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:
(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
Cost: $80 for four sessions (fall and winter terms), $60 for three sessions (spring/summer term)
Fall 2024 Sew with Dawn — Four Sections
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2
Mondays, 10 am – 1 pm: Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Wednesdays, 2-5 pm: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20
COMING IN 2025!
Junior Billie Bag
Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8: three classes, 1 to 5 pm
Second section added! Feb. 22, March 15, March 29: three classes, 1 to 5 pm
Back by popular demand!
I am delighted to be teaching the junior-sized version of the Billie Bag, Billie Mahorney’s original design. The Junior Billie Bag is 14” wide, 17” high, and 7½” deep – large enough for all your quilting essentials. Your bag is unique for two reasons: you choose the blocks that go on the front and back panels and you customize the inside and outside pockets to hold the tools you use most often.
There is no pattern for the Junior Billie Bag. You’ll receive a handout before the first class with directions for making the front and back panels, which you bring to the first class. You’ll receive the full set of instructions at that time. Classes are spaced two weeks apart so you can work on your Junior Billie Bag between classes.
This is a challenging bag to make but so worth the effort! I will guide you every step of the way.
Cost: $80
Winter 2025 Sew with Dawn — Four Sections
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7
Mondays, 10 am – 1 pm: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14
Wednesdays, 2-5 pm: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 21, April 18
Recent Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego
Junior Billie Bag
Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 2023
Sew with Dawn: Spring/Summer 2024 (May-July)
Sew with Dawn: Winter 2024 (Jan.-April)
Sew with Dawn: Fall 2023 (Sept.-Dec.)
Recent Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops
August 12, 2024: “Simply Elegant and Elegantly Simple Quilt Labels,” presentation for Northwest Quilters Monday, August 12, 2024, Portland OR.
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. Offered again April 7, 2023.
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.
