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6001C – FROZEN - Ice Dyed Shibori

$121.00

Cindy Lohbeck

Location: Room 100A

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $100.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: This is the class that started it all! Explore mandalas and more during this in-depth ice dyeing class. Working in 44" x 44" pieces of quality PFD quilters cotton, each participant will design a unique collection of ice dyed companions. Explore folds and bindings, along with variations on each fold. You will also choose from a wide selection of colors to complete your ice dyeing vision.

Dyeing Class

Kit Contents: Coming Soon

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

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6002C – Vibrant Owl Portrait with Inktense & Posca

$127.00

Alessandra Volker

Location: Room 100B

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $20.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Create a vibrant, expressive owl portrait on fabric using Inktense watercolor pencils and Posca paint markers—no experience required. In this colorful and inspiring workshop, textile artist Alessandra Völker will guide students step-by-step through techniques for building rich color, dramatic contrast, and beautiful feather textures.
Students will begin by using Inktense pencils to create soft, blended layers that establish depth and tonal value. Posca markers are then used to add crisp details, luminous highlights, and bold outlines that bring the owl’s expressive eyes and intricate feathers to life.
Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants will explore how combining Inktense and Posca creates powerful visual effects and striking dimensional artwork on fabric. The class is relaxed, supportive, and perfect for beginners as well as anyone interested in developing vibrant textile illustrations.
In this class you will learn how to:
• Use Inktense pencils to create soft blended color layers on fabric
• Add contrast and highlights with Posca markers
• Build feather textures and expressive details
• Use tonal values to create depth and dimension
By the end of the workshop, you will have made wonderful progress on your colorful owl portrait and gained techniques you can apply to many future textile or mixed-media projects.

Paint Class

Kit Contents: cotton Fabric, lineart, greyscale photocopy, color photocopy, Brushes: taklon flat # 2,4 and round brush # 0, fabric scraps

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

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6003C – Patchwork Sashiko Method AM

$65.00

Diana Fitzgerald

Location: Room 101

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Learn how to transform your fabric scraps into a beautiful textile with renewed purpose. Diana’s Patchwork Sashiko Method featured in her book, “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” is where tradition meets the non-traditional. The look is familiar; raw edged patchwork held together by uniform running stitches, but the method of how you’ll get there is unlike what you’ve done before. You’ll learn how to create a patchwork that appears random, but is very intentional. The slow-stitching is a unique flat-lay method that provides precision and the ability to create textiles as large as you like with ease. The class starts with uniformly sized and shaped patchwork pieces to get you comfortable with the layout. Then, when you’re designing your own project later, you can utilize the fabric scraps waiting for new life in your sewing space. It’s a perfect way for helping to make your sewing practice more sustainable. This is a methods class so you won’t finish the textile, but learn everything you need to complete it on your own.

Handwork Class

Same Class as 6004C.

This Class Has No Kit.

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6004C – Patchwork Sashiko Method PM

$65.00

Diana Fitzgerald

Location: Room 101

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Learn how to transform your fabric scraps into a beautiful textile with renewed purpose. Diana’s Patchwork Sashiko Method featured in her book, “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” is where tradition meets the non-traditional. The look is familiar; raw edged patchwork held together by uniform running stitches, but the method of how you’ll get there is unlike what you’ve done before. You’ll learn how to create a patchwork that appears random, but is very intentional. The slow-stitching is a unique flat-lay method that provides precision and the ability to create textiles as large as you like with ease. The class starts with uniformly sized and shaped patchwork pieces to get you comfortable with the layout. Then, when you’re designing your own project later, you can utilize the fabric scraps waiting for new life in your sewing space. It’s a perfect way for helping to make your sewing practice more sustainable. This is a methods class so you won’t finish the textile, but learn everything you need to complete it on your own.

Handwork Class

Same Class as 6003C.

This Class Has No Kit.

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6005C – All About the Block

$112.00

Sue Bouchard

Location: Room 105

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Celebrate the happiest place on earth by creating this colorful rendition of It's a Small World.
In class we will learn how to construct 7 different types of pieced patches in both a square and a rectangle format. Reference charts will be provided for making the Blocks in many common sizes. To inspire you, there is going to be a trunk show of quilts using the patches in creative ways.

Machines Provided By: Cali Quilt Co. & Elna

Kit Contents: Pattern with reference charts, All required fabrics, including binding, Templates for squaring up patches.

