classes

We'll take a line drawing of a face pattern, with values marked, chop up sixty or so printed fabrics, divide them into values, and fill in the areas on a sticky background with our fabric scrap "brushstrokes". Once the class project is completed, watch how to make a pattern with your own photo and have the skills to do an impressionist portrait. Finishing demonstration included. www.phylliscullenartstudio.com
Supply list available after June 1, 2025.

Charlotte is back with another "Surprise" class! Small supply list, no cutting, relaxed and fun class, with a ready to sew laser-cut mystery kit. What else could you want? Each kit is the same in class, but by adding borders and a few extra touches, you can add your own flair. Find out what the excitement is behind Angotti's closed classroom doors. www.charlotteangotti.com

Use your favorite fabrics to make this fast and easy quilt that just looks hard. Only one block to learn. Choose neutrals or bright fabrics, you decide. This stash buster and skill builder class teaches a lot and is the perfect "gift" quilt. Be amazed how fast this comes together. www.bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com

This technique is very much like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. Raw-edge fusible appliqué is used, leaving a negative space between each piece. The background fabric can be any color, but if black is used the piece will have a wonderful stained glass look. With this technique, students can continue to use what they have learned with any line drawing. There are two different patterns available in class. Choose whether to create the "Sunrise/Sunset" or the "Mountain Majesty" wallhanging. This is a fun class for both beginner and experienced quilters. www.thewackydoodlequilter.com

In this fun practice class for confident beginner/intermediate level machine quilters, learn how to bring texture and create an amazing background with balance and movement. This class is also an introduction into microquilting. One person per machine, limited to 16 students. www.fabiadiniz.com

Do you love to make mystery quilts? Or does the thought of making a quilt for which you have no idea what the finished result will be scare you? Fear not! Whether you are a seasoned veteran and you enjoy the intrigue and suspense of not knowing the final outcome, or if you have never had the courage to tackle making a mystery quilt before, Kimberly's ultra-popular mystery quilt classes and patterns are perfect for you! She has designed the entire process to be simple and stress-free so you can take a risk with your fabric selections or risk nothing at all. Step out of your "quilt comfort zone" and try something new! If your fabrics have good contrast, look great when lined up together, and match the values given in the fabric requirements table, then they'll look absolutely beautiful when sewn together. If you're not sure of your choices, simply email Kimberly at Kimberly@kimberlyeinmo.com and send her a photo of your fabrics. She'll make sure you're on the right track! www.kimberlyeinmo.com
Supply list available after July 1, 2025.

Join Cynthia and learn her innovative picture piecing technique. She will share her tips and tricks for beautiful quilts with no curves, no set-in seams, no tracing, and no paper to pick out. The technique will revolutionize your quiltmaking and you will be amazed how forgiving it is! www.englanddesign.com

Create a quilt or table runner that's as fun to make as it is quick to finish! Using your stash, this Quilt-As-You-Go method is so simple you'll have a completed project in no time. Inspired by the timeless Log Cabin block, this technique works beautifully for both modern and traditional styles. With no need for perfect seams or straight lines, you'll enjoy the freedom to craft a stunning wallhanging or cozy lap quilt that's quick, easy, and full of charm. www.sewjean.com

In six hours, learn how to design and create a beautiful 1 foot x 1 foot board. Class instruction includes the techniques and guidance through all processes needed to complete your quilt blocks. These blocks are made of materials for displaying your boards outdoors on barns, garages, and fences. A larger version of this project is offered as 118 on Monday and 318 on Wednesday. Please don't enroll for more than one. www.quiltblocktrail.com

Design your own quilts with a wonderful method that will surprise you! Start by constructing a fabric piece that will be "deconstructed" to arrive at a new design that is fresh and with a totally unexpected rhythm. Review design concepts to achieve a balanced and spectacular composition. www.ceciliakoppmann.com

Learn to represent images using printed fabrics, respecting the concepts of light and shadow. Interpreter will assist the teacher.

