Classes and Workshops

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

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Read What Others Are Saying about Our Classes and Workshops

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.

Diane P.
November 19, 2017

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!

Cathy B.
Detroit, MI
June 26, 2019

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
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Quilting Fundamentals 2022

March 1, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CST
$99.00

Are you a beginning quiltmaker?  Or maybe you’ve been quilting for years — but are self taught and keep telling yourself – there has to be an easier way to do this!  Either way — this class series is for you!

Packed with skills, techniques, tips and more…  I’ll take you from start (picking fabrics) to finish (binding!!) and everything in-between.

We will make a number of sampler blocks that you can join together to create a table runner, a wall quilt — or go crazy and make lots of blocks for a bed quilt!  With the skills you learn in this series — there won’t be a pattern you will pick up that you won’t know how to approach — and have the skills to give it a go!

You’ll learn all of these skills in this class:

  • proper rotary cutting technique
  • basic patchwork – 1/4″ seam accuracy
  • creating half and quarter square triangles (any size!)
  • creating templates
  • squaring up blocks
  • proper pressing technique
  • applique (freezer paper, fusible, reverse, needleturn, machine)
  • paper piecing – both Foundation and English!
  • complex centers (8 points coming together!)
  • Y-Seams / Mitered Corners
  • curved piecing
  • partial seam technique
  • sashing, cornerstones and borders
  • piping and flanges
  • binding

All patterns will be provided (lots of variety — pick the block(s) you wish to make!) at the end of the course I’ll show you how to assemble your favorite blocks into a keepsake sampler quit.  No one else will have one like yours!

All classes will on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 PM CST (we might occasionally run a little long — we’ll play it by ear!)

March 1, 8, 15, 22, and April 5 and April 12

We’ll give you a little time to sew the number of blocks  you want to make,  and play with your final layout.

Then we’ll meet one last time on  April 26th — for binding and finishing!

Zoom classes are recorded — so if you miss a live session — or wish to re-watch a skill or technique — it’s only a click away!
(and you can review the classes for months after the live classes have ended!)

Don’t Take My Word For It… 
A class like this was the door that opened up the world of quilting for me.  I wanted to create a similar experience for others.  I think I’ve succeeded, read what others have said about this class here and here.

What are you waiting for?  Make your 2022 Quilting Resolution about adding to your quiltmaking toolbox and let me help you achieve it.

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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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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.

Mary G
Quiltworx Shipshewana
September 28, 2019

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

Laurie S
Quilting Season of Michigan
July 19, 2020

Very happy with my poinsettia quilt!

Very happy with my poinsettia quilt! Thank you Kathy for a great class!

Joan R.
Fall 2022
November 5, 2022