Gyleen Fitzgerald, colourfulstitches.comOctober 25 Bending StarClean and crisp design lines colored to bend. Image is controlled by color placement and precision piecing. Learn the Butterfly and the Crisscross seam techniques. Plus learn how to inlay the star in Gyleen’s signature pieced background.

Gyleen Fitzgerald, colourfulstitches.comOctober 26 Modern Free-Wheeling CirclesModern and bold stitched with speed and ease with an extra curve or two. Is that possible? Learn the raw edge technique to achieve perfect “stress-free” curves without piecing.

One regular Guild Meetings this summer to unite the whole guild. See meeting presentations for this month's topic.

Meeting of the board for guild business and decision-making. Members are welcome to attend, board members are expected to attend.

Two regular Guild Meetings to choose from, at both 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Attend one or both!See meeting presentations for this month's topic & speaker.

Tracy will lead you step by step through making a Lola handbag by Swoon Sewing Patterns. We’ll use the base pattern as designed but add in a few modifications for easier assembly and a beautiful finish. Kits will include linen lining fabric, hardware, interfacings and cork for handles and base – you bring only your […]

Sew Bee It Sewing Socials are two great days to sew and visit with guild members. Held at the West Des Moines Christian Church. A great big, bright work space that’s so convenient to get to! Don’t miss this event!  Space is limited to 50 participants, so everyone gets your own work table! Registration required. […]

Sew Bee It Sewing Socials are two great days to sew and visit with guild members. Held at the West Des Moines Christian Church. A great big, bright work space that’s so convenient to get to! Don’t miss this event!  Space is limited to 50 participants, so everyone gets your own work table! Registration required. […]

Meeting of the board for guild business and decision-making. Members are welcome to attend, board members are expected to attend.

Open to anyone who joined the Guild within the last year and anyone who wants to come to meet other members in a smaller setting. There will be speakers, trunk shows, and visitors lined up throughout the year. Always bring show & tell and wear a nametag. We look forward to getting to know you!

Two regular Guild Meetings to choose from, at both 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Attend one or both! See meeting presentations for this month's topic.

Galaxies is a spider web quilt inspired by an antique quilt in the Barton collection. Participants will receive the pattern and spend the day learning from the antique quilt (as Barton had hoped) and playing with fabric to reinterpret this ageless design. Registration required, see Workshops page to register.