Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Other / Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
I will lead you on a journey of quilted pieces that you can wear. See pieces using new fabrics, old fabrics, and lots of upcycling! Lots of Creative ideas YOU can sew too!
Other "Art to Wear" sewing patterns available for purchase after the lecture—$8.00-$16.00 each.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Other Machine(s): Not required
Presentation & Trunk Show
Step into the imaginative world of fiber artist and educator Sandi daRoza, where intuition leads, and fabric follows.
In this vibrant presentation and trunk show, Sandi shares her creative vision behind her freeform quilts—works that move with color, texture, and an unmistakable sense of play.
Her signature floral motifs bloom across the surface, while her whimsical spirit infuses every stitch. Through stories, process insights, and a curated selection of quilts from her studio, Sandi invites you to see what she sees: a joyful conversation between material, movement, and maker.
Join us for an inspiring look at how creativity unfolds when you trust your hands, honor your instincts, and let the work lead the way.
Level: Intermediate Class Type: Hands-on Category: Piecing Machine(s): Sewing Machine not required Bernina Sewing Machines are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Do all those beautiful quilts with curves intimidate you? Learn to sew curves with confidence as you complete this strikingly modern quilt. This class will cover a variety of strategies to improve your curve sewing technique and introduce you to using the Curve Savvy ruler by Creative Grids for cutting quarter circles and arches with a variety of diameters.
Dew Drops is a dramatic modern design that is perfect for a 2- or 3-color layout, and also works beautifully with a variety of colors filling the center circles. In class, you will sew several blocks, and assemble at least one circle. While optional, a little pre-work before you come to class will make your fabric easier to work with when cutting and sewing curves - see the supply list for instructions and a link to a video tutorial for this step.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Longarm Quilting Machine(s): Not required Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Custom quilting doesn't have to mean complicated quilting on every inch of your quilt. Gina demonstrates approachable ways to add custom touches, including outlining, ruler work, block designs, borders, and background fills. Learn how to combine simple techniques to create a quilt that looks highly customized without becoming overwhelming.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: Sketchpad/pencil or pen
Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Longarm Machine Quilting Machine(s): Not required Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Unleash your creativity in this fun and artistic class! In Doodle Mania, we'll explore the art of doodling designs on paper and then learn how to bring those ideas to life on fabric. You'll gain confidence in transforming simple sketches into beautiful quilted textures.
We'll also cover how to use minimal markings to transfer clipart-inspired designs directly onto your quilt tops--giving you the freedom to create without overcomplicating the process. This inspiring, hands-on class will help you develop your own unique quilting style and leave you with a toolbox of techniques to keep your quilting fresh, playful, and personal.
Kit/handout Fee: $5 (cash please) Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Handout
Student supply list: Pencil, paper/drawing pad
This class is a lecture/demo longarm class
The Innova Longarm Quilting Machine is sponsored by Sew So Shop
Level: Beginner Class Type: Hands-on Category: Handwork/EPP Machine(s): Not required
Join Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce as he shows you everything you need to know to English paper piece with his newest pattern, Petunia.. Obsessed with all things hand sewing, this workshop will teach you the ins and outs of EPP. You'll learn all about fabric selection, techniques like fussy cutting and mirroring to create kaleidoscopic designs, and of course everything you need to know about basting and stitching your blocks.
The best part of the workshop is when we all get to sit and stitch together! This is a stress-free and super relaxing class that will make you fall in love with EPP.
Kit/handout Fee: $10 (Cash please) Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Papers for 1 Petunia block.
Student supply list: Petunia Block (provided in kit) 6-8 fabric (or more) assorted fabrics that go together, with a mix of fussy-cuttable motifs, textures, stripes, etc. Sewline glue pen Hand sewing needles Small rotary cutter (28mm recommended) Cutting mat 12” ruler with clear 3/8” markings Pen Scissors Thread Fussy cutting mirror (not required, but a very helpful tool)
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Longarm Machine Quilting Machine(s): Not required Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Take your longarm feather quilting skills to the next level with this creative and technique-rich class focused on stitching extraordinary feather designs. Whether you are looking to refine your foundational feather work or add eye-catching embellishments and modern flair, this class is for you.
You will learn how to create a variety of stunning feathers styles, from traditional to contemporary, with an emphasis on balanced composition and graceful motion. We will explore symmetrical designs, playful embellishments, and how to confidently wrap feathers around corners and borders for a cohesive, flowing look.
