Workshop Policies


Online workshop registration and payment via PayPal will be available!  Look for links near each workshop description.

2024-2025 Workshops Form 2024-2025

Complete the appropriate workshop registration form(s) included above (or register online below).

 

    • Make check payable to Q.U.I.L.T., Inc., and mail to:
      Michelle Young
       3 Staffords Crossing
      Slingerlands, NY 12159.
    • A list of materials and supplies, if required, will be posted on this page or, if needed, will be sent to you in a self-addressed stamped envelope, if you include one with your registration check.  If the workshop is filled, you will be put on a waiting list and your check will not be deposited until you are accepted for the workshop.
    • For online Zoom workshops, you will receive a unique invitation that may only be used by you and can’t be shared to connect to the Zoom session for the workshop.
    • In person workshops are held at Delmar Reformed Church  386 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054  Printed Directions 
    • The cost of a workshop may be reduced if we get a lot of participants.  We generally need a minimum of 10 participants to hold a workshop.  Refunds will be made if class is canceled.
    • The online registration payment page will give you the option to pay on-line (with an additional service fee), or to write a check and mail it.
    • For all day classes, most people bring their lunch or run out and bring something back.  Lunch is usually about 30 minutes.
    • Guild will provide several ironing boards and irons, several cutting boards and some basic straight rulers (but not necessarily rotary cutters), at least half a table, and a chair.

 

Refunds for cancellations will only be made if your place can be filled from a waiting list or you can find a substitute.  Workshop and waiting list policies are in the Q.U.I.L.T., Inc.’s Members Guide.


Workshops and Supply Lists

 

 

January 2025
January 9, 2025  – Storm at Sea with David Sirota   quiltmavendave.com

ZOOM – LIMIT 20 Students!!  CLASS FULL!

Whole-day workshop (9:30am-3:30 pm)

STORM AT SEA In 2 or 3 Colors

The perfect quilt for beginners AND experienced Paper-Piecers alike

It’s Paper Piecing for the 21st Century

Are you curious about paper piecing?  Do you and paper piecing already have a love/hate relationship?  Do you love the accuracy you achieve, but hate the process of getting there? Well, this class will change that to a LOVE, and kind of an addictive relationship.  We’ll be using the versatile, graphic, complex, quite simple Storm at Sea pattern to learn my “No More Tears” © method of paper piecing.  Although we won’t be finishing the entire project in class, you’ll have a good start, and the tools you’ll need to finish it at home, in half the time you’d expect from paper piecing.  Don’t believe me?  You’ll just have to come and see for yourself. 

Supply List/Prep: Sirota Description and supply list

Informational video with more information

Registration: $50 members/ guests $60 


REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

 

February 2025
February 13, 2025 AND February 14, 2025  – Studio 180 tool Star 60 with Jackie O’Brien https://ifthesethreadscouldtalk.com/

NOTE: Class times are different from traditional times.  This is class on 2 days, via ZOOM, and starts later both days, but goes later too.

ZOOM

Day and a Half workshop (11:00 am-5:00 pm day 1, 1:00-5:00pm day 2)

We have 3 possible blocks to work on during the class, depending how fast we decide to go: Hollow Cube 60, Capped Cube 60, and Star 60 Log Cabin.  See the Supply Lists for more pictures and details.

 

 

 

 

 

Supply List/Prep:

Registration: $75 members/ guests $85

Plus separate Tool Cost: approx. $45-50 – working on getting a local store to help us supply them for a discount.

Click HERE to Register Online

 

 

April 2025
April 10, 2025  – Crazy Quilts with Betty Pillsbury

Instagram (@bettyfikespillsbury)  

In-Person

Whole-day workshop (9:30am-3:30 pm)

Betty taught herself to embroider when she was eight and loves everything to do with needle and thread!  Over the years, she has won nearly 200 awards for her needlework and has appeared on Simply Quilts, has written numerous articles, created a piece for the White House and her work has been exhibited in numerous venues across America. 

