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THURSDAY, October 9
CLASS CATALOG FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
This online class catalog is for your ADVANCE VIEWING AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. Enrollment will open soon. We will announce the date here, please check back.

300. CLASS—SEED PODS COLLAGE
Laura Heine
*$364
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented
Wed/Thurs
Two-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
Make this fun and funky flower wall-hanging using Laura's collage techniques. Techniques covered will be using Preview Paper for placement, underlay technique, and basic collage. Finishing techniques will also be covered. Learn the basics and apply your knowledge to other projects. www.fiberworks-heine.com
*CLASS PRICE - $186 + MAT FEE - $178 = $364

405. CLASS—THREAD PAINTING—ZINNIA/BEE
Joyce Hughes
*$133
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $118 + MAT FEE - $15 = $133

406. CLASS—CRACKING THE COLOR CODE
MJ Kinman
*$116
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work
Thursday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $10 = $116

407. CLASS—VIBRANT GIRAFFE
Alessandra Volker
*$126
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Thursday
All-Day Class // 8 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $106 + MAT FEE - $20 = $126

410. CLASS—BRILLIANT BLUE PLUS
Charlotte Warr Andersen
*$173
Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $80 = $173

411. CLASS—OH MY STARS!
Barbara Black
*$130
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $25 = $130

412. CLASS—MODERN SELF PORTRAIT MADE EASY
Ana Paula Brasil
*$108
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (email photos)
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $15 = $108

413. CLASS—COLLAGE CHIC JACKET
June Colburn
$93
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (rotary cutting, transferring correct pattern size onto foundation muslin or paper, and sewing shoulder seams)
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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

414. CLASS—EMBROIDERED EMBELLISHED TREE
Julie Craig
*$168
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $75 = $168

415. CLASS—EPP DESIGN PARTY
Tina Craig
*$103
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $10 = $103

416. CLASS—BAMBOO STAINED GLASS
Phyllis Cullen
*$128
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $35 = $128

417. CLASS—CROSS STITCHING MEETS FABRIC
Peter Hayward
*$123
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $30 = $123

419. CLASS—GARDEN PARTY
Jean Impey
$105
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (Fussy cut flowers, leaving ¼ inch around flower, do NOT use any fusible or glue.)
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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

420. CLASS—WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES
Dana Jones
$105
Everyone, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation (cutting and stitching)
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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

421. CLASS—CAT
Marina Landi
*$128
Intermediate, Design Work
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $35 = $128

422. CLASS—SIMPLICITY
Kyra Reps
*$153
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $60 = $153

423. CLASS—SERGE A CLOUD CUDDLE® ROBE
Sheila Ryan
*$275
Beginner, Project Oriented, Serger Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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
*CLASS PRICE - $105 + MAT FEE - $170 = $275

424. CLASS—BUTTERFLY
Esther Tronchoni
*$138
Everyone, Project Oriented
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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.
*CLASS PRICE - $93 + MAT FEE - $45 = $138

425. CLASS—POCKET COMPASS
Edith Jones
Jeanette Walton
$105
Everyone, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (pre-cut paper and fabric)
Thursday
All-Day Class // 9 am-5 pm // Lunch Break Noon-2 pm
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

430. CLASS—LOVE, BALTIMORE STYLE
Jaimie Davis
*$101
Everyone, Project Oriented
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $35 = $101

431. CLASS—GRID QUILTING DESIGNS
Fabia Diniz
*$144
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $124 + MAT FEE - $20 = $144

432. CLASS—EQ8—MEDALLION & PANEL QUILTS
Reeze Hanson
*$86
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Process Oriented, Computer-Design Class (Hands-On), Advance Preparation Required (EQ8 software must be pre-loaded and activated on a laptop computer prior to class.)
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $20 = $86

433. CLASS—GLITCH DYEING
Cindy Lohbeck
*$146
Intermediate/Advanced, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Mixed-Media
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $66 + MAT FEE - $80 = $146

434. CLASS—SIMPLE TRAPUNTO TABLE TOPPER
Amanda Murphy
*$93
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $15 = $93

435. CLASS—IMPROVISATIONAL PIECING
Nancy Roelfsema
$78
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 8 am-Noon
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

440. CLASS—FEARLESS FITTING
Tricia Camacho
*$78
Beginner, Design Work
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78

