The Sewing Room News from Columbia River Sewing
Chapter Meeting & Improv Roses – April 4, 2026
Greater Portland Bible Church 2374 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 Saturday, April 4, 2026 Morning Activities – Open and Free to All Chapter Members 9:30 AM ...
Sheila Shares Alteration Workshop – 03/28/2026
Learn how to improve the fit of your clothing with professional alteration techniques in this hands-on educational session led by Sheila Lester. With 17 years of experience in the garment alteration industry, Sheila brings...
Sew the Oberlin Tote with Klum House – 2025
Back by popular demand! Columbia River Sewing Guild is thrilled to welcome Ellie Lum of Klum House back for a 2025 all-day bag-making workshop. This year, participants will create the Oberlin Tote—a new project...
Chapter Meeting with Ann Williamson – 2025
Everyone is invited to the morning presentation… My Journey to Now: Fabric, Scissors, a Needle and Thread with Ann Williamson The morning presentation is a slide show of Ann’s work for the last 40...
Annual Meeting 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Greater Portland Bible Church 2374 SW Vermont St. Portland, OR 97219 Join your sewing friends for: • Social time with coffee, tea, and treats •...
Karen Bolan Presentation and Workshop – 2024
Karen Bolan Online Presentation: Learn with Every Quilt Friday, October 4th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Free for CRS members Zoom link is the regular virtual meeting link and was sent in the event announcement. Every quilt...
Special Event with Ellie Lum
Sew The Fremont Bag Klum House bags are stylish and functional—classic designs built to stand the test of time. The Fremont Bag workshop provides an opportunity to sew a beautiful bag under the guidance...
Special Event with Robin O’Neil
Birds with Abandon Scrappy Improvisational Appliqué Birds Robin O’Neil will teach an appliqué workshop, “Birds With Abandon” which uses scraps and an attitude of playful discovery. Robin says that she enjoys teaching improvisational “collage”...

