HOUSTON FESTIVAL 2025
Full class catalog

543. CLASS—TINY FPP LAPEL PINS
Tina Craig
*$70
Everyone, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Stitch a tiny foundation paper pieced block and impress your friends by wearing your quilt block lapel pin. Magnets will also be available, if you prefer. Assorted paper patterns will be provided including traditional quilt blocks and seasonal designs. Tina's tips are transferable to larger projects. Some paper piecing experience is helpful, but not required. www.seaside-stitches.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $5 = $70

544. CLASS—COLOR CONFIDENCE FOR QUILTERS
Reeze Hanson
*$98
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
If you have ever admitted that you aren't good with color, this is the workshop for you. In this hands-on and highly informative workshop, learn color theory from the quilter's perspective, how to use a color wheel to create quilt color schemes, and how to translate your favorite colors into quilts that sizzle. You will love all the goodies packed in your incredible color kit. www.morningglorydesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $45 = $98

545. CLASS—SCRAPPY FRIENDSHIP RINGS
Nancy Hinds
*$77
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
A pieced block of interlocking rings that uses scraps and is deceptively simple to stitch together is a scrap quilter's dream! A variety of block sizes, color placement, project ideas, and quilting design options, will be presented along with a full color handout and tips for accurate piecing. www.fiberartsstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $12 = $77

546. CLASS—VISIBLE MENDING
Cecilia Koppmann
*$73
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Stained or torn clothes? Never again! Turn your torn or stained clothes into unique garments. “Visible Mending” is a worldwide trend. It's sustainable and allows us to creatively repurpose all those old clothes we love and resist getting rid of. Using traditional techniques like darning, embroidery, and Sashiko, “Visible Mending” is about intentionally, simply, and creatively repairing clothes. The wear our clothes accumulate tells the story of the lives we've lived in them, and “Visible Mending” can be used to help us slow down and express our creativity while living and celebrating a more sustainable life. www.ceciliakoppmann.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $20 = $73

547. CLASS—FLOATING BIRCH TREES ART QUILT
Rita Lynne
*$88
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
In this class, the trees actually float away from the front of the Art Quilt, creating a unique design and impression for dimensional fiber art. In three-hours, easily complete an impressionistic style beach scene with fabric created specifically for sky, water, and sand textures. Rita hand-dyed some of the fabrics to get just the right colors of water and sky. There will be videos available on Rita's YouTube channel for all students after the class. www.ritalynnestudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

548. CLASS—BEGINNERS' RULER WORK PLAYDATE
Kate Quinn
*$85
Beginner, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Learn the basics of template quilting in a fun-filled class taught by Sew Steady Education Ambassador Instructor, Kate Quinn. Learn to create multiple designs while learning ruler work basics. Class uses seven templates to create motifs, background fills, cornerstone designs, and so much more. Learn the tips and tricks to success and some fun designs to explore the far-reaching potential that rulers will bring to your quilting! This is a relaxed paced, technique-oriented class to help you get started using this guided-motion technique. www.fabrikatedquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $20 = $85

549. CLASS—HAND EMBROIDERED BUTTONS
Catherine Redford
*$73
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Make beautiful covered buttons with your favorite embroidery stitches. Catherine will provide a variety of ideas suitable for your buttons or design your own. Work on cotton squares and then finish your buttons with a few simple steps. Lovely to add to a garment, bag, or pillow. The choice is yours! www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $20 = $73

550. CLASS—APPLIQUÉ FRAMEWORK
Stacie Spradlin
*$115
Everyone, Design Work, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Let's take a look at those appliqué quilt tops and learn how to make those shapes stand out! Intricate stitching and echoing, along with stitch order, will be discussed and practiced so that you will see how framing that appliqué will transform those shapes. Leave with a multitude of ideas for quilting around those precious appliqués. Samples will be shown so that you can see first-hand how your quilting can really make an impact. It would be beneficial for students to be familiar with some ruler work. Two persons per machine, limited to 36 students. www.seamsdivine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $35 = $115

560. LECTURE—LOVE WHERE YOU CREATE***
Lilo Bowman
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples
Friday
MORNING LECTURE // 9-10 am
Creating a studio you love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn to build a creative place that works for you, your space, your budget, and where you are right now. www.lilobowman.com

561. LECTURE—TIME MANAGEMENT FOR QUILTERS***
Barbara Black
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Friday
MORNING LECTURE // 10:15-11:15 am
We all have the same 24 hours each day. Learn many tips to utilize your available time to get quilting things done. Rethink your sewing space, storage, equipment, and files to make the most of the time you have. Many quilters say, months later, how much these tips helped them accomplish more. You are sure to learn at least one “take away”. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

