Workshop Rules
- Payment is due at the time of sign-up, which is when you will also receive instructions for the workshop (if available). Payment of the workshop fee will guarantee a place in the workshop. Members are allowed to sign up without payment, but a place is not guaranteed until payment is received.
- 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.
- Half-day workshops (Saturdays) are held from 12:45 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. Full-day workshops (Fridays) are held from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
- 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
Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for workshops online or
contact the Workshop chairperson at a meeting or by emailing: [email protected].
contact the Workshop chairperson at a meeting or by emailing: [email protected].
2025 Workshops
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April 12, (Saturday) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
May 16, (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vicky Owen's "Collage Workshop" Fee: $50 (covers both classes) Class Size: 25 Spaces Available: 13 This is a Laura Heine collage workshop which begins with a short info session (immediately following the guild meeting on April 19) to show students how to successfully prepare for their collage project. This includes discussing necessary supplies, fabric selection, background preparation, and most important -- preparation for the collage process. **No sewing machine is needed for the workshop itself. The following month, the workshop on May 16, is a full-day Friday workshop to bring your collage project to fruition! Our workshop goal is to get your collages near-ready for quilting on your domestic machine or on a longarm. You can select your pattern prior to the first workshop session or after once you get ideas about how the process works. Laura Heine Collage Patterns (fiberworks-heine.com) |
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June 21, 2024 (Saturday)
12:30 - 4:00 p,m, Denise Green's "Introduction to Dresden" Fee: $35 Class Size: 25 Spaces Available: 18 This class is a "technique" class. The goal is to learn how to use tools you may already have as well as to be inspired to try something new. Denise will bring a variety of Dresden rulers, but she encourages attendees to bring any of their own wedge rulers along with a variety of strips in different widths (preferably 40" long). Attendees are encouraged to bring a kaleidoscope of fabrics and flowerhead pins to begin prepping. Plan to bring a sewing machine, rulers for cutting yardage, a small iron, scissors, pins, thread, etc. |
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July 18, 2025 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cynthia England's "Picture Piecing" Fee: $50 + kit (see below) Class Size: 20 Spaces Available: 11 Learn the innovative “Picture Piecing” technique that uses only straight lines and no in-sets’, while making a beautiful wall hanging. Choose from the watermelon ($37 kit), road runner ($59 kit), or bluebonnet ($44 kit).
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September 19, (Friday) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 20, (Saturday) 12:45 - 4:45 p.m. Jane Haworth's "Love of Pets: Pet Portrait Fabric Collage" Fee: $50 + $20 photo pattern (optional) Class Size: 20 Spaces Available: 17 Starting from a photo have fun making a one-of-a-kind fabric portrait of your pet. Learn an addictive raw edge fabric collage technique that uses no fusible but glue to create this portrait. Your photograph does not need to be of a pet, it can be any animal or similar photograph. This is a full-day (Friday) and ½ day (Saturday) workshop. The instructor will make the photo pattern for you for an additional $20.
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October 17, 2025 (Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Michelle Lavender's "Improv Quilt Workshop" Fee: $50 Class Size: 12 Spaces Available: 12 Oh Scrap! Improv is a full-day Friday workshop where fun, no rules, free to be me, is the rule. Your quilt will be as unique as you, like your signature. You have to let go and let the fabrics and piecing guide you. You will learn a variety of techniques to practice and play with. Then you will be set free to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Come with an open mind and learn a new way to use up all those scraps. After all, everyone needs to make room for more fabrics. |
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October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Emporium Rolling Party
Fee: None
Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
Come for the meeting and stay afterward to help the Emporium roll fabric.
Emporium Rolling Party
Fee: None
Class Size: 25
Spaces Available: 25
Come for the meeting and stay afterward to help the Emporium roll fabric.
