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Kathy is a great teacher and inspires you to want to jump right in! She will be there with you each step of the way! . I love how she will makes me feel comfortable doing classes onRead more “I love how she makes me feel comfortable doing classes on ZOOM!”
Best workshop ever. Finally finished my fractured starRead more “Best workshop ever. My finished Fractured Star!”
Took a class at Quilt University and at Leabu Sewing Center. Can’t wait to take more. QU was my first class and it wasRead more “Looking forward to more classes with Kathy”
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"
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"
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!"
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"
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"
*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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
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"
We had a great intro class on Jan 21, but you can still join - Register today, you can watch the recorded classes and be ready for our next class! NOTE: it's not too late to join us! While weRead more "Carnival Flower – Zoom Class – Register Now!"
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"
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!"
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"
My introduction to Quiltworx through Kathy’s first online ZOOM class. I’mRead more “Quiltworx via Zoom – I’m hooked!”
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 withRead more “Thank You for a Fantastic Week!”