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

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

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

Great class with Kathy Groves

Quiltworx Zen Garden
I really enjoyed our class in Shipshewana doing Zen Garden. I thought your teaching was right on. Loved all of your short cuts and tips so our projects would come out perfect. Even at home as I continue my project,

Debra R
Yoders/Cotton Corner
October 8, 2020

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

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"

Thank You for a Fantastic Week!

Thank you so much for a fantastic week. This is my first time making a JN quilt and Kathy made the whole process understandable and enjoyable. She is an outstanding instructor and I will be taking future classes with her.

Wendy S
April 29, 2023

First Time! Signed up for More

This was my first Quiltworx pattern. Kathy made it easy & kept checking in with me after she got me started. Mistakes were easily corrected. I took considerably longer than the 2-6 hours but it came out really well.   

Carolyn C
Sew What
February 17, 2018

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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