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Classes for Thursday

4001C – Sekka Shibori

$58.00

Cindy Lohbeck

Location: Room 100A

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $75.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Sekka Shibori is a type of Itajime Shibori that primarily accentuates the folds with burst of brilliant color. Sekka, translating to Snow Flower are the colorful bursts that you see when you unfold the fabric. We are going to kick it up a notch with the use of Acrylic Itajime Templates.

Dyeing Class

Kit Contents: 3 yards PFD, a rainbow of Fiber Reactive Dye, fixatives, gloves, mixing cups, and a collection of reusable Itajime Shibori template sets.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4002C – Wax On Wax Off

$58.00

Cindy Lohbeck

Location: Room 100A

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $50.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Soy wax is a sustainable and easy to use vegetable based product that rinses out with hot water and a little detergent. No mor boiling and ironing to remove the wax. Practice your batik skills with Tjaps and Tjantings - those lovely copper tools used for batiks. Doodle and stamp your own patterns on either white or some of Cindy's pre-dyed fabric.

Painting Class

Kit Contents: Fabric, Dye, Dye Paint, Soy Wax, a Tjanting, and access to Cindy's collection of Tjaps for practicing soy wax batik.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4003C – Dogwood Blossoms Quilt Block

$58.00

HollyAnne Knight

Location: Room 103

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Piecing triangles can be tricky business, but when done well, you’ll be rewarded with sharp points and beautiful blocks. Join HollyAnne Knight of String & Story to piece her Dogwood Blossoms quilt block and learn her best tips for piecing square in a square blocks, half square triangles, and tri-recs units!

Machines Provided by: Viking & OC Sewing & Vacuum

Kit and Supply List to Be Annouced Later.

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4004C – Intro to Foundation Paper Piecing

$58.00

HollyAnne Knight

Location: Room 103

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: You may have heard that Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) is a bit like dancing backward in high heels. In reality, it’s an amazingly simple and fun way to piece very precisely, piece weird shapes, use scraps, and avoid a whole lot of cutting before you sit down to sew! Join HollyAnne Knight of String & Story to learn the basics as you piece a couple of basic economy blocks. Plus, you’ll go home with instructions to turn those blocks into adorable pin cushions!

Machines Provided by: Viking & OC Sewing & Vacuum

Kit and Supply List to Be Annouced Later.

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4005C – Quilt Labels

$135.00

Kathy Doughty

Location: Room 105

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: This workshop is primarily for teaching applique using prepared edge motifs and practicing methods for creative results. Outcomes may vary from the design inspiration pattern, Quilt Label. Feel free to change the colors, sizes or shapes of your backgrounds to suit your taste. Follow the pattern or choose a different path, all intentions are welcome.

Handwork Class

This class has no kit.

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4006C – Hexagon Remix

$169.00

Geraldine Wilkins

Location: Room 106

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Turn basic hexagons into dynamic quilted textures. We’ll use a hexagon ruler set to stitch precise paths, layered motifs, and clever connections. I’ll show you how to plan, mark, and move with confidence on your sit-down long-arm. Learn how to rotate, echo, and layer shapes. No math required—just fun, skill-building stitching.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center
This class is a Sit-Down Longarm Machine Class. One Student Per Machine


Kit Contents: Modern Hourglass fabric panel, Hexagon Ruler Quilting Pattern Booklet, Ruler Quilting tips sheet

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All Kits are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4007C – Drawing Your Own Sashiko Patterns

$128.00

Jessica Marquez

Location: Room 107A

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: In this class we will explore the world of geometric, repeating traditional Sashiko patterns. This class is aimed at those who have some experience with Sashiko inspired stitching and want to dive into drawing patterns by hand from scratch. A great follow up to Intro to Sashiko.

Learn to create your own Sashiko patterns drawn directly onto any fabric you wish. This allows you the most creative freedom to embellish anything from quilts, clothes & home textiles. Learn the basics of drawing sashiko patterns, how to adjust the scale, create pattern repeats, customize and mix and match patterns. In the first half of class students will work on provided materials to draw & stitch patterns. In the second half of class students expand on their new skill by creating & stitching patterns on their own items. Please bring several items to choose from. Who knows where the inspiration will lead.

Hand Work Class

Kit Contents: Water soluble pens, Graph Paper, Colored pencil, Miniature Rhino Grid Stencil, Olympus Sashiko Needles, Sashiko thread, Fabric to practice drawing on.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4008C – Basic Quilt Making by Machine

$130.00

Susan Claire

Location: Room 107BC

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: This class would include going through the basics: cutting, piecing, including achieving a 1/4” seam allowance, making a block, adding sashing and sashing posts, how to measure for borders, information on quilting and how to add binding by machine.

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kits to be Announced Later.

