Classes and Workshops
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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.
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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!
Carolyn C
Sew What
February 17, 2018
MASTER Educator!
Kathy, it was great to meet you yesterday at the guild meeting yesterday. You are definitely a MASTER Educator! That was by far the BEST presentation I have ever experienced at a guildRead more “MASTER Educator!”
Pam P.
Chisolm Trail Quilt Guild - Round Rock, Texas
February 11, 2023
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
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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.
C. Blanchard
Town Hall Quilt Guild - Clarkston, MI
August 21, 2019
BobKat’s Autumn in Shipshewana Retreat 2023
October 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT
$150.00 – $715.00
Not only is Shipshewana beautiful in the Spring — when the Autumn color comes in — you can’t beat the beauty of the Autumn in Indiana’s Amish Country.
Join me in a 5 day retreat — at the The Farmstead Inn — just a short walk from Yoder Department Store and The Cotton Corner. Lodging and meals are arranged for independently.
Tuesday, October 24 – Saturday, October 28, 2023!
Prices:
- Quilting Retreat – Instruction Only: $550 (bring your own pattern(s))
- Quilting Retreat with Carnival Flower Wall Pattern: $670*
- Quilting Retreat with Carnival Flower Queen Pattern: $715*
- Quilting Retreat with Arctic Star Wall Pattern: $605*
- Quilting Retreat with Arctic Star Queen Pattern: $625*
* You will also receive FULL Access to the Zoom Series of this Pattern’s Instruction. So what you don’t finish in Shipshewana — you will have me available to you from home! Class and support videos remain available for at least 18 months after the live class / retreat concludes. And I am ALWAYS available via email of 1-on-1 Zoom Support as needed. I will be with you from your first stitch to your last stitch.
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 even more beautiful in person!
Elaine Y.S.
Couldn’t have done it without BobKat Quilts….
Finished my first JN quilt top last week. Go big or go home, right? I really couldn’t have done it without the guidance of BobKat Quilts online class. Now, I am hooked and have two more JN quilts planned!!
Stacey N.
Can’t Recommend Kathy Enough!
Take one of Kathy’s classes- live and/or zoom. You will be guided through the process with as much support as you need. I can’t recommend Kathy at BobKat quilts enough!
She is wonderful!
Wendy S
BobKat’s Retreat – The Value is Phenomenal!
Can’t say enough about how fun, laid back, and informational this retreat has been! I can’t truly say I’m “bummed” about missing her next one because I’m going to Quiltworx (!!!) in October, but if it weren’t for that I’d be doing everything I could to be here. But that just means my seat is open for someone else! This retreat WILL fill up! If you have the time, you should be here — The value is phenomenal.
Thank you Kathy for a fantastic week!
Tabitha A.
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 in-person or zoom classes or at an upcoming retreat
Daphney C
Thank You for a Fantastic Week!
Thank you so much for a fantastic week. This is my first time making a JN quilt and Kathy made the whole process understandable and enjoyable. She is an outstanding instructor and I will be taking future classes with her.
Wendy S
Outstanding Retreat!
Your Shipshewana Retreat was Outstanding!!! Had a great time with great people. And I will go home with my Carnival Flower in Tula colors 3/4 assembled. Couldn’t quite get that last slice in there but will finish at home. I learned so much this week 
Janet L.
Enjoyable and relaxing
I enjoy Kathy’s method of teaching. It’s relaxed and free form. I can progress at my pace. Kathy is always happy and open to suggestions. She had a terrific solution to a fabric problem. I didn’t need to recreate a section or buy more fabric! I wish the workshop was four days. I felt that I was just understanding the methods of construction plus making progress when it was over! I am looking forward to her return to Shipshewana.
Marilouise H
Yoder Department Store and The Cotton Corner
Cancellations are not refundable but can be applied to future retreats, Zoom classes or patterns.
If you would like assistance finding a roommate -- let me know. I will email you with the contact information from other registrants. It will be up to each of you to vet your possible roommates and to do your own due diligence before making a roommate commitment.
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I had no idea how much I could do with Quiltster!
I just attended a fabulous Quiltster Zoom Class with Kathy of BobKat Quilts. I had no idea how much you can do with Quiltster. It was a full 4 hour class with hands on training. Kathy explained the software so
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I just attended a fabulous Quiltster Zoom Class with Kathy of BobKat Quilts. I had no idea how much you can do with Quiltster. It was a full 4 hour class with hands on training.
Kathy explained the software so clearly. I had just signed up for Quiltster and had not used it before. I like the zoom format because now I can go back to the recording and review at my own pace. I am looking forward to coloring some quilts!
If you want to learn more about Quiltster, I highly recommend this class!
Read more “I had no idea how much I could do with Quiltster!”
Susan D.
Zoom Class
June 27, 2023
First day of class and already I feel more confident!
Thanks for today’s wedding ring topper class. I have several of Judy N. patterns and have been intimidated by them. You helped to demystify the pattern. I’m so hopeful now and I feel more confident about these patterns!Read more “First day of class and already I feel more confident!”
Joyce B
November 11, 2020
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
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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.
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.
Read more “I’ve taken many of classes, Yours are among the best!”
Ellen K, Nurse Practitioner, M.S.
Zoom - Online
July 19, 2020