Welcome to BobKat Quilts!
Instruction, patterns, tools, tips to give quilters the confidence and skills to produce quality quilts every time!
Quiltworx Certified Instruction • Paper Piecing • Patterns • Notions • Tools • Fabric • Kits • Trunk Shows • Retreats
Now doing Virtual Lectures / Trunk Shows and Zoom Workshops!!
Kathy Groves, Founder
As a Quiltworx Certified Instructor, Kathy brings more than 30 years as an educator and 20 years as quilter to her classes and workshops. She’s noted for her patience and sense of humor! Her motto: “No Unfinished Quilts – Take my class and I’m with you till you finish!”
What We Do
Yes! We do trunk shows with more than 30 Judy Niemeyer, Quiltworx quilts! We do workshops ranging from single day paper piecing introductions, to 4 and 5 day retreats! But we do much, much more including plugging in your quilting with Electric Quilt (EQ) and Quiltster. Need an idea for your guild or shop? Check us out!
Fundamentals of Quiltmaking – A Must Class for Beginning Quilters
Five Stars for Fundamentals of Quiltmaking!
Kathy provided a clear outline for each week. We were provided with instructions on cutting out fabric to prepare samples of the blocks and techniques that were going to be demonstrated in the upcoming that class. We were also were encouraged to message any problems we were having or questions. Her responses were always timely and offered suggestions. We all proudly displayed our finished blocks for that session. We also were provided with additional resources.
I have been quilting for a few years but still referred to myself as a beginner. After this class I can walk through that door!
I can now do partial seams, flying geese, prairie points, a true 1/4 inch seam, and curves. Plus so much more.
I highly recommend this class.
Kathy was exceptional to make sure no student was left behind!
The Zoom class was a great way to teach and the cameras were positioned to really see what she was teaching. The nice thing about the recorded classes is the ability to re-watch tricky areas of the sewing. It really gave me the confidence to venture ahead outside of class. I highly recommend this way of teaching! Kathy was exceptional to make sure no student was left behind 🙂
I’ve taken many of classes, Yours are among the best!
I have a Masters degree along with my Nurse Practitioner and have taken many college courses as well as Continuing Medical Education over the years. I have been telling my husband (who is a pulmonologist) how much I have learned from you already (only a couple of classes into the course) and how much I have enjoyed your classes. He commented that I have appeared very interested and happy about learning each time I have taken your class in this series.
It is obvious that you have taught before. You have a lot of clarity and seem to anticipate your student’s needs. It is obvious that you want things to go well and are very patient. Your follow up videos help break things down and reinforce class learning.
Looking forward to next weekends class and I have already registered for your Dinner Plate Dahlia course coming up.
Awesome teacher… No Travel Required!
I very much appreciated this class. It is so nice not to have to travel anywhere for instruction. Kathy is very knowledgeable . She is willing to take the time to help you . I highly recommend taking her class.
Very thorough and knowledgeable teacher!
I would strongly recommend classes with Kathy!
Here we are in a time when we can’t meet in person and there is a learning curve for everyone, but Kathy took it on and was able to succeed. I know she will see everyone through in completing their various projects. Kathy obviously is very comfortable teaching any class. Suggestions for Zoom would be to pre-record just the instructions for the day, and then take questions and open up for sewing, where appropriate. I really appreciate the instructions in the separate videos that were given after the fact. I would pay for classes that aren’t interactive, but are just the recordings. I’m sure I will take part in future classes.
Kathy is the instructor to help you make a beautiful keepsake quilt!
If you are even thinking about this, (commenting on the Quiltworx Star Course) I can assure you that Kathy is the instructor to help you make a beautiful keepsake quilt. She helped me tackle the Dinner Plate Dahlia. She is the best!
Thank you, thank you, thank you… for your most excellent ZOOM Class!
I love how she makes me feel comfortable doing classes on ZOOM!
Kathy is a great teacher and inspires you to want to jump right in! She will be there with you each step of the way! . I love how she will makes me feel comfortable doing classes on ZOOM!
Great Instructor, I highly recommend her!
Very nice, patient and knowledgeable teacher. Easy to follow her instructions. Kathy has great tricks that she easily shared and made sure we understood before moving on. Highly recommend one of her classes.
Great patience with newer quilters
Great patience with newer quilters at Quiltworx University!
Great group instructor…AND personal follow up!
Kathy was very helpful during Qultworx University. She provided helpful tips and shortcuts, written cue cards. I found her group instructions to be helpful and appreciated individual follow up after the demonstration. She was also quick answer individual questions and requests for help with problems. I enjoyed learning to know and work with Kathy.
Thank you Kathy…
Thank you for help. I loved the card you gave us for the steps on paper piecing. Quiltworx University was a large class, so I really appreciated all the times you came to my station to offer help and advice.
Fantastic teacher!!!
Excellent teacher!!! Fabulous knowledge and extremely helpful and patient!!! One of three instructors in a class of 60 quilters…yet very up beat and positive!!! Loved working with her and very grateful for all her help
Great instructor! Very easy to understand…
Kathy is very patient and knowledgeable. She teaches in a way that is very easy to understand no matter your level of experience
Friendly, Knowledgable, Nice and Very Helpful…
Kathy is very nice and friendly. She helped me a lot at Quiltworx University. She is very knowledgeable with Judy Niemeyer quilts.
Your help was greatly appreciated!
Your help was greatly appreciated. Being a beginner paper piecer, you did a great job in helping me understand the steps.
Great Class Sponsored by Our Guild
I took the workshop held at Hankard Inn in Jackson, MI., which I enjoyed very much!
I would fly to Texas to take another class from her!
Kathy is an amazing instructor! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from one of the best! I’ve taken two of her classes. I live in Indiana, but I would fly to Texas to take another class from her!