562. LECTURE—EMBELLISHMENT!***
June Colburn
$15
Everyone, Samples
Friday
MORNING LECTURE // 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Learn from the best. Japanese kimono artists have spent centuries perfecting their surface design embellishment techniques. Examine 20th century examples of fabrics, ombre and other styles of dyeing, hand and machine embroidery, couched thread outlining, metallic embossing, and more. Study their use of symmetric and asymmetric designs, some dating from the 1920s. This is an up-close and personal look at vintage and antique kimonos. Take pictures and be inspired! www.junecolburn.com

563. LECTURE—STITCHING TO SELL***
Lisa Erlandson
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Friday
Afternoon Lecture // 12:45-1:45 pm
Complete title—Stitching to Sell—How to Successfully Price Your Quilts and Textile Art. Join Lisa, a certified quilt appraiser for over 28 years, as she explores several different approaches for emerging quilt artists to set a fair and realistic price to sell their work. How to price, where to sell, and some tips from experienced and successful quilt artists will be included. No matter if you focus on Modern, Traditional, or Art Quilts, this lecture will give you insight on pricing your work to sell. www.lequilts.com

564. LECTURE—PAINTING WITH CLOTH***
Katie Pasquini Masopust
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Friday
Afternoon Lecture // 2-3 pm
This slide lecture shows Katie's development from early painting through Traditional Quilts up to the present contemporary wall quilts including her early Traditional Quilts, mandalas, three dimensional quilts, isometric quilts, fractured landscapes, ghost layers, color washes, and new more abstract pieces. Includes inspirations, funny stories, mistakes, foul-ups, and design techniques. There will be a question and answer session to follow. www.katiepm.com

565. LECTURE—GREAT QUILTING BASICS***
Nancy Roelfsema
$25
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show, Discussion, Other: Demonstration using a stationary camera projecting to the screen.
Friday
Afternoon Lecture // 3:15-5:15 pm
The finest poems begin with a simple grasp of the alphabet, just as the most stunning quilts are crafted from fundamental techniques. Join Nancy's "Great Quilting Basics" program to master the "quilter's alphabet" and set yourself on the path to quilting excellence. Discover efficient methods for storing your fabric stash, cutting with unparalleled accuracy, solving issues with fitting blocks, crafting perfect bias strips, and so much more. Embrace the art of quilting today! www.quiltingwithnancy.com

566. LECTURE—QUILTER’S LAST WILL & TESTAMENT***
Barbara Black
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Friday
Afternoon Lecture // 4:30-5:30 pm
We know we need to "get our affairs in order" when it comes to medical and financial issues. What about your stuff...machines, fabric, books, patterns, notions, and supplies? Not to mention all your finished quilts and those still in progress. Get 10 tips for helping your family "release your stuff" when the time comes. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

575. CLASS—ZIGGY DIAMONDS
Reeze Hanson
*$138
Beginner, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
This is a Jelly Roll and Fat Quarter friendly class. All the diamonds are made in Four Patch units which can be moved around before you assemble the top. This fast and flexible technique uses no set-in seams. Learn precision cutting and piecing techniques. Make a four-diamond runner in the workshop or expand at home for a larger quilt. This novel approach to assembly makes it fun to personalize your colors and fabrics. www.morningglorydesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $60 = $138

576. CLASS—DECORATIVE SERGER STITCHES
Gail Yellen
*$114
Everyone, Serger Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
If you think finishing seams is all your serger can do, you're in for a treat. A few tweaks of your stitch settings can transform utility stitches into beautiful embellishments for quilts, home decor projects, or garments. If you've never serged with decorative threads, prepare to be amazed. Sergers can handle bold decorative threads to bring surface embellishments to life. Raindrops, Ladders, Blanket stitches, and the incredible Twice as Nice stitch are just some of the special stitches you'll create. Your serger will probably become your new favorite embellishment tool! www.gailpatrice.com
Supply list available after September 1, 2025.
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $36 = $114

580. CLASS—VAMP IT UP!
Charlotte Warr Andersen
*$107
Intermediate, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwiches)
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Start with some basic stencils—waves, feathers, scrolls, wreaths, etc. Then use their simple structure to create elaborate and beautiful free-motion quilting. The same unadorned lines can look totally different depending on the motifs that are added. Later we'll leave the stencils behind and go for unmitigated improvisation. In other words, let's play with free-form doodling. Don't be afraid to let the creativity flow! One person per machine, limited to 15 students. www.cwaquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $102 + MAT FEE - $5 = $107

581. CLASS—NEEDLE-FELT WINTER ORNAMENTS
Vickie Clontz
*$68
Everyone, Project Oriented
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Needle felt two adorable holiday ornaments; a whimsical reindeer, complete with antlers and a ruby red nose, and a simple snowman, Vickie affectionately calls "Mr. Bill". Her little grandson has always loved this style snowman and likes to swing him around by his carrot nose! A fun and relaxing class for all skill levels. www.annieskeepsakes.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $15 = $68

582. CLASS—THREADS—WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?
Nina Clotfelter
$53
Everyone, Design Work, Lecture Format
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
In this lecture/demo class, learn everything you didn't know, but need to know, about thread! This includes the different weights of thread, why they make a difference, and when to use them…the different types of threads, how they make a difference, and how to use them. Is ply important? How do we work with specialty threads like metallic, monofilament, or tinsel threads? Why do metallics give us such a headache? There will be demos on how to use many of these threads. www.ninaquilts.com
Supply list available after June 1, 2025.