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November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
12:45 - 4:45 p.m. MJ Kinman's "Improv Gems" Fee: $35 Class Size: 24 Spaces Available: 23 MJ Kinman, maker of giant gemstone quilts, will show you how to create sparkling gem blocks in a whole new way using the power of improvisational piecing. Learn how to use improvisational strip-piecing techniques to create emerald-cut, baguette-cut, and Asscher-cut diamonds. These are diamonds that feature lone, lovely facets-the “hall of mirrors” that highlight the interior clarity of a gem. During class, MJ will discuss color selection for gems (Hint: there is no wrong answer). She’ll show you how to make your gem sparkle with value contrast, and how to make your gem glow with saturation contrast. Finally, she’ll demonstrate simple assembly techniques to piece together your lovely creation. Learn more at: https://mjkinman.com |
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Non-Member Fee
$10.00
Non-members may sign up for workshops. Add the workshop to your cart and the non-member fee ($10 for each class) to the cart, as well. Pay for both at the same time by going to the cart.
Jane Haworth's Love of Pets
$51.49
The member cost is $50 (plus $1.49 website fee). If you would rather not pay the additional fee, contact the Workshops chairperson at a meeting. There is an additional fee for non-members.
Cynthia England's Pictorial Quilt
$51.49
The member cost is $50 (plus $1.49 website fee). If you would rather not pay the additional fee, contact the Workshops chairperson at a meeting. There is an additional fee for non-members.
Vickie Owen's Collage Class
$51.49
The member cost is $50 (plus $1.49 website fee). If you would rather not pay the additional fee, contact the Workshops chairperson at a meeting. There is an additional fee for non-members.
Michelle Lavender's Oh Scrap!
$51.49
The member cost is $50 (plus $1.49 website fee). If you would rather not pay the additional fee, contact the Workshops chairperson at a meeting. There is an additional fee for non-members.
Previous Workshops
Kathryn Groves "Atomic Starburst"
February 2025 - Kathryn taught combination of traditional and paper piecing techniques.
Philanthropy Sew-In
January 2025 - Members stayed after the meeting to help Quilts for Those in Need.
Bolts 2 Binding's "Barn Quilts"
November 2024 - The Jeters are back with their barn quilt painting project.
Judy Bauman "Face Collages"
October 2024 - Pfaces are very improvisational and freeform - no two are alike. This is a raw-edge collage and there are very few rules. And even they can be broken sometimes.
Annie Smith's "Aurifil Thread Matters"
September 2024 - This workshop included the history of Aurifil thread. Students made stitch samples for each weight and combinations of threads, using straight and decorative stitches.
No workshop
August 2024 - QuiltFest recap
No workshop
July 2024 - Prep for QuiltFest
Susie Monday's "Text on Textiles"
June 2024 - Cancelled
Winnie Fleming's "Lonestar Table Runner"
May 2023 - This table runner is made of four Lone Star blocks. Winnie has a fill in the blank formula for knowing the correct background size pieces to cut, and this formula can be used to make any size Lone star block.
Melissa Cory's "Petal Pop"
April 2024 - Petal Pop is a wonderful design that comes together to make gorgeous flowers using a log cabin piecing method with 2 1/2" strips,
Emporium Rolling Party
March 2023 - Members sorted, measured, and labelled donated fabric to be sold at the next quilt show.
Linzee McCray "String Piecing"
February 2024 - Members used their own scraps to create quilt blocks on a paper foundation. Linzee demonstrated the “free-form” and “Signs of String” pattern by Clark Street Quilts.
QFTN Sew-in
January 2024 - Members stayed after the guild meeting to help QFTN make quilt tops.
Leslie Prather Forbis "Rolling Party"
November 2023 - Fabric was sorted and rolled to be sold in the Emporium at the quilt show next summer.
Nancy Evans Hanley's "Zippered Duffel Tote"
October 2023 - Nancy taught the attendees how to make this versatile duffel tote.
Louann Fisher's "One Block Wonder Panel Quilts" (Part 2)
September 2023 - Members completed homework and returned to learn about layout and assembly of the quilt top.
