Lectures & Handwork Learning Lab

Looking to pick up a new skill or dive into a fresh topic? Attend one of our $5 Lectures or the $20 Handwork Learning Lab and get inspired!

• $5 Lectures – Affordable, engaging sessions covering a variety of topics. No need to pre-register — just pay at the door.
  Location: Room E21BC

• $20 Handwork Learning Lab – Hands-on sessions where you’ll create, craft, and learn by doing. The kit is provided all you need is a pair of scissors!
  Sign up the day of at our onsite registration desk.
  Location: Room E23B

Whether you’re curious, creative, or just want to try something new, there’s a session waiting for you!

Sessions for Thursday - Lectures

Templates (Rulers) & Machine Quilting A Primer Course
with Patricia Simons of A Quilter's Rule A Division of Laser Excel

Cost: $5
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 10:45 am
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Are you ready to take the next step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering with your home machine? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use templates when quilting? Or perhaps you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want to try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with templates (aka rulers). Find out: Why templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge before you leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities available.

Dancing with Template/Rulers
with Patricia Simons of A Quilter's Rule A Division of Laser Excel

Cost: $5
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 12 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Are you ready to quilt your UFOs using templates? You’ve got the “ruler foot”, but you don’t understand how to use the templates with the foot. Perhaps you keep saying “tomorrow”. No worries! Come learn four basic movement techniques to create a wealth of designs. Watch simple shapes create fascinating designs. Easy Peasy! Great for all quilters. Come Dancing with me…even if you have two left feet!

Threadology
with Micki Chappelear of Superior Threads

Cost: $5
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 1:15 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Learn all about Superior Threads. Threadology will teach you about our different thread lines and the best techniques for using them. As a bonus, we will also dive into needles and adjust your tension. As firm believers in education, we emphasize the importance of understanding what makes a high-quality product and how to achieve stitching success.

From Quilt to Coat
with Rae Cumbie of Fit For Art Patterns

Cost: $5
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Do you have a quilt or quilt top that is not being used. Follow the trend and turn it into a Quilted Jacket or Coat. Get tips and tricks about how to create a successful coat from a quilt with the best selling authors of Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Discuss pattern making, fitting, planning, cutting and finishing the coat in this informative lecture.

Thread Mastery Institute (TMI)
with Bob Purcell of Y.L.I. Threads

Cost: $5
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 3:45 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Become a THREAD MASTER at our new Thread Mastery Institute (TMI). Bob Purcell will draw on his 26 years of thread experience and explain thread and needles and tension in simple terms. You will learn -Thread types and characteristics. When to use which types. -Thread weights made easy -Needles -Tension settings -Problem solving. We will solve 98% of thread/needle/tension issues. -Q&A

Sessions for Thursday - Handwork Learning Lab

Uncle Drew's Feed Stack Pincushion
with Olive Grace Studios

Cost: $20
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Location: Room E23B

Description: Uncle Drew's Feed Sack Pincushion is a fun simple project! You will learn utility stitching, slow stitching techniques, a few embroidery stitches and how to make a keepsake pincushion without a sewing machine!

Needlebook
with Clover USA

Cost: $20
Date: Thursday, June 26th 2025
Start Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Room E23B

Description: Keep your pins and needles in style with this fun, quick-to-make needlebook. A few easy embroidery stitches and imagination are all you need. All of the components you need will be included in the kit. Assorted colors. 

Sessions for Friday - Lectures

Thread Mastery Institute (TMI)
with Bob Purcell of Y.L.I. Threads

Cost: $5
Date: Friday, June 27th 2025
Start Time: 10:45 am
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Become a THREAD MASTER at our new Thread Mastery Institute (TMI). Bob Purcell will draw on his 26 years of thread experience and explain thread and needles and tension in simple terms. You will learn -Thread types and characteristics. When to use which types. -Thread weights made easy -Needles -Tension settings -Problem solving. We will solve 98% of thread/needle/tension issues. -Q&A

Batting - The Magic in the Middle
with Pellon - I Sew Desire Quilts

Cost: $5
Date: Friday, June 27th 2025
Start Time: 12 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: What you need to know about batting.

Layering Materials for a Quilted Jacket
with Rae Cumbie of Fit For Art Patterns

Cost: $5
Date: Friday, June 27th 2025
Start Time: 1:15 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Take a look at a selection of fabric, batting, lining and thread that are great for creating successful quilted jackets. The authors of Sewing Patchwork Quilted Jackets will be your guide and share the details of a variety of different jacket sandwich combinations.

Threadology
with Micki Chappelear of Superior Threads
Cost: $5
Date: Friday, June 27th 2025
Start Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Learn all about Superior Threads. Threadology will teach you about our different thread lines and the best techniques for using them. As a bonus, we will also dive into needles and adjust your tension. As firm believers in education, we emphasize the importance of understanding what makes a high-quality product and how to achieve stitching success.

Sessions for Friday - Handwork Learning Lab

Coffee Cup Cozy
with Clover USA

Cost: $20
Date: Friday, June 27th 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Location: Room E23B

Description: Keep your drink warm and fingers comfy with this fun cozy. Very simple embroidery stitches and the included components will have you drinking your favorite beverage in style. Bring the cup you wish your cozy to fit to class. Assorted colors.

Sessions for Saturday - Lectures

Threadology
with Micki Chappelear of Superior Threads

Cost: $5
Date: Saturday, June 28th 2025
Start Time: 10:45 am
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Learn all about Superior Threads. Threadology will teach you about our different thread lines and the best techniques for using them. As a bonus, we will also dive into needles and adjust your tension. As firm believers in education, we emphasize the importance of understanding what makes a high-quality product and how to achieve stitching success.

Stripology Rulers
with Allyson Heidenfelder of Quilt-N-Code

Cost: $5
Date: Saturday, June 28th 2025
Start Time: 12 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: I will demonstrate the versatility of the Stripology ruler, including correctly cutting strips, squares and rectangles, the squaring feature, flying geese, and so much more. Let's learn to use these rulers to their full potential!

Finishes for Beautiful Quilted Jackets
with Rae Cumbie of Fit For Art Patterns

Cost: $5
Date: Saturday, June 28th 2025
Start Time: 1:15 pm
Location: Room E21BC

Description: Learn about and see a variety of successful finishes to make a DIY quilted jacket terrific both outside and inside. Choose between utilitarian and decorative finishes and even an option for a reversable jacket. You will be empowered to get going on a new quilted jacket even if you do not have much garment sewing experience.

Sessions for Friday - Handwork Learning Lab

Summer Ball Cap
with Clover USA

Cost: $20
Date: Saturday, June 28th 2025
Start Time: 11:00 am
Location: Room E23B

Description: Kick off the summer season with this fun and stylish ball cap. All the components needed will be provided in the kit, including a cap! Super easy embroidery stitches make this a quick fashion statement. Assorted colors.