I teach at Montavilla Sewing Center‘s Lake Oswego, Oregon location, former home of the Pine Needle Quilt Shop. I also also teach and do trunk shows for quilt guilds. If you are interested in having me teach or do a trunk show, please email me at dawnwhitepdx(at)gmail.com.
Current and Upcoming Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego
Sew with Dawn
Need help starting or finishing a quilt? Stuck on an ongoing project? I’ll offer suggestions and advice while you work on any project you like in a relaxed and supportive setting. You’ll build skills and develop new friendships. All skill levels are welcome!
Classes meet once a month for three hours. Cost: $80 for four sessions (fall and winter terms), $60 for three sessions (spring/summer term)
Four Sections — Fall 2023
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Mondays, 10 am – 1 pm: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Wednesday, 2 to 5 pm: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15
Junior Billie Bag — Fall 2023
Fridays: Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 2 to 6 pm
Back by popular demand: the Junior Billie Bag, a scaled down version of Billie Mahorney’s original design. Billie, who taught locally for almost 20 years, called her quilter’s tote the “Take It All With You Bag” but every quilter who has ever made one simply calls it “my Billie Bag.”
Each bag is unique because the makers put whatever they want on the front and back; inside and outside pockets are customized as well. Billie’s original bag measured 21″ x 21″ x 7½”. The Junior Billie Bag (JBB) is 14″ wide, 17″ high, and 7½” deep — large enough for all the essentials, including a 6½” x 24″ acrylic ruler, thanks to the width of the side panels.
I’ll help you every step of the way to create your own version of this quintessential quilter’s tote!
Cost: $80 for three classes. Skill level: intermediate to advanced.
Recent Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego
Sew with Dawn — Spring/Summer 2023
(usually) first Monday evening, 5 – 8 pm
(usually) second Monday, 10 am – 1 pm
(usually) third Wednesday, 2 – 5 pm
(usually) third Friday, 10 am – 1 pm
Sew with Dawn: Fall 2022 and Winter 2023
(usually) first Monday evening, 5 – 8 pm
(usually) second Monday, 10 am – 1 pm
(usually third Wednesday, 2 – 5 pm
(usually) third Friday, 10 am – 1 pm
Recent Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops
Tuesday, May 23, 2023: “Mastering Y-Seams,” presentation for the Metropolitan Patchwork Society’s “Quilt College,” Beaverton OR.
Saturday, March 4, 2023: “Wonky Dresden Neighborhood” workshop for the Westside Quilters Guild, North Plains OR. Pattern required: Dresden Neighborhood by Persimon Dreams.
Friday, April 7, 2023: “Wonky Dresden Neighborhood” workshop for the Westside Quilters Guild, North Plains OR. Pattern required: Dresden Neighborhood by Persimon Dreams.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022: “Trunk Show: Latest Quilts from Dawn White of First Light Designs,” for the Tualatin Valley Quilt Guild, King City OR.
Thursday, July 14, 2022: “Trunk Show: Quilts 2015-Present by Dawn White of First Light Designs,” for the Westside Quilters Guild, North Plains OR.
