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2023 Branson Education Descriptions Class Descriptions……………………………………………………………………Pages 2 – 28 Select classes have Precutting Instructions, click link in description to print.
All-Star Review
Various
All Levels
Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Room #Fall Creek
#STAR - Special Events
Join us for our ever-popular All-Star Review and learn techniques from this year’s instructors. Each
instructor will give a 10-minute demonstration to all participants from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. After 6:30
p.m., meet the instructors and purchase their books, patterns, and tools. You can even get an
autograph or two. A booklet with printed handouts is provided to each participant. This event always
sells out fast, so hurry and get your tickets today!
americanquilter.com
Member: $24 Retail: $30
Appliqué by Bobbin: Learn Helpful
Techniques to Enhance Your Quilt
Gina Perkes
Intermediate
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 2
#23505 - Appliqué
Explore new techniques for machine appliqué and bobbin work! Join Gina as she shows how she
embellishes the edges of her appliqué with decorative heavy-weight threads using her unique two-
step process. This class is filled with techniques that will really enhance your work including raw-
edge, invisible, decorative stitch, and bobbin work appliqué. Students will create a beautiful
wallhanging using unique materials and specialty threads!
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
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Asymmetry in Quilt Design
Gail Garber
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Roark Creek
#27107t - Piecing
Create a unique twist on tradition! Asymmetric design in stars, borders, and backgrounds using
simple techniques. This is a drawing class that will provide a variety of new designs for your tool kit
including a comprehensive workbook. The photo here is a sample of the types of quilts that can be
created. It is NOT the project! Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
gailgarber.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kits fee)
Basic Paper Foundation
Piecing (First Offering)
Gail Garber
Beginner
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 3
#27504 - Piecing
This is the perfect class for a first-time paper piecer! Let Gail introduce you to the quickest, easiest
way to piece intricate designs. Her freezer paper foundation method is quick and fun to learn. You'll
be on your way to piecing a single block of the Winding Ways pattern that can be expanded to make
a full quilt or stitched into an adorable tote bag. Come pick up plenty of tips to make paper piecing
fun!
gailgarber.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
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Basic Paper Foundation
Piecing (Second Offering)
Gail Garber
Beginner
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 3
#27517 - Piecing
This is the perfect class for a first-time paper piecer! Let Gail introduce you to the quickest, easiest
way to piece intricate designs. Her freezer paper foundation method is quick and fun to learn. You'll
be on your way to piecing a single block of the Winding Ways pattern that can be expanded to make
a full quilt or stitched into an adorable tote bag. Come pick up plenty of tips to make paper piecing
fun!
gailgarber.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
Be Inspired to Try Something New:
Trunk Show with Sally Manke
Sally Manke
All Levels
Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#TRUNK - Special Events
Join award-winning fiber artist Sally Manke for an up-close look at her work. Enjoy a lighthearted
presentation on what sparks her designs, what techniques she uses, and special materials and tips
for you to create your own masterpiece. See a parade of quilts using confetti art, raw-edge appliqué,
fiber painting, and mixed media techniques. These original designs will inspire you to step out of your
box to try something new. You’ll even have a chance to ask questions about your own work. Supplies
are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
sallymanke.com
Member: $28 Retail: $35
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Beginning Machine Quilting (First Offering)
Cindy Needham
Beginner
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 3
#28104t - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
If you've been struggling to join the free motion quilting world, this is the class for you! Join Cindy for
a very informative, hands-on class that will provide a solid foundation for free-motion quilting on a
domestic machine. You will learn all about needles and threads, troubleshooting tips, workspace, and
tools of the trade. The afternoon is spent at the sewing machine learning how to get your rhythm
and stitch length. Extensive handbooks are provided on a thumb drive and paper handouts are
included. Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
cindyneedham.com
Member: $88 Retail: $110
Beginning Machine Quilting (Second Offering)
Cindy Needham
Beginner
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 2
#28109f - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
If you've been struggling to join the free motion quilting world, this is the class for you! Join Cindy
for a very informative, hands on class that will provide a solid foundation for free motion quilting on a
domestic machine. You will learn all about needles and threads, troubleshooting tips, workspace,
and tools of the trade. The afternoon is spent at the sewing machine learning how to get your
rhythm and stitch length. Extensive handbooks are provided on a thumb drive and paper handouts
are included.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Cindyneedham.com
Member: $88 Retail: $110
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Bicycle Art Quilt
Sally Manke
Intermediate
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 3
#24102t - Fiber Art
This fanciful art quilt will use a variety of quilting skills and touch on some brand-new ones. Learn the
tips and tricks of this project, which include piecing, Dresden plate, bias tape creation, fabric
weaving, and unique fusible and raw-edge appliqué. Demonstrations and hands-on practice get you
started on each section of this quilt. Use your new skills to complete this quilt at home and apply
them to other projects as well.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
sallymanke.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Materials Fee)
Bobbin' Around: Have a Spool of Fun!
