HOUSTON FESTIVAL 2025
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Watercolors have been an almost indispensable part of Art Quilts for a long time. Work along with a step-by-step demonstration on how to use watercolor markers on silk touch fabrics to create unique designs. The results are beautiful, colorful, and perfect. All you need are a small set of brushes, water, and the watercolor makers. Use these original techniques to awaken the artist in each of us. It's a pleasure and so easy. Let's do it!

Join a transformative journey into the world of garment pattern making with "Pattern Making 101". Discover why it's a game changer for your garment sewing projects and learn Tricia's simplified approach that demystifies the process. This hands-on class will empower you with a key garment pattern-making principle, allowing you to enhance your existing purchased patterns and bring your unique creations to life effortlessly. www.creativecostumeacademy.com

Experience an introduction to fabric collage using Jane Haworth's poppy patterns. This small project is the perfect canvas for adding hand stitching and beading. Learn a simple, forgiving collage technique and simple embroidery stitches. www.janehaworth.com

In this hands-on class, MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, introduces the first rule of color interaction and shows how to apply it to your own quilt design to create dramatic effects, regardless of the subject matter. For example, using strips and squares of solid fabric, MJ will show how to add sparkle (bling) to your quilts, create dramatic focal points, and add exciting visual movement. MJ's class is based on her new book, Cracking the Color Code: Master the Magic of Color Interaction, 2025, self-published, available in class and on her website. www.mjkinman.com

Learn how easy it is to add your own fabrics, panels, and photos to EQ8. Import fabrics, straighten, scale, crop, and add them to your Favorites library. Add current manufacturer fabric lines to use in your quilt designs. Include fabric panels to creatively design one-of-a-kind quilts. Explore adding photos for photo quilts and more. This class requires that you have completed a beginning EQ8 class. You must read and follow the Supply List to be prepared for this class. Windows and Mac users welcome. www.lorimillerdesigns.com

Stitch exercises demonstrate how sewing machine needles, thread, technique, and you, the quilter, control stitch quality. Experience stitching with a variety of needles and fabrics, along with a few surprises. Gain respect for the needle and elevate confidence in your needle selection. This is a fun and hands-on educational class. Be prepared to thread the needle multiple times. Sew SCHMETZ! www.schmetzneedles.com

Learn easy, foolproof techniques for beautiful, successful bindings every time. Tips for machine or hand-sewn bindings included, with a bonus demo on piping. Looks hard, but SEW easy. www.tensisters.com

Twenty-four Festival teachers at separate tables around the room offer continuous demonstrations of particular techniques and methods. Enrollees circulate around the room informally and receive a booklet consisting of a handout from each participating teacher.

Ruth Ann Berry—Shortcuts to 3-D Quilts
Creating the illusion of 3-D with color, value, and contrast just got easier. Using a new measuring technique, 3-D quilts can be built in columns of measured strips with 60 degree cut ends. This new updated cutting and constructing method eliminates the need to sew a long series of identical triangles. www.quiltersclinic.com

Barbara Black—Work Faster, Not Harder
Learn a variety of tips and tricks that will speed up your quiltmaking. From how to use charm squares for FAST Nine Patches to making six different blocks from only four cuts. You will wonder "Why didn't I think of that?"! www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

Kim Brownell—Fabric Scrap Fun
Have a bin full of fabric scraps hanging around? Make fabric clusters. Use them to adorn notecards, embellish your quilts, make them into brooches or barrettes, and anything else that you can think of. Make them wherever you go, they're very portable. Betcha can't make just one! www.thewackydoodlequilter.com

Nina Clotfelter—How to Combine Multiple Quilting Designs Together
Combining quilting designs together adds a lot of interest to your quilt. This also adds texture. Have fun learning which designs work well together, how to choose designs to go together, and how to make it work. www.ninaquilts.com

Tina Craig—Fussy Cutting with the Wonder Window
Tina developed the Wonder Window as an aid for fussy cutting any shape for English Paper Piecing. Using materials you may already have on hand, it eliminates the need to purchase an acrylic template for each shape. The technique is especially exciting on fabric with mirror-image motifs. www.seaside-stitches.com

Jaimie Davis—Dynamic Details—Designing with Derwent Inktense Pencils
Explore ways to "paint" on fabric with Derwent Inktense pencils. Whether you want to paint a whole quilt or just add shadows and highlights to existing fabrics, these pencils are a versatile, clean, and easy-to-use way to add dynamic details to your projects. Derwent Inktense pencils are watercolor pencils in strong, vibrant colors which work beautifully on their own or can be mixed together to create rich or subtle tones. They can be used either dry for rich intense color or combined with aloe vera gel to create a vivid translucent effect on fabric. Once dry, the color is permanent and can be worked over with other mixed-media. www.loopytulips.com

