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

Great Class Sponsored by Our Guild

I took the workshop held at Hankard Inn in Jackson, MI., which I enjoyed very much!

PATRICIA SWEET
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild, Jackson, MI
September 11, 2019

Fun instructor who teaches to all levels of skill

Hi, Just wanted to post a little note. I am very new to sewing and especially quilting. My friend, who lives in Indiana, asked me if I wanted to take a quilting class with her. So I did. Kathy was

Dana A
October 19, 2024

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

Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Do you love making Quiltworx quilts -- but are overwhelmed at the thought of designing your own?  Getting a headache trying to imagine how it might look if you swap this color or that color and then understanding how toRead more "Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class"

$30.00

Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Do you love making Quiltworx quilts -- but are overwhelmed at the thought of designing your own?  Getting a headache trying to imagine how it might look if you swap this color or that color and then understanding how toRead more "Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class"

$30.00

Flower Placemats by Quiltworx

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

These small projects pack a lot of technique learning in them... not to mention how beautiful they are!  Use them on your table, hang them on your walls or even applique them to a wide back fabric to create aRead more "Flower Placemats by Quiltworx"

$99.00

Quiltworx Wedding Star Table Topper – a Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

The Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern is on every quilter's bucket list.   Join dozens of past students who are now enjoying their beautiful Wedding Star Table Toppers decorating their tables! While the world is slowing "opening up" -- it's stillRead more "Quiltworx Wedding Star Table Topper – a Zoom Class"

$99.00

Watermelon Placemats – a Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Join me in this 2 session class where you will learn a lot of fundamental Quiltworx Techniques as you make these totally fun summer time placemats!  From reading a Quiltworx pattern, to cutting and bagging your fabrics, to the basicsRead more "Watermelon Placemats – a Zoom Class"

$75.00

Leander Star Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

This beautiful wall quilt was designed by me (Kathryn Groves) via Quiltster -- the Quiltworx design software.   It is one of their MIXER PATTERNS -- and thus will provide you with all the wonderful techniques and instructions that all QuiltworxRead more "Leander Star Zoom Class"

$139.00

Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Do you love making Quiltworx quilts -- but are overwhelmed at the thought of designing your own?  Getting a headache trying to imagine how it might look if you swap this color or that color and then understanding how toRead more "Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software – a Zoom Class"

$30.00

Binding Basics and Beyond! The Perfect Finish To Your Quilt

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Join me as you learn the many options available to you to finish your quilts with style! We will start with the basics of trimming your quilt top and preparing your binding strips (Both straight of grain and bias!).  WeRead more "Binding Basics and Beyond! The Perfect Finish To Your Quilt"

$49.00

Geese in Flight Placemats – Learn Paper-Piecing!

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Learn paper piecing in this single three-hour live class.  Gain the skills and confidence to tackle more complex Quiltworx wall and bed size paper pieced quilts.   In honor of Flag Day and in preparation for the 4th of July, I'veRead more "Geese in Flight Placemats – Learn Paper-Piecing!"

$35.00 – $49.95

Dinner Plate Dahlia Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Grow Your Own Dahlia! You have seen these beautiful quilts filling the pages of Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  In the world of Judy Neimeyer and Quiltworx,  the Dinner Plate Dahlia is one of six "Technique of the Month" patterns whichRead more "Dinner Plate Dahlia Zoom Class"

$25.00 – $390.00

Coral Reef Class — Zoom Series

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

*Image shown is a Queen Coral Reef in Fairy Dust Ombre fabrics - colorway by Ana Blickenderfer of ICanSewThat! CORAL REEF  is Quiltworx's newest TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH quilt It took social media by storm last fall,  and  like DinnerRead more "Coral Reef Class — Zoom Series"

$25.00 – $410.00

Paradise in Blooms – Quiltworx Pattern – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

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, thisRead more "Paradise in Blooms – Quiltworx Pattern – Zoom Class"