Nancy McNally
Beginner/Intermediate
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Short Creek 2
#27513 - Piecing
We love our threads just as much as our fabrics. In Bobbin' Around, you will make bright and fun
Spool blocks with Bobbins tumbling all around. In class, Nancy will demonstrate that there is more
than one way to make the Spools and Bobbins. Tips and tricks to help you choose your preferred
method and off you go!
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Coiled Rope Fabric Basket
Sally Manke
All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 3
#29120w - Creative Crafts/Arts
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Use a length of clothesline and strips of fabric to create an heirloom-quality basket! The unique
wrapping tool simplifies and accelerates the process, and the technique covers two handle types,
three ways to end, and multiple embellishment ideas. Ample ideas are shared for a variety of basket
shapes. This project is the perfect use for your scrap fabrics. Design an organizer for your remote
controls, a cute Easter basket, or a holiday cardholder. The possibilities are endless!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
sallymanke.com
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)
Continuous Line Custom Quilting
Kris Vierra
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 1
#22503 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM
Love the look of custom quilting but concerned about the time or skill involoved? Don’t like to start
and stop but still want that personalized quilting design for your quilt? Yes, you CAN do custom
quilting fast and affordably. This class will cover how to get from one side of your quilt to the other
with minimal stops and starts, little or no marking, and totally customized to your quilt.
quilterontherun.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)
EQ8 Bootcamp – An Intensive Introduction
for Serious Beginners
Reeze Hanson
Beginner/Intermediate
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Compton Ferry
#27103w - Piecing
EQ8 Bootcamp is an intensive introduction to the new user interface and features of EQ8 quilt designing
software. In this class you will learn how to set up your computer to use EQ8, configure the program to your
needs, and learn the vocabulary and logic of the program. You will learn to use the drawing and design tools
available in the program and how to access and use the thousands of blocks and fabrics in the huge libraries
in EQ8. You will learn shortcuts and tricks for working with fabrics, blocks, and quilts, and draw several
complete projects to practice your new skills. You will leave with the skills and confidence to continue to work
with EQ8 to complete your own projects and designs. Registration for this class includes show admission for
Wednesday.
morningglorydesigns.com
Member: $88 Retail: $110 (Plus Kit Fee)
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Fantabulous Feathers and Fills:
Home Machine Quilting
Gina Perkes
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 3
#28510 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Feathers are amazing! They can be stylized in so many ways and they are incredibly versatile. Let
Gina show you how to find your own unique style in your feather work. There are a variety of
techniques for drafting and stitching feathers that can be used in different applications from block
and border motifs to freehand work - experiment with them all! Then explore the exciting world of
filler designs, which will make your feathers jump right off the quilt. Gina will show you how to avoid
backtracking when an heirloom look is desired and how to select threads and achieve control for
intricate work.
