INFORMATION CENTRAL
This is the "go-to" page for our members. Here you will find information on things like classes, membership forms, programs, SVQG Bylaws, Income form, Expense form, etc. Information will be kept as up-to-date as humanly possible.
ANNUAL DUES
Dues are $20.00 per year and payable to the Treasurer and due at or before the February General Membership Meeting. If you would like to join our Guild, please download the Membership Application Form (available from the link) and mail to the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild address on the form or bring it to the next meeting. Meeting dates are the first Tuesday of the even months.
Library News
Our library is quite extensive. Books can be checked out at General Meetings. Members are asked to bring back the books checked out to the next meeting or renew the books with the librarian's permission. If you are looking for a particular book, you can look at the NEW Library list by clicking the link. THE LIBRARIANS WOULD GLADLY BRING ANY REQUESTED BOOK.
This is the "go-to" page for our members. Here you will find information on things like classes, membership forms, programs, SVQG Bylaws, Income form, Expense form, etc. Information will be kept as up-to-date as humanly possible.
ANNUAL DUES
Dues are $20.00 per year and payable to the Treasurer and due at or before the February General Membership Meeting. If you would like to join our Guild, please download the Membership Application Form (available from the link) and mail to the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild address on the form or bring it to the next meeting. Meeting dates are the first Tuesday of the even months.
Library News
Our library is quite extensive. Books can be checked out at General Meetings. Members are asked to bring back the books checked out to the next meeting or renew the books with the librarian's permission. If you are looking for a particular book, you can look at the NEW Library list by clicking the link. THE LIBRARIANS WOULD GLADLY BRING ANY REQUESTED BOOK.
APRIL 7TH PRESENTER
The Spokane Valley Quilters Guild is excited to welcome Michele Crawford of Flower Box Quilts as our April Speaker on April 7th at the Valley Assembly of God Church at 15618 E Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley. The meeting starts at 6:30. Michele’s presentation will be before the business meeting. There is a $10 guest fee for returning guests.
Since 1989, Michele Crawford - designer, teacher, author, marketing consultant, and website owner and quilt pattern company, Flower Box Quilts - has had over 4500 designs published in 40 quilting and needlework publications and websites, and has worked with over 345 fabric, thread, and batting manufacturers. Besides quilting, she enjoys combining cross-stitch hand embroidery with quilting, plus English Paper Piecing. As a quilting and needle work teacher plus vendor since 2007 at national quilt shows (HMQSS, Quilt Reno; NW Quilting Expo; Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival, Road to California, Sewing and Stitcher Expo; Rusty Barn shows; AQS Paducah, Branson and Daytona Beach; Houston Quilt Festival, and guilds across the country, and now virtually since 2021, Michele writes, "I love to quilt and share my passion of quilting with my students and customer! As a designer, it is the fabric and the colors that inspire me to find the "right" design to showcase the fabric through the use of color value. The quilting then becomes the "icing" on the cake! I like to have the colors, fabric, and design work carried through the blocks throughout the quilt for harmony and eye appeal.
Since 1989, Michele Crawford - designer, teacher, author, marketing consultant, and website owner and quilt pattern company, Flower Box Quilts - has had over 4500 designs published in 40 quilting and needlework publications and websites, and has worked with over 345 fabric, thread, and batting manufacturers. Besides quilting, she enjoys combining cross-stitch hand embroidery with quilting, plus English Paper Piecing. As a quilting and needle work teacher plus vendor since 2007 at national quilt shows (HMQSS, Quilt Reno; NW Quilting Expo; Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival, Road to California, Sewing and Stitcher Expo; Rusty Barn shows; AQS Paducah, Branson and Daytona Beach; Houston Quilt Festival, and guilds across the country, and now virtually since 2021, Michele writes, "I love to quilt and share my passion of quilting with my students and customer! As a designer, it is the fabric and the colors that inspire me to find the "right" design to showcase the fabric through the use of color value. The quilting then becomes the "icing" on the cake! I like to have the colors, fabric, and design work carried through the blocks throughout the quilt for harmony and eye appeal.