This class is ideal for confident beginners and beyond. Quilters looking to expand their design library will leave with the confidence to make your ordinary feathers into something truly extraordinary.
Kit/handout Fee: $10 (cash please) Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Detailed Handout
Student supply list: Pencil, paper/drawing pad
This class is a lecture/demo longarm class
The Innova Longarm Quilting Machine is sponsored by Sew So Shop
Level: Beginning Class Type: Hands-on Category: Appliqué Machine(s): Not required
Welcome to this wool appliqué class!!! This class teaches a few appliqué techniques and a couple of starter decorative embroidery stitches to create a vibrant wool coaster.
There are four separate design kits offered. Each kit has the materials required to create an individual wool coaster. Each kit includes a backing, a primary wool background, some pre-cut pieces ready to be attached to the background, hand sewing needles, and coordinating silk threads. To provide hands-on learning, one design piece is not pre-cut. This uncut piece will be used to demonstrate how to go from a pattern and wool in hand to pieces ready to assemble for the design.
Participants practice how to interpret a pattern and prepare the necessary pieces. Appliqué paper or freezer paper is included in the kit to trace the pattern piece.
Cotton floss, pearl cotton, and wool threads will be provided to participants for experimentation with a few decorative stitching techniques.
Kit/handout Fee: $15 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Small wool appliqué project with most pieces precut (one left to learn how to trace and cut); pattern; appliqué paper; (2) hand needles; Silk thread to match project; wool to practice embroidery stitches; cotton floss to practice stitching.
Student supply list: • A light table (people can share) • Pencil and eraser • Small ruler to use to draw straight lines • 4” or 6” Serrated Scissors (for cutting wool) • 4” Scissors (for cutting threads) • Appliqué Glue or Glue stick
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Art Quilts/Embellishments Machine(s): Not required
Students in this class will learn the layered portrait technique. Amaze your friends and family! I will demonstrate how to manipulate photos and how to draw contour quilting lines, but for the one-day class, I will create a custom pattern for each student based on a photo emailed to me in advance.
If you have a selection of photos, you may email them all to me, and I will help you choose; then you will get a pattern in class. Anyone who does not send me a photo will have a choice of mine (Ben Franklin, Johnny Cash, Einstein, Elvis, whoever I feel like printing out at the time). You can request one you see on my website PORTFOLIO page- https://www.phylliscullenartstudio.com/portfolio.html
Kit/handout Fee: $35 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Fabrics for portrait, custom patterns, and Misty Fuse.
Student supply list: Sharp scissors Craft knife Small rotary cutter Small mat Ruler 2 colors of Sharpies Photos for custom patterns must be emailed in advance of class.
Students must email Phyllis at PCUL429@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance to arrange sending appropriate photos for custom patterns.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Domestic Machine Quilting Machine(s): Not required Sierra Sewing, Quilting, & Vacuums provides Janome Sewing Machines in this room.
Discover the joy and ease of machine quilting with rulers! Rulers provide "training wheels" for your machine quilting experience. Gina will help you build confidence with your ruler quilting technique and inspire you with new designs for your quilt tops. This is a fun and stress-free class filled with skill-building exercises and creative ideas.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: 10- quilt sandwiches: dark solid fabric with cotton batting Light colored thread Machine quilting gloves Erasable marking pen Pencil for note-taking Sketch pad
Sierra Sewing, Quilting, & Vacuums provides Janome Sewing Machines in this room.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: : Collage Techniques / Domestic Machine Sewing Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Making a collage garment is pure fun; you use either a sweatshirt base or use a foundation style base. You will choose solids and small prints that will blend with the theme fabric - think Asian, flowers, animals, fish etc.. You do not wash the fabric prior to the collage process – just before the binding is to be added, you will wash and dry the garment to get the texture of the raw edge stitching,
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list:
1. Purchase a sweatshirt that is two (2) sizes larger than you wear. DO NOT PREWASH.
2. Fabric: a fabric that has animals, a flower of different sizes, Asian birds, fish, etc., something you can cut apart. Choose other fabrics that pick up color from the main fabric, some solid and small prints that do not overpower the main design. Thread to match the fabric and the color of the sweatshirt. If you prefer to line your jacket, purchase coordinating fabric and thread. DO NOT PREWASH YOUR FABRIC.
3. Sewing machine with free motion foot. General sewing supplies, including a small pair of scissors for cutting sections of the fabric apart. Make sure you have extra needles for your machine.