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
Feathers: From Funky to Formal on the Longarm
Kris Vierra
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 1
#28506 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM
Feathers may seem daunting to master, but they are a quilting staple that everyone should have in
their skill set. Lose your intimidation of feathers in this class. Kris will have you quilting feathers from
fun and funky to formal in no time. She’ll teach you all her tips and tricks to make feathers into one
of your favorite quilting designs. You'll learn how to easily quilt feathers with little to no marking and
how to fit them to any shape or block on your quilt. Two people per machine.
quilterontherun.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)
Free-Motion, Raw-Edge Appliqué: Cut,
Improvise, and Stitch
Karen K. Stone
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 4
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#23507 - Appliqué
A leafy gala of fabric, color, guided free-cutting, improvisation, and free-motion stitching. Great first
experience for those new to free-motion machine quilting! Super fun, and most everyone finishes
their little quilt (small version of pictured).
karenkstonequilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
Freeform Art Quilts
Gail Garber
All Levels
Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#21802 - Lecture
Do you want to break away from using patterns made by others? This is the lecture for you! Gail will
explore freeform shapes and asymmetry via a series of demonstrations using a flexible curve and a
drafting compass. You’ll learn how Gail takes her designs from idea to art, and she will give you the
tools to do the same. Design and stitching techniques will be demonstrated in this eye-opening
lecture. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to
take notes.
gailgarber.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Freeform Embroidery - Basic Stitches by Hand
Judith Baker Montano
Beginner, All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Roark Creek
#26501 - Embroidery & Embellishment
Judith will teach you ten basic stitches to create freeform, organic shapes. The hand-dyed Ultrador
cards are postcard size and ready to be framed or made into a special gift card. From shrubs and
grasses to seaweed and corals, these stitches are a great addition to every stitch project - fishbone,
flat stitch, fly stitch, seed pod, couching, french knot, split ribbon, raised straight stitch, running
stitch, Romanian couching, satin stitch.
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
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Getting Started on the Longarm
(First Offering)
Kris Vierra
Beginner
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 1
#28101w - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This class will take the fear out of your
machine. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm, or of learning how to
use your new, beautiful, and inspiring (but also terrifying and expensive) machine. If you’re scared to
touch your machine, or just unsure where to start, join Kris for a hands-on basic class that will have
you up and quilting in no time. Kris will take the fear out of using your machine, starting with the
basics. She will teach you how to load the machine and the importance of a square backing. She’ll
cover thread choices, batting, needle size, and more. Then, Kris will teach you some simple allover
and custom designs to start finishing those tops. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling
confident and excited to start playing. Two people per machine.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
quilterontherun.com
Member: $176 Retail: $220
(Plus Kit Fee)
Getting Started on the Longarm
(Second Offering)
Kris Vierra
Beginner
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 1
#28108f - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM
New to longarm quilting and not sure where to start? This class will take the fear out of your
machine. It’s easy to be overwhelmed with the thought of buying a longarm, or of learning how to
use your new, beautiful, and inspiring (but also terrifying and expensive) machine. If you’re scared to
touch your machine, or just unsure where to start, join Kris for a hands-on basic class that will have
you up and quilting in no time. Kris will take the fear out of using your machine, starting with the
basics. She will teach you how to load the machine and the importance of a square backing. She’ll
cover thread choices, batting, needle size, and more. Then, Kris will teach you some simple allover
and custom designs to start finishing those tops. Kris’s stress-free approach will have you feeling
confident and excited to start playing. Two people per machine.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
quilterontherun.com
Member: $176 Retail: $220
(Plus Kit Fee)
10Glorious Grids with Fillers:
Home Machine Quilting
Gina Perkes
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 2
#28505 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Fear grids and fills no more! Straight lines can be your best friend. Use grids for rulerwork and as a
guide for perfectly-spaced freehand designs. You will gain confidence in producing beautiful
crosshatching and unique variations using minimal tools. Learn how to use temporarily marked grids
as a guide for spacing beautiful, freehand designs. A variety of unique freehand filler designs will be
explored and you will learn how to achieve balance and control in your work.