You can free-motion quilt on a domestic machine and you can finish your own quilt tops! Learn to free-motion quilt in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Jenny will bring numerous quilts, photos, and samples to illustrate what she is teaching. Projection used for easy viewing. Work on five beautiful and fun motifs that you can put on your own quilts using a domestic sewing machine. Approachable ideas provided to get you started once you get home. www.quiltskipper.com

This class will show how to elevate your clothes to wearable art! Using DTF (direct to film) transfers (a type of iron-on transfer with ink), choose from three patterns to decorate your own shirt or purchase one that Michele will have available for sale. Learn how to apply a DTF using a heat press. Each student will get a complete denim coloring box (to keep) filled with acrylic markers, fabric paint, brushes, and fabric medium. Learn several basic techniques on how to color on denim (and just about any other fabric). When the class is done, take home a beautiful wearable work of art! www.medinadomarts.com

Take the next step learning EQ8. Learn to draw or edit your own blocks to place in your quilt creations. Explore appliqué, stencils, and understand the three layers of the quilt in EQ8. Take a deep dive into borders and Auto Borders. Create personal libraries, use text, photos, and explore free-form quilt settings. By the end of the class, have the confidence to design your own beautiful blocks and quilts. The perfect follow up to 121 on Monday, "EQ8—Start at the Beginning" class. Windows and Mac users welcome. www.lorimillerdesigns.com

May we not lack flowers and colors in this life. And why not include some fish, too? Water is life, movement, and plentiful. We will create our designs with total freedom of expression and echoing organic quiltings. A therapeutic class with lots of shine, content, and a new way to create your satin Wholecloth.

Make an Art Quilt without any pattern or design. The flow of the colors will determine the design. Learn the process of this free-form collage by using your own fabric scraps. Learn to select and place fabrics and colors in such a way that a path/line will be created. Previous experience with collage is nice but not necessary. A generous stash will be needed. Bring fabrics, but (extra) fabrics will also be available for purchase in class. The class is about the design only. Instructions will be provided for finishing at home. www.carlymul.com

From a fashion photo, design a unique composition using elements of improv. While using the photo, provided by the instructor or your own, let the photo inspire color choices and fabric placement. No larger than a cafeteria tray, your piece will encourage you to break free of traditional piecing rules and challenge your creativity. Skills taught will include color and fabric combinations, improv straight and curved piecing, and putting together segments. The afternoon will be spent quilting, using a walking foot, and big stitch hand quilting using Perle cotton. Bring embellishments for added dimension. Finish this class inspired to create more expressive, spontaneous work in the future. www.dreamitquiltit.com

Create your own pattern stamps to use again and again on fabric and paper. Learn to carve both simple and elaborate repeat pattern blocks to use as focal points or borders in your fabric art and quilting. Learn how to colorize your designs using Derwent Inktense colored pencils, making the design possibilities endless with the unique and personal stamp blocks. The morning will be devoted to designing and carving up to six repeat pattern blocks in three sizes. In the afternoon, print and learn to color on fabric with the Derwent Inktense pencils to cap off the day. Want a preview? These techniques were featured on “Quilting Arts TV”, episode 3012. www.lisathorpe.com

More than a pretty embellishment, Sashiko adds stability and strength to your garment, bag, or other textiles. Learn what goes on from the inside out to make your Sashiko mends look even better than you expected! www.kimonomomo-shop.com

In this fun and relaxed workshop, discover the charm of free embroidery, a wonderful technique that invites you to express your intuition and creativity while applying it to almost any type of handmade project. Embroider with fabric and appliqués using freehand technique with thread, yarn, and wool in a 12 inch square block. www.afonsofrancotecidos.com.br

This beautiful quilt looks hard, but is SEW easy! Great for stash busting. Create perfect piecing and a flat stable quilt top with EasyPiecing Grid. Finishes 87 inches x 78 inches before border, or make two smaller quilts. www.tensisters.com

Learn to use Derwent Inktense blocks and pencils to create a dry watercolor image. Using water and fabric medium, transform the dry image into a permanent watercolor. Suitable for creating backgrounds, appliqué cutouts, personalized fabric, or complete images. This method is simple and accessible. Swan takes the fear out of fabric painting and allows the artist in every quilter to surface with this simple technique. www.swanamity.com

After customizing the pattern to agree with your shape, watch how to design a simple pocket that fits right into the side panel of these leggings. Customize the size of your pocket to make it as deep as you need. Learn tips and trick to get professional results while sewing them together on the serger. Finish up by creating the custom waistband, hemming the legs, or adding cuffs. Leave class with your new favorite go-to with pockets on cold winter days! www.jsterndesigns.com

