Create this beautiful work of art in your favorite medium — fabric! Annabelle’s techniques make it a lot easier than it looks and you’ll have a beautiful piece to fill with silk foliage or to stand on its own. This is a two-day class — Saturday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 6 Cost: $75.00  Kit (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…)

                  In this class you’ll learn the Quiltsmart Easy Applique method and have your choice of two projects: Kapa Hawaii:  traditional Hawaiian designs made easy with modern methods. With the Zigzag Applique method, there’s no needle turning!  Your kit will contain fabric and interfacing for four blocks (more…)

This project combines several Quiltsmart methods including Dresden plate, Rob Pete, and Wave Border. Make this adorable door or wall banner (22″ x 42″) or there is also a queen size option available. Just sew on the lines for beautiful plates that don’t pucker! Sewing machine required Cost: $75.00   Kit fee: $55.00 (more…)

Learn the Quiltsmart method for making this 54″ x 54″ lone star in beautiful brights. It’s super-fast and accurate, with no inset piecing. Only straight strips to cut — no angles or diamonds.  This method virtually guarantees perfect intersections and beautiful points! Sewing machine required Cost: $75.00   Kit fee: $99.00 (more…)

              Learn to use Quiltsmart grids as you create your choice of the Midi Bag (a handy 8″ x 12″ tote using 2 1/2 inch squares), or the Bear Paw design for those who would prefer to make a quilt and learn Mattie’s method lop and fuse method for (more…)

Choose your own project from three of Mattie’s most popular designs: Cell Phone Bag, Techy Rest, or Market Bag. You’ll walk away with a finished project, and as a bonus you’ll get to see the other projects being made by other students and hear the tips and tricks for those projects as well. You’ll be (more…)

Make this lovely wall hanging featuring pieced pineapples. Easy, fun, and a great tropical souvenir or universal symbol of hospitality. Sewing machine required Cost: $75.00   Kit fee: $53.00 (more…)

Learn Phyllis’ stained glass technique as you create a vineyard scene or bamboo design. Next, you’ll learn to use acrylic markers, pastels and embroidery to enhance the project. Students will have the opportunity to request any one of Phyllis’ patterns after class as a bonus. Cost: $75.00   Kit fee:  $40.00 No sewing machine needed (more…)

This class is Phyllis’ popular landscape collage workshop with the addition of two new designs to help you learn more about fabric choices, perspective, and the process of painting with fabric scraps. Students may bring their own scenes to transfer into collages. Phyllis will also demonstrate creating a collage pattern using smart phone apps. No (more…)

Island Love- a portrait. International teacher Phyllis Cullen will share the techniques featured in her two books about quilted portraits: It’s All About the Face and More Than Just a Pretty Face. The class will include instructions and practice in using photoshop elements to create a portrait pattern. Students will have a choice of several (more…)

Join certified Laura Heine instructor Susan Nash for this great class featuring collage style applique. Susan has developed some specific techniques that make this project easy and fun. Your kit will include a large variety of fabrics to create your masterpiece and additional designs (Jellyfish and Whale) for your next collage adventure. This is a (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…)

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…)

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…)

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. 3 at 7:45 am if possible. Cost: $15.00 (more…)

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. 3 at 7:45 am if possible. Cost: $50.00 (more…)

This beautiful, pieced quilt features Spectrum Digital Prints by Hoffman Fabrics. With just a bit of fussy cutting you can create this island themed masterpiece. Finished quilt measures 56″ x 66″. This is a one-day class Cost: $75.00   Kit fee: $90.00 Sewing machine required (more…)

Learn the traditional art of Hawaiian applique with a third-generation local Hawaiian quilter. You’ll have your choice of fabrics and learn to cut and stitch an 18-inch square suitable for a pillow cover or small wall hanging. Cyndy’s techniques and instructions make Hawaiian applique easy and fun! This is a one-day class Cost: $65.00 Kit (more…)