Supply List/Prep: TBD

Registration: $50 members/ guests $60 

Click HERE to Register Online

 

 

May 2025
May 8, 2025 – BLOCK PARTY #2 (PATTERN TBD)

In-Person

Whole-day workshop (9:30am-3:30 pm)

A chance to be social with your fellow guild members while making blocks for service.  Pattern and Fabric supplied.

Supply List: Sewing Machine, Basic sewing supplies including rotary cutter.

Registration: FREE members/ guests $5 

Donations welcomed to help cover the cost of the room, but not required!

Click HERE to Register Online

 

 

 


Completed Workshops

 

October 2024 – Joyce Hughes  www.JoyceHughesOriginals.com

 

Joyce Hughes

October 10, 2024  – Thread Painting with Joyce Hughes
In-PersonWhole-day workshop (9:30am-4 pm)Learn the basics of Dimension Thread Painting and Embellishment on this beautiful Exclusive printed Photo Panel. We will cover the step-by-step process of Dimensional Thread Painting – using zig zag and straight stitching. See the fabric come to life as you sew and layer the threads on top of your design; adding shading, highlighting, texture and definition. You will use Thread as the medium to sew with different types of threads and color combinations.  Learn the strategic placement of threads to enhance the overall appearance of the panel, giving it a three-dimensional look and feel.Supply List/Prep: Supply ListRegistration: $50 members/ guests $75


October 11, 2024  – Free-Motion Quilting with Joyce Hughes

In-Person

Half-day workshop (12:30-4 pm)

This workshop concentrates on the steps to prepare your quilts for Free Motion Quilting; needle, thread and tension issues; design ideas and the practice of Free Motion Quilting. Students will develop Samples rather than completed projects.

Supply List/Prep: Supply List

Registration: $40 members/ guests $55


 
 

 

November 2024


November 8, 2024  – Oh Happy Days with Timna Tarr 

https://www.timnatarr.com/    

In-Person – Limit 25 participants!

Half-day workshop (12:30-3:30 pm)

Learn how to make this very happy quilt while also having a great time! Timna will teach five (or more!) techniques on how to make perfect circles, using both hand and machine techniques. Come prepared to play, experiment, and have fun. Supply fee of $5 for in-person workshop.

Supply List/Prep: Supply List

Registration: $40 members/ guests $50 

Supply Fee $5 paid to teacher.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

November 14, 2024  – Drunkard’s Path with Julie-Ann Fortran 

In-Person

Whole-day workshop (9:30am-3:30 pm)

Participants will learn the Drunkard’s Path technique using 3, 6 and 9 inch templates, which will be provided.  (If you have Drunkard’s Path templates of your own, please feel free to bring them to class) Different arrangements of this versatile block yield surprising results.  

Supply List: Sewing supplies like pins, neutral thread and a seam ripper.    The templates work best with a 28mm rotary cutter (small) versus a 45mm rotary cutter.  Fabric and batting.

Registration: $35 members/ guests $35  

REGISTRATION CLOSED
 

 


 
December 12, 2024 – BLOCK PARTY #1 (PATTERN String Block)

In-Person

Whole-day workshop (9:30am-3:30 pm)

At this Block Party, we will explore the string block and the various arrangements possible with this simple block.  We will make our string blocks using a batting foundation with the goal of combining our blocks to make quilts for Service. 

All fabrics and batting will be provided, but you may wish to bring some strings of your own.  If you choose to do that, the strings should be between 1.5” and 2.5” wide and between 10” and 20” long.  We will be using black centers, so anything that contrasts with black will add interest.  A neutral thread, your machine, scissors, and a mini iron (optional) are needed.

Mary Helen Collen and Kathy Terpening will be leading the session for us!

Supply List: Sewing Machine, Basic sewing supplies including rotary cutter.

Registration: FREE members/ guests $5

Donations welcomed to help cover the cost of the room, but not required!