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

I love how she makes me feel comfortable doing classes on ZOOM!

Kathy is a great teacher and inspires you to want to jump right in!   She will be there with you each step of the way! . I love how she will makes me feel comfortable doing classes on ZOOM!

L.H.R.
Zoom - Online
June 6, 2020

I enjoyed the class today

I enjoyed the class today even though I wasn’t doing the actual Judy Niemeyer quilt that was being taught. My feedback is that I would like to have seen a little more of the actual stitching, especially doing the inside

Kathy Hill
Amarillo, Texas
March 16, 2023

I was nervous

I was nervous before I started the Fractured Star quilt class.   Kathy made made it easy!  I loved the step by step instructions.  Maybe the Vintage Rose is next!

Claudia S.
Sew What - Wyandot, MI
December 2, 2017
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Shipshewana Spring 2025 – Quiltworx Technique of the Month Retreat

June 3 - June 8

$150.00 – $724.50

Sorry we are at capacity for Spring 2025! 

We’re now taking reservations for our Autumn  Shipshewana Retreat –
 October 7 – 12, 2025!   See the new listing.

Don’t miss your opportunity to visit Shipshewana in Late Spring 2025 to work on  your Quiltworx Technique of the Month Quilt!  Jungle Magnolia!! You know you’ll want to make it!  Or bring any pattern you wish to sew!

We are adding an extra day this year — so we’ll be retreating from Tuesday, June 3 (start sewing at 10:00 AM) and we will sew until Sunday afternoon (4:00 PM).  THAT IS 6 FULL DAYS OF SEWING!!!   That week is also the week of the nearby Elkhart Quilt Show — so you can sneak away one day to take in the show if you wish!  It’s about a 20 minute drive.  Not to mention a visit to Yoder Department Store, The Cotton Corner, Lolly’s,  Essenhaus Quilt Shop, Caroline’s, Zincks and more!  And don’t forget your stop at JoJo’s Pretzels or Ben’s Pretzels!  Yummy is the word of the day!

As always — I’ll start the instruction on Zoom in February — and you can join me then and get started or wait until the retreat to get going.  The full Zoom Series is included with your retreat registration!  A $300+ value!

The Zoom series is available independently as well.  You can choose RETREAT ONLY or ZOOM ONLY or you can purchase your pattern with your registration (I discount them with registration!) for either the retreat or the Zoom Series.  Since the pattern was released — Certified Shops have been offering KITS — which can include fabric only or fabric with pattern – make sure you don’t purchase 2 patterns!   I can also help you custom design your own colorway using Quiltster if you want your own unique quilt.  Or join me and learn how to use Quiltster to design your own!

Deposit will be refundable through January 31st, 2025 less a 4% processing (mostly what is withheld by the payment processor.)   Reserve your hotel rooms independently at The Farmstead Inn or plan to stay at the nearby campground or check out some of the nearby VRBO / B&B options.  There are other hotels a little less pricey you may want to check out.  You do NOT need to stay at the hotel to participate in the Retreat.

I hope you’ll consider joining me.  With the Zoom support added — this is a GREAT value — 6 days of sewing and the full Zoom Series (and my support from start to finish regardless of your timeline).

 

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Spring 2025 Shipshewana Retreat Deposit
Focusing on the new Technique of the Month -- or bring your own patter!
$ 150.00
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Spring 2025 Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana - Retreat Only
No pattern is included. 6 Days of Sewing and Instruction! Zoom series can be included if I have taught the pattern you will be making - including Jungle Magnolia.
$ 550.00
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Spring 2025 Shipshewana Retreat with Jungle Magnolia Wall Pattern
Full retreat AND the discounted Jungle Magnolia Wall Pattern.
$ 683.50
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Spring 2025 Shipshewana Retreat with Jungle Magnolia Queen Pattern
Includes discounted Jungle Magnolia Queen Pattern as well as full retreat. Queen pattern retails for $193.50.
$ 724.50
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Start:
June 3
End:
June 8
Cost:
$150.00 – $724.50
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Organizer

BobKat Quilts

Venue

Farmstead Inn, Shipshewana, IN
370 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana, IN 46565 United States
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Phone
260-768-4595
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Novice Gains Confidence with Paper Piecing

Kathy Groves did an exceptional job teaching me how to do paper piecing. Kathy broke down the process so i could understand the steps, was incredibly patient during the workshop, plus she offered videos of the process. I’ve been visiting

Connie Johnsen
Crossroads to Texas Quilt Guild
August 4, 2021

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

Wonderful Day with Genesee Stars

Genesee Stars Quilt Guild had a workshop on April 20, 2018. She taught the Quiltworx pattern, Stormy Seas, and we had a wonderful day! She was patient with our questions, and offered followup help to finish the project. We would definitely have her

Sue Matlock
Genesee Star Quilters
May 9, 2018

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