Louann Fisher's "One Block Wonder Panel Quilts" (Part 1)
August 2023 - Members learned the step-by-step process of creating their own One Block Wonder Panel Quilt, including the basics of cutting and general information in this first session, The second session in September will cover layout and assembly.
Michelle Markey's "Fabric Painting 101"
July 2023 - Members learned several basic techniques on how to color on fabric.
Emporium Rolling Party
June 2023 - Members sorted, measured, and labelled donated fabric to be sold at the next quilt show.
Shiela Frampton Cooper's "Appli-Piecing"
May 2023 - Members practiced drawing designs on freezer paper to create a full-scale pattern to make applique pieces. They played with scale, shape, and size to create something truly original.
Toby Lischko's "Rob Peter to Pay Paul"
April 2023 - Easy curve piecing creates a fast block. A wonderful beginner class for anyone dreading working with curves. Members learned how to use templates, on point settings, and perfect mitered corners on a small table runner.
Cathy & Tony Jeter's "Paint a Barn Quilt"
March 2023 - Tony and Cathy provided all the supplies and loads of tricks and tips for creating a own barn quilt.
Karen Lambdin presented: “Ruler Work for Your Domestic Machine”
February 2023 - Karen demonstrated how to use rulers to perfect one’s quilting skills, including stitching-in-the-ditch, curved designs, and a variety of specialty rulers.
Quilts for Those in Need workshop
January 2023 - members helped QFTN make tote bags that will be distributed to local advocacy centers.
Janice Schindeler presented "The Art of Bullion Knots”
November 2022 - Janice taught participants how to do wool appliqué and hand embroidery.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "State of Texas Wall Hanging"
October 2022 - Nancy guided the participants through the process of making a Texas wall hanging using 2" blocks in a variety of fabrics representing the state.
Michelle Watts presented "Textile Totems"
September 2022 - The totems combine easy piecing techniques with your favorite embellishments. Students will work on a one of a kind quilted wall sculpture.
No workshops were held in July and August 2022
Debbie McHolick presented "English Paper Piecing"
June 2022 - English Paper Piecing is a wonderful activity when traveling or waiting somewhere. It requires very few supplies and just a little prep work. Members remained for a little while after the presentation and gained some hands on experience with EPP.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "Pashmina to Vest" Workshop
May 2022 - Participants learned to transform a simple Pashmina scarf into a beautiful one-of-a-kind vest in a single afternoon.
Cheryl Matzen presented "Paladin Table Topper or Wall Hanging"
March 19, 2022 - At this workshop, participants were introduced to Cheryl's HSTSystem stencils and straight setting. Half square triangles are made with accuracy and speed.
Debbie McHolick presented "Creative Piecing"
February 19, 2022 - After the Feb. Guild meeting and learn how to create playful snowflakes or flowers from the same creative piecing technique.
Sherry Lambrecht directed a QFTN sew along
Sherry and Gloria created kits to assemble quilts for those in need. When finished, they will be donated to local children's advocacy centers.
Vickie Owens presented "You’re Gonna Love This! A Laura Heine Collage"
October 2021 (Friday and Saturday) - Vickie guided the class through the process of completing a Laura Heine quilt.
Sue Heinz presented "Sashing That Sizzles"
September 2021 (Saturday) - Sue’s stunning and unique designs compliment a wide variety of quilt styles. Attendees came for this fast-paced, interactive drawing class. Also included: a gotta have, no-math technique that guarantees precision corner turns. Come curious, leave Inspired!
Sue Heinz presented "Fill Harmonics"
September 2021 (Friday) - A free-motion quilting/drawing workshop on a home sewing machine, Create a symphony of harmonious background designs that group well together on any type of quilt – or use just one for a dramatic textural effect.
