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. and full day classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless noted.
- 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 From 2002 to Present.
Threaducation 101
January 9, 2026
Zoom:
"WonderFil Specialty Threads
Threaducation 101"
With:
Paulina Roman
Education focused on the fundamentals and intricacies of thread. Detailed explanations about thread material types, weight, terminology, and guidance on thread refection.
Basically Monochromatic Collage
February 12, 2026
Full Day Class:
“Basically Monochromatic Collage”
With Heidi Zielinski
Stevensville, MT
Learn composition and design principles to
apply to creating an abstract art quilt. Starting
small with 13” x 13” background (finished
piece approx. 12”x12”), raw edge applique and limiting your color palette, I’ll help you create a pleasing art quilt top that you can quilt by machine and/or by hand--and add embellishment if you like. Learn about my Three Layers of Design (fabric, stitch, embellish) concept that will help you achieve a balanced piece of art that is pleasing to the eye. I will give you ideas for the quilting and/or hand embroidery. Embellishment options and techniques will be discussed and advice provided, however there is not usually enough time to complete that aspect of the quilt in class. This topic was featured on Quilting Arts TV Series 2900, Episode 2913.
Class Fee $55.00
My Art Quilting Journey
February 13, 2026
Lecture:
"Fiber Into Art My Art Quilting Journey"
With Heidi Zielinski
Stevensville, MT
An overview of how I got started in art quilting, what I have done along the way, and what I am doing now. Since I started this journey about 20 years ago I have been in juried shows, galleries, magazines and even TV. My work has changed over time and I have explored new techniques and developed my unique style. I will share my passion for art quilting and some of the art I am inspired to create.
Embellishment Design
February 13, 2026
Half Day Class:
“Embellishment Design”
With Heidi Zielinski
Stevensville, MT
This class is about the placement
and composition of the
embellishment layer of a fiber
art design. It is not a how-to
bead class, although I will offer
some tips and hints for beading.
Learn how an art quilt can be
enhanced with various forms of embellishment. Where do you start? How much is enough? What is the goal and how do you get there? Learn some design principles and how they can be applied to this final layer of your art quilt. We’ll talk about the different types of embellishment and how to choose what is right for the piece. Creating lines, adding texture and color, creating focal points and echoing motifs for good balance. Embellishing can be tricky so I will help you make it a little less mystery and a little more fun! Beads are only one way to add this detail to your work so this class will also cover embroidery, couching, charms, dangles, draping and found objects. Lots of examples will be shown and I’ll share hints and tips from my many years of embellishing art quilts.
Class Fee $35.00
Kit Fee: $18.00
Blocks and Blooms
March 12, 2026
Full Day Class:
“Blocks and Blooms”
With Vicki McCarty
Calico Patch Designs
Morehead, Kentucky
This is one of the Blocks & Blooms Full Set.
100% Wool Applique , Homespun
background, embellishments,
borders, bindings and Color printed
pattern!
Class Fee $50.00
Kit Fee w/Pattern $23.99
Lecture/Trunk Show
March 13, 2026
Lecture/Trunk Show:
With Vicki McCarty
Calico Patch Designs
Morehead, Kentucky
Vicki showcases many of her beautiful quilts and discusses her inspiration for creating as well as basic technique used in the quilt. Hear stories behind the quilts as well as touching stories of Vicki's 40+ years quilting and tips passed on through 4 generations of quilting. Hosted through Zoom.
Graceful Words Block
March 13, 2026
Half Day Class:
“Graceful Words Block 6 Bee Kind”
With Vicki McCarty
Calico Patch Designs
Morehead, Kentucky
Graceful Words Stitch-A-Long with Vicki McCarty is
a fun stitch along with motivational and
inspirational words on a cute wool applique and
background. Kit includes all wool, embellishments
as shown and homespun backing. The project is
displayed on a wire hanger with decorative topper.
Class Fee $30.00
Kit Fee w/pattern $24.99
Partridge in a Pear Tree
April 9, 2026
Full Day Class:
“Partridge in a Pear Tree”
With Alice Ridge
Alice Ridge Quilts
Bloomington, Indiana
Wall Hanging approx. 38” x 41”
Alice Ridge Quilts
A Wall Hanging that you can use as a
Christmas decoration as the name suggests,
but also, neutral enough that you can hang it
all year long. Simple Fusible appliqué on a
pieced background.
Class Fee $30.00
Kit Fee $10.00
Pattern Fee $10.00
(cash to instructor)
Quilting Outside the Box-Because We Can
April 10, 2026
Lecture:
“Quilting Outside the Box-Because We Can”
With Alice Ridge
Alice Ridge Quilts
Bloomington, Indiana
Everyone starts with the quilting basics. Let’s step away from traditional quilting and explore many ways that you can change designs, limited only by your imagination. This presentation shows how we can take traditional designs and skew, twist or otherwise rebuild them into something more creative and fun. Shows many ways that you can change designs, limited only by your imagination.
Don’t Fear the Curves
Don’t Fear the Curves
April 10, 2026
Half Day Class:
“Don’t Fear the Curves"
With Alice Ridge
Alice Ridge Quilts
Bloomington, Indiana
Join in for a class day of fun playing with
Curved Piecing. We will work on both
Traditional Curves and Improvisational Curves.
By the end of the day, there won’t be a curve
in the world that will intimidate you!
Class Fee $15.00
Quilt Skills Round Robin
May 14, 2026
"Quilt Skills Round Robin"
Envision a room with 10 tables—each one offering a quilting topic that will catapult your imagination and quilting skill set to the next level. Now, combine that with the pace of speed dating and you have the Quilt Skills Round Robin! Ten talented Village Quilters will share tried-and-true techniques or skills in 20-minute mini presentations.
You’ll have time to visit three of the 10 talks.
Bonus: the handout from each of the 10 presentations will be available to all Guild members after the meeting. The Quilt Skills Round Robin is a fun-fun win-win!
Braided Curves
July 9, 2026
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
Templates can be preordered and/or purchased.
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.
Sweet Gum
July 10, 2026
Half Day Class:
“Sweet Gum”
With Daisy Aschehoug
Bloomington, Indiana (Norway)
Using scraps you can make a one-of-a-kind quilt, little coasters, runners, or table mats. A combination of curves making a beautiful moon surrounded by pointed stars.
Class Fee $30.00
Kit Fee $35.00
Pumpkin Time/ Turned Edge Machine Applique
August 13, 2026
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: $65.00
Kit Fee: $30.00
Kit includes pattern freezer paper, prewashed fabrics, machine needle, bobbin thread and YLI Wonder Invisible thread.
Artistry Through Applique
August 14, 2026
Lecture:
"Artistry Through Applique"
With David Taylor
Fort Collins, Colorado
Davidtaylorartquilts.com
Artistry Through Applique
August 14, 2026
Half Day Class:
"Artistry Through Appliques in Depth Lecture"
With David Taylor
Fort Collins, Colorado
Davidtaylorartquilts.com
Class Fee: $30.00
Temporary Improv Piecing
September 10, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Quilt as Desired
October 9, 2026
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
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.