583. CLASS—LITTLE LUCY EPP
Tina Craig
*$63
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Complete title—Little Lucy English Paper Piecing (EPP). The "Patchwork of the Crosses" quilt, designed by Lucy Boston, is a fabulous opportunity for fussy cutting. Learn Tina's Wonder Window technique to showcase your favorite prints. Starting with the basics of English Paper Piecing, learn fussy cutting, basting, stitching, and layout options for these beautiful blocks. www.seaside-stitches.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $10 = $63

584. CLASS—KAWANDI
Cecilia Koppmann
*$83
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Join our "Kawandi" hand stitching circle. Experience the meditative joy of traditional hand stitching in a relaxed social setting. Working together around a shared table, create beautiful Kawandi pieces while exchanging stories and techniques. All materials provided for a collaborative, mindful, and making experience. Project is made with completely recycled material, entirely by hand. The process keeps you creative all the time. It has some characteristic details that distinguish them. It's not boro! A perfect workshop for those seeking slow-stitch meditation, community crafting, and sustainable textile techniques. www.ceciliakoppmann.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $30 = $83

585. CLASS—GREAT BALLS OF . . . ICE?
Cindy Lohbeck
*$133
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
A magical combination of ice, fabric, dye, and gravity, make this class visually fun and appealing. The dye trickling down the fabric over time, mixing, blending, and dancing to the pull of gravity, leaves a magnificent burst of color. The dye splits provide unexpected halos and streaks to this fun fabric dyeing technique. www.dyehardsstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $80 = $133

586. CLASS—GARDEN VARIETY
Rita Lynne
*$86
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
In this class, create a variety of three dimensional fabric flowers. Learn simple yet clever techniques to create all flowers. Rita will demonstrate several additional techniques for easy flower creations. Everything to complete the flowers is in the kit for this class. Videos will also be available to students. All kits have written and picture directions. www.ritalynnestudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $33 = $86

587. CLASS—CROSSHATCHING WITH RULERS
Kate Quinn
*$100
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Join Sew Steady Education Ambassador, Kate Quinn, for this creative crosshatching extravaganza. Learn ruler work basics along with patterns for striking crosshatch fills. Kate covers six different crosshatch styles during the class to include straight and curved crosshatching, vanishing point curved crosshatching, diamond crosshatching, triangle crosshatching, and wavy line crosshatching. Other topics include tips for easy stitch in the ditch, even spacing of the designs, alternate travel pathways, how to center a crosshatch pattern, and lots of general tips for better stitch quality. Learn the power of ruler work and make this your new favorite technique! www.fabrikatedquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $35 = $100

588. CLASS—HAND BEADING FOR QUILTERS
Catherine Redford
*$75
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing, Mixed-Media
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Add some sparkle and dimension to your quilts with beads! Learn how to attach beads so they won't fall off and so much more. Work on small pre-made postcard-sized quilts and try Seed stitch, beaded Back stitch, couching, stacks, and fringes. Learn the best ways to sew bugle beads and finish with elegant edge techniques including Moss stitch, picots, wrapping, and artful arches. www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $22 = $75

589. CLASS—EXTRAORDINARY FEATHERS
Stacie Spradlin
*$105
Everyone, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Friday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Ready to take your feathers to the next level? Learn to embellish the feathers that you already know how to create. From swirls, leaves, and other fun designs, see how to make your ordinary feathers extraordinary. Watch how to create symmetrical feather spines, wrap corners, and more. Join Stacie in some feathery fun. It would be beneficial for students to be familiar with stitching bump-back feathers. Two persons per machine, limited to 36 students. www.seamsdivine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $25 = $105

595. EVENT—RICKY TIMS IN CONCERT***
Ricky Tims
$35
Everyone
Friday
Evening Event // 6:30-8:00 pm
Join Ricky Tims for a comfortable and relaxing evening of music, storytelling, inspiration, motivation, and laughter. Ricky is an award-winning quilter and teacher, but his lifelong passion and pre-quilting career was that of a professional musician and music producer. Don't miss out on this unforgettable Quilt Festival special event filled with music, life-stories, and motivational anecdotes. www.rickytims.com

605. CLASS—EL TUBO DE LUZ
Montserrat Forcadell Blasco
*$116
Beginner, Design Work
Saturday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
This is a class about color and design. The course will start with students drawing a variety of proposals which will be used to practice different strategies. First, applying light and volume; second, brightness and color; and third, using techniques. During this class Montserrat will guide learners around the chromatic circle and color gradients. Then, she will help you apply the sections to achieve a quilt like her "Tube". Finally, apply what was learned earlier in a smaller tube as a practice exercise. Interpreter will assist the teacher.
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $10 = $116

