“Where the Mountain Meets the Roses”

In this project-based workshop, learn two different techniques to make a beautiful mini quilt – Jigsaw Puzzle Piecing, my original technique for piecing complex designs, and improv foundation piecing for creating colorful, one-of-a-kind improv roses.
Included is a brief discussion on the science involved with jigsaw puzzles and brain health. Our synapses will be highly activated!

Students need to purchase the pattern, which they can either do in class (cash or credit card) or from Jill’s website – huntingtonquiltdesign.com.
The only pre-workshop homework students need to do ahead of class is to gather their sewing supplies and fabric, and to make a copy of the mountain pattern onto freezer paper ( in which case the pattern would need to be pre-purchased).
Jill sells pre-printed freezer paper sets,  so students have the choice to buy a set from her or to make the copy themselves ahead of time.

When you register and pay for the workshop, you will receive a supply list and instructions about purchasing the patterns. It’s a good idea to look at the supply list before you purchase patterns.

“Modern Mariners Compass – Strip Pieced!”

Our friends in the Willamette Valley Quilters Guild are hosting a workshop with Robin Long and they have reserved some spaces for our members.
Information about the workshop is below, and we’ve also included a link to the supply list. Please look at the supply list before you register!

You are asked to register here with our guild, but the actual workshop will take place in Dayton. SPACES ARE LIMITED, so don’t delay if you want to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from this gifted designer.

Click Here to see a printable copy of the supply list

Robin’s technique of making a strip pieced Mariner’s Compass is amazing. What started as a quest to make a Mariner’s Compass quilt for her submarine officer husband, Robin Long took an idea she had in 1992 and launched Robin Ruth Design in January, 2015. She has developed a line of revolutionary rulers, books, patterns and technique for making STRIP-PIECED mariner’s compass blocks in 16 sizes – that’s right, NO PAPER PIECING!
This system of rulers begins with the Skinny Robin 16-Point and Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler combos; each used to create slightly different mariner’s compass blocks in 16 sizes (from 6″-36″) using the exact same process. The only difference is that Skinny Robin is based on a 45 ̊  angle, and Fat Robin is based on a 60 ̊angle. This revolutionary strip-piecing method enables you to make the once tedious and unapproachable mariner’s compass block quickly and accurately. Now you will be able to easily incorporate these blocks into your own creative quilt project!

Boutique Sewing Day

The Boutique is always a popular spot at the WQG quilt shows. YOUR help is needed to make the 2026 Boutique the best ever! If you have a plan for what you want to make, bring your projects. Don’t limit yourself to sewing- think about knitting or crocheting, woodworking, cardmaking, candle making, children’s toys, gifts for men, autumn and Halloween decorations, Christmas decorations, kitchen items, baby gifts, and don’t forget pets! The ideas are endless! If you can’t decide what to make, we’ll have some kits with instructions and supplies.
There’s no big supply list. Just bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies- or whatever you need to make a project that YOU want to work on.

This event is free to attend, but we do need you to register!