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

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

Zoom Class – Much Better than in Person!

I purchased a Dinner Plate Dahlia quilt kit awhile back and I realized had no idea how to make that quilt. Then I found Kathy’s zoom class. I was so glad I took her class. She’s an excellent instructor. Very

Valerie Johnson
Zoom - Online!
January 20, 2021

Great Class Sponsored by Our Guild

I took the workshop held at Hankard Inn in Jackson, MI., which I enjoyed very much!

PATRICIA SWEET
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild, Jackson, MI
September 11, 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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"

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Excellent Class!

I have been using Quiltster for about 6 months, but I wanted to know more.   I was concerned about how Kathy was going to fill 3 hours on the use of the Quiltster app. Kathy was extremely organized and very

Debi Carroll
May 25, 2021

Looking forward to more classes with Kathy

Took a class at Quilt University and at Leabu Sewing Center.  Can’t wait to take more.  QU was my first class and it was excellent!

Anonymous
Ann Arbor Quilt Guild
August 12, 2018

Great teacher!

She is a great teacher. She’s very knowledgeable. I’d love to take another class by Kathy.

Vonda F
August 18, 2021