606. CLASS—NOVA'S FEATHERWEIGHT 221 MAINT
Nova Montgomery
*$138
Everyone, Process Oriented
Saturday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Complete title—Nova's Featherweight 221 Maintenance Workshop—Spa Day for your Singer Featherweight 221. A comprehensive workshop in which all aspects of routine mechanical maintenance for your beloved Featherweight are addressed, including motor and foot controller. www.novamontgomery.com
*CLASS PRICE - $118 + MAT FEE - $20 = $138

607. CLASS—LOTUS BLOSSOM AND COLOR THEORY
Alessandra Volker
*$126
Beginner, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Saturday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
This class is designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of color theory while creating a beautiful lotus flower painting using Derwent Inktense pencils on fabric. Explore basic color concepts, such as hue, value, and color mixing, and apply them to create vibrant and harmonious artwork. By the end of the class, participants will understand how to use Derwent Inktense pencils on fabric to blend, layer, and enhance their art with dynamic colors. No prior painting experience is necessary! www.alessandravolkerstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $20 = $126

610. CLASS—LITTLE WOMEN
Cristina Arcenegui Bono
*$130
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Join Cristina in this inspiring and hands-on workshop in the world of raw-edge appliqué. It is a versatile and exciting technique that allows you to create stunning appliqué quilts without the constraints of traditional turned-edge methods. Discover how Artificial Intelligence tools can enhance creativity and provide novel perspectives in patchwork design. www.crisarcbono.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130

611. CLASS—SCRAPPY APPLIQUÉ
Deb Atchison
*$112
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (Purchase the pattern of your choosing from website on Supply List, print and tape together prior to class.)
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Unleash your creativity with "Scrappy Appliqué", an innovative raw-edge appliqué technique that's quick, fun, and perfect for quilters of all levels. Beginners will love its simplicity and forgiving nature, while experienced quilters will be inspired by its limitless creative possibilities. Choose from a variety of patterns and let Deb, a Certified Scrappy Appliqué teacher, guide you step-by-step through this unique process. Discover tips, tricks, and inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind quilt in a relaxed and supportive environment. Join her for a day of creativity, learning, and joy, and leave with your very own "Scrappy Appliqué" masterpiece. Order the pattern of your choosing ahead of time or purchase one in class. http://www.debatchison.com/quilting.html
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $19 = $112

612. CLASS—WESTERN SUN
Barbara Black
*$145
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
This replica of an antique quilt will teach you so much. Use your choice of fabrics, from 1800s reproduction to bright contemporary designs, to make this easy Star block with a surprising technique you will love. Techniques taught include paper piecing, hand or machine appliqué, fantastic color selection, and lots of tips and tricks for accurate precision piecing. Build skills that will improve all your quiltmaking. After making the first block, you will be eager to make more. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $40 = $145

613. CLASS—FROM QUILT TO CATWALK
Sandra Chandler
$105
Beginner, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Transform your favorite quilt or found fabric into a beautiful stylish blazer using McCall's M7332 pattern. Whether you're working with quilted fabrics, vintage tablecloths, denim, or cotton, this workshop will guide you through creating a wearable piece of art. With hands-on sewing techniques, creative discussions, and expert instruction, leave with a one-of-a-kind blazer and enhanced skills in garment construction. www.sandrajohnsondesigns.com

614. CLASS—FUN CRAZY HANDWORK
Julie Craig
*$138
Everyone, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed Media
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
This project is an easy introduction for Crazy work and embellishing. While working on a Crazy pieced background (provided), learn to layer laces, trims, buttons, beads, etc. Techniques include Feather stitch, Blanket stitch, Chain stitch, French knots, Twisted Chain, bead loops, Snowflake, bead Festoons, button snowman, and faux snow to complete the scene. Pre-requisite—basic embroidery knowledge helpful. Will not be finished in class. Approximate size 8 inch x 11 inch. Charms sold separately.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $45 = $138

615. CLASS—OCEAN QUILT
Fabia Diniz
*$196
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
In this practice class for confident beginner/intermediate level machine quilters, enjoy learning how to explore the background creating a secondary quilting design, stitching different and modern quilting motifs, and transforming a simple quilt into a masterpiece. One person per machine, limited to 16 students. www.fabiadiniz.com
*CLASS PRICE - $166 + MAT FEE - $30 = $196

616. CLASS—INKTENSE PENCILS AND COLLAGE!
Laura Heine
*$202
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Mixed-Media
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
You just can't find that exact color that you need in your collage? Or, you want to add shading to your quilts? Incorporate Derwent Inktense pencils. Laura will show how to use them successfully. These permanent inks for fabrics are a blast to use. www.fiberworks-heine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $109 = $202

617. CLASS—ORCHID
Marina Landi
*$128
Intermediate, Design Work
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Create your own colorful version of this orchid, respecting the light and color values, using the raw-edge technique, with a kit specially prepared for this class. There will be enough material to make another orchid at home. Interpreter will assist the teacher.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $35 = $128

