Join us for a warm welcome to Quilting on the Beach! This is your chance to meet our wonderful teachers and get a first look at the beautiful venue. Enjoy light pupus (appetizers) as you explore the classroom spaces, parking arrangements, and all the details that will make your week comfortable and fun. We’ll also share (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, Feb. 1 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, Feb. 1 at 7:45 am if possible. Cost: $15.00 (more…)
Come spend two fun-filled days stitching alongside Mama Lohde as you bring Kailea Kai to life! Kailea is one of the delightful twin sisters from the Bubbles Story Quilt, and just like her adventurous personality, this project is full of vibrant color, beautiful texture, and imaginative embroidery. Throughout this inspiring workshop, students will learn the (more…)
Discover the beauty of traditional Hawaiian appliqué with a third-generation local Hawaiian quilter. In this hands-on class, you’ll choose from a selection of patterns and fabrics as you learn to cut and stitch an 18-inch square—perfect for a pillow cover or small wall hanging. Hawaiian appliqué is rooted in a rich cultural tradition, with designs (more…)
Slip into vacation mode and have some fun! This bright and cheerful quilt is bursting with colorful batiks, playful fusible web applique flip flops and sunny island vibes. It’s a great project for a day of quilting in paradise – and a fun reminder that every day is better with a little sunshine and a (more…)
Treat yourself to a delicious catered lunch served right at our Quilting on the Beach venue. Relax and enjoy a plated hot lunch featuring local island flavors (plate lunch style), along with a beverage and dessert—all without having to leave the fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, visit with fellow quilters, and make the most (more…)
Ready to design your own quilts from scratch—or put a personal twist on your favorite patterns? Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8) is a powerful and creative tool that can bring your ideas to life. In this class, you’ll learn about how to use EQ8 to design original quilts, modify existing patterns, audition fabrics, calculate yardage, print (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 (more…)
This will be a fun and fluid workshop building blocks for a Strip Pieced Tumbling Block style quilt. You may bring scraps or totally organize your color theory. I will help assist in the construct and layouts. Please note, I have several different YouTube videos available, however, I play with different size strips widths in (more…)
Bring a little island sunshine home with these fun tropical pillows! Featuring colorful images of flip flops, a sandy beach and a very happy little crab sporting a cool pair of sunglasses. Each pillow image is created using fusible web appliqué and gorgeous rich batiks. Bright breezy and full of island personality these pillows are (more…)
Treat yourself to a delicious catered lunch served right at our Quilting on the Beach venue. Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local island flavors (plate lunch style), along with a beverage and dessert—all without having to leave the fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, visit with fellow quilters, and make the most (more…)
Discover the rich history and unique artistry of Hawaiian-style quilting in this engaging lecture. We’ll explore how this distinctive form of applique quilting emerged in the 19th century, blending Western influences with deep Hawaiian cultural roots. Learn about the symbolism behind the bold, symmetrical designs, the traditions of hand-quilting, and the stories these quilts continue (more…)
As the sun slips below the horizon, the ocean comes alive in Twilight Reef. A deep black background makes the riches blues, shimmering teals and lush greens glow like an underwater reef at dusk. This striking pieced quilt captures the mysterious beauty of the sea as daylight fades into evening. Learn easy piecing and how (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 (more…)
Bargello quilts may look complex, but they’re surprisingly easy—and a lot of fun—to make! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn time-saving strip-piecing techniques to create a striking Bargello-style wall hanging. Instead of completing just one block, students will work through most of the Bargello columns in class, giving you strong momentum and a clear path (more…)
Come spend a fun-filled day stitching alongside Mama Lohde as you bring Bree & Bobby the Bunnies to life! These charming bunny friends are full of personality and are ready to hop into your home with their sweet expressions, floppy ears, and delightful springtime details. In this hands-on wool appliqué and embroidery workshop, you’ll discover (more…)
