Shipshewana, Indiana - March 8-13, 2027
Welcome Reception, Dinner & Lecture.
Community. Inspiration. Enrichment.
Krista's enthusiasm for quilting is impossible to miss. Her designs "grow like weeds"—every finished idea gives way to a dozen more.
Known for her clean lines, striking symmetry, bold color, and innovative designs, she has published dozens of quilt patterns and designed the Creative Grids® 60° Diamond Ruler. Her energy is contagious, her creativity inspiring, and her quilts are every bit as dynamic as she is.
It's the perfect way to kick off a week of creativity before diving into Krista's workshops, where she'll be teaching four exciting projects, including two brand-new designs.
Krista Moser The Quilted Life
Monday March 8, 2027 5:00pm
at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
A "Museum" of Music History:
Upon entering, you'll find a stunning lobby display, which is filled with signed guitars, platinum records, and memorabilia from big-name artists who have performed there.
(2 minute walk from the Blue Gate Garden Inn )
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An Embellished Journey in Amish Country
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
Throughout this five-day workshop, you’ll learn a variety of embroidery stitches and discover how thread, texture, and stitch combinations can add depth, dimension, and personality to your work.
Barbie will share her unique approach to embroidery, incorporating her signature stitch techniques and methods to help you create a one-of-a-kind design.
From Photo... to Fabulous
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
Stacey will guide you through every stage of the creative process as you learn to transform a favorite photograph into a stunning piece of textile art using raw-edge appliqué and fabric collage.
One of the highlights of this workshop is learning how to create realistic, expressive
eyes using Dupioni silk and mixed media.
Design From Photo to Imagination
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
In this class, Vicki will show you how she uses multiple photos to design bold, graphic landscapes. She'll demonstrate how to simplify images using a tracing technique with clear sheet protectors or tracing paper, as well as the Procreate app on an iPad.
You'll then design your own pattern using your own photos.
1. Be The Good: Small but Mighty Quilt - 2 1/2 Days
Tue & Wed March 9-10 9:00-4:30pm Thursday March 11 9-11:30am.
You’ll discover how to use an ordinary 64-box of Crayola crayons to add soft, beautiful color-tinting to your fabric. Kori will teach you her favorite hand embroidery stitches done in one color to make those tints pop, plus walk you through creating old-fashioned
yo-yos and mastering her go-to wool appliqué technique for the leafy border.
2. Hoosier Heartstrings: Peony Petals & Cardinal Calls - 2 1/2 Days
Thursday March 11 1:30-4:30pm - Fri/Saturday Mar 12 & 13 9-4:30pm
Celebrate Indiana’s natural beauty and your creative journey at the Quilting Arts Seminar with this exclusive 11”x14" embroidery project!
Featuring the state flower (peony) and state bird (cardinal)—both personal favorites—this class is a heartfelt tribute to Indiana and a memorable keepsake from our time together.
What makes this project truly unique:
1. Beginning Quilting - 2 1/2 Days
Tue & Wed March 9-10 9:00 4:30pm Thursday March 11 9-11:30am.
Whether you've always wanted to quilt or you're ready to build on
your basic sewing skills, this class will give you the confidence to get started. Val covers the essential techniques every quilter should know, including accurate cutting, rotary cutter and ruler use, perfect ¼" seams, pressing, fabric selection, and choosing the right needles and threads.
2. Fun, Friends, & Fat Quarters - 2 1/2 Days
Thur March 11 1:30-4:30pm Fri/Saturday Mar 12 & 13 9-4:30pm
Choose from a collection of twelve beautiful quilt designs, each created using just twelve fat quarters. With several patterns to choose from, you can select the quilt that best matches your style and fabric collection.
Designed with confident beginners in mind, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of quilt construction, including accurate cutting, piecing, assembly, and adding optional inner and outer borders.
Stitch Your Own Story: Round the Garden by Wendy Williams
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
Nubin has an incredible knack for breaking down complex patterns—like foundation piecing and wool appliqué—into simple, stress-free steps. Whether you are completely new to these techniques or looking to sharpen your skills, Nubin’s clear, patient teaching style ensures you’ll get the hang of it quickly.
1. Winter Visit 2 1/2 Days (or Crimson Christmas)
Tue March 9 & Wed March 10 9:00-4:30pm Thur March 11 9-11:30am.
Christmas wreaths and cardinals, what’s not to love about Winter Visit? This pattern uses the large Creative Grids 60 degree diamond ruler to cut triangles, trapezoids, diamonds and parallelograms all combined to make this charming quilt. Use your stash of green scraps to make the wreaths and a splash of red for the cardinal. This pattern is versatile and fun in any assortment you choose.
Or... (Crimson Christmas)
Give your Christmas decor the wow factor with these oversized poinsettia blooms. The asymmetrical design gives a contemporary nod while the depth and richness of color brings an elegance to any space. This quilt is constructed using a variety of shapes and sizes all cut using the original Creative Grids 60 degree diamond ruler.
2. Long Summer Days 2 1/2 Days
Thursday March 11 (1:30-4:30) - Fri Mar 12/Sat Mar 13 9:00-4:30
Long Summer Days is a fresh new take on the stars and stripes. Combine diamonds, trapezoids and triangles, all cut using the Creative Grids 60 degree diamond ruler to create this fun summer masterpiece.
The blocks are simple and go together with ease, making this a good place to start in learning to work with angles. Use scraps in different colors with a favorite stripe to pull it all together or a planned out color scheme in keeping with your favorite holiday. This pattern is sure to be a hit in any color way.
FINISHED SIZE - 65" x 72½"
Or... BOOtifALL!
BOOtiFALL is a spooky, fun sampler-style quilt with each block teaching a new way to use the Large Creative Grids 60-degree Diamond Ruler. There are six different Halloween-themed blocks, each one set in its own ring/frame, all made with the 60-degree angle and no curved piecing.
This quilt is so fun to put together and a great way to build skills in piecing each block's combination of shapes. Dig into your scrap collection to make these blocks unique with an assortment of different shades in each color, or curate your favorite Halloween-themed prints to make it truly yours.
Foundations
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
Foundations is a class focused on teaching the essential building blocks of quilting in a creative and limitless way. By strengthening your design fundamentals, you'll gain skills and confidence that will carry forward into every project you create. Whether you're a confident beginner or an experienced quilter, we'll explore techniques and concepts that can be adapted to any skill level.
Tuesday March 9 - Saturday March 13
2 Workshops to choose from
"Storybook Wunderland"
This design is the third quilt in my new landscape series, *Pieced & Placed: A Passport to Joy*, where I combine the architectural precision of Foundation Paper Piecing with the organic beauty of appliqué to celebrate remarkable places around the world and the wonderful quilting community I am honored to share them with.
Or...
Puffin Paradise
Inspired by the charming puffins of Scotland and Ireland, Puffin Paradise is a whimsical 60" × 60" landscape quilt that celebrates these beloved little birds through bold color, graphic design, and playful detail.
Bringing together three complementary techniques, this quilt combines the crisp precision of Foundation Paper Piecing, the delicate charm of English Paper Piecing, and the soft dimension of appliqué to create a vibrant coastal scene full of personality.