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

Poinsettia Zoom Class — I loved it! You will, too!

Just finished up Kathy’s Zoom class for the Poinsettia Table Topper. I cannot express how happy I am, not only with the class experience for my first Judy project, but with my project overall. Kathy explains very well on how

Donna D.
December 2020
December 14, 2020

Beautiful Tea Time Placemats

Enjoyed this Zoom class sponsored by my guild.  Kathy made me feel at home with my skill level. She gave great tips and was eager for all of us to have completed  projects.  She did not leave us hanging –

Catherine Neal
Lighthouse Quilters Guild, Racine WI
January 29, 2021

Quiltster Class – I earned SO MUCH!

Just had a great zoom class learning how to navigate Quiltster with Kathryn Groves from BobKat Quilts.  I learned so much!   Great class to take.

Sue Herron
April 20, 2025

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

Arctic Star by Quiltworx – Zoom Class

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

While the original Technique of the Month Quilt - Glacier Star - has been retired BUT... they have replaced this popular pattern with the new ARCTIC STAR PATTERN!  Available in both Wall (68" x 68") or Queen (99" x 99")Read more "Arctic Star by Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$40.00 – $325.00

Steampunk Fairytale 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

Steampunk Fairytale is a newly released Quiltworx pattern -- built from the Arctic Star Mixer.  It's a beautiful quilt -- and finishes at 99" x 99" Miss the first class?   Everything is recorded.   Register today and I'll get you readyRead more "Steampunk Fairytale by Quiltworx – Zoom Series (It’s not too late!)"

$149.00 – $239.00

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

Diamond Wedding Star by Quiltworx

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

This is a quilt that is so pretty --  I've wanted to make it for years!   Sewn very differently than Judy's Bali Wedding Star -- these Wedding Ring-like Stars are beautiful in any colorway!  Her strip sets work perfectly --Read more "Diamond Wedding Star by Quiltworx"

Atomic Starburst by Violet Craft

Honey Bee Quilts, Austin, Texas 9308 Anderson Mill Rd #300, Austin, TX, United States

This fun foundation paper-pieced quilt by Violet Craft is a perfect blend of traditional quiltmaking and paper piecing.  One paper pieced block pattern - -made 20 times!  Join with fabric diamonds and sashing strips and you've got a beautiful quilt!Read more "Atomic Starburst by Violet Craft"

Embroidery Machine Applique

Honey Bee Quilts, Austin, Texas 9308 Anderson Mill Rd #300, Austin, TX, United States +1 more

Have you invested in an Embroidery Machine but have always been a little intimidated?  Then I have the class series for you! Join me at Honey Bee Quilt Store in Austin, Texas and let me help you discover the worldRead more "Embroidery Machine Applique"

Weathered Windmill Zoom Class Series

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

While not a new Quiltworx pattern -- it's one I've loved since I first saw it!  And now that I'm a "Texan" - -or at least a Midwesterner transplanted to Texas -- this will be perfect hanging on a wallRead more "Weathered Windmill Zoom Class Series"

$115.00 – $159.00

Carnival Flower by Quiltworx

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

It's not too late to create your CARNIVAL FLOWER QUILT this fall -- before you'll want to start your JUNGLE MAGNOLIA Quilt! Join me and by Christmas your Carnival Flower Quilt Top can be ready for quilting!  Classes are heldRead more "Carnival Flower by Quiltworx"

$300.00 – $465.00

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

Class by Kathy? – Without Hesitation!

I loved the class.  I learned not to be so awed at the idea of the complex process and the many components to this quilt.  Kathy taught us to be methodical and follow the provided instructions. Kathy worked with us

Anne K.
Ann Arbor Quilt Guild
November 18, 2017

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

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