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Kathy to the Rescue!

Never shy of a quilting challenge, I purchased a kit and began working on my first Judy Niemeyer quilt, Dinner Plate Dahlia. Everything went smoothly except for one small unit mid-pattern that I could not get my head around. While

Daphne Maurer
Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society, QUILT of Northwest Arkansas
July 9, 2025

Couldn’t recommend more highly !!!

I have done a little paper piecing in the past and enjoyed it, but have learned so much from Kathy that future endeavors will be so much better! I love the fact that the classes were recorded enabling me to

Joan D
December 12, 2020

Loving Kathy’s Zoom Class in Australia

I can only say how fantastic the zoom Poinsettia class was. Kathy is an excellent instructor. All stages are made very clear and simple. This was my first project and because I’m in Australia I found the recorded lessons great

Debbie McCagh
January 3, 2022
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Paradise in Blooms – Quiltworx Pattern – Zoom Class

November 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
$30.00 – $450.00

Introduced in 2015 – PARADISE IN BLOOMS – is a favorite of many Quiltworx quilt makers!  This gorgeous quilt can be finished in two sizes:  Wall (76” x 76”) or Queen (97” x 97”).    With a touch of appliqué, this Technique of the Month quilt will allow you to learn many of those techniques that make Quiltworx patterns special.  And because of those techniques — like all Quiltworx quilts — anyone with the confidence to start — I’ll make sure you can finish!

This pattern (at this time) is NOT Quiltster compatible. ☹  But I can work with you to identify the units and fabric ID’s so if you can visualize your quilt – you’ll know exactly what you need in the way of fabrics to make it. And I can help with the FABRIC ID’s so you can integrate it with your pattern.   You would want to purchase a “PIB Color Consultation” – but understand that we will NOT be working within the Quiltster software – but within the outlines and tables that I will have drawn up.  I will also provide a “coloring page” that you can print out, grab your colored pencils, and design away.

DO NOT LET THE APPLIQUÉ  make you steer clear of this pattern.  Judy’s appliqué  technique is very beginner friendly.  I will help you master the art of appliqué  on your domestic machine OR you can use your embroidery machine with the digitized designs that are sold separately.

Mark your calendars now.  The plan will be to introduce the quilt in November, meet once in December to address fabrics, cutting, bagging…  — all the things you need to know to get ready.  We’ll address the one major section the QUEEN quilt makers might want to get a head start on.   Then we will all enjoy the holidays.  Come January, we will start meeting regularly over the next 3 months.  As always, classes will be recorded and made available for many months after the class concludes.  So you can’t miss a thing!

And don’t forget the BobKat Guarantee – “I’m here for you until your quilt top is complete!”  Period!   email, text, phone or even a 1-on-1 zoom.  I will help get you to the finish line!

So sign up today to reserve your spot!  Then sit back and relax until late summer when you’ll hear back from me to get you started on your quilt planning!  Questions?  Just email me at kathy@bobkatquilts.com!

In the meantime – check out all of the great classes we have going all spring and summer!

All Classes are CENTRAL TIME:  (I sometimes run long — but we’ll do what it takes to make sure everything you need to know to continue is covered!)

Saturday, November 6 — 10:00 – Noon  (general pattern intro / info)

Saturday, December 18 — 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (fabrics/cutting/bagging and more)

HOLIDAYS  — ENJOY

Saturday, January 8 – 10:00 AM – 12: 30 PM

Saturday, January 22 – 10:00 AM – 12: 30 PM

Saturday, February 5 – 10:00 AM – 12: 30 PM

Saturday, February 19 – 10:00 AM – 12: 30 PM

Saturday – March 19 – 10:00 AM – 12: 30 PM

Saturday – March 26 – 10:00 AM – Noon

As always — class fee INCLUDES the pattern — but if you have it already — just email me and I’ll invoice you for the instruction portion only.  FYI:  Patterns are included at a discount!

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  • Date: November 6, 2021
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
  • Cost: $30.00 – $450.00
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Venue

  • Holland America, Noordam
  • Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street
    Seattle, 98119 United States

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Fabulous teacher, she really cares about your quilt project

I  highly recommend Kathy’s zoom classes. She is very thorough in her instructions. I took the poinsettia class and was extremely pleased. She answers any questions you have either during the online class or later via email or chat very

Darlene H
Lighthouse Quilt Guild. Racine, WI
January 29, 2021

Her first Paper Piecing Project – WOW!

Kathy’s note:  This was Elaine’s first paper piecing project!  All I can say is WOW!!! Thanks Kathy!  Couldn’t have done it without you!  You are a great teacher.  I highly recommend her for your quilting projects. PS The Quilt is

Elaine Y.S.
May 15, 2023

I Loved the Retreat!

I joined Kathy at her BobKat Quilts Shipshewana Retreat where I worked on my 1st Quiltworx Quilt Carnival Flower. I loved the retreat and Kathy’s world of knowledge! If you get a chance,  join Kathy at one of her future

Daphney C
April 29, 2023