Workshop Rules
- Payment is due at the time of sign-up, which is when you will also receive instructions for the workshop (if available).
- If you are unable to attend the workshop after signing up, notify the workshop chair. If there is someone on the waiting list, she will take your place and will send you payment. If there is no waiting list, your money is non-refund and non-transferable to other workshops. Be sure you are able to attend the workshop at the time of sign-up.
- If you miss a guild meeting or you are not a member of the guild and you wish to take a workshop, use the contact section below to request information.
- Unless otherwise directed, bring basic sewing supplies to all workshops (scissors, sewing machine, thread, etc.). Irons and extension cords will be provided for your use.
- Fees for the 3-4 hour workshops are $35 and all-day workshops are $50. Additional fees are sometimes required. See the specific workshop for more information. Note: Non-members must also pay an additional $10 per workshop.
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops take place at the
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church Activity Center
373 Howard Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church Activity Center
373 Howard Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
2018 Workshops
Scrappy Applique with Shannon Brinkley
November 17, 2018 (Saturday)
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 (optional supply kit is available online)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to take tiny scraps of fabric and turn them into gorgeous applique pieces using her signature "scrappy applique" technique. It is quick and simple to pick up, yet allows for a lot of creative possibilities. Since the process is the same despite the template chosen, each participant will go through the whole process regardless of template or pattern. Because every participant's project will be unique, it will be fun to see what everyone creates. Shannon will bring all of the physical products (book, kits, fabric, and 6 printed patterns). If students want one of her 150+ digital patterns, they can get that on the website beforehand. All of the patterns include a template, so as long as students have one, they're set. Participants are welcome to draw their own if they prefer. Simply create a silhouette to trace and turn into an applique piece. Visit Shannon's website here: shannon-brinkley.com/
November 17, 2018 (Saturday)
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 (optional supply kit is available online)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to take tiny scraps of fabric and turn them into gorgeous applique pieces using her signature "scrappy applique" technique. It is quick and simple to pick up, yet allows for a lot of creative possibilities. Since the process is the same despite the template chosen, each participant will go through the whole process regardless of template or pattern. Because every participant's project will be unique, it will be fun to see what everyone creates. Shannon will bring all of the physical products (book, kits, fabric, and 6 printed patterns). If students want one of her 150+ digital patterns, they can get that on the website beforehand. All of the patterns include a template, so as long as students have one, they're set. Participants are welcome to draw their own if they prefer. Simply create a silhouette to trace and turn into an applique piece. Visit Shannon's website here: shannon-brinkley.com/
| Scrappy Applique Supply List |
December 2018
No workshop (see Programs for more information)
No workshop (see Programs for more information)
2019 Workshops
Quilts for Those in Need
January 19, 2019
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: None
For this workshop, anyone may sign up to help make quilt tops and bags for the NBAQG charity program "Quilts for Those in Need". Sign up at a guild meeting.
January 19, 2019
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: None
For this workshop, anyone may sign up to help make quilt tops and bags for the NBAQG charity program "Quilts for Those in Need". Sign up at a guild meeting.
Where to Quilt What with Angela McCorkle
February 16, 2019
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Class size: 25
Spaces available: 25
Fee $40
In this workshop, you will learn different quilting designs and how to apply those designs to your quilts. Handouts will be provided. You only need to bring a notepad and pen. No machine needed. Visit Angela's website here: www.quiltswithaheart.com
February 16, 2019
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Class size: 25
Spaces available: 25
Fee $40
In this workshop, you will learn different quilting designs and how to apply those designs to your quilts. Handouts will be provided. You only need to bring a notepad and pen. No machine needed. Visit Angela's website here: www.quiltswithaheart.com
Trash to Treasure Pineapples with Gyleen Fitzgerald
March 15, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FEE: $50 + $23 Book and $15 tool (required)
Max Class Size: 20
Spaces available: 20
Do you want to use up all those bits and pieces stuffed in nooks, crannies, and boxes? Come to this workshop to learn how to make an old fashioned pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist--effortless stitching without paper piecing! Go scrappy, random, or totally stylized. It doesn’t matter. Just plan to join the Pineapple Par-tay! This workshop turns trash into a treasured one-of-a-kind pineapple quilt. Book ($23) and tool($15) required. Visit Gyleen's website here: www.colourfulstitches.com
March 15, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FEE: $50 + $23 Book and $15 tool (required)
Max Class Size: 20
Spaces available: 20
Do you want to use up all those bits and pieces stuffed in nooks, crannies, and boxes? Come to this workshop to learn how to make an old fashioned pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist--effortless stitching without paper piecing! Go scrappy, random, or totally stylized. It doesn’t matter. Just plan to join the Pineapple Par-tay! This workshop turns trash into a treasured one-of-a-kind pineapple quilt. Book ($23) and tool($15) required. Visit Gyleen's website here: www.colourfulstitches.com
| March Supply List |
Thread Painting with Carol Morrissey
April 27, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $15 kit (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, you will learn techniques for successful thread painting. Build your confidence by free-motion stitching on an image printed on fabric. Everyone’s project will be unique! Kit ($15) includes Indian blanket flower printed on fabric, interfacing and use of various thread colors. Visit Carol's website here: www.ocaroldesigns.com
