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Your Quiltster class was so much fun!

This class was so much fun. I learned a lot. Thanks Kathy for an excellent session on Quiltster.

Linda G.
November 21, 2020

Definitely doing this again with Kathy.

I loved taking this class with Kathy. Having the ability to go back over the videos when I got stuck made it totally worth while. She shared so much information I was overwhelmed by the value from this class!  Not

Pat F
June 15, 2021

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Love your website, so glad I found it! Thank you for the pattern…I will be returning.

Myrtle Dean
April 15, 2018
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BobKat’s Quiltworx Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana – Carnival Flower and More!

April 25, 2023 - April 29, 2023
$175.00 – $675.00

Join me from April 25 – 29 at The Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana for five days of Quiltworx sewing!   


We’re featuring Carnival Flower,  the newest technique of the month! You also have the option of working on other Quiltworx patterns.   We will open for set up Tuesday (exact time TBD).  Our Welcome and first instructional session will begin on Tuesday afternoon.    The sewing room will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m Wed through Friday.  On Saturday,  the Sewing room will be opened from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m.  We’ll have focused instruction  between 9:30 a.m. through 4:30.p.m.  Wed – Friday, You may have noticed we’re also offering the Carnival Flower as a Zoom class, beginning January 21.  If you register for the Carnival Flower  at the retreat  — you will also have access to the Zoom Course that begins in January.  All Carnival Flower registrants will have access to the recorded Zoom classes after the retreat concludes.

Would you rather work on another Quiltworx pattern?  Let me know and I’ll  be happy to help you obtain the pattern of your choice at a 15% discount or you can bring your own. I will also offer Zoom support as needed to ensure you can complete your project.   No UFO’s on my watch! Either way you’ll have my support long after our live retreat concludes… until you complete your quilt top.

Your Registration Fee includes:

  • Daily instructional sessions
  • 1-on-1 personal assistance as time permits
  • Access to the Sewing Room before and after formal class time
  • Zoom and email  follow up with me as needed after the retreat to complete your quit top
  • And a few fun extras!

Please note: Lodging and meals are not included in the registration fee.

Let’s have fun sewing together!

Deposit, Registration, and Payment Options

  • Reserve your spot with a $125 deposit, refundable until January 15, 2023 (less processing fees).
  • Your full registration is due by January 20, 2023 to participate in the live Carnival Flower Zoom classes as well hold your spot for the retreat.
  • Due to changes in costs — the pricing will change effective 1/1/2023.    Effective 1/1/2023 –the prices will be $550 (retreat only), $650 (retreat with Carnival Flower Wall Pattern) and $670 (retreat with Carnival Flower Queen pattern).  Deposits paid prior to 1/1/2023 will be honored at the price in effect the day the deposit is made.

Reserve your Room at the Farmstead Inn

We have held a small block of discounted  rooms available for retreat participants.  Please make your reservations by contacting The Farmstead Inn at 260-768-4595 — tell them you are part of the BobKat Quilts Retreat.  Don’t wait too long!  Springtime in Shipshewana is prime retreat time and the Farmstead Inn could be filled to capacity!

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Your teaching is fantastic – Just the right mix of show and teach!

Wedding Ring Table Topper
I LOVE your class!  I have never enjoyed “doing a Judy” SO much! I wanted to tell you that the way you teach is fantastic.  I was all cut out for Friday’s class and it was because your video on

Jacki S.
October 17, 2021

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.   

Carolyn C
Sew What
February 17, 2018

Excellent Class!

I have been using Quiltster for about 6 months, but I wanted to know more.   I was concerned about how Kathy was going to fill 3 hours on the use of the Quiltster app. Kathy was extremely organized and very

Debi Carroll
May 25, 2021