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.

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:  $60 for four sessions (fall and winter terms), $45 for three sessions (spring/summer term)

Four Sections — Winter 2023
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm:  Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6, April 3
Mondays, 10 am –  pm:  Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10
Wednesdays, 2 to 5 pm:  Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm:  Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, April 21

 

Upcoming Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops

March 4, 2023:  “Wonky Dresden Neighborhood” workshop for the Westside Quilters Guild, North Plains OR. Pattern required: Dresden Neighborhood by Persimon Dreams.

 

Recent Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego

Sew with Dawn:  Fall 2022
(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

Junior Billie Bag:  July 1, 15, and 29, 2022

Wonky Dresden Neighborhood:  April 23, 2022

Secrets of the Quick Curve Ruler:  Feb. 12, 2022

 

Recent Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops

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.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022:  “Making Circular Labels Using a Compact Disc,” mini-presentation for Metropolitan Patchwok Society’s 2022 Quilt College. Presented via Zoom.

Friday, May 13, 2022:  “Wonky Dresden Neighborhood” workshop for the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild, Newport OR. Pattern required: Dresden Neighborhood by Persimon Dreams.

Thursday, May 12, 2022:  “Give Me the Simple Life: The Story Behind the Quilt,” lecture for the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild, Newport OR