618. CLASS—FROLIC BLOSSOM PANEL
Amanda Murphy
*$130
Everyone, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwich)
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Use ruler work and free-motion to quilt a beautiful blossom panel with many different types of blocks. Everyone's quilting design will be a little different and that is part of the fun. A great way to practice how to use designs in a real life situation. https://blog.amandamurphydesign.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130

619. CLASS—RAW-EDGE REVERSE APPLIQUÉ
Kim Oleson
*$133
Beginner, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add unique elements to your quilts, bags, and garments? Use Kim's techniques to create your own raw-edge reverse appliqué block that can be used in a quilt or bag. Work with textile paint and hand stitching and be amazed how easy and addictive this technique can be. www.quiltaholicsanonymous.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $40 = $133

620. CLASS—WALKING FOOT QUILTING
Catherine Redford
*$122
Beginner/Intermediate, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (rotary cutting and piecing blocks)
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
This is a comprehensive class in walking foot quilting. Begin with a discussion of the factors that lead to success, including pressing and basting. Then, make stitched samples of different styles including matchstick quilting, grids, combined stitches, and serpentines. Find out how Catherine adds hand stitching to her quilts. Elevate your technique with beautiful organic curves. Learn how to execute sharp turns and make accurate straight line polygon spirals. Have fun with designs inspired by string art before rounding out the workshop with circular spirals. Finish with a look at Catherine's work to inspire you to go home and turn your tops into quilts. www.catherineredford.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $17 = $122

621. CLASS—NEW YORK BEAUTY BLOCKS
Nancy Roelfsema
*$120
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
The New York Beauty quilt block beautifully merges paper piecing with elegant curves, creating an intricate design that might seem daunting. However, this class will show that anyone can master it. With Nancy's unique technique for crafting pointed arches, develop the confidence to create flawless points every single time. Plus, her curved piecing methods will be invaluable for all your future quilting projects that incorporate curves, including stunning Double Wedding Rings and creative improvisational designs. Join us and elevate your quilting skills! www.quiltingwithnancy.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $15 = $120

622. CLASS—GRACIE'S GARDEN 18" X 20"
Dena Rosenberg
*$148
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Complete title—Gracie’s Garden 18 Inches x 20 Inches. Dena is so excited to have been given permission by Brenda Papadakis to teach her pattern "Gracie's Garden". This vase with its beautiful flowers are full of teaching elements, skinny stems, circles, outward curves, inward curves, and points, all taught using the needleturn method. In addition, creating windows for fussy cutting will also be utilized in "Gracie's Garden". So much fun and learning is waiting in "Gracie's Garden". www.denarosenberg.com
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $55 = $148

623. CLASS—APRIL LOVE
Debby Walters
*$145
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (starching fabric, sewing strip sets IF DESIRED)
Saturday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Let's have fun using half Clamshells to create the classic pattern Apple Core. The super accurate cutting templates provided in the materials make for easy piecing. The curve of the half Clamshell is very gentle and they are so easy to stitch. A two pin construction method will be thoroughly demonstrated. This is a perfect class for beginners to start loving your curves or any quilter who has been hesitant to use beautiful curves in their quilts. www.stripsandcurves.com
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $40 = $145

630. CLASS—DIGITAL DRAWING FOR QUILTERS
Jaimie Davis
$66
Intermediate/Advanced, Computer-Design Class (Hands-On), Advance Preparation Required (install program and download files)
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
Have you been longing to design your own patterns? Or would you like to create a plan for how to quilt your newest project? There are many programs to help you design patchwork, but programs to help you create your own appliqué, or anything with curvy lines for that matter, are almost non-existent. Explore the beauty, ease, and flexibility of digital drawing using Inkscape, a free design program for both Windows and MacOS X. Learn how to create a drawing that can be taken in any direction, from a simple block to a professional quality quilt pattern. Work alongside Jaimie as she teaches how to use Inkscape's many tools to reproduce a pattern from start to finish, design a quilt, and then tweak that design to make it your own. No drawing experience is necessary. Bring your basic computer skills and your imagination, and watch your design come to life! www.loopytulips.com

631. CLASS—IMPROV GEMS
MJ Kinman
$78
Beginner, Design Work, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, will show how to create sparkling gem blocks in a whole new way using the power of improvisational piecing. Learn how to use strip-piecing techniques to create emerald-cut and Asscher-cut diamonds, the gems that feature long, lovely facets or the "hall of mirrors" that highlight the interior clarity of a gem. www.mjkinman.com

632. CLASS—STAR SPANGLED SHIBORI
Cindy Lohbeck
*$146
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
Let's show some Veteran love with hand-dyed Stars and Stripes. Perfect for holiday bunting, Quilts of Valor, or just showing your patriotic side. This Itajime Shibori class will load you up with an amazing collection of the good old red, white, & blue! www.dyehardsstudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $80 = $146