441. CLASS—COLLAGE & FAUX HAND STITCHING
Cecilia Koppmann
*$115
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $50 = $115

442. CLASS—BEGINNING RULER WORK
Stacie Spradlin
*$105
Everyone, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $80 + MAT FEE - $25 = $105

443. CLASS—PHOTOGRAPHY/AI FOR QUILTERS
Ricky Tims
*$78
Everyone, Design Work, Lecture Format
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $25 = $78

444. CLASS—IMPROV FREE-MOTION QUILTING
Christa Watson
$65
Intermediate/Advanced, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwiches)
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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

445. CLASS—MACHINE SEWN BINDINGS
Debbie Wendt
*$90
Beginner/Intermediate, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Morning Class // 9 am-Noon
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
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $25 = $90

450. EVENT—MACHINE QUILTING FORUM
$40
Everyone
Thursday
Morning Event // 9 am-Noon
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

460. LECTURE—AI FOR QUILTERS***
Cristina Arcenegui Bono
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show
Thursday
Morning Lecture // 9-10 am
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

461. LECTURE—MAXIMIZE YOUR QUILTING JOY***
Christen Phillips
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Discussion
Thursday
Morning Lecture // 10:15-11:15 am
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

462. LECTURE—CREATIVE SPACES***
Kimberly Einmo
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Thursday
Morning Lecture // 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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

463. LECTURE—MODERN MACHINE QUILTING***
Christa Watson
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples
Thursday
Afternoon Lecture // 12:45-1:45 pm
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

465. EVENT—CREATIVE VARIETY FORUM
$40
Everyone
Thursday
Afternoon Event // 2-5 pm
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

466. LECTURE—SECRET TO UNDERSTAND FITTING***
Tricia Camacho
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint
Thursday
Afternoon Lecture // 2-3 pm
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

467. LECTURE—SOCIAL JUSTICE QUILTS***
Emma Jane Powell
$25
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Other: Demonstration of how some elements of arpilleras are made.
Thursday
Afternoon Lecture // 3:15-5:15 pm
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

468. LECTURE—GET YOUR STASH TOGETHER***
Carol Wilhoit
$15
Everyone, LCD-PowerPoint, Samples, Trunk Show
Thursday
Afternoon Lecture // 4:30-5:30 pm
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

475. CLASS—EASY REVERSE APPLIQUÉ WITH FMQ
Fabia Diniz
*$149
Beginner/Intermediate, Design Work, Project Oriented, Process Oriented, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
Complete title—Easy Reverse Appliqué with Free-Motion Quilting. In this practice class for confident beginner/intermediate level machine quilters, enjoy learning an easy and fun way to play around with reverse appliqué. Use stencils and free-motion quilting to create amazing quilt designs. One person per machine, limited to 16 students. www.fabiadiniz.com
*CLASS PRICE - $124 + MAT FEE - $25 = $149

476. CLASS—TURQUOISE FLOWERS
Estela Mota
*$106
Everyone, Design Work, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-6 pm
Create a background made entirely of curved seams. Experience the fun and pleasurable technique of creating concave and convex, which will serve as a background for a beautiful work of art. Study the colors and compositions for assembly, with different applications, giving full movement to the work. See the presentation of materials available on the market for self-adhesive applications. This is a therapeutic class full of surprises.
*CLASS PRICE - $78 + MAT FEE - $28 = $106

480. CLASS—PANACHE
Ruth Ann Berry
*$135
Intermediate, Project Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Create the illusion of 3-D with color, value, and contrast. Using the new Stripometric ruler, we'll cut and build 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. We'll create the perfect project for your math-loving, mechanical, or engineering gift recipient and spend much less time doing it. www.quiltersclinic.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $70 = $135

481. CLASS—ART OF HAND QUILTING
Sandra Chandler
*$98
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Process Oriented, Advance Preparation Required (prepare quilt sandwich)
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Step into the world of hand quilting with a modern twist. In this engaging and hands-on workshop, explore the beauty of big stitch quilting; a bold and expressive approach that adds texture, personality, and a handmade touch to your projects. Learn the history behind hand quilting, master fundamental techniques, and walk away with the confidence to add decorative hand stitching to your quilting practice. Whether new to hand quilting or looking to expand your skills, this workshop will spark your creativity! www.sandrajohnsondesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $45 = $98

