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 Wouldn’t Have Finished Without Your Class!

We recently had our quilt guild show. My Carnival Flower took Second Place and Viewer’s Choice! If it hadn’t been for the class I took with you, I wouldn’t have finished it nor would it have turned out as good

Jessica B.
May 30, 2026

Couldn’t have done it without BobKat Quilts….

Finished my first JN quilt top last week. Go big or go home, right? I really couldn’t have done it without the guidance of BobKat Quilts online class. Now, I am hooked and have two more JN quilts planned!!

Stacey N.
May 15, 2023

Your help was greatly appreciated!

Your help was greatly appreciated. Being a beginner paper piecer, you did a great job in helping me understand the steps.

Diane O
September 28, 2019
  • Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software

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

    Do you love Quiltworx patterns?  Want to create your own colorways in the fabrics and colors of your choosing?  Shop your stash or your favorite shops -- it's easy once you know how!  ;-) Join me and learn how withRead more "Quiltster – Quiltworx Design Software"

    $40.00
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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"

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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"

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Quiltworx Wedding Ring Quilts – Zoom Class Series

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

    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"

    $25.00 – $229.00
  • Boughs of Holly Zoom Class

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

    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"

    $149.00 – $229.00
  • Watermelon Placemats

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

    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"

  • Vintage Rose Quilt – Zoom Class

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

    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"

    $40.00 – $385.00

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

Applique the Quiltworx Way Class

I took the class to learn a applique technique that did not utilize fusible. I did not expect to learn how to use tools in new innovation ways. This was a WONDERFUL class. Well worth the price!!

Marian Collins-Steding
Royal Oak, MI
March 16, 2023