If you have any questions, call me at 209-296-4926.
* SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS CLASS. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Sewing Machine and Supply storage: For your convenience, we have available, free of charge temporary and overnight storage at the class registration desk located at Nevada Office 1, across the hall from classroom N5 on the lower level of the hotel.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Piecing Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
No experience necessary. We will be learning the meditative practice of improvisation piecing. Take home a small block to turn into an apron pocket, a sachet, a pillow or keep going and make a whole quilt.
Kit/handout Fee: $20 Paid to the teacher in the classroom. Kit includes: Fabric remnants and patterns.
Student supply list: Sewing machine in good working order All necessary supplies thread/scissor/pins/seam ripper, etc. Fabric scrap remnants (various sizes-please see class photo for guideline) Cutting mat, rotary cutter, small spray bottle or flatter spray mist.
* SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS CLASS. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Sewing Machine and Supply storage: For your convenience, we have available, free of charge temporary and overnight storage at the class registration desk located at Nevada Office 1, across the hall from classroom N5 on the lower level of the hotel.
Level: Intermediate Class Type: Hands-on Category: Serger Machine(s): Not required BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop
What better way to learn a new machine than by creating quick, small projects? Enjoy the instant gratification of mastering new skills while completing gift-worthy items. This class features several easy projects made on the serger, along with helpful tips for stitching with fleece, working with curves using decorative thread, and constructing a shoe tote with an elastic band (it’s an introduction to making a one-seam pair of pants), a tissue case with an added pocket for hand sanitizer or other small essentials, and a zipper pouch with an easy box corner instruction. Come enjoy the adventure of playing with the serger while learning many new techniques.
Kit/handout Fee: $33 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Fleece fabric, decorative and basic threads for all projects, pre-cut fabric for tissue cases, fabric and zipper for pouch, elastic, and instructions.
Student supply list: Fabric clips Pins Fabric scissors Ruler 12-18 inch 2 fat quarters that complement (for shoe tote) Rotary cutter with sharp blade
The BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: All levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Domestic Machine Sewing Machine(s): Not required Sierra Sewing, Quilting, & Vacuums provides Janome Sewing Machines in this room.
Learn how to make three-dimensional fabric sculptures. In this class, you will make a quilted vase, bowl, or flower (your choice). Once you know the technique, you'll be able to create many different quilted, 3D shapes. Your imagination is the limit.... think Halloween bowls or Christmas vases, gifts, etc. Embellishing your creation with beads, yarn, felt, threads, etc. will add even more fun.
Kit/handout Fee: Pattern $15 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Heat-moldable batting, pattern, and instructions.
Student supply list: 1 or 2 half yards of cotton fabric in desired colors for your vase, flower, or bowl. (Hand-dyed fabric will be for sale in class). Sewing supplies: scissors, pins, thread, rotary cutter and mat; heat gun (optional).
Sierra Sewing, Quilting, & Vacuums provides Janome Sewing Machines in this room
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Quilting/Sewing - No Machines Machine(s): Not required
Certain conversations must be had between piecers and longarm quilters. How will this be quilted? Which batting should I choose? How do I prepare my backing fabric? How big does my backing fabric need to be? What is this going to cost? How long is it going to take? During this class, we will discuss the intimate details of the quilting process and more. You will be sure to leave this class feeling educated about the questions everyone should ask! Both piecers and longarm quilters welcome. Let's have a conversation....
Level: Intermediate Class Type: Hands-on Category: Serger Machine(s): Not required BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop
Recycling has become the rage, and denim is at the top of the list. What can be more fun than having a pillow that reminds you of special times when you wore those jeans? The pockets are already stitched, so there is no need to worry about that detail. Add an additional pocket for book or magazine storage. Add a ruffle around the edge using the narrow-rolled hem. Differential feed takes care of the gathers. Stitch a zipper in the back for easy washing. All this is completed on the serger.
Kit/handout Fee: $15 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Zipper, fabric for ruffle, and instructions
Student supply list: 1 or 2 pairs of jeans. Their size determines the size of the pillow. Ruler at least 18" long rotary cutter with a new blade cutting mat thread clips and pins marking pencil Anything that makes your sewing easier.