Laura Lee Fritz—The Weight of a Thread Line
Yes, you can embroider a continuous-line quilting design! Practice along with Laura Lee Fritz (master quilter since 1987) as she demonstrate how to change the line weight as you stitch, from thin to thick, to emphasize prominent areas, and recede secondary details within a single line of stitching. These lines do not need filling in. In your own work, use the embroidery techniques to enhance your regular quilting, whether you do the latter by hand or by machine. Add beauty and meaning to your own works of love. www.lauraleefritz.net

Jacquelyn Frost—Tunisian Crochet on an Interchangeable Hook
Tunisian crochet, also known as afghan crochet or hybrid crochet, is a crochet technique to make a dense but flexible fabric. Come see how this technique is accomplished with an interchangeable hook set up! www.kimonomomo-shop.com

Sue Heinz—One and Done! Solving for "Quilt as Desired"
Finding the right combination of quilting designs to balance a quilt can be challenging. Let Sue Heinz reveal her secret of using just one shape to fill an entire quilt with a variety of unique and harmonious blocks, borders, grids, triangles, linear, and circular designs. Simple shape, stunning results…easy to master! www.sueheinz.com

Nancy Hinds—A New Look at Cathedral Windows
This technique Nancy developed used one circle and one square to make the block. Nancy will demo the process from start to finish, with step-by-step samples. Variations with colors and sizes will be discussed. www.fiberartsstudio.com

Dana Jones—Demystifying Design for FPP
Extreme angles, sharp points, precise piecing, easy patch cutting, one-of-a-kind images, and more, are all possible with Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP). This sampler will introduce you to principles that can guide you in creating your own FPP patterns. www.danajonesquilts.com

Cindy Lohbeck—A Dive into Dextrin
Discover the versatility and fun of this highly sustainable method of resisting dye. Use with brushes, squeeze bottles, or stencils, the easy to mix and easy to use corn dextrin and potato dextrin resists offer a non-toxic and easy to wash out resist. www.dyehardsstudio.com

Jenny K. Lyon—Straight-Line Ruler Work—Easy and Accurate, Every Single Time!
Straight-line ruler work is versatile and easy, perfect for a reluctant free-motion quilter. You don't need an arsenal of rulers, just the right straight-line ruler. Then you are off and running— borders, fills, and yes, stitch-in-the-ditch! Straight-line ruler work gives a perfectly straight line in any direction on your quilt without even having to flip your quilt. Learn the basics and then start turning quilt tops into finished quilts. www.quiltskipper.com

Jennifer Moore—Stencil & Paint—Effortless Backgrounds on Pre-Cut Felt Kits
Discover how easy and fun it is to transform pre-cut felt kits using paints and stencils. In this demo, Jennifer will show simple techniques to create stunning backgrounds and unique designs that add depth, texture, and personality to your projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, leave inspired to experiment with color and pattern in your own creations. Come see how effortless embellishing can be! www.asterandanne.com.au

Emma Jane Powell—Make Your Own Piping Piping brings definition, contrast, and dimension to any quilt. While store bought piping is limited to solid colors, creating your own allows for artistic freedom with fabric choice and thickness of the piping. Define sections of your quilt by taking advantage of the contrast piping provides. Add an unexpected 3-D element to your quilt with piping, and even learn how to avoid sewing curves with this dynamic demonstration. www.dreamitquiltit.com

Kyra Reps—Dots, Mandalas, Turned-Edge Appliqué Using the APLIQUICK^®™ Tools
Let Kyra show how to create a unique mandala with turned-edge appliqué using the APLIQUICK^®™ tools. Kyra will show how she grids her mandalas out and how you can make perfectly turned-edge appliqué with ease using the APLIQUICK^®™ tools. www.quiltingtranquility.com

Nancy Roelfsema—The Power of On Point Settings
A quilt set on point offers a captivating and dynamic look that can elevate your quilting projects beyond the ordinary. The diagonal layout allows for creative designs that capture attention and spark interest. To successfully set your quilt on point, consult the provided chart to find the ideal sizes for cutting side and corner setting triangles, along with setting squares. Experience the beauty of on point settings in your quilting today! www.quiltingwithnancy.com

Dena Rosenberg—Easy Appliqué Stems
Looking for an easy way to appliqué stems? See a quick demonstration on how to make easy appliqué stems. With this technique you can make wide or skinny stems. It’s all done the same way without any fancy tools. www.denarosenberg.com

Swan Sheridan—Love Hand Appliqué
Learn how to prepare your hand appliqué pieces with the freezer paper starch method. Swan will show how to use this method safely and effectively, setting up your pieces to be easy to travel with and stitch when you're ready. Discover some of the best ways to approach preparing your appliqué pieces for beautiful clean edges and lovely layering. www.swanamity.com