Learn foundation paper-piecing using freezer paper and get comfortable with curved piecing. There is a lot going on in this quilt; angles, lines and circles. Many techniques to add to your repertoire of quilting knowledge. Finished Quilt size is 50″ x  50″. Skill level:  Intermediate. Sewing machine required Cost: $75.00   Kit fee: $70.00 (more…)

The kite shape is a great unit to learn and can be made using multiple techniques. The “Corner Beam” ruler creates crisp, precise kites in many sizes. Based on a pattern named Bounce by Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios, this is an easy quilt that looks way more complicated than it is. Finished quilt (more…)

Get comfortable with the 60-degree line on your ruler when making this 1930’s Pin Wheel quilt. This block looks more difficult than it is and goes together easily using strip piecing and partial seams. Beautiful batiks make this a stunning piece! Finished quilt measures 54″ x 58″.   Skill level: Confident Beginner. Sewing machine required Cost: (more…)

Learn a quick way to make a 9-patch block. This is a great technique to add to your Quilter’s Toolbox! Sewing four 9-patches together creates a scrappy look, and the layout is a zigzag setting creating movement and interest. Finished quilt measures 64″ x 77″.   Skill level: Confident Beginner. Sewing machine required. Cost: $75.00    (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…)

Learn how to turn old fashioned “Snail’s Trail” blocks into a splashy ocean wave border.  But these blocks are not pieced the old-fashioned way!  Make accurate blocks every time with Wendy’s trim-after-you-sew TRIMplate ruler. No templates. No paper-piecing.  No bias on the block edges. Just easy sewing and trimming. Skill level: Beginners who are confident (more…)

The beloved Hawaiian green sea turtle is the centerpiece for this wall hanging, which combines piecing and appliqué. For the pieced storm at sea section, Wendy will teach her “trim-after-you-sew” technique using her TRIMplate rulers. Or if you prefer paper piecing, all the paper foundations are supplied with the pattern. Skill level: Intermediate This is (more…)

Join with old and new friends for a sunset dinner on the beach. The menu will include build your own pizzas, salads, dessert, and soft drinks. Please bring a project you have worked on during Quilting on the Beach or any project that you have completed in the past year for show and tell. Hope (more…)

Collage your pet! Email Phyllis a photo of your favorite dog, cat, bird, donkey, horse, turtle or whatever (or choose one of hers from the portfolio of animals on her website) and she’ll make you a custom pattern. In class you’ll fill the pattern transferred to steam a seam with bits of colorful fabrics in (more…)

This beautiful, pieced quilt features Spectrum Digital Prints by Hoffman Fabrics. With just a little bit of fussy cutting you can create this island themed masterpiece. Finished quilt measures 56″ x 66″. This is a one-day class Cost: $65.00   Kit fee: $90.00 Sewing machine required (more…)

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 Monday, July 10 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 Monday, July 10 at 7:45 am if possible. Cost: $15.00 (more…)

Foundation Paper Piecing does not have to be the tedious, exacting method that it is sometimes made out to be. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced Paper Piecer, learn how to piece quickly, without pre-cutting or special tools. During the class, you will learn how to organize a quilt kit from Legit Kits, (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…)

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…)

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…)

             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 (more…)

Learn to make this beautiful 22″ x 24″ wall hanging featuring plumerias. This project involves a combination of techniques including hand applique for a stunning result. You’ll learn the technique in one day, but Cyndy will be available for follow-up coaching on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 12:00 pm until 1:30 pm at no charge. This (more…)

Learn the traditional art of Hawaiian applique with a third-generation local Hawaiian quilter. You’ll have your choice of fabrics and learn to cut and stitch an 18-inch square suitable for a pillow cover or small wall hanging. Cyndy’s techniques and instructions make Hawaiian applique easy and fun! This is a one day class Cost: $75.00 (more…)

This is as close as you’ll get to snowflakes in Kona Hawaii, even in February! Maureen Wood, Certified Instructor for Judy Niemeyer / Quiltworx will be guiding you through the creation of a table topper 20 inches in diameter. Your pattern and kit will include enough papers and fabric to make 4 of these table (more…)