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4009C – Tackling Equilateral Triangles

$130.00

Jemima Flendt

Location: Room 200A

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Learn how Equilateral Triangles are not as tricky to sew as they may seem. I take students through cutting, sewing and all the tips and tricks to get perfect points every time. Equilateral Triangles may seem overwhelming but they are easy when you know how. Learn how to sew with confidence in these modern and fun designs. There will be lots of teaching tips so that you can make perfect points along with loads more sewing tips to be learned.

Machines Provided by: Brother & Moore's Sewing Centers

Kit Contents: End Game Paper Pattern and Acryllic Template

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4010C – Re

$128.00

Giuseppe Ribaudo

Location: Room 200C

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $10.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Join Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce for Re, currently only available as a workshop. Re is a modular foundation paper pieced pattern in which the sewist decides what size blades (from 3 choices) they would like to use and also the frequency in which the blades appear, meaning you can choose to eliminate some blades entirely. Make the blades the same size, make them all different, leave spaces... This creates countless variations! Giucy Giuce will share his tips and tricks for best practices when foundation paper piecing and sewing curves. Don't miss the chance to take this fun workshop!

Machines Provided by: Janome & Moore's Sewing Center

Kit Contents: Paper copies of templates for class + PDF of templates

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4011C – All About Angles

$120.00

Sarah Goer

Location: Room 200B

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: All About Angles includes cutting and piecing techniques to construct slabs to use as the building blocks for a project of any size... all without any math. Play with angles in an easy and forgiving way to create a piece with great movement in your design. Students leave with their first improv slabs, which can become a finished mini quilt or built upon for a larger project. Quilting ideas and iterating on a design will be discussed.

Machines Provided by: Baby Lock & Moore's Sewing Centers

This Class Has No Kit.

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4012C – Sewing in Three Dimensions: Building Soft Forms by Hand

$115.00

Laurel Ryan

Location: Room 201AB

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Step beyond flat seams and explore the art of sewing in 3D! In this creative, hands- on class, you'll learn how to hand stitch dimensional forms! No machine required!
We will cover:
* Pattern Planning for 3D shapes
* Choosing fabrics and stabilizers for structor and softness
* Stitching techniques for strong invisible seams
* Shaping curves, corners and complex joins
* Tips for troubleshooting symmetry and stability

Hand Work Class

Kit Contents: Pattern and Pattern Pieces

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4013C – Savannah

$115.00

Diane Vandiver

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: The curves and sashing are super easy with paper piecing that beginners can have great success with! The curved piecing technique will give you confidence to conquer any curve! The borders are a quick fusible method reinforced with top stitching. So many techniques and tips in the one project will leave you feeling ready for any quilt! This is a wall hanging size quilt but can easily be adapted to any size.

Machines Provided by: Juki & Moore's Sewing Center

This Class Has No Kit.

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4014C – Manta & Honu (Sea Turtle) Pillow

$128.00

Meg Maeda

Location: Room 203B

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $15.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: We will make pillows with Hawaiian tribal design Manta and Hon. I will prepare both Manta and Honu patterns for each person, so you can choose whichever you prefer on the day. Size:18”x18”

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: 2 patterns

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

Supply List: Background fabric :28”x40”(per pillow), Applique fabric : 20”x40”(Including for binding, and unpatterned recommended, per pillow), Scissors for cutting paper and for cutting fabric, embroidery scissors, pins, marking pens or chaco pencil, ballpoint pen, basting thread, basting needle, applique thread(same color as applique fabric), applique needle, applique thimble

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4015C – Cuss Free Custom Quilting with Pro-Stitcher

$181.00

Kristina Whitney

Location: Room 203C

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Learn tips and trick from Kristina for custom quilting using Pro-Stitcher. She will cover topics starting with her design process and going all the way through to the execution.

This class is on a Stand-Up Longarm.
This is a Longarm class using the Pro-Stitcher program.


Kit Contents: backing, batting, top fabric, thread, handouts, etc.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4016C – Mandalas with Pro-Stitcher

$181.00

Kristina Whitney

Location: Room 203C

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: This fun class will use all sorts of Pro-Stitcher tools such as combining designs, positioning, resizing, etc as you create your own mandala project.

This class is on a Stand-Up Longarm.
This is a Longarm class using the Pro-Stitcher program.


Kit Contents: Backing, batting, top fabric, thread, handouts, etc.

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4017C – Upcycled Jeans Tote

$169.00

Telene Jeffrey

Location: Room 204

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $15.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Everybody has an old pair of jeans or two in the cupboard. Maybe they don't fit anymore or maybe they are stained. Upcycling is a wonderful way to create a new item or gift without having to buy a lot of new fabrics. Students will upcycle a pair of jeans to make a useful tote bag with fun free range raw-edge applique and freemotion quilting all in one on the longarm machine. Once done, students only have to close up the sides and finish the top edge with binding. Great gifts and usable items that can be personalized without breaking the bank. Join Telene for this fun "let your hair down" class. One student per longarm frame machine will allow for maximum stitching time during this compact 3 hour class with achievable results and a class sample to take home.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
These are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. There will be 1 student per machine.


