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 to 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)
Spring/Summer 2025 Sew with Dawn — Four Sections
Monday evenings, 5 – 8 pm: May 5, June 2, July 7
Mondays, 10 am – 1 pm: May 12, June 12 (a Thursday), July 14
Wednesdays, 2 – 5 pm: May 21, June 18, July 16
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm: May 30 (fourth Friday), June 20, July 18
Recent Classes at Montavilla Lake Oswego
Sew with Dawn: Winter 2025 (Jan.-April)
Sew with Dawn: Fall 2024 (Sept.-Dec.)
Sew with Dawn: Spring/Summer 2024 (May-July)
Winter 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
I usually teach this class once a year.
Upcoming Lectures/Trunk Shows/Workshops
October 2, 2025: presentation for Mt. Hood Quilt Guild, Gresham OR, title to come.
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.
