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!

 

Workshop: Tracy Feldmann, Lola Bag

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

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

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.

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: Millie Kehrli, Galaxies

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

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.

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.

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 […]