The Evolution of Traditional Piecing Using Paper | Lecture

Come listen to mother and daughter, Judy & Judel share the foundation of the Niemeyer family pattern design company, Quiltworx. Hear Judy share the history of their company, and her vision of using paper to improve the accuracy and ease of traditional piecing. Judel will lead you through the evolution of the Certified Instructor & Shop Program, the creation of Quiltster, which has redefined how Quiltworx uses color, and share with you learning opportunities in the future like Quiltworx University, including the next University event, coming to Shipshewana in September 2019. The presentation will include a trunk show

of some of the company's signature designs, and also a candid conversation of the Niemeyer family, and how, over the last 20 years, they have realized Judy's big idea!

Quilt Panel | Panel Discussion

You will be entertained and enlightened by famous quilters: Judy Niemeyer, Pat Holly, Sue Nickels and Stacy West during a panel discussion. Listen to the women share their love of quilting! Learn about what inspires them. Laugh along as they tell of their experiences and careers. This is a chance to meet four personalities at one time, so come ready to ask questions or just sit back and enjoy!

Working with Wool, Cotton & Fibers | Lecture

Whether you sew, appliqué or are a handwork enthusiast, this lecture is for you! Enjoy Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin and her trunk show where she shares the versatility of her patterns, including showing the same design done in different mediums which creates endless options. She will also show you the potential of her patterns and just how easy it is to make other derivative projects from a pattern. Plus, you will see and learn first hand about working with wool and how to blend it into any of your sewing or handwork projects, adding dimension and texture for a fresh new look.

Made by Machine: A Brief History of the Sewing Machine & Quilt | Lecture

Explore the history of machine quilting in this informative lecture. Beginning with antique quilts and then progressing to the present popularity in machine quilting - learn how quilters used the sewing machine to quilt! After the power point presentation, Sue will show a selection of antique quilts and her own machine-quilted quilts. Sue will also take questions on machine quilting. Enjoy learning the important history that the sewing machine has played in our Quilt World!      

The Quilting Comedy Show | Comedy Show

Join comics Mary Miller and Dr. Nancy Berk for an evening of clean comedy laced with lots of quilt-driven humor. They get it. And they are ready to tackle the quirks and annoyances that you deal with on a daily basis. Hiding fabric? Do you have a partner who thinks you are a little too obsessed? They will lay it on the line and have you in stitches!! No bobbins required!