Deonn Stott—Y-Seams, Y Not? An Easy Approach to Y-Seam Construction
Have you dreamed of making complex-looking quilts but were stopped in your tracks by the dreaded Y-seam construction? Join Deonn as she shares just how easy it is to stitch a beautiful Y-seam that lays flat and takes no time at all. This gentle 60 degree angle is your gateway introduction to seemingly difficult seams that level up your quilting skills! www.quiltscapesqs.com

Joyce Teng—Fabric Mania—10 Ways to Create Custom Fabric
Have you ever wanted to transform a piece of dull fabric into something original and fun? Or have you needed to create fabric with a specific color palette? Joyce will demonstrate 10 unique media techniques for creating printed and colored images on materials from silk to cotton to polyester. Learn about five different mediums and how to apply them with various tools and layering stencils. Supplies are not required for the demo, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes. www.teacherstamp.com

Debby Walters—You Can Learn to Love Your Curves!
Learn to love your curves and see how simple sewing a curved seam can be. 3 inch, 6 inch, 9 inch, and 12 inch curved seams will be thoroughly demonstrated. This demo is perfect for any quilter, from beginner to advanced, who has been hesitant to use beautiful curves in their quilts. You can do this! www.stripsandcurves.com

Debbie Wendt—Perfect Bindings Every Time
Bindings put the final touch on quilts. These tips and tricks make those bindings as perfect as possible. Debbie will discuss binding widths, attaching the binding, perfect mitered corners, and finishing tail ends neatly, to look like all other joins in the continuous binding. www.wendtquilting.com

Carol Wilhoit—Try Cork!
Cork is easy to cut and stitch. It is durable, sustainable, easy to keep clean, and the edges don't ravel. All of these attributes make cork fun to use. Learn tips for working with cork and receive a pattern for a zippered pencil case—a small project that is useful, makes a great little gift, and is an easy way to give cork a try. www.carolquilts.com  

So many things happen to quilters that are just fun. Laughing is part of quilting as much as thread. It holds us all together. Join Charlotte for an hour of laughs, stories, and a few quilts. www.charlotteangotti.com

In her lecture, MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, will share four rules of color interaction and show how to apply them to your own quilt designs to create dramatic effects, regardless of your inspiration. Add sparkle to your quilts. Create dramatic focal points. Add exciting visual movement. Make your quilts glow. Create powerful transparencies. Alter the appearance of a color simply by pairing it with another color. Create the illusion of metal without using metallic fabric or thread. MJ's lecture is based on her new book, Cracking the Color Code: Master the Magic of Color Interaction, 2025, self-published. www.mjkinman.com

Complete title—My Journey Through the Artistic Muddle. Jenny's journey as a quilter and artist has not been a direct path. She has wandered through some interesting places along the way. Listen to Jenny share her joys and triumphs as well as disasters, all in a humorous and encouraging manner. www.quiltskipper.com

Estela had an image in mind and really wanted to turn it into a quilt, but a quilt free of seams and without glue. She wanted a quilt like her, free and loose, to color the days. Learn one of the happiest and lightest methods Estela could suggest. Receive lots of tips on color theory, material, and fabric choices. But more than that, enjoy a lesson about freedom and about doing in life what makes us happy. Art Quilt being Art Quilt!

Hand projects allow you to make the most of your time. Speed-cutting the kite shapes makes this block much simpler than it looks. Y-seams are easy by hand. The kit includes pre-cut fabrics for one 18 inch star. Choose reproduction or bright fabrics (both available in class). This scrappy quilt makes it easy to make more stars from your fabrics at home to create the size quilt you want. Learn several interesting setting options. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

Take your garment pattern making skills to the next level. In this hands-on class, explore creative bodice designs using gathers, one of the fundamental principles of garment pattern making. Building on basic techniques, learn intuitive methods to adjust patterns, and bring your garment visions to life. Prior experience with "Pattern Making 101" or similar basics is recommended. www.creativecostumeacademy.com

Biscornu pincushions are traditionally made from two squares of needlepoint or embroidery. Create two fussy-cut EPP blocks using Tina's Wonder Window technique. Those two blocks will be stitched together into a quirky 3-dimensional shape. Don't forget to bring two sweet buttons from your collection. www.seaside-stitches.com

Have you always wanted to create beautiful, heirloom quality quilting stitches by hand? This class provides everything necessary to become a confident hand quilter, from a discussion of the objects needed for successful hand quilting, to an understanding of the theory behind hand quilting and a strong beginning stitch. It is a fun non-project class for the beginner and those with more experience alike. www.loopytulips.com

Thanks to Kimberly's clever design and signature cutting and construction technique for making no-fail Flying Geese units, this gorgeous quilt is comprised of straight set blocks that give the illusion of diagonally set rows. Only you'll know how easy it is to construct. “Flying Geese Crossing” is the perfect way to feature one of those luscious pre-cut strip bundles or favorite fabrics from your stash. The best part about Kimberly's method using her Precision Flying Geese & HST ruler is there is no math, no wasted fabric, and no stress to make Flying Geese. Cut and sew at least one block in class and learn everything you need to know to complete the quilt at home. This quilt is easily customizable for a wall or any size bed. Finish the class as a Flying Geese pro, and have a great time learning many helpful tips and tricks from Kimberly. And best of all, have fun! www.kimberlyeinmo.com
Supply list available after July 1, 2025.

