Classes and Workshops

Check out “What We Do“ to see an overview of everything we do!

We’re making selected recording classes available on-demand.  Those classes are available in our store. You can find that page here.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email Kathy and let’s get the class or event on the calendar!

Read What Others Are Saying about Our Classes and Workshops

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!

Ann Erickson-Bates
LUV 2 Quilt
March 17, 2018

Our guild members thoroughly enjoyed Kathy and her AMAZING quilts!

Kathy came and gave a presentation at the Baytown Area Quilt Guild on Monday, April 5th, 2021.   What an excellent program she presented with so many lovely quilts. As program chair, I had so many compliments from our members saying
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Jane Ott
Baytown Area Quilt Guild
April 10, 2021

Wonderful notes with the pattern!

I ordered the Upsy Daisy pattern from your online shop and I just want to say thank you for including such wonderful notes about preparing the fabric and doing the applique.   You saved me from searching the internet for tips. 
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Pamela W.
January 13, 2026
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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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Courage to Try!

I took a class from Kathy last year.   It was the Bali Wedding Star.  I made it for my daughter and son in law. On a lark I entered it in our local guilds quilt show. I won viewers choice
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Karen M.
April 19, 2024

Great teacher!

She is a great teacher. She’s very knowledgeable. I’d love to take another class by Kathy.

Vonda F
August 18, 2021

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
April 30, 2023