PROGRAMS & CLASSES
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- For NON-GUILD MEMBERS, there is a $5 fee for attending a Guild Meeting.
- For NON-GUILD MEMBERS, if there is a guest speaker, there is a $10 fee to attend the Guild meeting.
- There is a charge for all classes and Guild Membership is required.
- Classes are held at the Chota Rec Center Room "A" located at 145 Awohili Drive, Loudon, TN.
- Half day classes are from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Full day classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cancellations with full refund are accepted up to 2 weeks prior to the class date.
NOTE: If you must cancel within the 2 weeks prior to class,
there are no refunds.
CLICK to view the Program History File (PDF) listing Speakers &Presentations, 2002 to Present.
18 Quilt Instructors
18 Quilt Instructors
May 16 & 17, 2026
On May 16th and 17th from 3pm until 6pm you will have the opportunity to watch 18 quilt
Instructors from around the world each give a 15-minute lesson on their specialty. There will be 9 teachers each day.
In case the timing is not good for you, the recordings will be available for 7 days. You will
also be able to download a PDF packet of their handouts.
Sign up for this event can only be made in person at our Guild meeting on April 10th and May 8th.
The cost to view the entire event is $5.00.
If you unable to attend either meeting, please call Tammy Henry at 865-227-6936.
June Luncheon
18 Quilt Instructors
June 12, 2026
Village Quilter’s June Luncheon
"Sew Into Summer"
Immediately following the Guild meeting
Where: Tellico Village Yacht Club 100 Sequoyah Road, Loudon
Cost: $21 per person
Last day to signup/request refund: June 1, 2026
Lunch will be your choice of:
Grilled Chicken on a bed of spinach with fresh strawberries, pecans, mandarin oranges, grapes and bleu cheese …
OR
Tuscan Penne Pasta (Vegetarian)
The kid’s challenge quilts will be on display and voted on at the luncheon.
Luncheon Coordinators:
Linda Brown lpbrown591@gmail.com
and Mary Hilyer mary.hilyer@yahoo.com
Checks Payable to: Village Quilters
OR
Braided Curves
July 9, 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
Full Day Class:
“Braided Curves”
With Daisy Aschehoug
Bloomington, Indiana (Norway)
Put a dent in your pile of scraps during this day-long
workshop. Part machine foundation paper piecing and
part Many Nested Curves, each participant will learn
tips and tricks for both techniques.
Class Fee $55.00
Daisy will have templates for students to borrow.
Lecture
July 10, 2026
Lecture:
“How Materials Influence Designs”
With Daisy Aschehoug
Bloomington, Indiana (Norway)
Part trunk show, part slide show, and part story hour, this lecture contains my life history for the past decade and a half in quilting. I share details on my design inspiration, a walk-through of my digital design process, and describe the how and why of the most important moments in my quilt career - good and bad. You'll also get sneak peeks at current projects that I'm not posting on social media. It's a fun hour full of stories and colorful quilts.
Pumpkin Time/ Turned Edge Machine Applique
Pumpkin Time/ Turned Edge Machine Applique
August 13, 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
Full Day Class:
"Pumpkin Time/
Turned Edge Machine Applique"
With David Taylor
Fort Collins, Colorado
Davidtaylorartquilts.com
This easy pattern is uniquely designed to teach my
turned-edge, layered, machine-applique technique
using freezer paper templates, liquid starch and nylon
invisible thread. Students need to have a sewing
machine with adjustable blind hem stitch capability.
Student Supplies Needed:
Sewing machine with blind-hem stitch capability—
Please bring the instruction manual for your machine!
Extension table for machine (helpful)
Open toe or zigzag foot
Paper scissors and fabric scissors
Empty bobbin
Straight pins for applique
Finger stiletto or stiletto
Tweezers (optional, but helpful)
Thread snips
Pencil
Class Fee: $70.00
Kit Included
Kit includes pattern freezer paper, prewashed fabrics, machine needle, bobbin thread and YLI Wonder Invisible thread.
Free Motion Basics
Pumpkin Time/ Turned Edge Machine Applique
August 14, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Half Day Class:
"Free Motion Basics" with David Taylor
This is a fast-paced beginners' class for leaming basic free-motion machine quilting techniques on your own home. machine. The class is structured around a series of quilt 'sandwiches' that will! get everyone moving! Students will also learn how to adjust tension on their own machine for perfect stitching. Please have machines in clean, working order with a fresh needle installed. Machines must have free-motion quilting ability.