Dive into Cristina's favorite free-motion quilting designs to enhance your quilt tops. She will guide you through her fun and easy technique, ensuring you build confidence and creativity in your quilting journey. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on class will inspire you to bring your quilt projects to life with beautiful unique designs. One person per machine, limited to 18 students. www.crisarcbono.com

Complete title—Beginning English Paper Piecing (EPP). Learn to cut out, glue baste, and hand sew the hexagon pieces together. EPP is relaxing, portable, fun, creative, and you're going to love this technique! There's so many different designs to be made with EPP that are hard any other way. Come join this creative trend. Bring your thimble and thread snips. The kit has everything you need. There will be a cutting mat and rotary cutter for you to use in class. www.ninaquilts.com
Supply list available after June 1, 2025.

Get ready to take your stitching to the next level. In this lively, hands-on class, candy corn goes colossal as we explore advanced techniques like boullion, couching, and twizzles. Perfect for experienced embroiderers, dive into intricate designs, textured and shiny threads, and bold dimensional layers. Bring your creativity and curiosity. We're going over the top in the most exciting, fun-filled way possible. Let's stitch big, bold, and brilliant. www.bethcunningham.com

Creating this small 10 inch Puffin collage is a good introduction to collage, made using Jane's free-form technique with no pattern pieces or fusible products. Learn some simple embroidery stitches to embellish the design and learn how to make your own bird collage pattern. www.janehaworth.com

Get ready to learn practical solutions on how to design and quilt a mandala Wholecloth quilt. In this drawing design class, dissect two styles of mandalas, learn how to create the foundation lines for each style, and how to fill in those spaces with a variety of continuous filler designs. With the help of stencils, rulers, and some free-motion quilting, create your own unique quilted mandala designs. www.forever-quilting.com

MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, will introduce you to the rules of color interaction and show how to literally change the appearance of fabric right before your eyes, simply by pairing it with another color. For example, MJ will show how to make one color look like two, and two colors look very similar, right before your eyes! 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

Transform a pre-cut felt book cover/project bag into a unique, embellished piece! Start by stencilling a design with fabric paint to create depth and texture. Then, hand appliqué an adorable Canary cut from felted wool, adding charm and character. Finish with extra embellishments like decorative stitching and creative details to make your project truly one-of-a-kind. This class is perfect for all skill levels and a great way to explore multiple techniques in a fun, supportive environment. Leave with a beautifully decorated cover, ready for your journal, planner, or projects. Come stitch, stencil, and create with us! www.asterandanne.com.au

Complete title—Binding & Alternate Edgings Showcase. Join Deonn as she introduces 16 techniques for finishing the edges of quilts and sewn projects, as detailed in her new book, Ultimate Binding & Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting & Sewing, 2024, Fox Chapel Publishing. This comprehensive lecture, demonstration, and discussion will provide practical, budget-friendly tips and easy-to-follow solutions to common binding challenges, helping you achieve professional-looking results. Deonn's lively trunk show features a wide array of samples and quilts, showcasing everything from basic edge finishes to more intricate and decorative techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, you'll find plenty of inspiration and actionable ideas to enhance your projects. www.quiltscapesqs.com

Get the most out of your dress form, utilizing store-bought patterns to fit your body. Take a store-bought pattern and fit it directly to the body form. The store-bought pattern that has a horrible fit will become perfect with Joe's techniques. Work in teams to create the avant-garde look. www.frencheuropeaninc.com

Complete title—English Paper Piecing by Machine. Learn English Paper Piecing techniques as you make a zippered portfolio entirely by machine. Basting fabric to papers, joining the pieces, and quilting that aligns perfectly with the piecing, will all be done on the sewing machine! Learn to easily insert a zipper to finish your project beautifully. Learn a new technique and create a lovely bag for carrying papers and file folders in style! www.carolquilts.com

Spend a day with Swan and learn a variety of label making methods, using appliqué, Derwent Inktense, archival markers, and more! Take home loads of information on how to make your own label a special work of art to accent your quilt, as well as the specific details every quilt label should have. Use supplies in class to test materials and techniques as you develop ideas for your own future labels. www.swanamity.com

This knit skort is truly a skirt with super powers! Choose between an A-line skirt or a six-gore skirt to go over the knit shorts hidden underneath. Customize the length of the skirt and shorts for comfort and style. Make a knee length skort to wear running errands or shorten the hem for the perfect gym or swim skort. If you're new to sewing knit garments, this is the perfect project to start with. Learn how to adjust your pattern pieces for the amount of stretch your fabric has and how to get professional results using a serger to construct the seams. www.jsterndesigns.com

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is the perfect place to play with fussy cutting to create effortless beautiful designs. See what kinds of fabric to look for and learn all kinds of tips and tricks to make it easier to acheive the perfect cut each time. Be amazed how fun and rewarding this is. Bring your thimble & thread snips, the class kit has everything else. Come have fun learning this new skill! www.ninaquilts.com
Supply list available after June 1, 2025.