The BERNINA L890 Overlocker/Serger Machines in this room are provided by Going Batty Quilt Shop.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Collage Techniques Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
What do all quilters have, despite the techniques they love to do? Scraps! This is a workshop where you learn different ways to assemble those scraps we save and cannot bear to get rid of. This is a very freeing and fun workshop, guaranteed to not only use up some scraps but create a one-of-a-kind quilt while learning about color, value, and block techniques!
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: Sewing machine in good working order (don’t forget pedal and cord) Neutral thread Typical sewing kit: scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc. Cutting mat at least 12" by 18" Sharp rotary cutter & ruler (best size 2-1/2" by 12" or close) Fabric (see note below) Paper and pencil for doing the math for your final quilt size and division of colors Extra light, if needed
Note: Fabric is of course, the most important element of this project. This is a chance for you to use up some of the scraps you have been saving! Look especially for focal fabrics that have “pictures” or interesting images that you can feature in your quilt. Almost all fabric is workable: stripes, polkadots, prints, solids, batiks, even UFO blocks. You should think ahead as to which colors you want to focus on and bring scraps in those colors.
If you want to make a rainbow effect as you see in my sample, you will need yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, and green, but any combination of any number of colors is possible. The rainbow effect is best for subtle blending of one color to the next, if that is what you’re after. Distinct color separations are OK too, where a more striped effect is desired. As you can imagine, you won’t need yardage, but some ombre fabrics are nice for having many colors, in which case you might want more than a scrap ;-) When in doubt, bring it! We will have a share table so everyone will have the optimum variety to work with. Keep in mind this is a 4-hour workshop, so when thinking about colors, you may only need 3 total to get started. Look at my website for ideas! https://www.sandrabruce.com/quilt_scrap_vortex_class-.html
Feel free to call me or email me if you have questions. My number is 530-210-9748, and my email is sandrabruce13@icloud.com.
* SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS CLASS. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Sewing Machine and Supply storage: For your convenience, we have available, free of charge temporary and overnight storage at the class registration desk located at Nevada Office 1, across the hall from classroom N5 on the lower level of the hotel.
Class Type: Entertainment / Lecture, Q&A, Quilts to Share Category: Special Event / Quilting
This lecture is about inspiration and evolution. Through slides, I show how I started, how I work now, what I’ve learned, and the obstacles I’ve encountered throughout my creative journey. My intention is to encourage by example. I am hoping attendees will leave inspired and feeling that if I can do it, they can too. I like to bring as many quilts as I can and am open to all questions.
Level: Beginning Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Appliqué Machine(s): Not required
This is a quick tour of a journey from earning the basics of quilting to a joyful obsession with wool appliqué. If you love to create quilts that tell a story, appliqué is one of the most versatile ways to express creative ideas. Working with felted wool is a tactile experience and is an extremely forgiving medium to work with to create appliqué pieces.
This lecture will highlight my personal journey in finding that quilting outlet that is both creative and easily constructed. I’ll share the ease of implementing designs, the challenges, and lessons learned from working on felted wool projects. Foundational skills such as finding and creating felted wool will be discussed. Preparation time and methods, plus embellishing basic embroidery stitches, will be included.
Level: All Levels Class Type: Lecture/Demo Category: Longarm Quilting Machine(s): Not required Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Thread and tension can make or break your quilting—and knowing how to troubleshoot common problems can save you a lot of frustration. Gina demonstrates thread choices, needle selection, tension adjustments, and common issues such as thread breakage, eyelashes, loops, and skipped stitches. This is a practical, problem-solving class designed to help you feel more confident at the machine.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: Sketchpad/pencil or pen
Sew So Shop is providing the Innova Longarm Quilting Machine in this room.
Level: All levels Class Type: Hands-on Category: Collage Techniques Machine(s): Not required
Learn how to make realistic-looking trees with multi-fabric trunks and fiber lace foliage using water-soluble stabilizer and fused applique. Free-motion machine embroidery, thread painting, bobbin drawing and couching techniques will be discussed, but you will sew your quilt at home.
Kit/handout Fee: Pattern $10 (optional) (Paid to the teacher in the classroom). Kit includes: Tree pattern of your choice (optional).
Student supply list: 2 yards of paper-backed fusible web (Pellon 805: Wonder Under or Steam a Seam) fat quarters of batik browns (2 lights; 3 mediums: 2 darks); 1 yard of background fabric. Hand-dyed fabric will be available for sale. Rotary cutter and mat, pencil, Sharpie, scissors, Teflon pressing sheet, and fabric glue stick.