Bring along a bag of your scrap fabrics and use these to create a brightly colored chicken collage. This is an easy and fun project transforming a regular looking hen into something cheerful and unexpected. The chicken is between 12 inches and 15 inches with three different patterns to choose from. www.janehaworth.com

Doilies are showing up everywhere, on jackets, bags, quilts, and jeans. Give your projects a little pop and dimension with these vibrant hand-dyed doilies, rich in saturated color and texture. Learn how to apply dye to only the areas you choose, making it easy to enhance the woven patterns. Receive a variety of linens ranging in size from small to large and a rainbow of dye to color them with. www.dyehardsstudio.com

Are your borders simply boring? Do you just slap on strips of fabric to add length and width to your quilt? Is your sashing simple? Take your borders from blah to beautiful and your sashing from sad to stunning with the built-in tools in EQ8. This fun workshop explores a variety of borders and styles from pieced, Flying Geese, appliqué, Checkerboard, and more. Use borders to jazz up a panel or medallion quilt. Discover creative sashing with pieced blocks and clever design ideas. Your quilts are limited only by your imagination. NOTE: This workshop moves at a faster pace than beginner EQ8 workshops. PC and Mac users welcome. www.lorimillerdesigns.com

What happens when you take dots and mandalas and then throw some fabric paint in the mix? The wonderful world of dot painting on fabric opens up! Join Kyra in dot painting on fabric, creating your own unique mandala design. Beware, this class will make you addicted to dot painting and open up a whole new world of creativity. www.quiltingtranquility.com

The LeMoyne Star block is a timeless quilt design that has captivated crafters since the early 1900s. While there are several techniques to create this block, Nancy strongly recommends the classic method featuring set-in seams. This approach not only enhances your skill set but also builds a foundation for countless future quilting projects. Nancy's easy-to-follow technique removes the intimidation often associated with set-in seams, empowering you to achieve beautiful results with confidence. www.quiltingwithnancy.com

Complete title—Plenty of Hearts 16 Inches x 20 Inches. Always wanted to learn needleturn appliqué, but haven't had the chance? "Plenty of Hearts" is a charming small quilt containing 20 small heart blocks. Inward points, outward points, and soft outward curves are all present in this heart. Find out how relaxing and fun appliqué really can be. This is the perfect project for the beginner. www.denarosenberg.com

Can't decide how you want your top quilted? Bring in your favorite unquilted quilt top and let's discuss. Stacie will share thoughts and quilting suggestions and brainstorm ideas with the other students. Several quilt tops will be shown and discussed. www.seamsdivine.com

Want to learn dimensional thread painting but you think it is too hard? In this class, start with an exclusive digitally printed panel to create a piece of art. Learn the proper steps of dimensional thread painting and find it to be a fun and creative technique. Explore the various thread selections and how to set up your machine for stitching techniques with free-motion quilting of Zigzag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design. Use thread as paint and sew with different types of threads and color combinations. Learn how to create interesting texture and dimension on your quilting project. Leave with full knowledge of dimensional thread painting and create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Techniques taught include dimensional thread painting, crystal embellishment, blocking and squaring a quilt, and more. www.joycehughesoriginals.com

In this fast-paced hands-on class, MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, will introduce the four rules of color interaction and show how to apply them to create dramatic effects, regardless of your subject matter. For example, add sparkle, focal points, and visual movement. Make your quilts glow. Create powerful transparencies. Alter the appearance of a color simply by pairing it with another color. Create the illusion of metal without using metallic fabric or thread. MJ's class is based on her new book, Cracking the Color Code: Master the Magic of Color Interaction, 2025, self-published. www.mjkinman.com

In this workshop, learn how to create a striking lifelike giraffe, bursting with color and personality, using Derwent Inktense pencils and Posca markers on fabric. Through step-by-step guidance, explore how to blend bold colors seamlessly, add dimension to your giraffe's features, and highlight textures that bring your artwork to life. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use color layering and water activation techniques to achieve stunning, high-contrast results that make your giraffe stand out. This workshop is designed to introduce you to fabric painting while creating a fun, bright artwork that you'll be proud to display. www.alessandravolkerstudio.com

