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Kaye England’s Odette Quilt experience and hands-on quilting clas

Don't miss the opportunity to take a Hands-On Class with Kaye England!

  • Kaye is an exceptional Fabric & Quilt designer, Master Quilt Piecer, and is an extremely gifted teacher. She has traveled all over the world learning and teaching and has curated an incredible amount of knowledge and skill to share with us.
  • Kaye is fluent in teaching traditional cutting and piecing techniques, along with adapting them to Smart Piecing Ruler cutting and AccuQuilt cutting tools. In the classroom, she will be teaching the methods you want to learn the most to advance your skills. Receive instant feedback from Kaye as she watches you cut and learn.
  • Work with the best tools - our classroom will have all the essentials you need to ensure a successful and fun way to learn about new techniques to make your sewing experience more enjoyable and hassle-free (including use of our BERNINA machines)
  • Kaye is focusing on the techniques students are most interested in - precision cutting and piecing, pressing, and quilt layout & design. Class is customized for our students.
  • Kaye has a limited time availability and we are honored she can come to our shop! She is not traveling as extensively now since she spends more time at home tending to her llamas, goats, and other critters - they keep her busy. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

Meet Kaye England - Wed., Oct. 2nd (5-7 pm) $25 

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Odette’s Journey Quilting Class with Kaye England

Thurs., Oct. 3rd for $75 (10:30 am - 5 pm) Catered lunch & autographed book included!

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Joining Kaye England’s best-selling Voices of the Past quilt book series, Odette’s Journey, continues the tradition of honoring impactful women. This latest addition pays tribute to Odette Ueltschi, former president of BERNINA International, highlighting her pioneering leadership from 1979 to 1988. Under Odette’s guidance, BERNINA introduced groundbreaking innovations such as the knee-activated presser foot lifter and stretch stitches. Kaye England’s book features a specially designed quilt block for Odette, accompanied by twelve quilts, two table runners, and two pillows, offering a range of border, sashing, and fabric options. The book includes comprehensive instructions, clear graphics, construction advice, and tips on ruler usage, complemented by Ricky Tims' Legends & Legacies embroidery collection. 

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1) Learn about the Odette quilt - design and inspiration! Enjoy hands-on sewing time as you learn more insight into the story.

2) Ricky Tims demo & cutting methods. Learn methods you prefer most!

3) Learn how to cut the block with options - it’s about your skills growth!

4) Learn Kaye’s best practices on the basics and tools of the trade paired with hands-on sewing time and feedback.

5) You will leave with the ability to cut and sew the block and a direction for the quilt style you want. Gain confidence and inspiration!

6) Kay will autograph your copy of the Odette pattern book!

(Included with the class)

7) Catered lunch is included with the Oct. 3rd class!

  • Odette’s Journey Pattern Book includes 20 full color pages - inside front and back covers
  • specialty ruler and Accuquilt directions
  • setting options with alternate blocks
  • 12 full-color quilt photos

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