tint technique along with a bold, blue teacup embroidery pattern. She‘ll supply the pattern, show you how to transfer it, and how to apply the Crayola crayon colors on muslin to get the color and shading just right. Then participants will add some simple embroidery stitches to make the pattern come (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...)
A day for SFQG members to socialize and work together, via Zoom, on a variety of Community Outreach projects, including a new Window Frames lap quilt. The Sewcial runs from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break at noon. Jessica and Adrienne will have kits available in advance—via Curbside pick-up—for participants who want (more...)
This Zoom meeting features Australian textile artist Lisa Walton in a presentation about her vibrant pieces that incorporate a passion for hand-dyed and painted fabrics, as well as the path of exploration and risk-taking she has pursued. Members will find the Zoom link under the Members Only tab and will also receive the link via (more...)
On Saturday March 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can shop for great pre-owned yardage and support the San Francisco Quilters Guild. Lots of pre-owned fabric, in excellent condition, priced to sell! Fat quarters are $1.25 Half-yards are $2.50 Yardage is $5 Where: Jane Gent’s driveway. Contact her via info in the Membership (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...)
Have you recently joined the San Francisco Quilters Guild? Would like to get to know us better? Please join us for a fun-filled get-together, Sunday March 28th from 2–3 p.m. We’ll chat about quilting, introduce some of our volunteers and board members, and field questions. Open to newcomers, prospective members and existing members alike. No (more...)