Create this magnificent great Blue Heron using a fusing technique that allows you to choose a background last. The shapes for the appliqué will be pre-fused on the fabrics using Steam-A-Seam fusible webbing. Shadowing on the bird and background details will be added with Derwent Inktense pencils. www.cwaquilts.com

Learn to make this exciting pieced quilt using your favorite fabrics. Strip-piecing makes the large stars easy. Make one in class. Small sashing stars add excitement and use that stash you've been saving. Learn to make them fast and easy. Don't enjoy Y-seams? Barbara will show how to avoid them. A variety of pieced border options will also be shown. Barbara provides enhanced pattern instructions that include many tips and tricks to improve all your quiltmaking going forward. Let Barbara teach you so much more than you expect while having fun. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

Join Ana Paula for an exciting workshop where you'll learn to add contrasting elements that will make your self-portrait modern and captivating. Discover a unique technique she developed to create a stunning fabric portrait in just one day. This method will enhance the quality of your work while saving you time without compromising on excellence. Dive into mobile photo editing apps and utilizing filters and effects to achieve your desired results. Plus, Ana Paula will share an innovative way to incorporate tracing paper into your projects. Don't miss this fun workshop. Prepare to be amazed by your final creation! For more information, visit www.canadapaulabrasil.ca

Learn the tricks, while having fun creating a masterpiece garment blending 8-12 fabrics. Build your design on a muslin or paper foundation. Showcase your personal style as you fussy-cut prints and batiks before layering them. Leave smiling with a completed design to stitch at home. Trunk show of finished and in-progress garments. www.junecolburn.com

Spend the day embellishing a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree. The base is a printed linen towel from the 1960s (included in kit). The first layer includes embroidered techniques as follows: Turkey stitch, Snowflake stitch, Faux Bullion candles, Woven Ribbed Ornament stitch, French knots, Satin stitch, Feather stitch, and beaded festoons. The second layer the students will make candy canes, mini beaded snowmen, felt poinsettias, mini felt ornaments, and vintage-looking Shiny Brite ornaments. There are many techniques that can be used on other projects. Prerequisite—a basic embroidery knowledge is helpful. Will not be finished in class. Finishes at 11 inches width x 14 inches height. Charms sold separately.

Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing (EPP), but go home with a block that is uniquely yours. Work with shapes based on 60 degree angles—hexagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles, and more. Enjoy fussy cutting with Tina's EPP tool, the Wonder Window. www.seaside-stitches.com

Use Phyllis' easy, fun, and stress-free stained glass technique, and her full size pattern to create a beautiful stained glass design. Then use iridescent oil pastels to create form and enhance the realistic effect. Learn how to quilt and finish your piece at home. Purchase more of Phyllis' design patterns, available after class, because you'll want to make them all once you see how easy and fun it is. www.phylliscullenartstudio.com

Choose from a dozen or so ombre fabric colors to make this 8 inch square 3-D effect, highly reminiscent of a classic cross-stitch pattern, but actually containing no stitches at all. Learn an amazingly simple but effective technique which Peter has dubbed "false weaving". This techique can be used in any number of future projects and is a great way to use up your scraps. www.accidentalquilter.com

Discover the simplest appliqué technique you'll ever try. In this fun and liberating workshop, create whimsical Art Quilts by combining intricate fussy cut botanical fabric motifs with Jean's fast and fearless free-motion quilting methods. Perfect for all skill levels. This improvisational approach requires no prior sewing experience and encourages creative freedom. Finish your project in class and make a unique wallhanging, a decorative pillow, or a custom design for the back of a denim jacket. Let your inner designer shine through with this playful and delightfully imprecise process. www.sewjean.com

As you make this 50 inch x 76 inch quilt, designed by Dana Jones, learn how to inset circles and how to put a flange around the circles. The circles offer a great place to showcase your favorite large-print fabrics. Be amazed how quick and easy it is to inset circles using just eight pins. www.danajonesquilts.com

Learn Marina's tricks by creating this cute "Cat". Finish the project in class with the provided kit, specially prepared for this class. Then be able to make another one at home with the remaining pieces from your kit. Interpreter will assist the teacher.

This beautiful wallhanging is perfect for the beginner or seasoned appliqué artist. Let's turn those beautiful edges under using the APLIQUICK^®™ Rods to achieve perfect points, curves, and circles (DOTS). We will be working on many shapes that can be used in all your appliqué projects. This will be done on a 22 inch x 22 inch background fabric. We will not be sewing any of the shapes down, but Kyra will be going over finishing methods for machine and hand sewing. www.quiltingtranquility.com

Wrap yourself in luxury with a kimono style robe made from Cloud Cuddle^®, constructed with minimal serger flatlock seaming and hemming. In this six-hour class, use a serger to construct a cozy Cloud Cuddle^® robe. Explore presser foot pressure, flatlock construction, and overlock finishing, mastering four-thread overlock seaming and blind hemming for a professional finish. Class includes time for cutting and sewing, ensuring students leave with a completed robe and enhanced Cuddle^® and serger skills. (Generously sized to S-M-L and beyond with hips up to 62 inches.) www.designsbybabymoon.com

Learn how to make a pattern from a picture provided. Cut pre-backed fabrics and place them is such a way as to create a semi-realistic quilt. The course will be split into two parts—first, create the background, and second, make the butterfly. Finished size is 18 inches x 16 inches.

