Instructor and class name

Description of the class project and class times

Joyce Becker

Tropical Adventure

Love landscape quilts but feel panic-stricken or intimidated at the thought of creating one?  Banish those fears….. You’ll be an expert after Joyce leads you thru her slick & easy methods of “cut and glue” combined with raw edge appliqué stitching. You’ll create a wall-sized tropical themed landscape designed especially for this cruise without the headache of selecting fabrics!   Packed with tips galore, this class is structured for all levels of quilters, especially beginners! You’ll go home with a stunning reminder of your tropical adventure! A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies. 

Joyce Becker

No Stress Landscape Quilts

Using a visual inspiration you provide along with your own fabrics, you’ll design, stitch, and embellish a beautiful, original landscape quilt. Class includes: Joyce’s original “cut and glue” raw-edge appliqué techniques along with design, perspective, fabric selection, scale, value, realistic embellishments and finishing techniques. Countless tips included along with fine finishing recommendations. A stress-free class with lots of laughter!!!

Retta Warehime

Piecefully Simple

Retta’s class will focus on creating a simply gorgeous wall hanging size quilt that is easy to make during your fun-filled class time with lots of tips and techniques for stress-free quilting during the cruise.  A great class for beginners as well as advanced quilters!

Jackie Wolff

Cruise Memory Quilt

Cruise with us through the Panama Canal and join Jackie in making a lasting memory of your trip with this cruise memory wall hanging quilt.  You will use the combined methods of piecing and buttonhole stitch appliqué.  The required class kit will contain all the fabric needed to complete the project.  Jackie’s classes always focus on fun and this class will be no exception!

Instructor and class name

Description of the class project and class times

Carok Doak

Bright Sails

Sewing machine class (paper-piecing)

Carol has designed this wall hanging size quilt for the cruise featuring four paper-pieced sailing ships and it is sure to brighten any room!  In keeping with the Cruise For A Cure theme, four pink ribbons create a central focus of this charming quilt.

Patti Carey

Fast & Fabulous Bargello 

Sewing machine class

YES - you CAN make a wall-hanging sized bargello in a day! With pre-cut strips and Patti's tips and tricks, you'll have the body of this 30" x 36" wall-hanging done in no time.  We will cover strip-piecing, effective pressing and proper strip-cutting.  Northcott’s lovely fabrics make the sewing easy and enjoyable.  Previous machine piecing experience required. 

Jim Shore's Noah's Ark

Sewing machine class

Retta Warehime

Monarch

Sewing machine class

Retta has designed this quilt with alternating pieced blocks resembling the wings of the beautiful butterfly! This lap size quilt will feature a new fabric line designed by Retta. 

Judy Irish

Postcards from New England 

Sewing machine class

Create a small memory quilt of your tour to New England working with fusible web, raw edge appliqué, and simple machine quilting.  After completion, you will have a wonderful souvenir of your trip and a record of the friends you have made.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Mary Covey

Basic Fabric Stamping 

Sewing machine and Handwork (combined) class

Quick, easy, and fun are the words that describe this class. We will cover the basics of fabric stamping while creating your own unique fabric piece. The fabric can be used by itself or combined with pieced blocks (pattern given in class) to create a one of a kind wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Lori Hein

Cruise Memory Quilt 

Sewing machine AND handwork class

Cruise with us to New England and join Lori in making a lasting memory of your trip with this photo memory wall hanging.  You will use the combined methods of piecing, appliqué and photo transfer.  The required class kit will contain all the fabric needed for the photos, top and binding.  Revisit the majestic lighthouses, beautiful fall colors, the delicious Maine lobster and of course the fun you had while on board ship with a glance at your wall hanging.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Jo Anne Gordon

Barbara Lavallee Needle turn appliqué

Handwork class

Jo Anne will be premiering a new Barbara Lavallee needle-turn appliqué pattern designed by Jan Nardone, and Barbara will gladly sign your quilt block as a memento of your cruise! A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Lecturer and topic

Description of Topic

Helen Weinman - Lecture

Trunk Showing

Helen shows off many of her quilts and describes how easy it is to put together fabric and design in quilts beautifully designed and quilted.  Sorry, no slides, only the real thing in person!  Easy, pieced quilts can be achieved that look more difficult and time consuming than they really are.  Join the fun as quilting with humor is Helen’s specialty.  Free fabric samples for everyone!