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
Guitar Collage Quilt
Laura Heine
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Bee Creek
#24103t - Fiber Art
Learn Laura's collage technique while creating this awesome guitar! You will use cut motifs to create
and move color and shading across the quilt. Learn how to achieve dimension in an easy way!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
fiberworks-heine.com
Member: $112 Retail: $140
(Plus Kit Fee)
Hand Embroidery - Learn Trees,
Shrubs & Grass
Judith Baker Montano
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Compton Ferry
#26503 - Embroidery & Embellishment
11Judith will teach you how to manipulate threads, yarns, and ribbons into trees, shrubs, and grasses
by using freeform embroidery stitches. Learn how to create the trees Judith uses in her land and
seascapes, freeform embroidery, and embellishment techniques at their most creative. Freeform
Embroidery With Judith Baker Montano (C& T Publishing)
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
Heirloom Backgrounds on the Home Machine
Cindy Needham
Beginner/Intermediate
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 3
#28512 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Beautiful background designs are responsible for adding texture and shadow to your quilt and to
make the primary designs pop! Join Cindy for an information packed class where you will spend the
first hour in lecture where she teaches you how to do some of her favorite background designs. You
will spend the remainder of the class at the sewing machine where you will learn to quilt these
designs. Cindy provides a pre-sandwiched panel, Kimono silk thread and a Topstitch needle as well as
extensive handouts. There will also be stencils available for you to use.
cindyneedham.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Heirloom Feathers & Background
Techniques (Lecture/Demo)
Cindy Needham
All Levels
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#22501 - Lecture/Demo
One of Cindy's most popular 2-day workshops is devoted to feathers and backgrounds. She has taken
only the lectures and condensed it into this 3 hour class. She teaches very basic feathers and how to
embellish and add your own details. Then we move on to beautiful backgrounds! Lots of beautiful
class samples are available. Class handbooks are provided on a thumb drive. Paper handouts are also
provided.
cindyneedham.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
12Home Machine Quilting with Rulers
Gina Perkes
All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 2
#28502 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Join Gina Perkes as she shares with you her favorite quilting tools. You will discover how to use
stencils to quickly mark designs onto your quilting space then how to plan stitching paths to reduce
or eliminate backtracking by adding secondary designs in your quilting. You will also learn new
techniques for using a variety of ruler styles. Discover how to outline applique’ shapes with precision
using specialty guides. You will learn a variety of methods for marking designs onto your quilt top
with no fear!
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Hummingbird Collage Quilt
Laura Heine
All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Bee Creek
#24101w - Fiber Art
Class will be buzzing with all of these darling collaged hummingbirds! Use Laura's newest fabric line,
Happy Chance, and create a one-of-a-kind collage quilt. This quilt can be mounted on a canvas or put
a fun binding on it for your wall.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
fiberworks-heine.com
Member: $88 Retail: $110
(Plus Kit Fee)
13Improvisational Foundation Piecing
Karen K. Stone
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 1
#27110f - Piecing
Let’s face it - making stuff up is fun. Karen will help you find your improv wings, with just enough
structure to guarantee a wonderful outcome. The pictured quilt, “Untitled” (a play on silk scraps
which never became neckties), was constructed improvisationally. The printed pfp pattern came
later, and like working with neckties, is also an option in class. Registration for this class includes
show admission for Friday.
karenkstonequilts.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
Introduction to Wool and Beyond
Vicki McCarty
All Levels
Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room # Fall Creek
#21806 - Lecture
Wool appliqué is a fun way to add texture and depth to projects. Spend time with Vicki McCarty while
she discusses the ins and outs of wool appliqué and the cool tools and methods she uses to make her
beautiful designs. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and
paper to take notes.
calicopatchdesigns.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Journey to Fiber Art Painting
Judith Baker Montano
All Levels
Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#21805 - Lectures
Become immersed in the process Judith uses to make her prize-winning landscapes, seascapes, and
underwater art pieces. Learn to think like a painter as you observe how she uses threads, yarns, and
14fabrics in her images. From the planning process to the freeform stitching, enjoy the journey through
the various stages of her artwork. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to
bring a pen and paper to take notes.
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Let’s Paint a Barn Quilt!