Your trunk show at our guild was stunning….
Kathy, your trunk show and presentation of your work was stunning. You have given me the ambition to try tackling these stunning patterns. All I can say, if you have the chance to see Kathy’s trunk show- you must! Her personality shines through and is only embellished by her quilting talent. And if you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, I’m sure you will leave not only with the skills to tackle these stunning patterns but the enthusiasm to finish the quilt.
After your class…I am having a ball!
I can’t believe how smoothly my quilt is going together. I’ve been sewing 2-3 hours a day! Thanks for the joy you have brought me through your class!
Marvelous Trunk Shows!
Kathy’s trunk shows are marvelous. Her classes are so much fun! She is a great instructor and knows these patterns. If she is in your area be sure to enjoy her eye candy!
A Confidence Booster!
I had never tackled anything like the Dinner Plate Dahlia before. I was really skeptical whether I could do it, but Kathy made it do-able. I really appreciate not only Kathy’s help and instruction, but especially her support! Great class, even better instructor! I met some really great classmates as well!
Ready for the Next Step…
I took a four class series for the Dinner Plate Dahlia. The picture shows my homework from classes 1 and 2. Class 3 is next week and I am ready!
Kathy is a great instructor with lots of patience, I really appreciate her availability in between classes for help! (We “faced-timed” to troubleshoot when I got stuck!) She always had a fix when I messed up.
Thanks for a great class Kathy!
I really appreciated the detailed instructions!
One of the most helpful classes I’ve taken. Great instructions, both written and verbal, made it easy to follow along. I never felt lost.
Looking forward to more classes with Kathy
Took a class at Quilt University and at Leabu Sewing Center. Can’t wait to take more. QU was my first class and it was excellent!
Best class I have ever taken…and I’ve taken alot!
One of the very best classes I have ever taken. And I have taken a lot! I am absolutely sincere in my praise, there were some real “light bulb” moments. Thank You!
(Oh and Yes, I did get my Stormy Seas Table Runner top done!)
Wonderful Day with Genesee Stars
Genesee Stars Quilt Guild had a workshop on April 20, 2018. She taught the Quiltworx pattern, Stormy Seas, and we had a wonderful day! She was patient with our questions,
My only problem is… What’s Next?
Finished my quilt from the great workshop you did for Kokomo Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Now my only problem is which of the fantastic Quiltworx patterns I want to do next! Thanks so much I really learned a lot!
LOVING YOUR WEBSITE!
Love your website, so glad I found it! Thank you for the pattern…I will be returning.
Thanks again for a great class!
My wedding star table topper is completed. Thanks again for the best class I’ve had in five years!
Learning to piece Autumn Pines Quilt.
I give Kathy a five star rating. Her class was very informative, and interesting. She shared lots of tips and tricks which will help me on future Judy Niemeyer quilts to come. Thank-you for all your help Kathy!
I Love My Feathered Star!
I love my beautiful Feathered Star Quilt! Kathy is an AMAZING instructor! I got seven of my friends together and Kathy did a workshop just for us! Kathy even showed me how my quilt would look with various colors on Quiltster.
First Time! Signed up for More
This was my first Quiltworx pattern. Kathy made it easy & kept checking in with me after she got me started. Mistakes were easily corrected. I took considerably longer than the 2-6 hours but it came out really well. I felt like I had the experience to tackle a more complex pattern. Now I am doing Pepperdish with Kathy. With her organization and clear explanations this has been a great experience!
I was nervous
I was nervous before I started the Fractured Star quilt class. Kathy made made it easy! I loved the step by step instructions. Maybe the Vintage Rose is next!
Wonderful Class – Talented Instructor
I had a wonderful time learning how to paper-piece the Quiltworx “Seasonal Table Runner”. Kathy is a seasoned instructor and well versed in the Quiltworx philosophy. She presented many additional tips and tricks of the trade that ensure your ability to remember and persevere on your own after the class. Topics covered in addition to paper piecing: curved piecing, use of glue sticks, design considerations, learning aids, etc. Definitely an instructor for anyone who is a beginner or has had difficulty with paper piecing in the past.
Experienced Paper-Piecer
I had already done a couple of Judy patterns, so I already knew the paper – piecing process. Nevertheless, I still really enjoyed this class. Everything was OUTSTANDING.
Lots of Shortcuts…
I loved Kathy’s enthusiasm!. The class eval didn’t go high enough — it topped out at “Outstanding”. I learned lots of shortcuts. The class was challenging because I tend to be slower sewing in a group.
Inspired!
I really liked the way you checked in at each table. Everything was outstanding. Your workshop made me get moving again!
Class by Kathy? – Without Hesitation!
I loved the class. I learned not to be so awed at the idea of the complex process and the many components to this quilt. Kathy taught us to be methodical and follow the provided instructions. Kathy worked with us every step of the way and stepped in when we made mistakes. While I previously felt overwhelmed by this pattern, every step was broken down and there was success at each step along the way.
I had a fantastic two days. I would take another class from Kathy without a moment’s hesitation!
What a Great Class!
5 Stars on everything!
She provided superb verbal descriptions of what we needed to do. Then she was calm, consistent and helpful as we worked through the process. I really felt supported.
It was just a great class!
Great class, Can’t wait to take another!
She was very patient, she didn’t ‘over-teach’. She’d let me try a new technique, but she would catch me before I made a serious mistake by asking me to explain what I was going to do next. This really helped me understand the process. She provided lots of little tips along the way… like how to remove the foundation paper without pulling out the stitches.
Kathy is a Great Teacher!
Kathy provided clear detailed instruction that did not assume we had ever used that technique before. We never felt talked down to. Her class was EXCELLENT ! I know — I took home finished parts!
Thank you Kathy
