QuiltSpark LIVE 2026: A Virtual Retreat for Every Quilter
Join us for a day of quilting inspiration—QuiltSpark LIVE will ignite your creativity. It all begins with the people leading the way: an inspiring lineup of design thinkers, technique experts, and passionate teachers, each ready to share their knowledge and guide your quilting journey.
A Day of Quilting, Led by People Who Truly Love It
QuiltSpark LIVE brings together a group of instructors who each approach quilting in their own distinctive way—and they’re ready to invite you into their process.
You’ll start the day with a keynote from fabric designer and author Rashida Coleman-Hale, whose work encourages creativity without pressure. In Permission to Begin, she shares honest insights about moving past perfectionism, starting before you feel ready, and trusting your own creative voice—setting the tone for a day of possibility.
From there, you can explore sessions like:
Ruth Ann Berry – Known for her bold 3D illusion quilts, Ruth Ann shows how simple straight seams and 60° strips can create striking, dimensional effects that look far more complex than they are.
Beth Sullivan – A memory quilt specialist with over 1,000 quilts made from clothing, Beth teaches how to turn treasured garments into meaningful, durable quilts while working with challenging fabrics.
Carol Wilhoit – With a precision-focused approach, Carol shares relaxed, practical strategies for fussy cutting and piecing so your prints land exactly where you want them.
Debbie Maddy – With more than 40 years of quilting experience, Debbie focuses on accurate piecing habits that improve every quilt you make.
Julia Graves – A design-driven instructor, Julia helps you move beyond patterns with a “quilt design playbook” for creating work that reflects your personal style.
Katrina Walker – A textile innovator, Katrina introduces bojagi-inspired techniques that create reversible, single-layer projects with luminous, “stained-glass” effects.
Kim Jamieson-Hirst – Known for her approachable teaching style, Kim demonstrates faux trapunto techniques that add texture and dimension without complicated steps.
Mary Davis – A free-motion specialist, Mary shows how to create striking straight-line border designs—no rulers required.
Lee Chappell Monroe – Quilt designer and instructor behind the May Chappell brand, Lee shows how to plan and build medallion quilts with balanced design, color, and scale.
QuiltSpark LIVE is designed for quilters who like to explore new techniques.
During the live virtual event, you will:
- Join everyone for the keynote
- Choose one live session during each breakout
- Ask questions during Q&A segments
- Get access to recordings of every session afterward—so you can rewatch, pause, and learn at your own pace
This format lets you follow your curiosity in the moment, then come back to everything you missed later—so you never have to choose between sessions.
Keep the Momentum Going After the Event
Your registration also includes:
- A digital swag bag with patterns, PDFs, and instructor resources
- Access to all session recordings in one easy-to-use course area
- Event-only extras and a chance to win giveaways
It’s everything you need to keep experimenting, learning, and quilting long after the live event ends.
If you’re ready for a day filled with expert teaching, fresh quilting ideas, and the kind of inspiration that stays with you long after you log off, QuiltSpark LIVE is for you.
Join us live (virtually!) on April 30 at 10am PST, and save $20 with code QSpark26CS.
You can find full details and register here.