Just Cut the Scrap Lecture on April 7th
What do you do with all your scraps? Become a frugal and "green" quilter by using your scraps and making quilts! Learn Michele's "formula" – the more the merrier (fabric that is) to create quilts using Color Value to offer contrast, depth, and movement in your quilts! Michele will present an informational and inspirational PowerPoint presentation on various types of scrap quilts, along with a trunk show of her original scrap quilts. Her mantra is "No scrap left behind"!
What do you do with all your scraps? Become a frugal and "green" quilter by using your scraps and making quilts! Learn Michele's "formula" – the more the merrier (fabric that is) to create quilts using Color Value to offer contrast, depth, and movement in your quilts! Michele will present an informational and inspirational PowerPoint presentation on various types of scrap quilts, along with a trunk show of her original scrap quilts. Her mantra is "No scrap left behind"!
CLASSES
On April 8th Michele Crawford of Flower Box Quilts will be offering two classes for SVQG members and guests at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E 8th Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99037. Email any inquiries to svqginfo@gmail.com
This is a beginner-friendly class where you will learn to create a 12x12" or 15x15" square non-traditional Log Cabin Block. Class is fee $45 due at registration. $10.00 for the pattern due on the morning of the class. You will need you sewing machine and basic sewing supplies, and fabric scraps. A detailed supply list will be provided at registration.
- Spontaneous Log Cabin (Scrappy) Class - April 8th from 9:30 – 12:30.
This is a beginner-friendly class where you will learn to create a 12x12" or 15x15" square non-traditional Log Cabin Block. Class is fee $45 due at registration. $10.00 for the pattern due on the morning of the class. You will need you sewing machine and basic sewing supplies, and fabric scraps. A detailed supply list will be provided at registration.
2. The Brimfield English Paper Piecing Block Class will be taught from 1:30 – 4:30.
In this class, Michele will take you beyond hexagons and introduce two different curves and triangles. Class is $45 due at registration, and the $15 pattern kit is due on the day of the class. You will need basic sewing supplies for this class. A detailed supply list will be provided at registration.
In this class, Michele will take you beyond hexagons and introduce two different curves and triangles. Class is $45 due at registration, and the $15 pattern kit is due on the day of the class. You will need basic sewing supplies for this class. A detailed supply list will be provided at registration.
- SEW ALONG 2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS WHO
COMPLETED THEIR 2025 QUILTS
UFO 2026
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February participants showing UFO#6 completed quilts
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April participants showing UFO #4 completed quilts
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UFO 2025
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April participants showing UFO#3 completed quilts
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June UFO #5 participants
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August participants showing UFO#4 completed quilts
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October UFO#2 participants
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December UFO participants
Calculator Charts & Formulas
Do you need help with calculations for your quilt project? See the calculations & formulas below. Click on the link in "PINK" for the information:
- Triangles and setting triangles see Triangles & Setting Triangles Calculator.
- The Ultimate Half Square Triangle Guide, this guide is the ONLY Half Square triangle (HST) Reference Guide you will need!
- Reducing a block size, increasing a block size, Converting fabric yardage from 45" to 36" or 36" to 45", calculate corner triangles, calculating setting triangles, calculating half square triangle squares, calculating quarter square triangles see Quilt Formulas.
- Backing yardage for your quilt see Backing Calculator.
- Cutting strips & squares see Cutting Strips & Squares Calculator.
- Binding see Binding Calculator.
GOLDEN THIMBLE AWARD SMALL GROUPS
The Golden Thimble Award has been given to Guild members for their outstanding efforts or service to the Guild. Any member of the Spokane Valley Quilters Guild can nominate another member by filling out a nomination form (use this link to obtain the form) and turn it into the president of the Guild. Tradition holds that you can only win this award once. This award is a great way to recognize members who have contributed their time and expertise to the Guild.
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Valley Assembly Quilters
Meets weekly on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon, and on the 1st Monday of the month we quilt all-day with a potluck lunch. Where: Valley Assembly of God Church. Use the Southside entrance/meeting in the Chapel. All are welcome! For information contact SVQG at their email address, svqginfo@gmail.com |