Give your quilts the perfect finishing touch with this hands-on class all about quilt binding! Whether you’re new to binding or just want to refine your technique, this class will cover all the essentials—from cutting and joining strips to creating crisp corners and a flawless finish. By the end of class, you’ll feel confident in (more…)
Treat yourself to a delicious catered lunch served right at our Quilting on the Beach venue. Relax and enjoy a plated hot lunch featuring local island flavors (plate lunch style), along with a beverage and dessert—all without having to leave the fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, visit with fellow quilters, and make the (more…)
This versatile set of bags makes it easy to quickly change your look, night or day! The Purse has one slip and two zippered compartments to separate and organize all your essentials. Carry it over the shoulder or crossbody using the adjustable, detachable strap. Or detach the strap and carry the Purse as a clutch. (more…)
Random Block Quilt Workshop This will be a fun and fluid workshop building quilt blocks using The Scrap Masters Random Scrap Block Generator. Using a free pattern, students will be randomly guided on what blocks, colors, and quantities of fabrics shall be used. No two quilts will ever be the same as you burn up (more…)
We’ll use lots of fun materials to emulate fire, lava, steam, rocks, waves, clouds, etc. as we create a volcano landscape celebrating the Big Island’s amazing Kilauea. We’ll trace, draw, fuse and stitch our scene and proudly hang our art to remember a visit to the park. This is a one day class Sewing Machine (more…)
Say Aloha to a sampler that celebrates everything we love about the islands of Hawaii. This quilt is a colorful collection of rich gorgeous batiks paired with delightful island- inspired scenes. Sea turtles, tropical flowers, beaches, volcanos, and so much more take center stage in their own charming blocks. With every image offering something new (more…)
Come spend a couple of joyful, hands-on days stitching alongside Mama Lohde as you create your very own Blooming Needle Keeper Book—a beautiful, functional keepsake designed to hold your needles while showcasing exquisite wool appliqué and embroidery. This creative and inspiring workshop introduces students to essential wool appliqué techniques and an extensive variety of embroidery (more…)
Treat yourself to a delicious catered lunch served right at our Quilting on the Beach venue. Relax and enjoy a plated hot lunch featuring local island flavors (plate lunch style), along with a beverage and dessert—all without having to leave the fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, visit with fellow quilters, and make the most (more…)
We’ll create fun 3-D vases (or lampshades!) and masks using fabrics, trims, and up to 50 different surface design techniques (you’ll get full instructions on all and a class demo of most of them). We’ll be covering a lot of tried-and-true and brand-new ways to make your work unique. Many techniques rely on what you’ve (more…)
This will be a fun and fluid workshop building log cabin blocks that are intentionally less than perfect, aka Wonky Blocks. This workshop is a great way to work through your scraps or is perfect for that 2 1/2” pre-cut strip bundle. I suggest using prints that are not so busy and read more as (more…)
Let your creativity grow with this juicy slice of tropical charm! This pineapple quilt combines colorful batiks with whimsical fusible appliqué to create a cheerful island- themed design. You’ll have a “pineapple of a good time” in class stitching up this sweet reminder of sunny days, warm breezes and a little Aloha! Finished size: 14″ (more…)
Treat yourself to a delicious catered lunch served right at our Quilting on the Beach venue. Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local island flavors (plate lunch style), along with a beverage and dessert—all without having to leave the fun. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge, visit with fellow quilters, and make the most (more…)
Bring the magic of the island to life with this easy sewing project. Stitch up a graceful manta ray, a bright and bold Aloha design or a warm beach scene glowing beneath a Hawaiian sunset. With colorful fabrics and fusible appliqué, this class is a splash of island style from start to finish. Finished size (more…)
Join us for a scenic road trip to the charming ranching town of Waimea for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival! Stroll through a quilt show, browse the craft fair, enjoy live music and demonstrations, and visit the grove of cherry trees—often in full bloom this time of year (though Mother Nature keeps her own schedule!). Your (more…)