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
Students are required to wear masks per store policy. Although the shop does not require that students be vaccinated, I have requested that only students who are fully vaccinated register for my classes.
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
Four Sections — Winter 2022
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4
Mondays, 10 am – 1 pm: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11
Wednesdays, 10 am – 1 pm: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20
Fridays, 2 to 5 pm: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15
Secrets of the Quick Curve Ruler
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
10 am – 1 pm
Make the most of the versatile Quick Curve Ruler and/or QCR Mini Ruler from Sew Kind of Wonderful! I’ll share my special tips for cutting, sewing, and pressing curves. You’ll learn how to “read” the rulers, cut accurate curves every time, sew concave and convex curves together without using a single pin, and square up your blocks. You’ll have fun making practice curves. Although this is primarily a techniques class, I’ll help you get started making a quilt from one of the many patterns offered by Sew Kind of Wonderful. Cost: $29
Bonus! Class will include a mini trunk show of my quilts made with Sew Kind of Wonderful’s Quick Curve rulers.
Required: Quick Curve Ruler or QCR Mini by Sew Kind of Wonderful
Wonky Dresden Neighborhood
Saturday, April 23, 2022 — 10 am – 4:30 pm
Create your own delightfully wonky Dresden Neighborhood using a Dresden ruler, the Dresden Neighborhood pattern by Persimon Dreams, and my tips and suggestions. The height of the buildings, shape of the roofs, and custom doors and windows are all up to you – the architect, contractor, and builder! Your choices of fabrics and color also go a long way toward customizing your neighborhood. The mini quilt was designed to finish at 24” square but you can make yours bigger to incorporate other elements. Cost: $49
Required: Dresden Quilt Ruler by EZ Quilting and Dresden Neighborhood pattern by Persimon Dreams
Upcoming Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops
Thursday, May 12, 2022: “Give Me the Simple Life: The Story Behind the Quilt,” lecture for the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild, Newport OR.
Friday, May 13, 2022: Wonky Dresden Neighborhood, workshop for the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild, Newport OR. Pattern required: Dresden Neighborhood by Persimon Dreams.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022: “Trunk Show: Latest Quilts from Dawn White of First Light Designs,” for the Tualatin Valley Quilt Guild, King City OR.
Recent Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego
Sew with Dawn: Four Sections — Fall 2021
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6
Mondays, 11 am – 2 pm: Sept. 13, Oct. 11, no class in November, Dec. 13
Wednesdays, 11 am – 2 pm: Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 15
Saturdays, 1 – 4 pm: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Recent Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021: “Give Me the Simple Life: The Story Behind the Quilt,” lecture for the Willamette Valley Quilters, Dayton OR.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021: “Give Me the Simple Life: The Story Behind the Quilt,” lecture for the Metropolitan Patchwork Society, Beaverton OR. Presented via Zoom.
