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!

 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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