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

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6006C – Fun with Fillers

$85.00

David Taylor

Location: Room 106

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Staring at open spaces? Not sure which design you want to use on your quilt? Do you hate making feathers? David will show you fun ways to fill in the blanks, from easy stippling and loop-de-loop and to versatile grid work and organic motifs.

Machines Provided by Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center & BERNINA of America
This class is a Sit Down Longarm Machine. There will be 1 student per machine.

Kit Contents: Fabric and batting sandwiches, accessories

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

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6007C – Timing and Tension

$85.00

David Taylor

Location: Room 106

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $75.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Master your rhythm and alleviate tension issues by starting with the basics of how a quilting machine operates. You'll learn to properly adjust tension with hands-on lessons regarding needle sizes and thread weights. Special threads and fabric and batting sandwiches will be provided to give you the best free-motion experience.

Machines Provided By: Mel's Sewing & Fabric Center & BERNINA of America
This Class is a Sit Down Longarm Class. 1 Student Per Machine


Kit Contents: Fabric and batting sandwiches, specialty threads, needle

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

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6008C – Stitchbook Journals

$121.00

Jennifer Strauser

Location: Room 107A

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Join Jen to get started on your stitchbook journey. Using just a few supplies, get ready to memorialize the world around you to make a permanent memento. We will cover landscape, floral, and poetry designs, as well as incorporating found objects into your pages. Journal assembly will happen after class, with the help of a pattern and video module.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: Fabrics, Needle, Threads, Appliqué pins, Embellishments

All Kits are Payable to the Teacher. They are included when you register.

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6009C – Storybook Wunderland - A Dual Technique Landscape Project

$155.00

Veruschka Zarate

Location: Room 107BC

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $45.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Step into the heart of Bavaria with Storybook Wunderland, a whimsical landscape quilt from the Pieced & Placed: A Passport to Joy series. Combining the precision of Foundation Paper Piecing with the charm and dimension of appliqué, this project captures the enchanting beauty of storybook villages, rolling alpine landscapes, and iconic Bavarian architecture in a quilt that celebrates the joy of travel and creativity.
Designed for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike, this workshop will guide students through the techniques needed to successfully combine Foundation Paper Piecing and appliqué while creating a quilt filled with vibrant color, thoughtful design, and delightful details. Along the way, students will build skills that can be applied to future projects while discovering the joy of bringing a beautiful destination to life, one piece at a time.

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

Kit Contents: 3 Class Project OPTIONS and must be purchased on prideandjoyquilting.com 30 days BEFORE class starts and brought with student: Option 1: Digital PDF Download ($45), Option 2: Full Color Paper Pattern($45), Option 3: Full Quilt Kit ($349)

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

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6010C – Courthouse Whimsy

$140.00

Lorena Uriarte

Location: Room 200A

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $35.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Get ready to revitalize your Jelly Roll stash! In this machine piecing workshop, we're diving into the world of modern design while honoring tradition. Join us as we create a quilt featuring the classic Courthouse Steps block with a whimsical hourglass center, infusing a playful twist into this timeless pattern. Learn the art of maximizing your fabric with efficient cutting methods, ensuring every inch is utilized. Whether you prefer vibrant prints or sleek solids, this pattern adapts to your style effortlessly. With a handful of tips and tricks, you'll master precision piecing, color blocking, and creating a cohesive design.

The pattern includes 8 design options, so students can follow a set path or improvise their own version. That freedom is what makes the class fun - each block can be kept simple or taken in a more complex direction. Precut strips mean more time for creative design and confident piecing in class.

Machines Provided by: Moore's Sewing Centers & Brother

Kit Contents: Color Print Pattern & Template Set

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

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6011C – Skyway Quilt

$121.00

Ashelyn Downs

Location: Room 202AB

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $130.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Confident Beginner piecing skills are a prerequisite.
Have you been dreaming of minimally impactful quilts? The Skyway quilt is the perfect pattern for creating modern improv-inspired quilts with a plan!
In this full-day workshop, makers will grow their skills through a plethora of basic block piecing techniques while creating a spectacular project that looks much more difficult than it is!

Machines Provided by: Moore's Sewing Center & Janome

Kit Contents: Optional: All fabrics cut and labeled to complete (1) Skyway Quilt (throw size) in one of three colorways. Kit does not include printed pattern.