Learn to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way. This beautiful paper pieced pattern goes together quickly and easily. Be shocked and amazed at the perfect points, and the large pieces will surprise you with the ease of assembly. It will be our little secret how easy those curves are. Fun! Finishes at 40 inches x 40 inches. www.indigobluequilts.com

Capture the beauty of dimensional flowers with this delightful wallhanging. Jaimie will share four different techniques for making flowers that can be used both in this project and many others. Also learn a special technique that guarantees consistent, perfect circles in almost no time. It's fast-moving and a lot of fun. www.loopytulips.com

In this practice class, enjoy learning a variety of quilt designs, ranging from simple to creative and intricate. Use grids in a free-motion process to create unique designs that perfectly fit any quilt, bringing an exclusive and fabulous look. One person per machine, limited to 16 students. www.fabiadiniz.com

Beautiful medallion quilt designs start with a fabulous central block or panel, then add a series of pieced or appliquéd borders to create an impressive quilt. In this intermediate level class, learn how to configure a medallion or panel middle, add and edit borders, use the Auto Border tool, and configure pieced borders to fit the quilt center. This class is a real skill builder for building better borders for your quilt designs. Prior experience with EQ8 is required. www.morningglorydesigns.com

The trending ice dyeing adventure is all about exploring dye "splits" and how the dye travels through multiple layers of folding. Dyeing fabric with ice is a fun and miraculous thing. The more Cindy explores, the more she understands how this multi-faceted medium delivers amazing pieces of fabric that are ready to rinse, wash, and quilt. www.dyehardsstudio.com

Learn to combine ruler work and free-motion, along with a simple trapunto technique, to make an elegant 18 inch hexagonal tabletopper with floral motifs. Love the way this combination of techniques makes your quilting sing and go home inspired to apply the technique to many projects. https://blog.amandamurphydesign.com

Embrace a new way of working. Forget about strict ¼ inch seam allowances and straight lines. Allow your creativity to flow as you cut and create on the go. In this class, discover how to piece curves effortlessly without pins, crafting blocks that stand out as truly one-of-a-kind art pieces. Unleash your artistic potential and make something extraordinary! www.quiltingwithnancy.com

Demystify the fitting process with "Fearless Fitting". In this empowering class, master the art of garment fitting using a simple 5-step process. Through hands-on activities, debunk the mysteries of fitting and gain the confidence to tackle any garment. No more freezing in the face of fitting challenges…just practical and fun techniques to ensure your creations fit beautifully. www.creativecostumeacademy.com

Create expressive mini Art Quilts using a no-stress curve technique that bypasses traditional seam challenges. Learn to enhance your design with machine quilting that mimics the charm of hand embroidery. Perfect for quilters seeking artistic freedom without technical constraints. www.ceciliakoppmann.com

Intimidated by fancy ruler work? Fear no more. Take a look at both straight and curved rulers. Learn how to hold and position the rulers and stitch around them. Most importantly, develop the confidence you need to use those rulers. Quickly gain the knowledge of how to incorporate ruler work among those free-motion designs. Stacie's favorite rulers can be purchased at her website Two persons per machine, limited to 36 students. www.seamsdivine.com

Full title—Photography/AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Quilters. Not only will this class cover how best to photograph your own quilts, but it is a rich lecture class covering the compositional devices of art and how to think and shoot better photography that can be used for your own quilting patterns. Also covered is the use of AI, various apps for creating AI images, guidance for creating AI prompts, and discussion on the pros and cons and the good vs. bad of this growing platform. A full-color spiral-bound syllabus is provided. www.rickytims.com

Mix and match multiple motifs to create a modern free-motion mash-up. This improvisational technique can be applied to any quilt, whether you want your quilting to be the star of the show, or you simply want to add a bit of background texture to your quilt. This jam-packed class will teach how to combine and design two or more filler motifs into something entirely new. And the best part is, no two designs are ever the same. Practice drawing the designs on paper, then apply what you learned to sample swatches or orphan blocks. www.christaquilts.com

Are you wanting to get your bindings done all on the sewing machine with no hand sewing? This class is for you. Learn how to make, apply, and machine sew a binding so it looks like it has a hand sewn finish. Plus apply a faux piped binding to add a pop of color and pizzazz to the edges of your quilts. Finishing the binding tail ends and making perfect mitered corners for a quilt with square corners and odd angle corners will be done using Debbie's Brilliant Bindings tool. www.wendtquilting.com

Calling all machine quilting enthusiasts! Six of the top machine quilting artists from the Quilt Festival faculty will present this focus, coordinated by Jenny K. Lyon. Each will give a digital presentation or show-and-tell of their particular expertise. Then spend fifteen minutes with each machine quilting artist as they demonstrate the topics listed below. Go home with a booklet consisting of a handout from each designer, new machine quilting skills, and lots of enthusiasm.