Terre Walker presented "Quiltworx Impatiens"
August 2021 - Terre taught participants how to make a five-petal placemat using the Judy Niemeyer method.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "Bailey Island Hobo Bag in two sizes"
July 2021 - Nancy taught the students how to create the bag. All patterns were donated by Auntie's Two for free.
Christmas in June Sit and Sew
June 2021 - Members enjoyed playing a few Christmas games while they worked on a crumb-catcher. Follow the link below for the directions.
https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.108.22/lkw.228.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cookie-Plate-Crumb-Catcher.pdf
Quilts for Charity, Sit and Sew
May 2021 - Members worked together to hand-stitch binding on Habitat for Humanity quilts. Others picked up kits for Storybook Quilts and QFTN to take home.
Quilts for Those in Need Sit and Sew
April 2021 - Sherry Lambrecht and Gloria Villalobos coordinated an effort to sew as many totes as possible, which resulted in 102.
Sort/Sew/Slice with Liz Boussard
CANCELLED: June 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned techniques to address those bits, pieces, chunks and strips fondly held onto for years. Along with learning an efficient way to sew the scraps, Liz would have also addressed organizational techniques.
Kaleidoscope Dresden Plate Quilt with Dot Collins
CANCELLED: May 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned how to construct a classic Dresden Plate block. Plus, the ins and outs of Stack and Whack quilts.
Machine Applique Pillow with Pam McHenry
CANCELLED: April 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned tips and tricks of fusible applique while exploring the quirks and perks of their own sewing machines.
Not your Grandmother’s Log Cabin with Marci Baker
CANCELLED: March 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned how to make this stunning Log Cabin Star from two simple blocks with no set-in seams.
Zentangle Art and Quilting with J. Michelle Watts
February 2020 - In this workshop, participants learned the basic theory behind Zentangles along with its benefits and uses. Michelle demonstrated how to incorporate Zentangle techniques into quilting and how to draw on fabric.
Habitat for Humanity with Frankie Sorrell and Camilla Sloan
January 2020 - This was a volunteer opportunity to help the Habitat for Humanity committee to hand-bind quilts for upcoming house blessings.
Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art with Lenore Crawford
November 2019 - In this workshop, participants began to design a small fused project. They learned how to make their own patterns from their own photos by focusing on value for depth and texture. Visit Lenore's website here: www.lenorecrawford.com
Steps to the Altar Quilt with Annette Plog
October 2019 - In this workshop, participants made their own reproduction of an antique quilt. Visit Annette's website here: www.petitequilts.com
Ribbons & Fountains & Stars, Oh My! with RaNae Merrill
September 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned how to draw, color, and sew a point-to-point spiral block and then use it to make a quilt. Visit RaNae's website here: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
Redwork Quilt Block with Rosie deLeon-McCrady
August 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned a variety of embroidery stitches on a printed redwork block provided at the class. Visit Rosie's website here: www.redworkplus.com
Make a Bag with Laura Wooldridge
July 2019 - In this workshop, participants created a tote bag with pockets both inside and out. Bags were made with cork bottoms and handles.
Cut, Piece, and Design with Brenda Jeschke
June 2019 - In this workshop, participants discovered how they can take the same quilt blocks, rearrange them, and create a completely different design. Visit Brenda's website here: www.brendajeschke.com
Scrumptious Star Stitchery with Gail Garber
May 2019 - In this workshop, participants worked with one of Gail’s designs to learn the ins and outs of foundation paper piecing that enabled them to stitch very complex designs with ease and best of all, accuracy. Visit Gail's website here: www.gailgarber.com
Thread Painting with Carol Morrissey
April 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned techniques for successful thread painting including outlining, blending & filling, and free-motion stitching on a sewing machine. Visit Carol's website here: www.ocaroldesigns.com
Trash to Treasure Pineapples with Gyleen Fitzgerald
March 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned how to make an old fashioned pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist--effortless stitching without paper piecing! Visit Gyleen's website here: www.colourfulstitches.com
Where to Quilt What with Angela McCorkle
February 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned different quilting designs and how to apply them to quilts. Visit Angela's website here: www.quiltswithaheart.com
Quilts for Those in Need
January 2019 - In this workshop, guild members helped to make quilt tops and bags for the NBAQG charity program, QTFN.
