Pumpkin Palooza Brownstone Mini-Retreat! Saturday 10/10/26
BQG members may register now. Information is posted on our IO site. See Calendar section for details.
Non-members will be eligible to attend after 9/1 space permitting.
9am - 5pm
Old Paramus Reformed Church
Ridgewood, NJ
Applique' The Fun & Easy Way Friday 11/13/26
Barb Veddar presents an in-person workshop.
Learn how to make simple freezer paper patterns to create your own original design of potted flowers. Students will explore color and composition for a small quilt or the center of a larger medallion quilt. I’ll demonstrate how to make bias stems and berries and teach the applique' stitch.
9am - 4pm
Old Paramus Reformed Church
Ridgewood, NJ
Registration form at bottom of page
Pat Harrison: Binding 301 Friday 1/15/27
Pat Harrison presents: Binding 301 - Curves, Corners, Cleavages & Prairie Points.
Master the art of binding gracefully curved and scalloped quilt edges with confidence! This workshop combines lecture, samples, and hands-on practice to guide you through the process of applying bias binding to challenging shapes with ease.
In this class, you’ll learn:
Design Methods – Plan and adapt binding for curved and scalloped edges.
Smooth, Bulk-Free Application – Achieve flawless results on curves, corners, and cleavages.
Prairie Points – Incorporate charming, dimensional accents into your bindings.
Each technique is broken down into clear, step-by-step instructions for guaranteed success. Demonstration
only with plenty of samples. Join us and take your binding techniques to the next level!
9am - 12pm
Virtual Workshop
Registration form at bottom of page
Timna Tarr: Strung Along Saturday 2/13/27
Virtual Workshop
Students will learn the techniques of making a basic string quilt. Through experimentations with color and value, we will modernize the string quilt to create a contemporary piece. Color theory and improvisational techniques will also be discussed throughout the workshop.
9am - 12pm
Virtual Workshop
Registration form at bottom of page
Rachel Derstine: Strata Quilt Workshop
April 9, 2027 – in person workshop
Join us for a fun filled class in which we will create a quilt full of movement and texture. We will learn curved piecing of fabrics for the background. Easy quilting designs will be introduced. Organza circles will be stitched to the surface with single or double needle applique. Yarns will be couched to the surface for movement and definition. Screen printing will be demonstrated as an optional choice. Facing of the quilt will also be demonstrated as an alternative to traditional binding.
Kits of fabrics, yarn, and silk organza are available for $30+ $8 shipping. They may be ordered at Strata Quilt Class Kit | Etsy. PDF supply list will be provided prior to class.
9am - 3pm
Registration form at bottom of page