Nina Clotfelter—How to Get the Most out of Your Rulers for Ruler Work
Nina will show how to get many different shapes using just one shape on the ruler. Out of a circle ruler you can get many different shapes using part of the circle. She will also show some tricks to make this easier. The possibilities are endless! www.ninaquilts.com

Laura Lee Fritz—Quilting is Not an Afterthought
Quilting is not a formula, not a second-thought, not an afterthought. This is not by accident. From the evidence, most quilters are not aware how simple the process of adding interest in the quilting line can be. They are also not aware that there are steps they can take to learn more about the quilt they are preparing to stitch. Laura will show how she navigates the choices she uses in quilting. See the low-cost, safe, and easy tools she uses to make the processes easy. These processes are the same for her special quilts and for the wonderful quilts of her tens-of-thousands of clients. www.lauraleefritz.net

Sue Heinz—360° Grids—Mesmerizing Designs that are Oh, So Easy to Sew!
Packed with possibilities, Sue Heinz introduces you to her innovative technique of transforming simple sashing shapes into gorgeous medallions and wreaths. Be amazed at how easy it is to create a variety of Sue's inventive designs using her patented, easy-to-use tools. www.sueheinz.com

Jenny K. Lyon—Yes You CAN Quilt with "That" Thread!
Super heavy or super thin threads, metallic, silk, or even wool thread can rock your quilt! Most quilters stay in the "safe" zone of 30 to 60 weight cotton threads. Jenny will take the fear out of using these threads and show great examples of each type of thread in action. See that these beauties can make your quilt over-the-top special. www.quiltskipper.com

Kate Quinn—Exploring the Templee Quilt (Raw Edge Appliqué) Method
Join Sew Steady Education Ambassador, Kate Quinn, as she demonstrates the unique Templee Quilting method. This raw-edge, reverse appliqué technique allows you to do some simple preparation of your quilt sandwich and completely quilt it before worrying about the appliqué elements. Once the quilting is completely finished, decide on the design by marking areas that will be cut away to reveal the bright peek-a-boo fabric underneath. The results are striking and offer a much more complex and dynamic quilting design than just quilting alone. Kate offers some important tips and tricks to help students accomplish this technique more easily and achieve better design results. www.fabrikatedquilts.com

Carol Wilhoit—Walking Foot Quilted Valentines
Remember the fun of gathering doilies, colored paper, scissors, markers, and glue to make Valentines? Experience the same joy of Valentine making, this time using your sewing machine with ingredients of fabric, batting, and thread. Quilting with the walking foot is easy and the learning curve is short. The demonstration will include multiple options for quilting the heart, how to incorporate trapunto to emphasize the design, and how to use the quilted hearts to make mug rugs that are perfect Valentines. All of these techniques can also be used for larger quilts. Get ideas to use for quilting your next quilt. www.carolquilts.com

Complete title—Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quilters. During this insightful presentation, delve into the fascinating applications of AI in the realm of quilting. Learn how AI-driven design tools can assist quilters in generating intricate patterns, selecting harmonious color palettes, and exploring unique compositions that transcend traditional boundaries. Uncover the endless possibilities of generating custom quilt designs that reflect your unique vision and creativity, with AI as your intuitive and supportive co-creator. www.crisarcbono.com

Discover how to make quilting even more rewarding and fun. In this inspiring session, learn practical strategies to tackle unfinished projects, explore fresh techniques, and reignite your passion for the craft. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this lecture offers real-world advice, creative ideas, and tools to help you bring more joy and intention to every stitch. Walk away with actionable tips to keep the inspiration going. Ready to infuse your quilting with excitement and purpose? Join Christen and discover how to maximize your quilting joy. www.iseestarsquilting.com

Turn your sewing room into a creative studio. Whether you have a small, shared room or the most palatial space, your sewing room should be a place where you feel happy and inspired to create. Being a military wife with more than 20 household moves under her belt, Kimberly has set up sewing studios in each of her homes and is excited to share what she's learned for making the most of the space you've got. She'll share photos of her sewing rooms, her favorite (and not-so-favorite) features of what works and what doesn't, and her best tips for setting up a creative haven to suit your personal needs. Then, sit back and enjoy a personal tour of today's top quilting stars' studios (both clean and cluttered) as they open the doors to their spaces and share their favorite features and tips you can easily implement. This fun, informative, and inspiring "parade-of-homes" style visit will provide a wealth of ideas and tips for transforming your own space into a place where you can be your most creative! www.kimberlyeinmo.com