633. CLASS—4-PATCH WEDDING RING BLOCK
Kate Quinn
*$133
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
Join Sew Steady National Educator, Kate Quinn, to explore the intricacies of a scrappy Double Wedding Ring quilt block. Kate shares everything you need to know. Topics include cutting the block units using Sew Steady's Westalee Double Wedding Ring cutting templates, selecting the best fabrics, working with bias fabric edges, chain piecing for fast assembly, stitching curved pieces with ease, managing pressing for flat and smooth seam intersections, and general completion of the blocks needed for this eye-catching quilt pattern. Though this block has many pieces and does take some time, using Kate's practical tips and guidance, you can master the skills to make a fabulous heirloom Double Wedding Ring style quilt. www.fabrikatedquilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $55 = $133

634. CLASS—DINNER PLATE DAHLIA MANDALA
Kyra Reps
*$126
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
Did you know the Dinner Plate Dahlia's produce the largest flowers in the dahlia's universe with individual blossoms measuring 10 inches or more. Join Kyra in creating this magnificent colorful "Dinner Plate Dahla Mandala". This class is product specific to the APLIQUICK®™ Rods and the APLIQUICK®™ one-sided fusible shapes to create perfectly turned-edge appliqué. We will not be sewing any of the shapes down in class, but Kyra will be going over finishing methods for machine and hand sewing. www.quiltingtranquility.com
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $60 = $126

635. CLASS—COVERSTITCH WORKSHOP
Gail Yellen
*$114
Everyone, Serger Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
The versatile coverstitch isn't just for hemming. It's perfect for so many other techniques. In this hands-on workshop, insert a zipper, create a faux flat fell seam, finish a neckline, and "stitch in the round" without losing a stitch. Always have crooked stitches over a side seam? Gail has the perfect "over the hump" solution! www.gailpatrice.com
Supply list available after September 1, 2025.
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $36 = $114

640. CLASS—GARMENT SEWING FOR QUILTMAKERS
Teresa Coates
*$58
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Lecture Format
Saturday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
If you make quilts, you can make clothes. Join Teresa for inspiration and education on how to take the skills you've developed piecing quilts and use them to create garments you will love to wear. Learn how to judge a pattern by its cover and decipher the meaning and reason for understitching, interlining, ½ inch seam allowances, and more. www.teresacoates.com and www.crinkledreams.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $5 = $58

641. CLASS—FLOATING FOREST ART QUILT
Rita Lynne
*$88
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Saturday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
In this class, create an impressionistic fabric collage of a forest scene in the fall with Aspen (or Birch) trees' brilliant colorful foliage. The trees float away from the front of the quilt creating a surprising and unique Art Quilt. As you work with the snippets of fussed fabrics, placing them on the batting layout, you may be inspired to change a few things. Please do! This is your time and your Art Quilt. Everything you need is in the kit to create and complete this Art Quilt in this three-hour class. www.ritalynnestudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

642. CLASS—PORTABLE PATCHWORK—CHEDDAR STARS
Mona Young Redlich
*$120
Beginner/Intermediate, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Saturday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Discover the joy of hand piecing with an at-home or on-the-go patchwork project when a sewing machine is unavailable or inconvenient. In this workshop, participants will use PatchworkPlay™ fabric stamps that drastically reduce hand piecing prep time; become proficient in simple, practical, and precise techniques that allow for a "pieceful" hand-piecing process; and organize your project so it is compact and convenient for on-the-go. Dozens of beautiful samples will be available to spark your creativity. With hand piecing, an at-home or grab-and-go project is always available and formerly idle or unrewarding time becomes an enjoyable and productive "patch" of time spent with your favorite hobby.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $67 = $120

643. CLASS—BEAUTIFUL BORDERS AND SASHINGS
Stacie Spradlin
*$105
Everyone, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Let's take an in-depth look at those wide borders and narrow sashings and learn how to make them stand out. From drawing, designing, marking, and stitching, leave this class with the confidence to quilt those spaces. Best of all, learn how to mark your borders and sashings with the no-math method. It would be helpful for students to be familiar with some ruler work but not required. Two persons per machine, limited to 36 students. www.seamsdivine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $25 = $105

644. CLASS—MODERN FREE-MOTION FEATHERS
Christa Watson
$65
Intermediate, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwiches)
Saturday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
Can feathers really be modern? In this workshop, the answer is a resounding "Yes"! Learn basic feather plume shapes, then build upon those shapes to create entirely new designs. Explore a variety of options such as Echo feathers, Swirl feathers, Broken feathers, and many more. Discover your unique feather style and learn how to apply what you have stitched to an actual quilt. Adventurous quilters may choose to customize their swirls by adding pebbles or other flourishes to their designs. www.christaquilts.com

