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

I wish I could give you SIX Stars!

Dresden Christmas Kit
I wish I could give you 6 stars! I just received my Christmas Dresden Neighborhood kit and am thrilled with it. You’ve taken the time to carefully put together and label everything I will need to complete this project along

Terri Loren
September 12, 2021

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

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

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

Prism Table Runner Zoom Class

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

Whether you are a beginner or an experinced Quiltworx Paper Piecer -- this will be a pattern you will enjoy making!  Art Deco design will look great in any colors!  Finishes 22" x 65".  Pattern retails for $25 - butRead more "Prism Table Runner Zoom Class"

$99.00

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

Coral Reef Quilt — a Zoom Class Series

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

Quiltworx has announced the release of their new Technique of the Month quilt -- CORAL REEF -- and I know it will become very popular like Dinner Plate Dahlia and other Technique of the Month beauties! Reserve your seat now!Read more "Coral Reef Quilt — a Zoom Class Series"

$379.00 – $399.00

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

Christmas Tree Skirt – Quiltworx – Zoom Class

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

It's CHRISTMAS IN JULY time! Join me and make a fun holiday Tree Skirt or table topper!  Choose your favorite holiday fabrics and let's start sewing! Choose 1 of 5 patterns, choose your fabrics (or let me help by purchasingRead more "Christmas Tree Skirt – Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$40.00 – $149.00

Summer Solstice Planning Session

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

Are you joining me for the Summer Solstice class series? Instead of a traditional quilt layout -- would you like to take a walk on the wild side?  Then join me in this session where you will learn how toRead more "Summer Solstice Planning Session"

Summer Solstice by Quiltworx – Zoom Class

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

One of Quiltworx’s most popular patterns — this is a great quilt!  Two size options are available — Wall (60″ x 60″) or Queen (99″ x 99″).  Beautiful in any color combination. Class fee includes pattern — choose Wall orRead more "Summer Solstice by Quiltworx – Zoom Class"

$139.00 – $169.00

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

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

Our guild members thoroughly enjoyed Kathy and her AMAZING quilts!

Kathy came and gave a presentation at the Baytown Area Quilt Guild on Monday, April 5th, 2021.   What an excellent program she presented with so many lovely quilts. As program chair, I had so many compliments from our members saying

Jane Ott
Baytown Area Quilt Guild
April 10, 2021

Courage to Try!

I took a class from Kathy last year.   It was the Bali Wedding Star.  I made it for my daughter and son in law. On a lark I entered it in our local guilds quilt show. I won viewers choice

Karen M.
April 19, 2024

Ready for the Next Step…

I took a four class series for the Dinner Plate Dahlia.  The picture shows my homework from classes 1 and 2. Class 3 is next week and I am ready! Kathy is a great instructor with lots of patience, I

Kathy S
Country Stitches, Lansing, MI
April 6, 2019

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