Freehand quilting strikes fear in the hearts of many who own their own longarm quilting machine. Whether just beginning or have been quilting for decades, Laura can teach you a few tricks to make your work more meaningful and beautiful. C & T Publishing has put thousands of her designs in books since the year 2000. Quicker than you can quilt a pantograph, you can add a few strategically placed images and freehand quilt a related background. Learn from Laura Lee Fritz, who began her longarm quilting career in 1989, and is recognized as a master of storytelling with imagery across the surface of quilts. One person per machine, limited to 18 students. www.lauraleefritz.net

Complete title—Sunlit Sunflowers Fabric Collage. Join Jane Haworth for this popular collage class that has guaranteed great results. Learn this forgiving, raw-edge collage technique that uses no pattern pieces or fusible products. Choose from three different sunflower patterns and kits. www.janehaworth.com

In this drawing & design class, explore many ways to quilt more complex diamond designs and how to plan a continuous travel path. These connecting designs can be quilted on Lone Star style blocks and any diamond shaped pattern with one start and one stop, and can be combined to create a beautiful project. These designs can also be adapted for coordinating borders, sashings, and blocks. This class is fun for everyone! www.forever-quilting.com

In this fast-paced class, MJ Kinman, maker of giant gem quilts, introduces the rules of color interaction and shows how to place colors to create dramatic illusions of transparency. Explore alignment, credible middle mixtures, and depth order. 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

Embark on a creative journey in this mixed-media class, "Layered Blooms", and explore the art of crafting with felt and paint. Under the guidance of experienced instructor, Jennifer Moore, master the intricate techniques of stencilling with paint and hand appliqué using felted wool and simple stitches. The techniques covered are stencilling with paint, hand appliqué using simple stitches on felted wool, and assembling an Aster & Anne "Luella Clutch" kit. www.asterandanne.com.au

Complete title—Binding & Alternate Edgings Hands-On. In a bind when it comes to binding a quilt? This hands-on class has practical tips and time-saving tricks to help finish your quilts with style. Start with the basics, mastering mitered corners and demystifying that tricky final seam. Then, get creative with five fun alternate endings; scallops, prairie points, faux-piping, DIY chenille, and curvy edges. This is just a handful of the 16 techniques featured in the Ultimate Binding & Edge-Finishing Guide, 2024, Fox Chapel Publishing. Get ready to tackle all binding challenges and sew with confidence right to the very last stitch! www.quiltscapesqs.com

Learn about the newest notions for the quilting and fashion world combined. See over 75 notions and their greatest uses. These specialty sewing notions are all used in the sewing room for Dancing with the Stars^™ and Disney^™. The best part will come towards the end of the class where everyone will receive some of the notions demonstrated. Come join all the wonderful fun in learning how to use these notions! www.frencheuropeaninc.com

This class is a hands-on design workshop with an emphasis on domestic machine quilting. After discussing the often asked question, "How do I quilt it?", students will practice sketching quilting motifs on paper, then learn strategies to apply those designs to an actual quilt top. Students will each have a chance to create several different quilting plans using images of their own quilts printed on paper, as well as learning how to create quilting plans for a wide variety of quilt designs. If time permits, options for designing a quilting plan will be discussed in groups, using some of the students' quilt tops as examples. www.christaquilts.com

Carol Wilhoit considers herself to be a quilt construction engineer, so she is constantly looking for, testing, and adapting tips, techniques, and tools, to identify those that make the quiltmaking process easier while giving great results for her and her students. In this class, Carol will discuss and demonstrate the most helpful things she has learned about color, selecting fabrics, cutting, piecing, foundation piecing, quilting, binding, constructing quilted projects, fusible products, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the best ideas she has found and will receive a handout summarizing this information. www.carolquilts.com