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Classes and Workshops

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All my Quiltster Questions Answered … And MORE!

Kathy,  Your Quiltster class answered my questions completely…  And more! Quiltster is a phenomenal tool.. and you made it even more useful for me in understanding the “sync” button and swapping out all fabrics from the print/fabric screen. I wanted

Judy Q
December 13, 2020

Judy recommended a wonderful instructor!

What a relief it was to have Judy recommend Kathy Groves’ Bali Wedding star quilt class. I have been quilting since 2016 and have taken one other Judy N class. I just love Kathy’s classes as she is well organized

Shann W.
November 21, 2020

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

Wedding Star Table Topper Zoom Class – Autumn 2021

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 "Wedding Star Table Topper Zoom Class – Autumn 2021"

$99.00

Poinsettia Table Topper – by Quiltworx

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

Small Quilt -  Big Learning This beautiful small quilt is perfect for your tables, your walls and make extraordinary gifts!  They are quilt patterns that with proper instruction every quilt-maker can make! In a few short classes you will learnRead more "Poinsettia Table Topper – by Quiltworx"

$89.00

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

Watermelon Placemats

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

This fun Quiltworx foundation paper pieced pattern is perfect for everyone -- even 1st time paper piecers!  The pattern includes papers for 6 placemats plus the templates to make preparing / cutting your fabrics a breeze!  You can easily haveRead more "Watermelon Placemats"

Boughs of Holly Zoom Class

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

Join me and let's make one of Quiltworx's newest (and prettiest) patterns yet! Finishing at 99" x 99" -- you'll want it on your bed this holiday season! Newly released in early 2022 -- you can be sure that manyRead more "Boughs of Holly Zoom Class"

$149.00 – $229.00

Quiltworx Wedding Ring Quilts – Zoom Class Series

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

Judy Niemeyer has designed several beautiful Double Wedding Ring quilts -- all with the same underlying sewing techniques.  You choose which one you would like to make based upon size and design.   Choose a more traditional DWR or one ofRead more "Quiltworx Wedding Ring Quilts – Zoom Class Series"

$25.00 – $229.00

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

Lotus Flower Patterns Zoom Class

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

LOTUS FLOWER Size: 40″ x 40″Pattern: $29.50 EGYPTIAN LOTUS Size: 68″ x 68″ Pattern: $58.50 DRAGONFLIES & BUTTERFLIES Size: 68″ x 68″ or 72" x 72" Pattern: $65.50  Pattern Includes: Instructions, Cover Sheet, Yardage Information, Foundation Papers Class includes allRead more "Lotus Flower Patterns Zoom Class"

$75.00 – $168.00

Poinsettia – Zoom Class Series – A great first Quiltworx Quilt

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

Small Quilt –  Big Learning This beautiful small quilt is perfect for your tables, your walls and make extraordinary gifts!  They are quilt patterns that with proper instruction every quilt-maker can make! In a few short classes you will learnRead more "Poinsettia – Zoom Class Series – A great first Quiltworx Quilt"

$65.00 – $89.00

Beginning Paper Piecing – Halloween Placemats

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

Have you always wanted to learn to Foundation Paper Piece?  Then this is the PURRFECT opportunity! Join me and let's paper piece together as we create fun Halloween Placemats.  Your fee is HIGHLY discounted AND includes your downloadeable PDF patternRead more "Beginning Paper Piecing – Halloween Placemats"

$25.00

Winter’s Storm Star – a Quiltworx pattern

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

Note: While the first informational Class has been held, you can still register for this class! I will provide links to the recorded introduction with your pattern once you register.   The video will explain how to prepare your papers andRead more "Winter’s Storm Star – a Quiltworx pattern"

$159.00

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

BobKat’s Quiltworx Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana – Carnival Flower and More!

Farmstead Inn, Shipshewana, IN 370 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN, United States

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 otherRead more "BobKat’s Quiltworx Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana – Carnival Flower and More!"

$175.00 – $675.00

Quiltster – Hands On – Zoom Class

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

If you are a fan of Quiltworx Foundation Paper Pieced Quilts and you haven't yet explored or mastered Quiltster -- here is the perfect opportunity! What is Quiltster:  Quiltster is a cloud-based, subscription-based software application a bit like a digitalRead more "Quiltster – Hands On – Zoom Class"

$40.00

Loved making my Fractured Star

I enjoyed the  Zoom classes with my guild!  I finally got my top done for Fractured Star and now I am  contemplating quilting it. Kathy is a great teacher and provides extra help when needed.

Catherine Neal
Lighthouse Quilters Guild, Racine, WI
March 21, 2021

Best class I have ever taken…and I’ve taken alot!

One of the very best classes I have ever taken. And I have taken a lot!  I am absolutely sincere in my praise, there were some real “light bulb” moments.  Thank You! (Oh and Yes, I did get my Stormy Seas

Wilma R
Linden, MI
May 21, 2018

Great Instructor, I highly recommend her!

Very nice, patient and knowledgeable teacher. Easy to follow her instructions. Kathy has great tricks that she easily shared and made sure we understood before moving on. Highly recommend one of her classes.

Debra R
Yoders and The Cotton Corner
September 28, 2019

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