April 27, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $15 kit (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, you will learn techniques for successful thread painting. Build your confidence by free-motion stitching on an image printed on fabric. Everyone’s project will be unique! Kit ($15) includes Indian blanket flower printed on fabric, interfacing and use of various thread colors. Visit Carol's website here: www.ocaroldesigns.com
Scrumptious Star Stitchery with Gail Garber
May 17, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $15 pattern (required)
Max Class Size: 20
Spaces Available: 20
In this workshop, participants will work with one of Gail’s designs to learn the ins and outs of foundation paper piecing that enables them to stitch very complex designs with ease and best of all, accuracy. Pattern fee includes both the octagon and the square. Visit Gail's website here: www.gailgarber.com
May 17, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $15 pattern (required)
Max Class Size: 20
Spaces Available: 20
In this workshop, participants will work with one of Gail’s designs to learn the ins and outs of foundation paper piecing that enables them to stitch very complex designs with ease and best of all, accuracy. Pattern fee includes both the octagon and the square. Visit Gail's website here: www.gailgarber.com
Cut, Piece, and Design with Brenda Jeschke
June 15, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35
Max Class Size: 18
Spaces available: 18
In this workshop, participants will discover how they can take the same quilt blocks, rearrange them, and create a completely different design. Instructions include three different sizes. Visit Brenda's website here: www.brendajeschke.com
June 15, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35
Max Class Size: 18
Spaces available: 18
In this workshop, participants will discover how they can take the same quilt blocks, rearrange them, and create a completely different design. Instructions include three different sizes. Visit Brenda's website here: www.brendajeschke.com
July 2019 - TBA
Redwork Quilt Block with Rosie deLeon-McCrady
August 17, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $30 kit (optional)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of embroidery stitches on a printed redwork block provided at the class. Participants may bring their own supplies or there is an optional kit for $30 that contains everything needed. Visit Rosie's website here: www.redworkplus.com
August 17, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $30 kit (optional)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of embroidery stitches on a printed redwork block provided at the class. Participants may bring their own supplies or there is an optional kit for $30 that contains everything needed. Visit Rosie's website here: www.redworkplus.com
Ribbons & Fountains & Stars, Oh My! with RaNae Merrill
September 20, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $25 materials (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will learn how to draw, color, and sew a point-to-point spiral block and then use it to make a quilt. Yardage is given for two different size quilts, as well as a single block that can be made into a placemat. Materials fee is $25 and includes printed templates, pre-printed foundation for center block, foundation sheets to complete the quilt, and a pattern. Visit RaNae's website here: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
September 20, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $25 materials (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will learn how to draw, color, and sew a point-to-point spiral block and then use it to make a quilt. Yardage is given for two different size quilts, as well as a single block that can be made into a placemat. Materials fee is $25 and includes printed templates, pre-printed foundation for center block, foundation sheets to complete the quilt, and a pattern. Visit RaNae's website here: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
| September Supply List |
Steps to the Altar Quilt with Annette Plog
October 19, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $20 book (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will make their own reproduction of an antique quilt. The required book True Blue Quilts ($20) contains instructions for 15 different quilts. Visit Annette's website here: www.petitequilts.com
October 19, 2019 (Saturday)
12:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $35 + $20 book (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will make their own reproduction of an antique quilt. The required book True Blue Quilts ($20) contains instructions for 15 different quilts. Visit Annette's website here: www.petitequilts.com
Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art with Lenore Crawford
Nov. 15, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $15 kit (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will begin to design a small fused project. They will learn how to make their own patterns from their own photos by focusing on value for depth and texture. They will learn Lenore’s fusing method using one of her floral patterns (see supply list). She will also demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth. Kit includes: patterns to choose from, two yards fusible web (Misty Fuse), parchment paper, freezer paper, fabric paints for use in class, paper plates, and cups. No machine needed. Visit Lenore's website here: www.lenorecrawford.com
Nov. 15, 2019 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $50 + $15 kit (required)
Max Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
In this workshop, participants will begin to design a small fused project. They will learn how to make their own patterns from their own photos by focusing on value for depth and texture. They will learn Lenore’s fusing method using one of her floral patterns (see supply list). She will also demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth. Kit includes: patterns to choose from, two yards fusible web (Misty Fuse), parchment paper, freezer paper, fabric paints for use in class, paper plates, and cups. No machine needed. Visit Lenore's website here: www.lenorecrawford.com
| November Supply List |
December 2019
No workshop (see Programs for more information)
No workshop (see Programs for more information)
Previous Workshops
Let Me Surprise You (Mystery Quilt) by Charlotte Angotti
October 19, 2018 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Limit: FULL w/wait list
Fee: $50 + $95 kit (required) includes pattern and pre-cut fabric
This is Charlotte's most popular class. Because it's a mystery quilt, no one will receive any hints beforehand. All the kits are the same, so there are no choices by participants. Charlotte will bring your entire kit with all of the pieces already pre-cut. Come prepared with a sewing machine, thread, scissors, and a seam ripper and follow the steps to make a beautiful quilt.