Lynn Contri
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Bee Creek
#29121 - Creative Crafts/Arts
Do you want to take a break, relax, and do a little painting? Creating a Barn Quilt is a great way to
do just that! You will have your choice of three quilt blocks to paint and the choice of colors. You will
paint on a 12" square piece of wood. Outdoor paint will be used so you can display outdoors or
indoors. Washable paint is used. All supplies are provided. You even have a bag with protective
material to get it home safely. And you will learn about the history of Barn Quilts!
lynncontri.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
Looking Up: Confetti Art Quilt
Sally Manke
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Compton Ferry
#24505 - Fiber Art
Create a bug's eye view of nature with confetti cut fabrics “painted” on quilt backing. Layers and
layers of tiny bits of batik, hand-dyed, silk, and solid fabrics create this work. Fussy-cut tree trunks
and branches are added before topping with a layer of tulle. Quilting threads embellish the art quilt
with free-motion stitching. Bring a photo to work from, or borrow one from the instructor.
sallymanke.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
15Midnight Sun:
Fast and Fun Foundation Piecing
Gail Garber
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 4
#27111f - Piecing
Students will learn freezer paper foundation piecing while stitching this Alaska inspired circular wall
hanging. Made from 4 different blocks and one fussy-cut center design, it includes a tiny tree, a little
house, and a mountains and valleys outer border. Gail stitched her Midnight Sun using scraps from
her stash, except for the outer border hand-dyes. Gail has a small selection of fat quarters, some
fussy cuts, and some fat eighth packs of hand-dyes if you would like to pre-order those. Registration
for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
gailgarber.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
Ogee Lotus: Innovative Machine Appliqué
Karen K. Stone
Intermediate
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 2
#23103t - Appliqué
Enjoy this glorious design using Karen's unique method of construction. You'll complete a glue-basted
block before leaving ready to machine stitch at home and complete your interpretation of the quilt.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
karenkstonequilts.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)
Painting with Fabrics & Thread
Judith Baker Montano
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Roark Creek
#26104f - Embroidery & Embellishment
Learn to create beautiful land or seascapes using fabrics, threads, yarn, and ribbon instead of canvas,
brushes, and paint. Judith will teach you to think like a painter and guides you through the process
16from fabric choices and fabric manipulation to freeform stitching. This one-of-a-kind art piece is ready
for framing. Freeform Stitching With Judith Baker Montano (C&T Publishing)
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)
Paper Pieced Jeweled Windows Mini Quilt
Reeze Hanson
Intermediate, Advanced
Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 1
#27509 - Piecing
Create this jeweled-tone mini-quilt made from four identical 6" paper-pieced blocks. The resulting
project will shimmer like stained glass. Learn to pre-cut patches for paper piecing, use an Add-A-
Quarter Plus™ ruler for precise trimming, and tips and techniques to make your work look
professional.
morningglorydesigns.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
Perfectly Pieced Rabbit Patches Runner
Vicki McCarty
Intermediate
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 2
#23502 - Appliqué
No matter how long winter is...spring always arrives! With this runner, you can enjoy pieced tulips,
wool rabbits, and wreathes of hand-stitched baby’s breath with tiny pearl seed beads!! It is a sure
way to make your table announce that spring is finally here!
calicopatchdesigns.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus kit fee)
17Piece Easy Cathedral Windows
Belle Brunner
All Levels
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 2
#27514 - Piecing
Have you ever wanted to make the cathedral window block but were intimidated by the old envelope
method? If so, you will love learning how to make this beautiful block, which can be turned into a
pillow or wallhanging, using a modern easy method! Come join the fun and gain the confidence of
mastering the cathedral window!
SeamsSewMe.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
Piece Over and Under the Rainbow
Gyleen Fitzgerald
All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 1
#27101w - Piecing
Modern with a twist! KNOT as hard as you think! It's visually dynamic with fast, easy piecing. Don't
let cutting Tie you up. All you need is one 2.5" strip set and 3.5 yards of background!
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
Colourfulstitches.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Materials Fee)
Pretty in Pink Collage Quilt
Laura Heine
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Compton Ferry
#24104f - Fiber Art
Make this fun quilt for your dressing room...or for a breast cancer survivor. This quilt makes everyone
smile! Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
fiberworks-heine.com
Member: $112 Retail: $140 (Plus Kit Fee)
18Quilter's Graffiti - Scrappy Piecing
on the Home Machine
Gyleen Fitzgerald
All Levels
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 4
#27106t - Piecing
Quilter’s Graffiti is an alphabet quilt where the letters are not confined to only appearing in ABC
order. This is their playground where they can look silly and be colored by your imagination.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Thursday.
