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

I Love My Feathered Star!

I love my beautiful Feathered Star Quilt! Kathy is an AMAZING instructor! I got seven of my friends together and Kathy did a workshop just for us! Kathy even showed me how my quilt would look with various colors on

Shauna R.
Friends of Shauna, Ludington, MI
March 12, 2018

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

Lots of Shortcuts…

I loved Kathy’s enthusiasm!. The class eval didn’t go high enough — it topped out at “Outstanding”. I learned lots of shortcuts. The class was challenging because I tend to be slower sewing in a group.

Diane P.
November 19, 2017
  • Dinner Plate Dahlia Class Series

    Country Stitches 2200 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI

    Join me in East Lansing, Michigan from August through November and create your own beautiful Dinner Plate Dahlia Quilt!   Even beginners are finding success with this beautiful pattern -- so join us and make one of these beautiful heirloom quiltsRead more "Dinner Plate Dahlia Class Series"

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

A Confidence Booster!

I had never tackled anything like the Dinner Plate Dahlia before.  I was really skeptical whether I could do it, but Kathy made it do-able.  I really appreciate not only Kathy’s help and instruction, but especially her support!  Great class,

Jody M.
Country Stitches, Lansing, MI
May 19, 2019

I’m so happy with the result!

Jungle Magnolia by Carmen Van Eck
What a terrific project this Jungle Magnolia was to make. I’ve been quilting for over 30 years, but this is truly the most challenging quilt I’ve ever made. I couldn’t have done it without your help. I’m so happy with

Carmen V.E.
Netherlands
August 24, 2025