660. LECTURE—COLOR THE WORLD WITH QUILTS***
Dana Jones
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Trunk Show
Saturday
Morning Lecture // 9-10 am
This trunk show delights as it subtly shares best practices in color selection without the jargon that can cause quilters' eyes to glaze over. See more than 30 quilts up close and personal, plus more in the accompanying slide show. Learning color has never been so easy or so intuitive. Within the hour, be on your way to tuning into your unique color sense. The show includes quilts designed by speaker, Dana Jones, plus those designed by others and made by Dana. Color experts and those a bit intimidated by color will find inspiration in this lighthearted, conversational presentation. www.danajonesquilts.com

661. LECTURE—ADMIRING HARRIET POWERS***
Beverly Kirk
$15
Everyone, LCD PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show, Discussion, Other: Handouts highlighting and describing the Bible Quilt blocks
Saturday
Morning Lecture // 10:15-11:15 am
Questions abound about the how, when, and why Harriet Angeline Powers profoundly quilted her precious "Bible Quilt". This legendary folkart quilter shows strength and hopefulness as she stitched the trials and triumphs of her life into her many quilts. Only two of her quilts survive to this day—"The Bible Quilt" and "The Pictorial Quilt". Be inspired to consider the origin and narrative story behind Harriet's appliqué cut-outs of a dove, a high-stepping elephant, a camel, a serpent, and a Leviathan in her "Bible Quilt"! Her voice as an African American artist is integral to her legacy of quilting. www.bquiltin.com

662. LECTURE—THE MUSIC IN MY QUILT***
Ricky Tims
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Discussion
Saturday
Morning Lecture // 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Did you know that most artistic disciplines parallel each other in how they are created? Ricky Tims demonstrates the parallels between music composition, the elements and principles of art, and how they relate to quilting. Be entertained and inspired from this enlightening presentation that includes live musical excerpts and plenty of visual treats. www.rickytims.com

663. LECTURE—FIVE DECADES OF QUILTING***
Charlotte Warr Andersen
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples
Saturday
Afternoon Lecture // 12:45-1:45 pm
With 50 years of quilting background, Charlotte has a large enough body of work that she can dedicate a lecture to her creations and life as a quilter. Spend an entertaining hour listening to the personal, sometimes laugh-out-loud adventures of a quiltmaker who has experienced quite a bit of the ups and downs of our favorite pastime. www.cwaquilts.com

664. LECTURE—PLAYING WITH PIXELS***
MJ Kinman
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Trunk Show
Saturday
Afternoon Lecture // 2-3 pm
MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, will share one of her favorite ways to find inspiration for new work or a new series, playing with images in a photo editing app. These apps allow you to manipulate images in infinite ways. MJ will show specific examples of the process she has used to create new mock-ups. Additionally, students will learn 20 different ways to manipulate images to create fascinating designs. www.mjkinman.com

665. LECTURE—SCRAPTASTIC QUILTS***
Kate Quinn
$25
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show, Discussion, Other: Group Participation Activity
Saturday
Afternoon Lecture // 3:15-5:15 pm
Have you ever thought "I want to make a quilt with my scraps, but how can I make sure it actually turns out beautiful"? Ask no further. Join Kate Quinn for clear and practical tips to make amazing, interesting, and fun scrap quilts. Kate will share cutting tips, planning guidelines, color balance ideas, and organizational tips so you can turn your scraps into a treasure trove of absolutely beautiful quilts. This lecture includes both a PowerPoint presentation and a robust trunk show, so you will have strong visuals to help you turn your own scraps into quilting gold. Kate also includes a special discussion about how scrap quilting affects the utility of a quilt, the longevity of a quilt, and the quilt's ultimate use. If your scraps are multiplying out of control, come learn how to wrangle them into shape! www.fabrikatedquilts.com

667. LECTURE—A DECADE OF ICE DYEING***
Cindy Lohbeck
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show, Discussion, Other: Live Fabric Reveals
Saturday
Afternoon Lecture // 4:30-5:30 pm
Enjoy a humorous and visually delightful foray into Cindy's decade long dalliance into ice dyeing. Determined to lasso this mystical technique into some kind of order, Cindy has explored a dozen different approaches to ice dyeing, some with mind blowing results, and some dismal failures. A combination of slides, a trunk show, and live reveals, this exciting lecture offers a multitude of mash-up ideas to incorporate ice dyeing into your quilting fun! www.dyehardsstudio.com

675. CLASS—SEW YOUR OWN PUPPY DOG PETE
Teresa Coates
*$123
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
Don't be intimidated by these little ones. Stuffed animals and plushies are easy to sew with the right patterns, tools, and techniques. Join Teresa Coates for a hands-on workshop to make the "Puppy Dog Pete" pattern from Funky Friends Factory. She'll teach how to construct stuffed animals with tips for additional stuffed animal patterns. www.teresacoates.com and www.crinkledreams.com
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $45 = $123

