Meetings Fourth Tuesday of Every Month at West Des Moines Christian Church
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at 1 pm and 6:30 pm

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Hope to see you at these events!

 

Mall in the Hall Donation Day

First Church of the Open Bible 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

To celebrate National Quilting Day on March 16, make space in your quilting studio by donating your unwanted fabric and kits, notions, and books and patterns to the Mall in the Hall quilter’s rummage sale. On Saturday, March 16, from 9:00-11:00 am, you will be able to drop off your donations at the First Church […]

Newcomers

Polk County Community Center 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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!

Guild Meetings at 1pm & 6:30pm

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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.

Workshop: Kevin Womack, Playing with Fabric Paints

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Learn to create a series of unique fabrics as you explore playful exercises in design. Create original fabric designs. Add to your technique toolbox as we cover a wide variety of topics including stamping, stenciling, printing with found objects, direct application, and more. Join in the fun as we play, experiment and create. There will […]

Workshop: Kevin Womack, Surface Design Shuffle

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Have you been creating or purchasing one of a kind fabrics and are stumped as to how to begin using them in your quilts? Explore design basics while following a set of easy steps and learn to use those unique surface-designed fabrics in an artful way. Beginner to Advanced. Registration required. Visit the Workshops page […]

Board Meeting

Polk County Community Center 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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

Spring Retreat

Newton Christian Conference Center 5064 Lincoln St, Newton, Iowa, United States

New location at The Newton Christian Conference Center at 5064 Lincoln St. Newton, Iowa 50208. Have fun and sew and make new friends in a dedicated sewing space for 4 whole days! You can bring snacks to share with others, a bunch of projects, and bedding and towels. This facility is cleaner, newer and nicer […]

Newcomers

Polk County Community Center 134 6th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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!

Mall in the Hall Quilter’s Rummage Sale

First Church of the Open Bible 2200 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Come to the largest quilter's rummage sale in Iowa for an opportunity to purchase quilting supplies, fabric, patterns and books at bargain prices! Early entrance $10 - 8:30am to 9am

Guild Meetings at 1pm & 6:30pm

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

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.

Workshop: Sandy Nab, Static Charge Quilt

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Learn to use the Deb Tucker, Studio 180 lemoyne star ruler as you perfectly piece this dynamic quilt based on the traditional banded lemoyne star pattern. Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.

Workshop: Sandy Nab, Rangeley Star

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Learn to make complex stars in three sizes! Using Deb’s Tucker Trimmer 1 tool, all those complicated star points become simple to make. The project has a complex look, but is actually very streamlined to construct and you will be taught all the tips and tricks. Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.