This informative lecture is full of examples demonstrating how the modern aesthetic applies to the machine quilting process. Learn how negative space, minimalism, graphic geometry, improvisation, and other hallmarks of the modern aesthetic can be incorporated into your machine quilting work. Gain a better understanding of why many modern quilters choose to employ an abundance of straight-line and "industrial looking" designs rather than quilting overly ornate and perfectly symmetrical motifs. Suggestions on how to incorporate graphic and linear free-motion quilting as an alternative to straight-line quilting will also be explored. www.christaquilts.com

See what this exciting event is all about! Six of the top artists from the Quilt Festival faculty will present this mixed focus, coordinated by Jaimie Davis. Each will give a digital presentation or show-and-tell of their particular expertise. Then, spend fifteen minutes with each artist as they demonstrate the topics listed below. Go home with a booklet consisting of a handout from each presenter, new ideas, information on products and processes, and lots of enthusiasm.

Jaimie Davis—The Art of Dimensional Appliqué—Ruched Roses
Step back to 19th century Baltimore and the world of exquisite craftsmanship as Jaimie uncovers the art of ruching and the beautiful flowers you can make with it. www.loopytulips.com

Cindy Lohbeck—The Versatility of Itajime Shibori
One of the easiest and most satisfying Shibori techniques, Itajime simple means to "fold and clamp". Producing a bold and graphic pattern, the design possibilities are endless. As one of Cindy's favorite techniques, she is excited to share how many different ways she has incorporated Itajime Shibori into textile arts, from traditional indigo, to ice dyeing, and more. www.dyehardsstudio.com

Michele Markey—Enhancing Quilts with DTF Transfers
Enhance your quilting skills with Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfers for quilts. Discover the vibrant world of DTF printing, a cutting-edge method that brings intricate designs and bold colors to your quilt projects. Michele Markey covers the basics of DTF technology, selection of suitable fabrics, and step-by-step application techniques. Learn how to seamlessly integrate stunning visual elements into your quilts, ensure durability, and maintain the fabric's soft texture. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned quilter, this demonstration will equip you with the knowledge to create extraordinary, and personalized quilt masterpieces using DTF transfers. www.medinadomarts.com

Kate Quinn—Sashiko Denim Upcycle—Creating New Fabric from Older Scraps
Make the old new again using a modern version of classic Sashiko stitching. This technique uses a special machine stitch setup to replicate the familiar big-stitch appearance of Sashiko stitching without laborious hand work. This raw-edge appliqué technique produces beautiful textured pieces of cloth that can be incorporated into any project, elevating your final results in a unique way. www.fabrikatedquilts.com

Catherine Redford—Beautiful Buttons
Beautiful buttons will add an extra dimension to your next sewing or quilting project. Catherine will demonstrate a variety of traditional buttons including the popular Dorset and Shirtlace buttons. www.catherineredford.com

Nancy Roelfsema—Create Your Own Painted Fabric
Have you ever dreamt of designing your own fabrics for quilting and fiber art? This fun and accessible technique will unleash your creativity. With a Gel Press monoprinting plate, premium acrylic paints, and an assortment of marking tools, you can craft stunning fabrics that will elevate your next quilt to a whole new level. Don't miss the chance to make your quilting projects uniquely yours! www.quiltingwithnancy.com

Discover the key to mastering garment fitting with an intuitive approach that simplifies the process. Learn how to analyze wrinkles, understand their causes, and make confident pattern adjustments, all guided by one essential question. This lecture connects the dots between patternmaking and achieving a perfect fit with ease. www.creativecostumeacademy.com

Complete title—Social Justice Quilts and Arpilleras—Women's Resistance through Textile Art. Hear a fascinating lecture telling the story of Chilean women who used appliqué wallhangings to show the world what was happening during the Pinochet dictatorship of the 1970s-1980s. Using a form of craft art resistance, see how women communicated human rights violations to the outside world with these dimensional appliqué textiles resembling quilts. Explore various themes illustrated and what they mean in historical context. Also look at arpilleras today and how this craft art continues. Learn a little about history, politics, and textile art of South America during this captivating lecture. www.dreamitquiltit.com

Some quilters find that their fabric stash, scraps, quilting tools, and books are a burden, as they don't have a good approach for organization and storage of these precious resources. Knowing how to approach the task of organizing quilting supplies makes it easy to transform the dreaded stash into a collection that is a delight to use. This lecture provides many practical ideas for making your fabric, tools, thread, books, and magazines readily accessible. Topics include how to fold and store fabric so that it's easy to view and locate, labeling, using your computer as a tool, and many ideas for actually using your stash. www.carolquilts.com