Scrappy Applique with Shannon Brinkley
November 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to take tiny scraps of fabric and turn them into gorgeous applique pieces using her signature "scrappy applique" technique. Go to the Photo Gallery to see photos from her presentation. Visit Shannon's website here: shannon-brinkley.com/
Let Me Surprise You (Mystery Quilt) by Charlotte Angotti
October 2018 - This is Charlotte's most popular class. Because it's a mystery quilt, no one received any hints beforehand. Charlotte brought the entire kits with all of the pieces already pre-cut.
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.
February 2025 - Kathryn taught combination of traditional and paper piecing techniques.
Philanthropy Sew-In
January 2025 - Members stayed after the meeting to help Quilts for Those in Need.
Bolts 2 Binding's "Barn Quilts"
November 2024 - The Jeters are back with their barn quilt painting project.
Judy Bauman "Face Collages"
October 2024 - Pfaces are very improvisational and freeform - no two are alike. This is a raw-edge collage and there are very few rules. And even they can be broken sometimes.
Annie Smith's "Aurifil Thread Matters"
September 2024 - This workshop included the history of Aurifil thread. Students made stitch samples for each weight and combinations of threads, using straight and decorative stitches.
No workshop
August 2024 - QuiltFest recap
No workshop
July 2024 - Prep for QuiltFest
Susie Monday's "Text on Textiles"
June 2024 - Cancelled
Winnie Fleming's "Lonestar Table Runner"
May 2023 - This table runner is made of four Lone Star blocks. Winnie has a fill in the blank formula for knowing the correct background size pieces to cut, and this formula can be used to make any size Lone star block.
Melissa Cory's "Petal Pop"
April 2024 - Petal Pop is a wonderful design that comes together to make gorgeous flowers using a log cabin piecing method with 2 1/2" strips,
Emporium Rolling Party
March 2023 - Members sorted, measured, and labelled donated fabric to be sold at the next quilt show.
Linzee McCray "String Piecing"
February 2024 - Members used their own scraps to create quilt blocks on a paper foundation. Linzee demonstrated the “free-form” and “Signs of String” pattern by Clark Street Quilts.
QFTN Sew-in
January 2024 - Members stayed after the guild meeting to help QFTN make quilt tops.
Leslie Prather Forbis "Rolling Party"
November 2023 - Fabric was sorted and rolled to be sold in the Emporium at the quilt show next summer.
Nancy Evans Hanley's "Zippered Duffel Tote"
October 2023 - Nancy taught the attendees how to make this versatile duffel tote.
Louann Fisher's "One Block Wonder Panel Quilts" (Part 2)
September 2023 - Members completed homework and returned to learn about layout and assembly of the quilt top.
Louann Fisher's "One Block Wonder Panel Quilts" (Part 1)
August 2023 - Members learned the step-by-step process of creating their own One Block Wonder Panel Quilt, including the basics of cutting and general information in this first session, The second session in September will cover layout and assembly.
Michelle Markey's "Fabric Painting 101"
July 2023 - Members learned several basic techniques on how to color on fabric.
Emporium Rolling Party
June 2023 - Members sorted, measured, and labelled donated fabric to be sold at the next quilt show.
Shiela Frampton Cooper's "Appli-Piecing"
May 2023 - Members practiced drawing designs on freezer paper to create a full-scale pattern to make applique pieces. They played with scale, shape, and size to create something truly original.
Toby Lischko's "Rob Peter to Pay Paul"
April 2023 - Easy curve piecing creates a fast block. A wonderful beginner class for anyone dreading working with curves. Members learned how to use templates, on point settings, and perfect mitered corners on a small table runner.
