This summer I’ve been working a lot behind the scenes, preparing for upcoming teaching events and it’s my favorite thing that I do! Registration for Road to California just opened and already 2 of my 4 workshops sold out right away. It’s so exciting when that happens because I know folks are hungry for machine quilting education!

The good news is that there are still spaces in 2 of my workshops (as of this writing). I know they’ll fill up fast so if you are even thinking of attending, be sure to sign up asap. Read below for more info on both:

Machine Quilting Spirals & Swirls #5005C
Friday 1/24/25 8:30-4:30

Learn how to quilt modern, geometric spirals and swirls using both walking foot and free-motion techniques. Students will learn how to quilt stunning designs such as large continuous spirals, geometric spirals, and several swirl variations. Spirals can be quilted in different areas of your quilts, or used as an allover design. Combine motifs for even more possibilities! Students should be comfortable with basic machine quilting techniques. Bring plain fabrics to practice with, or leftover orphan blocks.

Free Motion Mashup #6006C
Saturday 1/25/25 8:30-3:30

Mix and match multiple motifs to create a modern free-motion mash-up! This technique can be applied to any quilt, whether you want your quilting to be the star of the show, or you simply want to add a bit of background texture to your quilt. This jam-packed class will teach how to combine and design two or more filler motifs into something entirely new. Students will practice drawing the designs on paper, then apply what they’ve learned to sample swatches or orphan blocks. Note: Students should be comfortable with basic free-motion quilting.

I hope you’ll be able to join me for one or more of these workshops. And if you aren’t able to attend this show, be sure to check out my current travel and teaching schedule. I update it on a regular basis. If you want to take a workshop from me, but I’m not coming to your area, be sure to pass along my name to your local quilting group and they can invite me to come. Did I mention it’s my favorite thing that I do???