STUDENT SUPPES NEEDED
- Empty bobbin
- Thread snips or small scissors
- Small trash bag for thread ends
- You may bring your 'gripper gloves or other gear, your preference
Class Fee: $30.00
STDENT KIT FEE: $30
Kit includes all pre-washed fabric and batting sandwiches, a spool of machine quilting thread and special nee
Contemporary Improv Piecing
Contemporary Improv Piecing
Contemporary Improv Piecing
September 10, 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
Full Day Class:
"Contemporary Improv Piecing"
With Catherine Redford
Naperville, IL
Join Catherine as she brings her 20+ years of experience with creative improv piecing techniques to this technique-building workshop. You’ll piece improv-style blocks to create a series of small pieces you can use individually for placemats, wall art, pillows, or tote bags or combine for a throw size quilt.
Catherine expects everyone to come up with something different. Please bring a range of your favorite fabrics. She likes to work mainly with solids and just a few prints. Make sure you have contrast, light, medium and darks! If you are a more cautious stitcher, eight fat quarters will be plenty. Jelly rolls and pre-cuts are fun to work with. If you know you work quickly, bring more…
Class Fee: $55.00
Lessons Learned w/Quilting
September 11, 2026
Lecture:
"Lessons Learned w/Quilting"
With Catherine Redford
Naperville, IL
I offer an inspiring and entertaining yet informative lecture, Lessons Learned While Quilting. I use professionally shot photographs projected on a screen for a really good look at my quilts and bring a selection of items for even closer examination!
Walking Foot Quilting-Beyond the Ditch
September 11, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Half Day Class:
"Walking Foot Quilting-Beyond the Ditch"
With Catherine Redford
Naperville, IL
Learn how to finish your quilts on a domestic machine while enjoying all the control of your walking foot. We will start with a brief discussion of preparing your tops for quilting including marking and basting. Then we will make stitched samples of different styles including modern grids, matchstick quilting and spirals. Finish with a look at Catherine’s work to inspire you to go home and turn your tops into quilts. As seen on QATV series 1400/ QA International Quilt Festival Scene 2014/ DVD Modern Machine Quilting.
Class Fee: $30.00
Circle with Scraps
October 8, 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
Full Day Class:
"Circle with Scraps"
With Patricia Harrison
Exetir, RI
Who doesn’t love a good scrap quilt? Burn through your fabric stash while exploring color value and gradation in this fun and dynamic workshop! Scraps are pieced onto a foundation fabric, then transformed into striking circular blocks—no appliqué required.
In this class, you’ll learn:
Foundation Piecing Techniques – Create structured, precise blocks using fabric scraps.
Circular Piecing – Seamlessly integrate circles into your quilt without appliqué.
Edge Finishing – Explore embroidery edge stitching and a zigzag edge for added flair.
With engaging demonstrations, hands-on practice, and plenty of quilting fun, you’ll leave with fresh skills and inspiration to keep your scrap stash in check!
Join us for a creative quilting adventure!
Class Fee $50.00
Kit Fee $12.00
Quilt as Desired
October 9, 2026
Lecture:
"Quilt as Desired"
With Patricia Harrison
Exetir, RI
This 45-minute PowerPoint lecture takes you through my quilt design process, showing how I determine the quilting that best enhances each of my award-winning quilts and how I transfer the design to the quilt top. I’ll also discuss key considerations such as thread type and color, batting choices, and more. Following the lecture, enjoy my "100 Pounds of Award-Winning Quilts" trunk show, where you’ll get a close-up look at my work. A Q&A session will wrap up the event, providing an opportunity for deeper discussion.
Handout included.
You Be the Judge
October 9, 2026
1:30pm-4:30pm
Half Day Class: "You Be the Judge"
With Patricia Harrison
Exetir, RI
Gain insight into the quilt judging process and learn how to refine your quilting from design to construction to binding. This interactive workshop begins with a PowerPoint lecture introduction, followed by hands-on quilt evaluation to help you recognize key elements that make a quilt stand out.
In this class, you’ll:
Understand Quilt Judging Criteria – Learn what judges look for in quilt shows.
Evaluate Design, Construction & Finishing – Assess quilts for strengths and areas of improvement.
Receive Personalized Feedback – Bring your own quilt or use teacher samples for evaluation.
Develop a Growth Plan – Identify ways to enhance your quilting for shows or personal satisfaction.
Ideal for quilters looking to enter judged competitions or simply elevate their craftsmanship, this workshop provides valuable knowledge and hands-on experience to guide your quilting journey.
Join us and take your quilting to the next level!
Class Fee $30.00
Protecting Precious Quilts
November 13, 2026
Lecture:
"Protecting Precious Quilts"
With Lena Beth Reynolds
Sweetwater, TN
She’s going to talk about tips for caring for, cleaning, and preserving quilts. Her knowledge base comes from years of experience buying, selling, and collecting antique quilts. She will also have antique quilts to show and to sell.