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.

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Read What Others Are Saying about Our Classes and Workshops

Fundamentals of Quiltmaking – A Must Class for Beginning Quilters

6 blocks from Funamentals!
Five Stars for Fundamentals of Quiltmaking! Kathy provided a clear outline for each week. We were provided with instructions on cutting out fabric to prepare samples of the blocks and techniques that were going to be demonstrated in the upcoming

Carolyn Farrell
August 15, 2020

After your class…I am having a ball!

Dahlia by Quiltworx

I can’t believe how smoothly my quilt is going together.  I’ve been sewing 2-3 hours a day! Thanks for the joy you have brought me through your class!

Sherri W.A.
Cotton Corner, Shipshewana, IN
July 5, 2019

I highly recommend BobKat Quilt Classes!

Photo of completed Quilt top
I took a zoom class for my Dinner Plate Dahlia from BobKat Quilts, It was a great series of classes. Kathy is a wonderful instructor who is always there for you.  In addition to the interactive classes, the instructional videos

Marilee J.
January 16, 2022

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

12 Days of Christmas – Southwest Style – Zoom Class Series

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

This fun set of digitized embroidery designs can be used to create a fun quilt, table topper/runner, napkins, mug rugs...  You are only limited by your creativity. The class will include instruction on how to create "applique with your embroideryRead more "12 Days of Christmas – Southwest Style – Zoom Class Series"

Andromeda by Quiltworx – Zoom Class

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

One of the newest patterns released by Quiltworx -- the base quilt finishes at 68" x 68" -- but can EASILY be enlarged to a Queen Size 99" x 99".  We'll talk about those options in the first class  orRead more "Andromeda by Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$40.00 – $189.00

Quiltworx Wedding Star Quilts

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

A long favorite -- Judy's Wedding Star quilt patterns makes these quilts perfect for ANY quiltmaker!  Choose a small, medium or large project -- the techniques are all the same! Wedding Star Table Topper (2 rings by 2 rings) -Read more "Quiltworx Wedding Star Quilts"

$31.50 – $189.00

Electric Quilt 8 – Introduction

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

Do you like designing your own quilt blocks?  or your own quilts?  Do you see images online but can't find the pattern -- but think -- I should be able to figure this out!  Or maybe you have a patternRead more "Electric Quilt 8 – Introduction"

$39.00

Fun Retreat in Shipshewana!

Quiltworx Zen Garden
I appreciated all the personal help Kathy was to all of us and her flexibility to make our own projects. She gave some very helpful tips to make our quilts beautiful, as well as helping me to color it on

JANE M
Yoder Department Store and The Cotton Corner, Shipshewana, IN
October 1, 2020

Hands down the best Quiltworx class I have ever taken!

For the first time in over 9 years I finally know what to do and how to read Quiltworx pattterns!  I owe it all to Kathy Groves and her BobKat Quilts zoom classes. I love the fact that if I

Debby Brenneman
Zoom Class
September 8, 2023

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

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