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

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6012C – Introduction to Template Quilting with Rulers

$61.00

Donelle McAdams

Location: Room 200C

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $30.00



Skill Level: Beginner

Description: Enjoy a Play Date with Templates as Donelle leads you through the steps to a successful experience while quilting with templates on a domestic sewing machine. No experience necessary. We will have time to quilt with a variety of templates that will be provided for classroom use. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a National Rulerwork Educator. After taking this class, the phrase “Quilt As Desired” will open the door to Rulerwork Creativity! You will amaze yourself when you experience Rulerwork!

Machines Provided by: Moore's Sewing Centers & Janome

Kit Contents: 2 Fat Quarter Sandwiches for practice, use of teacher supplied templates and notions, detailed Class Handouts

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

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6013C – Spin it Your Way! We Are Sewing PERFECT Circles

$61.00

Donelle McAdams

Location: Room 200C

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $75.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Christmas in January, prepare for Cupid in February or select Patriotic! Any way you spin it - you get perfect circles. Perfect for using panels to create wall hangings, adding decorative stitches and techniques, sewing circular projects up to 29” in diameter - the Universal Circles & Straights Tool will become a ‘go to’ when circles are needed. Class is perfect for all levels of sewing experience. Includes a Trunk Show of a huge variety of project ideas for using the Tool. Relax as you watch the project spin like a 78 on a turn-table. It’s just that easy. It’s AMAZING and so simple and fun!

Machines Provided by: Moore's Sewing Centers & Janome

Kit Contents: Supplies for completed project (Pre-cut fabric, batting, 3 spools thread, Universal Circles & Straights Tool - works on all brands of machines), use of teacher supplied notions, detailed Class Handouts.

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

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6014C – Sashiko & Boro - Storytelling Through Stitches

$121.00

Carol Ziogas

Location: Room 201AB

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $25.00



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: Sashiko is more than just white thread on blue fabric. Whether you're just starting with hand sewing, or an experienced stitcher looking to expand your technical skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to create something new and uniquely yours. We'll hand piece and embellish a placemat-sized piece that can be used as-is when finished, or added into other projects such as a tote bag, pillow case, wallhanging, etc.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents:
Backing fabric, sashiko needles, sashiko thread, palm thimble, fabric for piecing

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

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6015C – Metaphor

$121.00

Patty Murphy

Location: Room 200B

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $26.95



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Metaphor is a vibrant quilt made using a symphony of fabrics, precision piecing techniques and haphazard block placement to make a truly unique updated Log Cabin quilt. What began as a mistake piecing blocks in two directions ended up becoming this bold quilt. The freedom making these blocks is exciting but understanding how to twist and turn them to create secondary patterns is key to making this quilt sing.

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

Kit Contents: Zero Waste Quilting Book

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

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6016C – Passiflora Using Heat-Set Appliqué

$121.00

Grace Errea

Location: Room 203B

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $40.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this class you will learn a collage with templates technique totally new and amazing. You will use nothing else once you try it. It is easy, foolproof, and the results are always amazing. It produces a no-fray raw edge applique. Grace will demonstrate and you will practice on this flower pattern. So, come learn and practice this technique with the inventor, developer, and teacher of this amazing new revolutionary applique technique and you will create your amazing quilt.

Design Class

Kit Contetnts: Pattern used in Class (approx. 14”x 20”), Product use in the technique, pins used in the technique, dispensing bottle with Flip Top, Value Matching Tool.

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

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6017C – Free-Motion / Ruler Project

$155.00

Leigh Zipf

Location: Room 203C

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 


Kit Fee $20.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: In this class, students will learn how to combine free-motion quilting and ruler work to create beautiful, textured background fills on a small quilt project. The focus will be on adding interest and dimension to negative space through a variety of simple, effective techniques.

Machines Provided by: Handi Quilter
This Class is a Stand Up Longarm Class. 1 Student Per Machine.


Kit Contents: Fabric, Raw Edge Applique

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

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6018C – Inspired by the Quilt: Designing Custom Quilting with Pro-Stitch

$61.00

Tracy Hannay

Location: Room 205

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

 



Skill Level: Intermedaite

Description: Take your quilting designs beyond edge-to-edge and into the world of custom quilting! In this inspiring Pro-Stitcher Designer class, you'll learn how to import a quilt photo or quilt top image into Designer and use it as the foundation for planning custom quilting that enhances every block, border, and sash. Discover how to analyze the quilt's piecing and identify opportunities to create quilting that adds texture, movement, and visual interest. We'll explore techniques for auditioning motifs, designing block-specific elements, creating border treatments, and developing quilting plans that highlight the unique character of each quilt.
Whether you're quilting your own creations or designing for clients, you'll gain the confidence to transform a quilt into a personalized work of art through thoughtful, custom quilting. Leave class with the skills, confidence, and creative vision to design custom quilting that complements every quilt and transforms beautiful piecing into a stunning finished masterpiece.
Prerequisite: Design Your First Quilt Pattern with Pro-Stitcher Designer or a working knowledge of the basic Pro-Stitcher Designer tools.