676. CLASS—BECOMING A QUILT DOCTOR
Lisa Erlandson
*$96
Intermediate, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
Do you have the desire to "rescue and render aid" to damaged quilts? Is there a point where you must stop all life support? Learn basic quilt repair techniques as you work on a "practice" project in class. Proper tools, techniques, and the ethics of quilt repair will be covered, as well as some "tricks of the trade". You are invited to bring your own "ailing" quilt to class for discussion. www.lequilts.com
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $30 = $96

677. CLASS—COVERSTITCH ATTACHMENTS
Gail Yellen
*$114
Everyone, Serger Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
Let's take the coverstitch to the next level. Bind a neckline that looks like a ready-to-wear top, see how easy it is to create trims, tote handles, and straps with the belt loop folder, and get a perfect one inch hem on all types of projects with the 25mm hemmer. Have you ever tried the single fold binder? You will in this class. www.gailpatrice.com
Supply list available after September 1, 2025.
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $36 = $114

680. CLASS—AMAZING MANDALAS
Judith Ahlborn
$53
Beginner, Design Work, Process Oriented, iPad-Design Class (Hands-On), Advance Preparation Required (purchase and install app)
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
This three-hour class will introduce students to Amaziograph, a geometric drawing app on the iPad. First learn the basics of the graphical interface, and then learn to create a concentric circle template which will be used to aid in drawing traditional circular mandalas. Next create a unique design that can be colored, saved, and later printed to fabric, if desired, for quilts or other craft projects. This app is an addictive way to create unique mandala designs. An instructional handout will be provided. www.judithahlborn.com

681. CLASS—STARDUST WONDER
Beverly Kirk
*$78
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Guaranteed to please. This class promises to be a productive and fun session, using lots of colorful and high contrast fabric. Using a simple improvised paper foundation, create this spiky "Stardust Wonder". Choose a colorway of pre-cut 2½ inch strips or go completely scrappy. Just remember to be random and carefree with bold strips and patterns that just might reduce your fabric stash. Along with this easy flip and stitch method, students will be encouraged to step into improvisational piecing techniques to create future stunning original quilts (PDF booklet included). www.bquiltin.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $13 = $78

682. CLASS—3 IRIS FLOATING ART QUILT
Rita Lynne
*$88
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
In this class, create a floating Art Quilt with three colorful irises actually moving away from the front of the quilt. This technique will expand your creativity and add unusual design work to your Art Quilts. Complete this project in the three-hour class. As a bonus, get access to videos on Rita's YouTube channel after the class. Come to a class where all the materials are in the kit ready for you to have a fun experience. All written directions and color supporting pictures are included in the kit. www.ritalynnestudio.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $35 = $88

683. CLASS—PORTABLE PATCHWORK—PYRAMIDS
Mona Young Redlich
*$98
Beginner, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Discover the joy of hand piecing with an at-home or on-the-go patchwork project when a sewing machine is unavailable or inconvenient. In this workshop, use PatchworkPlay™ fabric stamps that drastically reduce hand piecing prep time; become proficient in simple, practical, and precise techniques that allow for a "pieceful" hand-piecing process; and organize your project so it is compact and convenient for on-the-go. Dozens of beautiful samples will be available to spark your creativity. With hand piecing, an at-home or grab-and-go project is always available and formerly idle or unrewarding time becomes an enjoyable and productive "patch" of time spent with your favorite hobby.
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $45 = $98

684. CLASS—DOODLE MANIA
Stacie Spradlin
*$105
Everyone, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Doodles upon doodles can be fast, fun, and fabulous. Intimidated by not knowing what to quilt where? Need help making a plan? Inspiration is everywhere if we just know where to look. Let's fill those wide open spaces with creativity. Join Stacie for some great quilting fun. Two persons per machine, limited to 36 students. www.seamsdivine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $25 = $105

685. CLASS—QUILTER BRAIN FEST PART 1
Ricky Tims
*$78
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Lecture Format
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Ricky Tims is a master at presenting lecture/demo style classes that are fat with information, ideas, and unique concepts. These sessions bring enlightenment, ah-ha moments, and plenty of "who-knews". In Part 1, learn specialty techniques, tips, tricks, principles of quilting design that will foster your original ideas, and unorthodox precision piecing methods that forego the ¼ inch nemesis. There is no sewing, just learning…and more learning. Receive a spiral-bound color syllabus. Part 1 is a stand-alone session and is not a prerequisite for taking Part 2. Part 2 is not offered at Quilt Festival at this time. www.rickytims.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78

686. CLASS—PERFECTLY IMPERFECT FMQ SWIRLS
Christa Watson
$65
Intermediate, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwiches)
Saturday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Complete title—Perfectly Imperfect Free-Motion Quilting (FMQ) Swirls. Just like penmanship, everyone has their own unique machine quilting style. In this class, learn how to form the basic swirl shape, then branch off in many different directions as you discover your own signature swirl. Ideas to explore include the Wonky swirl, the Flower swirl, the Elongated swirl, the Packed swirl, and many more. Combine swirls with other favorite motifs for even more possibilities! Students should be comfortable with basic machine quilting techniques. www.christaquilts.com