Cathy & Tony Jeter's "Paint a Barn Quilt"
March 2023 - Tony and Cathy provided all the supplies and loads of tricks and tips for creating a own barn quilt.
Karen Lambdin presented: “Ruler Work for Your Domestic Machine”
February 2023 - Karen demonstrated how to use rulers to perfect one’s quilting skills, including stitching-in-the-ditch, curved designs, and a variety of specialty rulers.
Quilts for Those in Need workshop
January 2023 - members helped QFTN make tote bags that will be distributed to local advocacy centers.
Janice Schindeler presented "The Art of Bullion Knots”
November 2022 - Janice taught participants how to do wool appliqué and hand embroidery.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "State of Texas Wall Hanging"
October 2022 - Nancy guided the participants through the process of making a Texas wall hanging using 2" blocks in a variety of fabrics representing the state.
Michelle Watts presented "Textile Totems"
September 2022 - The totems combine easy piecing techniques with your favorite embellishments. Students will work on a one of a kind quilted wall sculpture.
No workshops were held in July and August 2022
Debbie McHolick presented "English Paper Piecing"
June 2022 - English Paper Piecing is a wonderful activity when traveling or waiting somewhere. It requires very few supplies and just a little prep work. Members remained for a little while after the presentation and gained some hands on experience with EPP.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "Pashmina to Vest" Workshop
May 2022 - Participants learned to transform a simple Pashmina scarf into a beautiful one-of-a-kind vest in a single afternoon.
Cheryl Matzen presented "Paladin Table Topper or Wall Hanging"
March 19, 2022 - At this workshop, participants were introduced to Cheryl's HSTSystem stencils and straight setting. Half square triangles are made with accuracy and speed.
Debbie McHolick presented "Creative Piecing"
February 19, 2022 - After the Feb. Guild meeting and learn how to create playful snowflakes or flowers from the same creative piecing technique.
Sherry Lambrecht directed a QFTN sew along
Sherry and Gloria created kits to assemble quilts for those in need. When finished, they will be donated to local children's advocacy centers.
Vickie Owens presented "You’re Gonna Love This! A Laura Heine Collage"
October 2021 (Friday and Saturday) - Vickie guided the class through the process of completing a Laura Heine quilt.
Sue Heinz presented "Sashing That Sizzles"
September 2021 (Saturday) - Sue’s stunning and unique designs compliment a wide variety of quilt styles. Attendees came for this fast-paced, interactive drawing class. Also included: a gotta have, no-math technique that guarantees precision corner turns. Come curious, leave Inspired!
Sue Heinz presented "Fill Harmonics"
September 2021 (Friday) - A free-motion quilting/drawing workshop on a home sewing machine, Create a symphony of harmonious background designs that group well together on any type of quilt – or use just one for a dramatic textural effect.
Terre Walker presented "Quiltworx Impatiens"
August 2021 - Terre taught participants how to make a five-petal placemat using the Judy Niemeyer method.
Nancy Evans Hanley presented "Bailey Island Hobo Bag in two sizes"
July 2021 - Nancy taught the students how to create the bag. All patterns were donated by Auntie's Two for free.
Christmas in June Sit and Sew
June 2021 - Members enjoyed playing a few Christmas games while they worked on a crumb-catcher. Follow the link below for the directions.
https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.108.22/lkw.228.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cookie-Plate-Crumb-Catcher.pdf
Quilts for Charity, Sit and Sew
May 2021 - Members worked together to hand-stitch binding on Habitat for Humanity quilts. Others picked up kits for Storybook Quilts and QFTN to take home.
Quilts for Those in Need Sit and Sew
April 2021 - Sherry Lambrecht and Gloria Villalobos coordinated an effort to sew as many totes as possible, which resulted in 102.
Sort/Sew/Slice with Liz Boussard
CANCELLED: June 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned techniques to address those bits, pieces, chunks and strips fondly held onto for years. Along with learning an efficient way to sew the scraps, Liz would have also addressed organizational techniques.