Colourfulstitches.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Materials Fee)
Quilting for Show! An Evening
with Gina Perkes-Tidwell
Gina Perkes
All Levels
Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#GINA – Special Event
Join Gina as she takes you through the process of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts that you
can enter in national shows. She will help you to gain inspiration and confidence by sharing the many
benefits of creating a quilt for show. Discover how to develop your own unique style, improve your
workmanship, and strive to be more innovative in your approach. Do you ever wonder how award-
winning quilters come up with amazing designs? You will discover where you can find inspiration in
unexpected places and how you can begin creating your own eye-catching, original designs. You will
also come away with a multitude of hints and tips for marking designs, using decorative threads,
creating balance, and setting up your machine. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you
may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $28 Retail: $35
19Ripplies in My Pond: Scrappy Fun Quilt!
Nancy McNally
Beginner/Intermediate
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Creek 2
#27518 - Piecing
Ripples in My Pond is a great scrap buster quilt pattern using two blocks. First block is the Faux Log
Cabin block which will create the "ripples" in the asymmetrical layout of the quilt. Next, playing with
fabric placement in the Economy block you will create the large star block to make this stunning quilt.
Any color choice will work, so bring your imagination and fabrics to class!
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Runner Up: The Table Runner
Reeze Hanson
All Levels
Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#21807 - Lectures
See a fun trunk show of amazing table runners from simple to spectacular in this one-hour lecture.
Reeze will mix a bit of history, some design ideas, and a good bit of humor in this program sure to
inspire you to turn some of your favorite patterns into table runners for every season. Supplies are
not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
morningglorydesigns.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Sacred Geometry Mandala Quilt
Reeze Hanson
All Levels
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Compton Ferry
#23504 - Appliqué
Create a unique mandala using simple templates and fusible web. The Seed of Life motif incorporates
all of the geometric shapes depicted in Sacred Geometry and brings them together into a symbolic
and inspiring 30" wallhanging.
morningglorydesigns.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70 (Plus Kit Fee)
20Seven Sisters: Learn English
Paper Piecing by Machine
Karen K. Stone
All Levels
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 4
#27102w - Piecing
Traditionally English Paper Pieced, this beloved historic design lends itself beautifully to Karen’s EPP
by Machine, which stands up altogether to the original hand work. You’ll be amazed at how
comfortably this goes together, and how the technique facilitates practically any EPP design.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Wednesday.
karenkstonequilts.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Materials Fee)
Shadows Fall: Perfectly Pieced Symmetry
Gyleen Fitzgerald
All Levels
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 3
#27112f - Piecing
Earth moves, water flows, and shadows fall. This free-form design using split half-hexagon blocks is
all about symmetry and movement. The bold split half-hexagons take form quickly when using
Polygon2 Tool for the cutting and pieced perfectly using “Butterfly Seam” technique. Skills learned in
class help you to master other inset seam designs.
Registration for this class includes show admission for Friday.
Colourfulstitches.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Materials Fee)
Shaping Healthy Quilt Guilds
Belle Brunner
All Levels
Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#21808 - Lecture
Do you want to build a strong guild culture and community? Is your guild thriving with new members
of various backgrounds and diversity? Are you a board member looking to strengthen your ability to
21deal with unhealthy guild conflicts and cliques? Are you looking for new ways to make all members
feel included and welcomed? This lecture will cover a foundational MUST for any quilt guild: Creating
a culture of psychological safety and healthy leadership. In this lecture, you will learn the key
components that transform guilds into spaces of inclusion and incubators of innovation and growth
where members feel included, safe to learn, comfortable contributing, and safe to challenge the
status quo. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper
to take notes.
seamssewme.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Simplicality in the Piecing: Perfect You’re
Chain Block
Nancy McNally
Beginner
Wednesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Cooper Creek 2
#27505 - Piecing
The name says it all, Simplicality! In class, we will start with the Chain Plus block and progress to
each star block. Simplicality has a total of 5 different blocks. During class time, Nancy will
demonstrate different piecing techniques, and an alternate method for each block. You will learn
each technique and decide which one is your favorite, while learning how to apply to other quilt
patterns.
