All Lectures and Workshops are available both virtual and in-person
Lectures
All lectures are 60 minutes
Color Courage for the Fabric Phobic
Do you struggle selecting the “right” fabrics? Do you stick with kits because you hate selecting fabrics? You just might be fabric phobic! In this lecture, Jenny shares several examples from her own work and offers practical methods to select colors and fabrics for your next project.
Do you struggle selecting the “right” fabrics? Do you stick with kits because you hate selecting fabrics? You just might be fabric phobic! In this lecture, Jenny shares several examples from her own work and offers practical methods to select colors and fabrics for your next project.
Scrappy AND Happy? – Scrap Therapy for the Reluctant
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who hate scrap quilts and those who love them. This lecture is about Jenny’s journey from scrap hater to scrap lover. Leave hate behind and learn to love again!
There are two kinds of people in the world, those who hate scrap quilts and those who love them. This lecture is about Jenny’s journey from scrap hater to scrap lover. Leave hate behind and learn to love again!
Every Quilt is a Learning Quilt - Trunk Show
Every quilt project, whether a triumph or a disaster, has something to teach you. Jenny shares several of her quilts, the things that went right, the ones that went oh so wrong, and what they taught her.
Every quilt project, whether a triumph or a disaster, has something to teach you. Jenny shares several of her quilts, the things that went right, the ones that went oh so wrong, and what they taught her.
Confessions of a Fabric Snob
What is good fabric and why does it matter? In this lecture, Jenny shares information about fabric, fabric production and the difference it makes in your projects.
What is good fabric and why does it matter? In this lecture, Jenny shares information about fabric, fabric production and the difference it makes in your projects.
Leave Quilts, Not Fabric
Jenny Kae shares her thoughts about a heartbreaking experience from her days working at a local quilt shop. Then she offers several practical ways to finish UFO’s and clean up your stash. This story touches the quilter’s heart and is not to be missed.
Jenny Kae shares her thoughts about a heartbreaking experience from her days working at a local quilt shop. Then she offers several practical ways to finish UFO’s and clean up your stash. This story touches the quilter’s heart and is not to be missed.
Workshops
4 Ways to 1600
Some quilts require careful measuring, cutting and piecing. This is not that quilt. This quilt is crazy fast, super creative and addictingly beautiful! The classic top takes less than an hour, seriously. If you have coils of 2 1/2” pre-cuts scattered around your sewing room, this class is for you. If you are a beginning quilter and need to practice stitching a 1/4 seam, this is the class for you. If you need to make quilt tops, quickly, this is the class for you. Included are instructions of all four versions. Pick your version, grab your friends and join the fun. 6 hours
Some quilts require careful measuring, cutting and piecing. This is not that quilt. This quilt is crazy fast, super creative and addictingly beautiful! The classic top takes less than an hour, seriously. If you have coils of 2 1/2” pre-cuts scattered around your sewing room, this class is for you. If you are a beginning quilter and need to practice stitching a 1/4 seam, this is the class for you. If you need to make quilt tops, quickly, this is the class for you. Included are instructions of all four versions. Pick your version, grab your friends and join the fun. 6 hours
Beautiful Machine Binding Workshop
Quilt binding can be challenging and frustrating for all quilters. Either it takes too long or never looks quite right. Either you have trouble joining your ends or your corners are bulky. Have no fear; it is time to learn a new way to bind your quilts. From start to finish, Jenny Kae shares her most-requested technique: machine quilt binding. With just a few tips and
tools you will create fast, accurate and beautiful binding. You’ll never dread binding your quilt again! 3 hours
Quilt binding can be challenging and frustrating for all quilters. Either it takes too long or never looks quite right. Either you have trouble joining your ends or your corners are bulky. Have no fear; it is time to learn a new way to bind your quilts. From start to finish, Jenny Kae shares her most-requested technique: machine quilt binding. With just a few tips and
tools you will create fast, accurate and beautiful binding. You’ll never dread binding your quilt again! 3 hours
Practically Perfect Plush
It is beautiful to look at and soft to the touch - that wonderful plush fabric! In this confidant beginner class, you will learn how to work with plush as you make an adorable throw or baby quilt. Jenny Kae will share her best tips for cutting, piecing and quilting. Come have fun and create a quilt to cuddle. 6 hours
It is beautiful to look at and soft to the touch - that wonderful plush fabric! In this confidant beginner class, you will learn how to work with plush as you make an adorable throw or baby quilt. Jenny Kae will share her best tips for cutting, piecing and quilting. Come have fun and create a quilt to cuddle. 6 hours
Just a Taste
This class uses the classic method of templates to create a modern sampler, giving you “Just a Taste” of both worlds. If you are a new quilter, this is a great one to start with. It used common blocks, Rail Fence, Log Cabin, Flying Geese and Lemoyne Star to cover several basics like strip piecing, half-square triangles, templates and y-seams. This small project offers something new for all skill levels. 6 hours
This class uses the classic method of templates to create a modern sampler, giving you “Just a Taste” of both worlds. If you are a new quilter, this is a great one to start with. It used common blocks, Rail Fence, Log Cabin, Flying Geese and Lemoyne Star to cover several basics like strip piecing, half-square triangles, templates and y-seams. This small project offers something new for all skill levels. 6 hours
Flowers in the Window Workshop
If you love color OR are uncertain about picking out fabric for you quilts, this is the class for you. We will explore color selection, planning and placement. Jenny will share several methods for working with color and fabrics, giving you confidence in choosing fabrics for your projects. You will also learn a new 3-dementinal appliqué as you create your own work of art. 6 or 12 hours
If you love color OR are uncertain about picking out fabric for you quilts, this is the class for you. We will explore color selection, planning and placement. Jenny will share several methods for working with color and fabrics, giving you confidence in choosing fabrics for your projects. You will also learn a new 3-dementinal appliqué as you create your own work of art. 6 or 12 hours
Dangerous Curves Piecing
Look, Ma! No Pins!You have pieced strips, squares and triangles. You are ready for your next step - curved piecing! Join Jenny Kae and learn how to cut and piece curved blocks. Looks tricky? You CAN do it and get GREAT results. 6 hours
Look, Ma! No Pins!You have pieced strips, squares and triangles. You are ready for your next step - curved piecing! Join Jenny Kae and learn how to cut and piece curved blocks. Looks tricky? You CAN do it and get GREAT results. 6 hours
Raw-Edge Applique
The greatest secret for successful applique is finding the method that annoys you the least! This class will cover the raw-edge applique technique and other tricks to make applique easy, beautiful and much less annoying. 6 hours
The greatest secret for successful applique is finding the method that annoys you the least! This class will cover the raw-edge applique technique and other tricks to make applique easy, beautiful and much less annoying. 6 hours
Fast, Scrappy and Modern Blocks
Bring your orphan units and scraps and put them to good use, finally! Dip your toe into the modern waters with improvisational techniques and leave with something you love! 6 hours
Bring your orphan units and scraps and put them to good use, finally! Dip your toe into the modern waters with improvisational techniques and leave with something you love! 6 hours
Color Courage Workshop
Love quilting but struggle with picking fabrics? Love color but want to learn more? End your fabric frustration. Go beyond what looks “good” to what looks “WOW”. This hands-on workshop has several color and fabric selection exercises and gives you practical techniques to you can take straight to the quilt shop. 6 hours
Love quilting but struggle with picking fabrics? Love color but want to learn more? End your fabric frustration. Go beyond what looks “good” to what looks “WOW”. This hands-on workshop has several color and fabric selection exercises and gives you practical techniques to you can take straight to the quilt shop. 6 hours