Technology Class
You will need the Pro-Stitcher Designer Program to take this class.
Please download before arriving at the show.


This Class Has No Kit.

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6019D – Mandalicious Mandala

$121.00

Kyra Reps

Location: Mariott Delta Hotel

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $60.00



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Discover the art of turned edge applique in this hand-on class designed for all skill levels. Using the innovative APLIQUICK tools, you'll learn how to achieve perfectly smooth, professional- looking edges with ease and confidence. In this class you'll explore techniques for cutting, turning, and appliqueing fabric seamlessly creating a beautiful mandala. This class is product specific to APLIQUICK. We will not be stitching any of the applique pieces down, but I will be going over finishing methods for machine and by hand.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: all fabric, all one-sided pre-cut APLIQUICK fusible shapes

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

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6020D – Collaging

$121.00

Leo Ransom

Location: Marriott Delta Hotel

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Description: You’ll use different shades, colors, and fabric prints to craft a vibrant, colorful portrait of a funny yet intelligent-looking ostrich. While the technique works for any subject, we’ll keep it simple by focusing on the ostrich for this course. Starting with a traced image as the base, we’ll transform it into something imaginative, colorful, and one-of-a-kind. You decide how your piece turns out. Gather strips, scraps, or whatever fabric you have on hand, ideally from past projects, and fuse them together. Let your creativity run wild with this whimsical project—just sit back, relax, and create.

Handwork Class

This Class has no Kit.

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6021C – Say It With Stitches: Creative Name Designs in Pro-Stitcher

$61.00

Tracy Hannay

Location: Room 205

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Personalization adds a special touch to every quilt! In this creative Pro-Stitcher Designer class, you'll explore the many ways to use the Name function to create one-of-a-kind quilting designs. Learn how to transform names, words, and phrases into beautiful quilting motifs while discovering the editing tools that make each design uniquely your own.
We'll create personalized projects using single names, multiple names, monograms, and meaningful words. You'll learn how to arrange text, combine it with quilting motifs, design custom edge-to-edge patterns, and use Designer's editing tools to resize, reshape, connect, and enhance your creations. Along the way, you'll discover creative techniques and time-saving tips that will open up endless possibilities for personalized quilting. Whether you're creating quilts for family, gifts, memory quilts, or clients, you'll leave with the confidence to incorporate personalized text into your quilting in beautiful and meaningful ways.
Leave class with the skills, confidence, and inspiration to transform simple names and words into creative quilting designs that make every quilt truly one of a kind.
Prerequisite: Design Your First Quilt Pattern with Pro-Stitcher Designer or a working knowledge of the basic Pro-Stitcher Designer tools.

Technology Class
You will need the Pro-Stitcher Designer Program to take this class.
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This Class Has No Kit.

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6022C – Improv Scrapmania

$145.00

Cindy Grisdela

Location: Room 103

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 



Skill Level: All Levels

Description: Use the scraps that you might otherwise throw away and make a unique contemporary design.
Sew your smaller scraps into Improv Blocks or add skinny lines to larger scraps to make units that go together like a puzzle. There’s no right angles or straight lines unless you want there to be! We’ll focus on sewing our units together using expressive lines–gentle curves that follow the shape of the elements used, rather than a hard squaring off process.
You can also use leftover or orphan blocks in your composition if you like.

Machines Provided By: OC Sewing & Vacuum & Viking

This Class Has No Kit.

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6023D – Intermediate Hawaiian Quilting: Create a Wall Hanging - Quilting

$121.00

Anne Clausen

Location: Mariott Delta Hotel

One day

Saturday, January 23rd 2027

From 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

 


Kit Fee $150.00



Skill Level: Intermediate

Description: Whether you want to complete the projects you started or just learn how to hand quilt finish a Hawaiian Quilt, this class is for you. Anne will teach you the hand quilting and finishing techniques that make Hawaiian Quilting so unique.

Everything you need for class (except basic sewing supplies) is included in your kit.

Handwork Class

Kit Contents: Wall Hanging Kit includes: appliqué, backing, back fabrics, batting, appliqué and quilt thread, pattern, instruction

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

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