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Surface Design - Depth,
Texture, Sparkle (Lecture/Demo)
Sally Manke
All Levels
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
#22502 - Lecture/Demo
Take quilts to the next level by adding depth, texture, and sparkle. This lecture explores both the
supplies and techniques to help you develop new ways to express your creativity. Learn how to use
Inktense Pencils/Blocks, paints, cheesecloth, wool roving, and novelty fibers to embellish your work.
See old techniques such as ruching, couching, stenciling, and weaving made new again in a fun, easy
way. Leave with a packet of resources and an embellishment tool to get you started.
Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take
notes.
sallymanke.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70 (Plus Materials Fee)
22The Fundamentals of Free-Motion Quilting
on the Home Machine (First Offering)
Gina Perkes
Beginner
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 3
#28503 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Discover the fundamentals of free-motion quilting using your domestic sewing machine. This class is
filled with techniques and exercises which will help you gain the confidence and skills needed to
embark on your quilting journey. In addition to learning many beautiful foundational designs which
you can continue to build on as you improve, you will learn how to select threads and adjust tension,
plus discover ergonomics, practice exercises, and much more! This class is taught in an encouraging,
stress-free environment.
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
The Fundamentals of Free-Motion Quilting
on the Home Machine (Second Offering)
Gina Perkes
Beginner
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Short Creek 2
#28511 - Quilting/Finishing-HOME MACHINE
Discover the fundamentals of free-motion quilting using your domestic sewing machine. This class is
filled with techniques and exercises which will help you gain the confidence and skills needed to
embark on your quilting journey. In addition to learning many beautiful foundational designs which
you can continue to build on as you improve, you will learn how to select threads and adjust tension,
plus discover ergonomics, practice exercises, and much more! This class is taught in an encouraging,
stress-free environment.
thecopperneedle.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
23The Housewife's Friend: Double Knit
Polyester Quilts from the 1970's
Gail Van Horsen
All Levels
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room: Fall Creek
# 21804 – Lecture
Travel back to the late 1960's - mid-1970's and remember when double knit polyester filled the fabric
stores. Stretch & Sew classes were available and the scraps from your three-piece slack suit could be
stashed for your next quilting project. Double knit polyester took over the fabric world and then like a
flash it was gone. The quilts from that era are out of the closet now and collectible. Gail began her
collection of these bright and textured quilts when she was studying to be a quilt appraiser. She was
taken with the colors, strange textures, and the fabrics ability to mimic so many different weaves.
These quilts aren't particularly fancy, but they are serviceable and come in every size from table
topper to giant water bed size. Many of Gail’s quilts came from the maker so she was able to hear
the stories of their quilts and family quilting history. You will be surprised by the variety of these
vintage quilts!
Member: $12 Retail: $15
The Supporting Cast for the Longarm
Kris Vierra
All Levels
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 1
#28507 - Quilting/Finishing-LONGARM
Learn how to spice up your quilts with a variety of background fillers. From the basic to the
advanced, this class has something for every skill level. You’ll learn how to build on basic fills to
create texture and dimension in your quilting. Learn fills for traditional, modern, and art quilts. This
class is in a lecture format and is suitable for all domestic and long arm quilters confident beginners
to advanced. Numerous examples will be available to see designs as they look quilted. Two people
per machine.
quilterontherun.com
Member: $100 Retail: $125
(Plus Kit Fee)
24Trunkful of Posies - Learn Wool Appliqué
Vicki McCarty
All Levels
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Bee Creek
#23506 - Appliqué
Make this beautiful block as a pillow, decorative hanging, or as part of a larger project. Students will
learn some of Vicki McCarty’s techniques of bringing wool appliqué to life. Simple fusing, decorative
stitches, and cute embellishments as well as Vicki’s own unique way to adding stitching detail to
make any appliqué extraordinary.
calicopatchdesigns.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
Tumbling Hexagons Using Y-Seams
Nancy McNally
Beginner/Intermediate
Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Short Creek 3
#27515 - Piecing
In class, you will use scrap fabric strips to create unique and fun hexagons, each made up of three
diamonds. This is a technique to add to your quiltmaking arsenal: Y-seams. Nancy makes Y-seams
easy! Bring your scrap fabric strips to class and let’s create some Tumbling Hexagons!