482. CLASS—HOW DO I QUILT THIS NOW?
Nina Clotfelter
$53
Everyone, Design Work, Process Oriented, Lecture Format
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
You've had fun making your beautiful quilt top. So, now you are thinking, “How Do I Quilt This Now?” Nina thinks quilting is the best part of the quiltmaking process. Bring a quilt top to class and she'll share some ideas of how to quilt it. (She can only get to about 20 tops, so yours may not get done.) This class will inspire you while you watch Nina show many ideas for quilting possibilities. Bring your phone so you can take pictures. Come have fun with Nina and learn lots of quilting ideas. www.ninaquilts.com
Supply list available after June 1, 2025

483. CLASS—QUILTED IMAGERY MADE EASY
Laura Lee Fritz
*$75
Everyone, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
It is not complicated and you do not have to be the artist. Add imagery to your quilting easily after learning Laura's secrets and pet materials. www.lauraleefritz.net
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $10 = $75

484. CLASS—EQ8—FROM THE BEGINNING
Reeze Hanson
*$63
Beginner, Design Work, Computer-Design Class (Hands-On), Advance Preparation (EQ8 software must be purchased and activated on a laptop computer prior to class.)
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
New to EQ8? This hands-on computer class is for you. Learn the basic tools and worktables in this powerful quilt drawing and design software. Draw and edit quilt blocks, use the huge EQ8 Block Library, and color your blocks with fabric. Design quilt layouts with blocks, sashing, and borders, while learning the simple tools EQ8 provides to make these decisions easy. Be able to print out fabric yardage estimates, templates, rotary cutting charts, and foundation patterns for your blocks and quilts. www.morningglorydesigns.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $10 = $63

485. CLASS—BUILDING A FREE-MOTION CATALOG
Lane Hunter
*$115
Beginner/Intermediate, Stationary Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Through understanding the physical coordination and musicality of free-motion quilting, build a catalog of designs that you enjoy. Establish basic shapes and patterns, then combine them to create more advanced designs. We will be using BERNINA sit-down longarms, but concepts will translate to domestic machines as well.
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $50 = $115

486. CLASS—WOOL ELEPHANTS EMBROIDERED
Cecilia Koppmann
*$103
Everyone, Hand Sewing, Project Oriented, Process Oriented
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Complete title—Whimsical Wool Elephants Embroidered. Create a charming wool quilt featuring playful elephants embellished with colorful yarn embroidery. Using upcycled wool suit fabric as your canvas, learn various embroidery stitches and techniques to make each elephant unique. The forgiving nature of wool makes this project perfect for all skill levels. Leave with completed elephant blocks and skills to finish your wool patchwork quilt at home. www.ceciliakoppmann.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $50 = $103

487. CLASS—FREE-MOTION FILLS ‘N FRILLS
Jenny K. Lyon
*$83
Beginner/Intermediate, Process Oriented, Sewing Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
If you have some free-motion experience and want to add a variety of free-motion fills to your work, join Jenny and learn how to select and quilt "fills and frills". Together we'll build on the skills that you already have and learn a variety of fills and frilly motifs to add to your projects. Most motifs will be quilted freehand; a few will use marked reference points. Let's play! www.quiltskipper.com
*CLASS PRICE - $65 + MAT FEE - $18 = $83

488. CLASS—TEXAS BLUEBONNET
Tana Mueller
*$98
Everyone
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Experience the vibrant beauty of the "Texas Bluebonnet" with this stitchless appliqué motif. Crafted with Steam-A-Seam 2, this easy-to-build design allows you to create stunning projects with ease and precision. Elevate your crafting experience with the intricate details of the “Texas Bluebonnet”. Add this exquisite motif to your collection today! www.designsbytana.com
*CLASS PRICE - $53 + MAT FEE - $45 = $98

489. CLASS—COMBINING DESIGNS
Stacie Spradlin
*$105
Everyone, Design Work, Longarm Machines Provided in Class
Thursday
Afternoon Class // 2-5 pm
Take an in-depth look at combining designs to make your quilting features pop. Feathers, swirls, circles, and ruler work can be combined to create the extra special custom look. From drawing basic shapes, grids, and feather spines, we will look at how stitching order, echoing, and more, will truly transform your quilt top. Prerequisite—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 - $25 = $105