Kit Contents: Batting, backing fabric, class notes

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4018C – Free Motion Quilting 101

$167.00

Telene Jeffrey

Location: Room 204

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: A beginner freemotion quilting, hands-on class for absolute beginners. Students will be taught HOW to freemotion quilt with 3 crucial exercises and then move on to a few basic designs. Luckily this class will be meander-free as there are numerous other easier designs to create. One student per longarm frame machine will allow for maximum stitching time during this compact 3 hour class with achievable results and a class sample to take home.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
These are Stand-Up Longarm Machines. There will be 1 student per machine.


Kit Contents: Custom printed panel 18" square, batting, backing fabric, thread and matching binding in South African fabric, class notes

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4061C – Creative Label Making

$64.00

Swan Sheridan

Location: Room 100B

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Spend a day with Swan and see demos of a variety of label making methods, using applique, Inktense, archival markers, and more! You will take home loads of information on how to make your own label a special work of art to accent your quilt, as well as the specific details every quilt label should have. Take the opportunity to bring a quilt of your own or a photo to share with the class, so we can help you brainstorm a title and label style to suit your work.

Design Class

This class has no kit.

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4062C – Quilt as Desired: I Got it Pieced, Now What?

$62.00

Kris Vierra

Location: Room 105

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Tired of hearing the dreaded phrase “quilt as desired”? Do you feel like it’s a cop-out when you’re staring at your beautiful quilt top, unsure of how to finish it? If so, this class is for YOU! Join Kris for an exciting, hands-on journey where we’ll take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect quilting design for your project.
In this class, Kris will guide you through the process of finding fresh inspiration, selecting the right quilting design for your quilt top, and exploring ways to bring your vision to life. We’ll talk about everything from quilting density to thread choices, and how to plan out your quilting with as little marking as possible—saving you time and stress.
Bring your “trouble” tops and let’s dive into real-life examples—Kris will help you tackle them one by one, offering tips and tricks to make your quilting shine!

Design Class

This class has no Kit or Supply List.

Spaces available


4063C – Foundation Paper Piecing with All Together Now

$58.00

Jennifer Wagner

Location: Room 103

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $16.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Got a fabulous fabric stash and a love (or curiosity!) for foundation paper piecing?
Then you’ll love the All Together Now class! This quilt is a true choose-your-own-adventure—with 5 size options and 32 different blocks to mix and match, it’s perfect for a Block of the Month with friends or a fun finish at home project.
Make it scrappy with lots of your favorite fabrics or keep it simple with just a few—both look amazing! Jen will teach you FPP step by step, starting with the easiest blocks so you can build confidence as you go.
As a bonus, you’ll get a short presentation on design ideas and layout options to help you make your quilt truly your own. Grab fabrics from your stash, your friends, and a seat in class—you don’t want to miss this one!

Machines Provided by: Viking & OC Sewing & Vacuum

Kit Contents: All Together Now Quilt Pattern (additional supplies are hyperlinked in the supply list)

All Kits are payable to the teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4064C – Merry Wreath-mas Strip Roll Style Wreath

$62.00

Cheryl Sleboda Whited

Location: Room 107BC

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 


Kit Fee $20.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: You've heard of those popular rugs made of 2 1/2 inch strips? Learn to make a wall hanging wreath with no wires, stiffeners, or other interior structure and still have a perfectly round wreath! Includes making the bow. You'll want one for every season and for gifts for everyone you know!

Machines Provided by: BERNINA of America & Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center

Kit Contents: Strip batting, ring hanger, interfacing, pattern to take home

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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4501C – Eco Printed Flower Pincushion

$300.00

Sue Spargo

Location: Room 101

Two Days

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Create a one of a kind pincushion inspired by what nature has to offer. Create your pincushion by stitching an eco-print piece of wool using a variety of techniques and natural dyed threads and fibers. In this class, you will: Get inspired by what Sue has created using eco prints Experiment with embellishing your eco print with yo-yo’s, Dorset buttons, EPP, Kurumi buttons, folded hexagons, embroidery and more Learn a variety of techniques and embellishment stitches.

Hand Work Class
This is a 2 Day Class.


Kit Contents: Hand dyed wool for top, hand dyed velvet for bottom, label, cottons and other textural fabrics for flowers, Heishi beads and hand painted tape stem.

All Kits Are Payable to the Teacher. They are not included when you register.

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9401D – Party Time!

$40.00

Road Staff

Location: Doubletree Ballroom

One day

Thursday, January 22nd 2026

From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 



Description: Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Party Time!, our exciting nighttime event where the fun never stops! Come out and play your favorite games, win awesome prizes, and indulge in our delicious chocolate fountain. Whether you're showing off your skills or just here for the sweet treats, there's something for everyone.

This Evening Event takes place at the Doubletree Hotel.

Spaces available