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!

 

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!

One Guild Meeting at 6pm

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

One Guild meeting this summer at 6pm to join the whole guild and connect with everyone. See meeting presentations for this month's topic.

Workshop: Kim Eichler-Messmer, Gradient Dyeing

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

Kim is the author of “Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts” and will help us dye our own fabric in this hands on workshop. Prepare to get colorful! Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.

Workshop: Kim Eichler-Messmer, Reverse Appliqué

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

You might have done applique, but have you done reverse appliqué? Learn all about this intriguing technique and do it by machine or hand, your choice! Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.

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.

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!

One Guild Meeting at 6pm

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

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

Workshop: Maday Delgado, Improv Curved Piecing

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

Few shapes have the commanding presence that curves generate in any artistic medium. Organic, improv curves offer timeless design options sure to delight makers and spark their imagination. Join in as we immerse ourselves in improvisation, color, design, saturation, and easily formed curves! Registration required. Visit the Workshops page to register.

Workshop: Maday Delgado, Memory of Stitches

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

This hand-stitching workshop puts sustainability in the forefront; utilizing vintage materials we create a connection to the past and an opportunity to honor how cotton comes into existence: seed to cloth. The texture created by applying hand stitching becomes the superstar of a sustainable, mindful practice. Kit will be available. Registration required. Visit the Workshops […]

Sew Bee It

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

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

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

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. […]

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.