July 18th, 19th, and 20th, 9-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

QuiltersB offers virtual quilt retreats. Yes. On Zoom. All you need to do is download the free Zoom app onto your laptop. Then we can chat, sew, learn and build friendships for three days, 9-5:00 p.m. Eastern time. And it's all happening in your own sewing room. 

No need to pack everything up. No long drives to the retreat site. Sleep in your own bed. Get snacks from your own kitchen. Pull out UFOs and complete them. Make table runners. Catch up with class projects. This is such a sweet deal. 

And I will sew right along with you. During this retreat we will explore a variety of options for prairie points: how to make them, apply them, and more. I will share a table runner pattern that's easy and fun to make. We can sew it together. Or you can do your own thing and be creative on your own projects the entire time. It will be like free classes. Woot! Woot!

Do join me for this virtual retreat. The camaraderie is great.  

Register for this retreat by clicking here.

June - November - one Monday each month, 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

As I have taught foundation paper piecing, many asked if I would offer a class every month. When I suggested my idea of a monthly CLUB, there was enthusiasm. And so, this is another dream of mine coming true. 

I will still offer popular paper piecing classes for anyone on our page to enjoy. However, the paper piecing CLUB will enjoy novel little patterns that will be seasonal fun, and could be included in table runners or quilts. 

Most of the patterns I select come in a variety of sizes. That means you can choose your size for your project. As part of your membership in the club, I will purchase the patterns and send them out to you each month. I aim to keep the patterns fairly simple so they can be completed in class. 

I do hope you'll consider joining me. We're offering this CLUB for six months. Let's see how it works for you. If it is a success, we'll consider another club in 2027. 

Overwhelmed quilters need uninterrupted sewing time for unfinished projects, Christmas sewing, and for catch-up on class work. 

Many want company in their sewing room. Others want to know there is someone who can help them with a skill. So, join me in my sewing room. I will join you in yours. Let's help each other, and sew together on Zoom. 

Schedule one day once a month for uninterrupted sewing. Write it on the calendar. Educate your family that you are dedicating that day to the sewing room. Maybe plan ahead so supper is in the freezer. 

Call this a mini-retreat, a therapeutic respite, or a Christmas workshop. The spirit is the same; we are all like elves preparing for that big day when we gift a quilt to someone. Many of us just need to breathe and create. 

It is possible to register for one day or two or three. Please know that the cost is slightly less if you pay for the three day package. But this payment option gives you some flexibility, month to month. 

AND IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE CHRISTMAS CLUB, you are given a discount to these mini-retreat days of sewing. 

Friday, July 10th and 17th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time 

If you ever wanted to make a t-shirt quilt, then this is the class for you. It's amazing what you can do with tees, sweatshirts, polo shirts, pajamas, nightgowns, dance costumes, and even the merit badge sashes from scouts. 

T-shirt quilts are a canvas for your creative touch. You can do anything. Make a quilt with sashing around the tees; make a quilt that looks like a collage of different sized logos. I can show you how to do it all. 

Making a t-shirt quilt is about a 12 step process from start to finish. Each step takes time, but in the end you have a quilt that lasts a lifetime. It can be gifted with knowing you pulled someone's memories together into a living scrapbook, and they will be eternally grateful.

Register today. Click here to find the link.

This class gives you a chance to see what you can do with borders. If you want a fun look, an interesting look, perhaps something mysterious, then come take a gander at border options. 

Play with block designs that when repeated create delightful border patterns. The photo in this picture is not something I created. However, I share it as a delightful mind play for optional borders. 

I'm even looking at BOB dies to see if we can create borders with what we may have at our fingertips or on our shelf. Why not see if we can make those BOB dies work! 

This will be a challenge to some of us. To others, you may shout with glee when you see what we can do. The class is in its evolving stages so if you have requests that I can address, let me know. 

Thursday, July 16th, 10-1:00 p.m. Eastern time

Fidget quilts are the best for autistic children, Alzheimer's patients, even those with anxiety like children awaiting treatment in hospitals. Perhaps you have a senior member of your family who would benefit from this small quilt.  

Supply list includes interesting notions from your sewing room: lace, felt, elastic, Velcro, cuddle, buttons, novel fabrics, zippers, chenille, ribbon, rick-rack, even crinkly candy wrappers. Believe it or not the mesh bags from onions and potatoes can be put to good use. Additionally, these fidget quilts use fun fabrics, fusible fleece, batting and flannel backing. 

If you're a Pauline Rogers Quilt As You Go person, bring your sasher tools and make your fidget quilt construction even easier.

Starting Saturday August 8th and 22nd, 10-1:00 p.m. Eastern time.

For a long time, I wanted to teach an Underground Railroad class. Since slaves lived on Southern plantations, the Underground Railroad has been talked about. It fascinates me as a teacher and a student of USA history. Many say it is more myth than fact, and yet repeatedly the tales are told, celebrating black heroes and white heroes from days long gone.

We will look at 12-16 quilt blocks. Instead of hand quilting, we will bring these blocks into today, make them Accuquilt friendly, and design our own Underground Railroad quilt. What story might we tell? At the least, we will enjoy sewing and piecing together; at the most, we will walk away with an appreciation for history, what it tells us, and what we might choose to read between the lines.

This class is four months long: August - December. There will be two classes each month, highlighting 2-3 quilt blocks monthly. Block sizes could vary. Focusing on 6" or 12" blocks seems suitable for the class focus.

No books or patterns are required for the class. Simply choose your fabric scraps or perhaps 1/2 yd cuts for blocks. Add 2 yards for a border and sashing.

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