Block Party Quilters

Every quilter deserves a ribbon…  Whether you just conquered your first quilting challenge, tackled a tricky new technique,  or won the coveted viewer’s choice award, these handmade rosettes are a fun and creative way to honor special moments.

Gift one to a friend, boost morale, praise brave kids and survivors, kudos for going the extra mile, display cheerful quotes of motivation, or accessorize decorations ~ the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

With variations from small to large, or simple to luxurious, you can create a ribbon for any and every occasion – since in the sewing world, everyone is a winner!

Workshop Fees include 10.2% sales tax.  

We know this block caught your eye. Scrappy strips arranged in wonky spirals create endless possibilities for the Scrappy Wonky Rose block. Embracing the creative chaos, we accidentally created the original Scrappy Wonky Rose while experimenting with shapes and color tones. Limitless variations in shape, size, and color and a construction method that becomes completely free form means no two Scrappy Wonky Roses are alike.  And, despite what Poison said, this one is all rose, no thorns.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

Ever wonder how to turn corners of a binding properly? Want a way to connect the two ends together that will always lay flat? Need to finish the binding quickly and wish you knew how to finish it by machine? How about those oh-so-sleek looking art quilts with the invisible, or “faced” binding?

Then this is the workshop for you!  Lisa will share the fundamentals of hand and machine techniques for binding projects ~ covering essential skills like joining strips, finishing the binding, and handling tricky corners for a clean finish.  

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

This large block quilt has three layout options that will highlight your favorite layer cake or print fabrics. 

Each over-sized block is quilted individually then joined together with a special sashing technique, commonly known as Quilt As You Go (QAYG).

This is a great way to quilt larger quilts in smaller, manageable sections.  You will learn everything you need to complete your quilt.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

This is a technique class to learn the concepts of Seminole strip piecing.  This technique was developed by the Seminole Indians of Florida in the early 1900s. Students will make 5-6 different Seminole designs in class. The Seminole designs look best with solids or fabrics that read as solids such as tone-on-tones or small prints. A striped fabric can be fun too, but large prints distract from the Seminole designs. The key to a successful Seminole band is contrast among the fabrics in the band. Students will receive instructions for 10 different Seminole designs plus a few variations. By the end of the class, students will have learned all the skills needed to piece all the designs.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their name tag at all meetings and BPQ events.

Not only does wearing a name tag provide improve communication by making it

easy to address someone by name, but it also promotes our guild’s brand

recognition, promotes approaching someone new to you, and admits you to our

annual quilt show free of charge.

You should attend if you:

❑ Are a new member without a name tag

❑ Are a not- so- new member without a name tag

❑ Want to refresh your current name tag /  new color theme

❑ Think a backup name tag would be beneficial.

Registration required to ensure seats & supplies are available.

This is a simple process of cutting a circle (by eye) and sewing it to a foreground.  Then we try many variations - pieced circles or scrappy bits.  It can be made with solids, prints, or any lightweight fabric.

No special sewing skills needed,  We will use simple materials and spend a day inspiring each other! 

Workshop Fee includes 10.2% sales tax.

The idea of “Boro” comes from the process of Japanese “visible mending”.  Kintsugi means things are more beautiful when they are repaired than when they are perfect. Transforming a flaw into a feature, making the repair a part of its history. The goal is to cherish and extend its life by honoring its history and the moments of damage.

We will make small boxes using scraps and add Sashiko stitching for interest and fun. All boxes must have a tiny pocket- for special treasures!

No special sewing skills needed. We use simple materials and spend a day inspiring each other!

Workshop Fee includes 10.2% sales tax.

The idea for Fractured Shapes came from Larkin Van Horn, now retired from traveling.  Arlette taught the technique in the past and is excited to bring it to BPQ!

Circles are creatively cut apartand spread to form imaginative and uniquely original designs.  A second layer of the design creates a shadow contrast adding depth and movement.  After fusing the design in place, decorative stitches finish the raw edges.  It offers great oppotuities for embelishments and bling, although the design is certain to shine on its own merits as well.

Fractured circles may be the perfect method to customize shirts and jackets, pillows, tote bags, or even a mandala centerpiece.  You won't want to miss this chance to be inspired!

Workshop Fee includes 10.2% sales tax.

Make your own Wayfinder block to begin a full quilt or finish as a modern wall hanging.  The Wayfinder blockrepresents the idea that, in a broad sense, we never really "arrive". we are always navigating and re-orienting ourselves toward new directions.

With that in mind, this extremely versatile design seeks to remind us to live in and appreciate each point on this long, winding path - not just the destination.  Brooke will walk you through the construction of this unique, modern block. including tips for strip piecing and half square triangles.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

Make the ultra-modern. endearingly irreverent Sincerely quilt.The Sincerely design is inspired by the idea that taking ourselves and life too seriously is counterproductive: rather, we should live sincerely.  The design reflects this concept with solid triangles representing genuineness paired with their untraditional HST counterparts that add levity and a playful aspect to the design.

Brooke will walk you through each step of constructing your own throw quilt top, including tips for the scant 1/4" seam.  You'll be surprised how fun & simple it is to create this complex-looking design.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.

Have you seen those colorful totes that just vibrate with those whimsical icons, words, and colors?

Have you thought it a shame to cut off those selvedgesand never use them?  Here is a project to put those edges to use and make a very useful tote bag at the same time.

Start gathering selvedges now from all those projects that you are working on and set them aside for this fun and easy workshop.  It's important to get started early, especially if you want to collect a one-color wave or seek particular fabric designers.  

Selvedges should be 1.5" to 3.0" wide to retain any writing and color palette as well as some of the fabric itself.  Strips should be at least 6" or longer.

All prices include 10.2% sales tax.