Beverly Dunivent - Lecture

The Quilts of New England, Past and Present

Quilt historian and AQS certified Beverly Dunivent will be speaking about and displaying the quilts of New England in a lecture entitled "The Quilts of New England, Past and Present".  She will trace the history of the quilts from this area from the earliest days with the settlers who made this country great up through the 20th century to the present.  Beverly will show samples of early work as well as the work of such distinguished quilt makers of today as Ruth McDowell.  Time will be available to answer questions pertaining to quilt history and to examine any quilts and tops that people bring.

Carol Doak - Lecture

Carol’s entertaining (and informative) lecture “One Quilter’s Journey” will be open to all quilters!

Patti Carey - Lecture

From Fiber to Fabric

Using slides, Patti describes the design and printing process of quilting fabrics.  A Question & Answer period is followed by a short show-n-tell in which Patti shows a selection of quilts made with Northcott collections, and passes along hints for making quick quilts.

Instructor and class       

Description of the class project

Judy Irish

Postcards from New England 

Sewing machine class

Create a small memory quilt of your tour to New England working with fusible web, raw edge appliqué, and simple machine quilting.  After completion, you will have a wonderful souvenir of your trip and a record of the friends you have made.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class.  This class is also being offered as a primary class choice during the cruise.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.  If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project (or make additional memory quilts for gifts) with Judy’s assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.

Helen Weinman

Quilt Design 101

Techniques class 

Have you ever wanted to design your own quilt but never felt you had the tools to do so?  This is your opportunity to learn how to put together fabrics and blocks to make your own quilt design.  Learn a little quilt math to make it easy as pie.  Helen will teach the basics of quilting fabrics’ color, scale and design to utilize fabric to your advantage.  Free fabric and chocolate for all…don’t miss this one.  No sewing!!

Jo Anne Gordon

Barbara Lavallee Needle turn appliqué Handwork class

Jo Anne will be premiering a new Barbara Lavallee needle-turn appliqué pattern designed by Jan Nardone, and Barbara will gladly sign your quilt block as a memento of your cruise!  This class is also being offered as a primary class choice during the cruise.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.  If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project with Jo Anne’s assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.

Lori Hein

Cruise Memory Quilt

 Sewing machine and handwork class

Cruise with us to New England and join Lori in making a lasting memory of your trip with this photo memory wall hanging.  You will use the combined methods of piecing, appliqué and photo transfer.  The required class kit will contain all the fabric needed for the photos, top and binding.  Revisit the majestic lighthouses, beautiful fall colors, the delicious Maine lobster and of course the fun you had while on board ship with a glance at your wall hanging.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.  If you prefer to have additional time to work on the project with Lori's assistance, you may select this as both your primary and additional class.

Jackie Wolff

Redwork  Boston Tea Party

 Handwork class

We are sailing from Boston Harbor where the famous Boston Tea Party took place and Jackie’s class will feature this fun tea cup theme wall hanging for the cruise.  Embroidering Eleanor Roosevelt’s quote “A woman is like a tea bag…you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water” will make this a great gift or conversation piece.  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Beverly Dunivent

New England Light House via Crayons 

Sewing machine class

This quilted wall hanging has been designed exclusively for the cruise by Beverly and is perfect for our cruise along the New England coast.  Quilters in the class will enjoy Beverly’s "New England" light house created with crayons.  This project is for all levels and will be a fitting memento of our journey by sea. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Mary Covey

Starry Night

Sewing machine class

Beautiful stars set on a midnight sky are the perfect project for cruising the New England coast. Students will learn how to use foundation piecing to make the perfect points on these stars. Then set them together so they appear to be floating on a midnight sky. In class an alternate setting will be offered so that photos can be inserted into the wall hanging. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Robin and Tina Kingsley

Autumn Leaves pin cushion 

Wool felt project (Handwork class)

Create a unique one-of-a-kind design Needle Felted Appliqué pin cushion with beautiful autumn shades of wool fabric and wool roving.  The combination of needle felting and textured appliqué is fun and easy – something different to try.  No prior experience necessary and sure to be one of your favorite souvenirs from your New England cruise!  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class.

Instructor and class name

Description of the class project

Jean Wells

Portraits from Alaska

Simple machine appliqué techniques, free motion stitching, and bead embellishment will be explored in this simple multi layered quilt. Jean has chosen appliqué motifs that will remind you of your quilting cruise. The small pictures are completed as mini quilts then stitched onto a free motion quilted quilt. The second quilt layer creates a mat like frame for the small portraits. You can see examples of this technique in Jean’s newest book from C&T Publishing, Portraits from Nature.

