Select this option to have a sewing machine reserved for you for all of your classes throughout Quilting on the Beach.  Please plan on attending our Get To Know Your Rental Machine workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:45 am if possible. Cost: $50.00 (more…)

Rent a sewing machine for use in a one-day class (please register multiple times for multiple single days). Please plan on attending our Get To Know Your Rental Sewing Machine workshop on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:45 am if possible. (more…)

Through our quilting we are among the world’s great story tellers. The stories of our journey are so often tied to places we’ve been – travel, places of birth, friendship, first love, school, weddings, grandchildren, military service, reunions and, sadly, last farewells. In this workshop you will join Debra to create a 9” x 30” (more…)

Learn this great technique to strip piece a Mariner’s Compass Sunflower block. No foundation piecing. The Skinny Robin Compass ruler created by Robin Long of Robin Ruth Designs makes this an easy block to make. Choose three blocks for a table runner (17″ x 51″) or ten blocks for a quilt (54″ x 70″ — (more…)

We’ll use simple materials to create a bouquet of colorful wet felted flowers. Then we’ll use simple bead weaving techniques to create eye catching but easy centers. Your kit will include all the wool and varied types of beads and findings. Just bring a few easy to find around the house materials and be prepared for (more…)

Make this generous-sized tote from your choice of a jelly roll (2 1/2″ strips) and coordinating fabric. Annabelle’s easy method creates a sturdy, colorful design with four clever pockets. You’ll have a little homework in between but have a finished bag by the end of Day 2. Please note 8:30 am start time on both (more…)

          Create your choice of land or sea scape by applying “brushstrokes” of fabric scraps to a traced outline.  You’ll learn how to use collage to rival a classical oil painting full of color, movement, and power! We’ll talk about perspective, values, focal points, everything you need to know, and a (more…)

The Process is a two-day workshop where you will learn how to express your own ideas and your own style in a small wall hanging. Debra has written a workbook – conveniently titled The Process and included in class kit! – that along with many in-class cool demos, tricks and techniques throughout this two-day workshop, (more…)

The Kona Cartwheel (aka Montana Cartwheel) quilt creates spinning points using light, medium and dark fabrics, creating a very dramatic effect. Choose many values from the same color family or use the color wheel to pick a combination of colors. The points are paper pieced using freezer paper so no paper to tear away from (more…)

Calling all book lovers! Karen will coach you through this gorgeous bookcase quilt using 10-inch squares of precut Kaffe Fasset fabric.  You’ll have the opportunity to personalize your project with all sorts of fun little details: flower vases, snow globes, or even a kitty cat quilt block. Get creative with this quilt and make it (more…)

We’ll trace a simple outline pattern on white fabric and paint it with pastels, step by step. Then we’ll glue on as few or as many scraps as you like to add texture. Cover with tulle and doodle some quilting lines. Yay, you’re an artist! Suitable for all skill levels No sewing machine needed Cost: (more…)

In this class taught at the home of local long arm quilter Donna Fear, you will learn a short history of shibori indigo dying and how it works.  Donna will demonstrate the different methods of folding, twisting, wrapping and tying along with some new advanced dying techniques. This is a hands on class where you will be doing your own (more…)

Bring your lunch and join Debra for a talk entitled My Journey Thus Far, about her history and the startup of Zebra Patterns. There will be an announcement of Row by Row Experience’s return in 2023 and its journey as well as quilts to show and a question and answer session. Cost: $5.00 (more…)

Please join us for tournament-style Texas Hold ‘Em poker in a game where the stakes are high (fabric!) and there’s fun for all. Beginning players welcome! Cost: $5.00 (more…)

Simple, straight stitching will create this Carpenter’s Square quilt. Like most quilts, it’s really an easy puzzle that’s made up of two different blocks and pieced sashing. If you have a carpenter in your life this would make a great gift. Skill level: Confident Beginner Cost: $75.00  Kit fee: $70 Sewing machine required     (more…)

In this class taught at the home of local long arm quilter Donna Fear, you will learn a short history of shibori indigo dying and how it works.  Donna will demonstrate the different methods of folding, twisting, wrapping and tying along with some new advanced dying techniques. This is a hands-on class where you will be doing your own shibori (more…)

This is a raw edge applique class where you will use a laser cut, pre-fused applique tropical flower to create a 12” x 20” finished wall hanging. There will be a full demo of Debra’s NO TRACE/ NO REVERSE applique method as well as demos of color alteration with colored pencils and a one-step no (more…)

The Pickle Dish quilt is a variation of the Double Wedding Ring, also referred to as Indian Wedding Ring. There are a variety of techniques in making this pattern. The pointed arcs will be paper pieced using freezer paper. This method leaves no paper to tear from the seams. You’ll also learn curved piecing. It’s (more…)

Join with new and old friends to celebrate Quilting on the Beach Summer 2023. You’ll enjoy a catered dinner with local-style food, games, door prizes, and of course Show and Tell! Please bring and share any of your Quilting on the Beach projects or any project done within the last year. Cost: $25.00 (Please let (more…)

Join us for a bus tour to the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to view their collection of Hawaiian Quilts and kapa. This collection was originally commissioned by Laurance S. Rockefeller when the resort was built in the 1960s and  is a beautiful display of traditional, locally made Hawaiian quilts. We’ll also visit the Hamakua Macademia (more…)