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Underwater Sea Garden - Painting with Thread
Judith Baker Montano
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Bee Creek
#26505 - Embroidery & Embellishment
25Learn how to paint with fabrics, threads, and ribbons to create a one-of-a-kind underwater project.
Combine free-form embroidery with fabric manipulation and embellishments to create a dimensional
work of art. This underwater sea garden can be framed like a painting or used as a wallhanging.
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
Victorian Embroidery Stitches by Hand
Judith Baker Montano
Beginner, Intermediate
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Roark Creek
#26502 - Embroidery & Embellishment
Judith will teach the basic Victorian embroidery stitches used in crazy quilts and traditional stitching.
It covers featherstitch, herringbone, chevron, Cretan, buttonhole, lazy daisy, French knot, and
colonial knot. Learn three silk ribbon stitches: Iva's rose, Judith's curled leaf, and Fargo flower. Judith
teaches how to combine stitches to create beautiful designs.
judithbakermontano.com
Member: $64 Retail: $80
(Plus Kit Fee)
VIP Quilt Tour
Bonnie Browning
All Levels
Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Room: Show Floor
#TOUR - Special Events
Be the first to see the winning quilts and get a special up-close tour with AQS Executive Show
Director, Bonnie Browning. Enjoy an intimate tour of the Special Exhibits, learn where each quilt
came from and the inspiration behind the artwork. You’ll get a chance to ask questions and get up-
close photographs of the quilts before the crowds roll in! Don’t miss your chance to become a know-
it-all about the quilts and be first to see the amazing quilts on display!
americanquilter.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
26What Was I Thinking?
Nancy McNally
All Levels
Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Room: Fall Creek
# 21803 – Lecture
This lecture covers how Nancy design quilts, the mess she has gotten herself into! How she works
with color, batiks, and longarm quilting. This lecture will consist of the fun Nancy has had in
designing, how she tweaks a pattern, keeps the eye moving across the quilt, adds a designed border,
and brings an element from the block out into the border. Supplies are not required for a lecture,
although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $12 Retail: $15
Whatever's 8" Collector Blocks
Laura Heine
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Roark Creek
#23508 - Appliqué
Learn the basics of collage while making these fun 8" collage collector blocks! Fun, fast, and easy!
This class can be for everyone. Laura will give ideas on making a complete quilt, potholder, table
runner, and more.
fiberworks-heine.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Kit Fee)
Whimsical Appliqué: Add a Unique Touch
to Your Quilt
Nancy McNally
All Levels
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Short Creek 2
# 23501 - Appliqué
Whimsical Appliqué is a unique, fun way to appliqué! You can use any size strips of fabric or scraps
pieced together to create your appliqué pieces. Whimsical Appliqué can add shading, dimension, and
27texture to your appliqué pieces. Whimsical Appliqué will teach you how to raw-edge appliqué on a
machine. Creativity is endless with this new technique.
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Woven Stars Quilt: Traditional Piecing with
a Stunning Result
Nancy McNally
Beginner/Intermediate
Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 1
# 27508 - Piecing
Learn how to take Half Square Triangles, slice and dice, and switcheroo to create these unique stars.
Along with learning how to create the stars, there is a special trick to create the 16-patch found in
the middle of the star block. This is all done using a 10" square bundle of dark to medium color
fabrics and yardage for background or light colored fabric. Join Nancy for the afternoon and make
these fun and beautiful stars.
nancymcnallyquilts.com
Member: $56 Retail: $70
(Plus Materials Fee)
Zip Zap Bricks - Modern Day Piecing
Gyleen Fitzgerald
All Levels
Saturday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Room: Cooper Creek 1
#27516 - Piecing
Dynamic, modern, and fun is the formula for great day of stitching. The actual block size is huge, 15"
square. You can make it scrappy or stick within a color palette or use a jelly roll. Oh, did I say its pre-
cut friendly? 1-2 Jelly Rolls and 1 yard of focus fabric.
Colourfulstitches.com
Member: $76 Retail: $95
(Plus Materials Fee)
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