Becky Goldsmith

 Blue Blossoms on a Hot Day

(hand appliqué)

Students will learn how to needleturn appliqué the Piece O' Cake way in this class for all quilters with a vibrant quilt designed for this cruise. You will learn easy template making, how to make and use an overlay for appliqué, and, most importantly, the invisible appliqué stitch. Becky will help each student to perfect her (or his!) invisible appliqué stitch while working on cutaway appliqué, outer points, and curves. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced appliquér, this class is for you!

Laura Denison

Forget Me Not

This fun wall hanging has a pieced ring of Forget Me Not flowers (the state flower of Alaska) that surrounds a raw-edge fused Alaskan scene. Quilters will have a choice of center scenes featuring several Alaskan animals that could be seen on the cruise such as a salmon, crab, puffin, whale, bear, or an eagle. This quilt will be a truly personal Forget Me Not of your cruise to Alaska!

Elizabeth Spannring

Trapunto By Machine

Master the modern machine method of adding depth and texture to the quilted surface. The timeless technique of trapunto is easily achieved using water-soluble basting thread and an extra layer of batting. Especially designed for this cruise, this small wholecloth depicting forget me nots framed by a ribbon border captures a bit of Alaska in thread! Learn tips for basting, marking with stencils, freemotion quilting, and stippling.  

Instructor and class name

Description of the class project

Jean Wells

Portraits from Alaska

Simple machine appliqué techniques, free motion stitching, and bead embellishments will be explored in this simple layered quilt.  Jean has chosen appliqué motifs that will remind you of your quilting cruise.  The small pictures are completed as mini quilts and then stitching onto a free motion quilted quilt.  The second quilt later creates a mat-like frame for the small pictures.  You can see examples of this technique in Jean’s newest book, Portraits from Nature. A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Becky Goldsmith

Blue Blossoms on a Hot Day (hand appliqué)

Students will learn how to needleturn appliqué the Piece O' Cake way in this class for all quilters with a vibrant quilt designed for this cruise. You will learn easy template making, how to make and use an overlay for appliqué, and, most importantly, the invisible appliqué stitch. Becky will help each student to perfect her (or his!) invisible appliqué stitch while working on cutaway appliqué, outer points, and curves. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced appliquér, this class is for you!  A kit will be required for this class and will include all supplies for the class except for basic supplies.

Laura Denison

Forget Me Not

This fun wall hanging has a pieced ring of Forget Me Not flowers (the state flower of Alaska) that surrounds a raw-edge fused Alaskan scene. Quilters will have a choice of center scenes featuring several Alaskan animals that could be seen on the cruise such as a salmon, crab, puffin, whale, bear, or an eagle. This quilt will be a truly personal Forget Me Not of your cruise to Alaska!

Elizabeth Spannring

Trapunto By Machine  

Master the modern machine method of adding depth and texture to the quilted surface. The timeless technique of trapunto is easily achieved using water-soluble basting thread and an extra layer of batting. Especially designed for this cruise, this small wholecloth depicting forget me nots framed by a ribbon border captures a bit of Alaska in thread! Learn tips for basting, marking with stencils, free motion quilting, and stippling.

Kathy Scott

Aurora Borealis Mariner’s Compass

The Mariner’s Compass is a classic pattern traces its roots to a maritime navigational device used centuries ago.  That makes it a wonderful pattern for our class at sea, one that will conjure memories of your time onboard, reminding you of all the good times you had and good friends you’ll keep forever. In the late sixteenth century sailors used the mariner’s compass for navigation.  The center star is symbolic of the sailor’s “lodestar” - the star which guided the way. Ours will be a simplified version of the classic pattern, and a good foundation for you to build more intricate patterns on your own.  Kathy Scott will show you paper piecing techniques that will make your points come out perfectly! 

Lisa Kirby

Cruise Memories Photo Frame

Want a special photo frame to display that favorite quilt cruise picture?  Come and join me for a fun and easy Make and Take session.  We will use simple paper piecing, appliqué, traditional quilting methods and fun embellishments to create a cruise ship themed fabric photo frame that will hold any 4x6” photo of your choice and we will have a fun and fabulous time stitching our way to Alaska.

Sharon Gunkel

Unique Scarf

Have you noticed the great textures and luscious yarn colors now  available?  Choose several enticing skeins and use the sewing machine to make this unique, flirty, eye-catching scarf.  Because they don’t crush or wrinkle, these scarves make perfect accessories for travel.