$30.00 – $450.00

Quiltster – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Do you love making Quiltworx quilts — but are overwhelmed at the thought of designing your own?  Getting a headache trying to imagine how it might look if you swap this color or that color and then understanding how toRead more "Quiltster – Zoom Class"

$30.00

Sulky Village – Paper Pieced Wall Quilt – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Join me and learn the process for intricate paper piecing.  This is NOT a Quiltworx pattern.  It is a free pattern from Sulky International.  Class fee is for INSTRUCTION ONLY and the support information I will prepare for you. ThisRead more "Sulky Village – Paper Pieced Wall Quilt – Zoom Class"

$99.00

Twinkle Star – A Great Introduction to Paper Piecing and Quiltworx Patterns

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Twinkle Star is a great introductory pattern for learning the Judy Niemeyer approach to paper pieced patterns, essential paper piecing tools and tips,  cutting and preparing foundation papers, fundamental paper piecing processes, curved piecing, floating points. and lone star units. Read more "Twinkle Star – A Great Introduction to Paper Piecing and Quiltworx Patterns"

$109.00

Quilting Fundamentals 2022

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

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 forRead more "Quilting Fundamentals 2022"

$99.00

Tequila Lime by Quiltworx – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

This beautiful NEW pattern by Quiltworx is one I'm super excited to be making!  And I hope you'll consider joining me and make one of your own.  As always, the Foundation Paper Piecing Technique makes most of those sharp pointsRead more "Tequila Lime by Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$30.00 – $250.00

Vintage Rose Quilt – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

This stunning Technique of the Month Quilt by Quiltworx -- is one that you will love to make and love to use to decorate your home.    Wall size finishes at 74" x 74" and Queen at 96" x 96". Read more "Vintage Rose Quilt – Zoom Class"

$40.00 – $385.00

Quiltster – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Do you love making Quiltworx quilts — but are overwhelmed at the thought of designing your own?  Getting a headache trying to imagine how it might look if you swap this color or that color and then understanding how toRead more "Quiltster – Zoom Class"

$30.00

Goodnight Star by Quiltworx – Zoom Class Series

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

The Goodnight Star layout includes foundation papers to make (24) 16″ quarter lone star blocks for a quilt that finishes at 96" x 96". It is a good introduction to Quiltworx patterns as it is basically a one-block quilt --Read more "Goodnight Star by Quiltworx – Zoom Class Series"

$120.00 – $152.50

Milk Thistle (and variation) Placemats – by Quiltworx – Zoom Class

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

If you are new to paper piecing and/or Quiltworx patterns -- then this is a perfect start!  We will not only sew the actual cover pattern -- but I'll also teach how you can modify the pattern to create theRead more "Milk Thistle (and variation) Placemats – by Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$99.00 – $125.00

Applique the Quiltworx Way

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

Are you getting started on Carnival Flower and are a bit nervous about those nearly 400 little pieces of applique?  Or maybe you're working on another pattern:  Valley Blossoms, Flowers for My Wedding Ring, Pepper Dish, Pocketful of Posies, PoinsettiaRead more "Applique the Quiltworx Way"

$49.00

White Swan Salvia by Quiltworx – Zoom Series (It’s not too late!)

Holland America, Noordam Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 West Garfield Street, Seattle, United States

White Swan Salvia is a newly released Quiltworx pattern -- built from the Arctic Star Mixer options.  It's a beautiful quilt -- and finishes at 80" x 80" but can be expanded.  You'll learn your options in the Introduction Session!Read more "White Swan Salvia by Quiltworx – Zoom Series (It’s not too late!)"

$149.00 – $219.00

Your Classes are Fabulous!

I thoroughly researched many educators offering classes for the Quiltworx Jungle Magnolia and BobKat Quilts was the best fit for me!   Your classes are FABULOUS!   I’m so glad that I found you!

Mary T.
February 28, 2025

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

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

Check out our new "On-Demand" recorded classes here in the BKQ Shop. The Quiltworx 101 Video is FREE. Fundamentals of Quilt Making (normally $99) is only $49 through April 30! Dismiss

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