Quilters Anonymous Guild

Ooh, ooh!!🚨We’ve had some last minutes spaces open up for a workshop with Sylvia Schaefer on Thursday!
When: Thursday, 07/16/2026
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: North Seattle
Cost: $65
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To register or more info, contact [email protected]

Combine the precision of paper piecing with improvisation to create a disintegrating effect! Using the Radial Geese pattern in this class, you’ll learn tools to apply a disintegrating effect to other paper piecing patterns in the future. We’ll also discuss other ways of incorporating the idea of disintegration or deconstruction into your quilts. Some paper piecing experience is recommended for this class.

Sylvia Schaefer earned a PhD in marine science before moving into quilting full-time. Her background in science inspires her quilt designs in both whimsical & technical ways. Her work has won awards regionally and nationally, including at the Pacific International Quilt Festival, the American Quilter’s Society show in Paducah, and MQX. She is the designer and owner of flyingparrotquilts.com

One Pattern, Two Interpretations.

“Sea Glass Shells” by Katie Sprugel
Katie has long been drawn to the beauty of seashells and sea glass. When she discovered Shoreline Shells, the Block of the Month pattern by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill of Whole Circle Studio, she knew she had to make it. Each shell is made from 55 to 215 pieces, adding up to more than 1,500 pieces in the quilt.
102" × 94" • Machine pieced • Longarm machine quilted

“Tidal Pool” by Pat Reilly
Pat was instantly captivated by Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill's design. Inspired by her fascination with tidal pools, she embraced the challenge of sewing "an incredible amount of pieces, both large and minuscule." The result? A quilt she found well worth the time and effort.
64" × 65" • Machine pieced • Longarm machine quilted

QA members had a great time last month in a “Free Improv Piecing” workshop with Sarah Hibbert (https://www.sarahhibbertquilts.com/) Sarah was an engaging and energetic teacher and her exercise where you had to use whichever piece of fabric your hand pulled out of a hidden pile unleased all kinds of creativity! Thanks Sarah for a fun & inspiring day!

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