Binding with M.J. Fielek
September 2018 - Members learned how to stuff binding for show quilts, how to create two-color binding and flange binding, and how to use cording on the edge of a quilt.
Singer Featherweight Maintenance Class with Nova Montgomery
August 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to correctly disassemble, clean, and reassemble their beloved Featherweight.
Garden Medley with Karen Kay Buckley
June 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to applique a wall hanging.
Castle Rock Crocus by Carolyn McCormick
May 2018 - This pattern has a 10" and a 4" block. Members learned how to paper-piece the larger blocks first and then make the 4" blocks.
X-Blocks by Doris Rice
April 2018 - The class created a patriotic table runner or place mats by combining the Mini and Large X-Blocks templates. See the Photo Gallery for photos from the program.
Quilter's Fun Bug by Tana Mueller
March 2018 - This workshop covered Tana's technique for using regular Crayola crayons to color a fun design. Members were able to take the techniques and apply them to other fabrics/designs to create their own beautiful projects.
The Principles of Collage: Create a Pear by Trish Stuart
February 2018 - Collage is the newest rage in quilting. Attendees learned the foundations of how to paint with fabrics to create a still life, landscapes, and portraits
Storybook Quilts by Brenda Goggans
January 2018 - Brenda Goggans, the Storybook Quilts chairperson, coordinated the making of new storybook quilts. It was great opportunity to help with quilts that will be touched by many children and adults alike as they learn more about literacy.
Barn Quilt Painting by Suzi Parron
November 2017 - Members joined the barn quilt movement by creating their own painted quilt block. They started with a primed board and went through each step (drafting, taping, and painting) with careful attention to detail. Everyone left with a finished quilt block. See the Photo Gallery for photos from the class.
ABCD Quilting Technique by Kim Fauth
October 2017 - Learn how to make the 32 ABCD blocks in the morning. Then take those blocks and learn how to create your own quilts in the afternoon. Your quilt will be uniquely yours.
October 19, 2018 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Limit: FULL w/wait list
Fee: $50 + $95 kit (required) includes pattern and pre-cut fabric
This is Charlotte's most popular class. Because it's a mystery quilt, no one will receive any hints beforehand. All the kits are the same, so there are no choices by participants. Charlotte will bring your entire kit with all of the pieces already pre-cut. Come prepared with a sewing machine, thread, scissors, and a seam ripper and follow the steps to make a beautiful quilt.
Binding with M.J. Fielek
September 2018 - Members learned how to stuff binding for show quilts, how to create two-color binding and flange binding, and how to use cording on the edge of a quilt.
Singer Featherweight Maintenance Class with Nova Montgomery
August 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to correctly disassemble, clean, and reassemble their beloved Featherweight.
Garden Medley with Karen Kay Buckley
June 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to applique a wall hanging.
Castle Rock Crocus by Carolyn McCormick
May 2018 - This pattern has a 10" and a 4" block. Members learned how to paper-piece the larger blocks first and then make the 4" blocks.
X-Blocks by Doris Rice
April 2018 - The class created a patriotic table runner or place mats by combining the Mini and Large X-Blocks templates. See the Photo Gallery for photos from the program.
Quilter's Fun Bug by Tana Mueller
March 2018 - This workshop covered Tana's technique for using regular Crayola crayons to color a fun design. Members were able to take the techniques and apply them to other fabrics/designs to create their own beautiful projects.
The Principles of Collage: Create a Pear by Trish Stuart
February 2018 - Collage is the newest rage in quilting. Attendees learned the foundations of how to paint with fabrics to create a still life, landscapes, and portraits
Storybook Quilts by Brenda Goggans
January 2018 - Brenda Goggans, the Storybook Quilts chairperson, coordinated the making of new storybook quilts. It was great opportunity to help with quilts that will be touched by many children and adults alike as they learn more about literacy.
Barn Quilt Painting by Suzi Parron
November 2017 - Members joined the barn quilt movement by creating their own painted quilt block. They started with a primed board and went through each step (drafting, taping, and painting) with careful attention to detail. Everyone left with a finished quilt block. See the Photo Gallery for photos from the class.
ABCD Quilting Technique by Kim Fauth
October 2017 - Learn how to make the 32 ABCD blocks in the morning. Then take those blocks and learn how to create your own quilts in the afternoon. Your quilt will be uniquely yours.