2026 Session 1
Instructors
Sunday, March 1 – Friday, March 6, 2026
Irene Blanck
Maggie Mae
Want to learn more about mixing color with abandon? This is an interactive class with lots of discussions about fabric choices and playing with fabric and borders. Lessons include drafting your own pattern, using a lightbox effectively, needleturn appliqué, prepared-edge appliqué using washaway paper, template appliqué, and easy-peasy stems and circles.
Level: Intermediate
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Jacqueline de Jonge
Catch Me
Looking for a challenge? Intricate details will push your quilting skills to new heights. Step out of your comfort zone and embrace something fresh and exciting. Jacqueline will share tips and tricks to make every completed section of the quilt feel like an accomplishment. Grab your fabrics, your sewing machine and notions and dive into this exciting challenge.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Kathy Doughty
Block Exchange
Tradition meets today in this stash-busting workshop. Discover pathways to creating interesting fabric combinations then fit them together like a textile puzzle. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure layout using Stars, Stepping Stones or Log Cabin blocks. Also included are Organic Applique techniques.
Level: All Levels
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Julia Graves
Amazing Abstracts
Create an abstract quilt that has amazing movement and drama, using techniques pioneered by Ursula Kern. Go from inspiration to a simple sketch, then have fun “coloring” your sketch with bits of fabric to create a mock-up of your design. The design is gridded and blocks are foundation pieced using an easy sew-and-flip method with room for creativity and improvisation.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Robin Long
Modern Mariner’s Compass
Do you love the radiating points of a Mariner’s Compass block but are too intimidated to try them? Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates? You’ll love this strip piecing method for making 16-Point and 32-Point compass blocks. Variations are available in 16 different sizes using the Robin Ruth Design Mariner’s Compass rulers! Learn techniques common in her patterns.
Level: All Levels
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Jenny K. Lyon
Joyful Free Motion!
Have you always wanted to free motion your own quilts with joy and confidence? Jenny will meet you where you are, no matter your style or experience level. She will start with a solid foundation of the essentials of unmarked free motion. Jenny will provide advice, support, direction, and suggestions for students without a project. Chocolate will be involved.
Level: All Levels
Katie Pasquini Masopust
Grid Work
A photograph will be combined with a grid to create abstract structure embraced within the lines. This is a great way to break down a complex design into doable 5-inch units. We will be working with straight-line paper piecing for an abstract look or applique for a realistic piece. Each little block is constructed, quilted and embellished before they are all sewn together.
Level: All Levels
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Carolina Oneto
Imaginary Places
Explore color theory and the use of color values to create moods and transparency effects in landscapes; master various complex piecing methods including curves, inset shapes, and improv techniques for piecing curves. This immersive experience empowers participants to explore, experiment, and express their artistic style in breathtaking quilts.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Jennifer Sampou
Albers Log Cabin
Jennifer teaches how to create sparkle and glow, showcasing the power of color and its placement in quilts. Embark on color discovery by trying new combinations and relativity techniques. You will learn how to sew precise, refined Log Cabin blocks in different ways. Use 16 full range SKY ombrés (or ombrés of your choice) mixed with blenders and basics from your stash.
Level: Confident Beginner
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Christa Watson
Quilt That Quilt!
Learn to successfully quilt your own quilts on a domestic machine. We’ll start by stitching a variety of walking foot and free-motion motifs on smaller practice samples. Next, develop a custom quilting plan for your quilt. For the grand finale, we’ll apply what we’ve learned to a real size quilt that you bring to class. Students should baste their quilts ahead of time.
Level: Confident Beginner
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Wendy Williams
Looking Up Quilt
This is a sampler quilt with 10 different techniques including machine pieced blocks and wool applique blocks. The applique could be completed with your favorite method. Make the full quilt or make yours a smaller version. It is a very scrappy quilt, so it is a great one to use up some of your fabrics from your stash. Finished size: 66’’ x 72’’
Level: Intermediate
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Del Thomas
Artist in Residence