Kaleidoscope Dresden Plate Quilt with Dot Collins
CANCELLED: May 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned how to construct a classic Dresden Plate block. Plus, the ins and outs of Stack and Whack quilts.
Machine Applique Pillow with Pam McHenry
CANCELLED: April 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned tips and tricks of fusible applique while exploring the quirks and perks of their own sewing machines.
Not your Grandmother’s Log Cabin with Marci Baker
CANCELLED: March 2020 - In this workshop, participants would have learned how to make this stunning Log Cabin Star from two simple blocks with no set-in seams.
Zentangle Art and Quilting with J. Michelle Watts
February 2020 - In this workshop, participants learned the basic theory behind Zentangles along with its benefits and uses. Michelle demonstrated how to incorporate Zentangle techniques into quilting and how to draw on fabric.
Habitat for Humanity with Frankie Sorrell and Camilla Sloan
January 2020 - This was a volunteer opportunity to help the Habitat for Humanity committee to hand-bind quilts for upcoming house blessings.
Fusing and Fabric Painting to Create Realistic Fabric Art with Lenore Crawford
November 2019 - In this workshop, participants began to design a small fused project. They learned how to make their own patterns from their own photos by focusing on value for depth and texture. Visit Lenore's website here: www.lenorecrawford.com
Steps to the Altar Quilt with Annette Plog
October 2019 - In this workshop, participants made their own reproduction of an antique quilt. Visit Annette's website here: www.petitequilts.com
Ribbons & Fountains & Stars, Oh My! with RaNae Merrill
September 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned how to draw, color, and sew a point-to-point spiral block and then use it to make a quilt. Visit RaNae's website here: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
Redwork Quilt Block with Rosie deLeon-McCrady
August 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned a variety of embroidery stitches on a printed redwork block provided at the class. Visit Rosie's website here: www.redworkplus.com
Make a Bag with Laura Wooldridge
July 2019 - In this workshop, participants created a tote bag with pockets both inside and out. Bags were made with cork bottoms and handles.
Cut, Piece, and Design with Brenda Jeschke
June 2019 - In this workshop, participants discovered how they can take the same quilt blocks, rearrange them, and create a completely different design. Visit Brenda's website here: www.brendajeschke.com
Scrumptious Star Stitchery with Gail Garber
May 2019 - In this workshop, participants worked with one of Gail’s designs to learn the ins and outs of foundation paper piecing that enabled them to stitch very complex designs with ease and best of all, accuracy. Visit Gail's website here: www.gailgarber.com
Thread Painting with Carol Morrissey
April 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned techniques for successful thread painting including outlining, blending & filling, and free-motion stitching on a sewing machine. Visit Carol's website here: www.ocaroldesigns.com
Trash to Treasure Pineapples with Gyleen Fitzgerald
March 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned how to make an old fashioned pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist--effortless stitching without paper piecing! Visit Gyleen's website here: www.colourfulstitches.com
Where to Quilt What with Angela McCorkle
February 2019 - In this workshop, participants learned different quilting designs and how to apply them to quilts. Visit Angela's website here: www.quiltswithaheart.com
Quilts for Those in Need
January 2019 - In this workshop, guild members helped to make quilt tops and bags for the NBAQG charity program, QTFN.
Scrappy Applique with Shannon Brinkley
November 2018 - In this workshop, participants learned how to take tiny scraps of fabric and turn them into gorgeous applique pieces using her signature "scrappy applique" technique. Go to the Photo Gallery to see photos from her presentation. Visit Shannon's website here: shannon-brinkley.com/
Let Me Surprise You (Mystery Quilt) by Charlotte Angotti
October 2018 - This is Charlotte's most popular class. Because it's a mystery quilt, no one received any hints beforehand. Charlotte brought the entire kits with all of the pieces already pre-cut.
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.