Patchwork Power: Innovative Techniques, Dynamic Quilts

Live Presentation: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10 am PT

Recordings available: July 20, 2026

Ready to sharpen your skills and take your quilting to the next level? Patchwork Power is a one-day virtual quilting intensive designed for passionate quilters who want more precision, more confidence, and more creative possibilities in every project. Through expert-led sessions focused on technique, process, and smart problem-solving, attendees will gain practical skills they can use again and again.

The day begins with keynote speaker Karen Montgomery, known for making precision piecing approachable and achievable through more than 30 years of quilting expertise. In her inspiring keynote, Accurate by Choice, Karen shares practical, hard-earned insights that help quilters improve accuracy, confidence, and results from the very first cut.

Beyond the keynote, nine expert instructors lead focused, technique-rich sessions designed to build skills, spark creativity, and help quilters work smarter—not harder. From digital design and ruler quilting to sewing machine confidence, curves, wool applique, foundation paper piecing, and fresh approaches to favorite techniques, every session is packed with practical takeaways.

Quilters Will Explore:

  • Precision, confidence, and smarter quilting techniques through sessions on piecing accuracy, ruler work, sewing machine know-how, foundation paper piecing, curves, and wool applique
  • Fresh creative approaches to quilt design including digital design tools, improvisational quilting, kaleidoscope panels, and innovative ways to transform precuts and stash fabrics
  • Practical, skill-building strategies they can use again and again with expert instruction designed to improve results, expand techniques, and inspire future projects

Whether attending live or watching on replay, attendees will enjoy a full day of inspiration, practical instruction, and creative breakthroughs. Every session is recorded, so quilters can revisit favorite classes and catch anything they missed at their own pace.

How the Live Event Works...Step By Step

Patchwork Power makes virtual learning simple and enjoyable. The day begins in the main room with a welcome and Karen Montgomery’s keynote. During each breakout session, attendees choose their preferred class through a simple poll and are moved automatically to their selected room. After each session, everyone returns to the main room for the next round. At the end of the event, we have a LIVE giveaway of prizes supplied by our sponsors!

Can’t attend live? No problem. All sessions are recorded and available after the event with lifetime access. Plus, everyone will also receive exclusive event offers and a digital swag bag filled with resources and downloads.

What’s Included

  • Karen Montgomery’s keynote plus 9 expert-led breakout sessions
  • Choose your own live breakout path, then enjoy lifetime access to every recording afterward
  • Technique-focused classes designed to build skills across many quilting styles and future projects
  • High-caliber, approachable instructors with decades of quilting expertise
  • Learn from home—no travel, packing, or classroom shuffle required
  • Access to our special sale...40% off a curated list!
  • Bonus downloads, resources, and a digital swag bag
  • Live-event giveaways

Meet Your All-Star Instructors!

With more than 30 years of quilting expertise, Karen Montgomery is known for making precision piecing approachable and achievable. In this inspiring keynote, she shares practical, hard-earned insights that help quilters improve accuracy, confidence, and results from the very first cut. 

 

Modern quilt designer Amber Elliot makes digital quilt design approachable using Affinity, a free and remarkably powerful design tool. Through color and transformation tools, attendees will gain practical skills for exploring design possibilities quickly and confidently, turning quilt ideas into polished digital designs. alderwood-studio.com

 

With more than 44 years of sewing machine expertise, Bernie Tobisch helps quilters understand how machine settings, needles, thread, and tension work together. This practical session delivers straightforward solutions for achieving more accurate piecing, better stitch quality, and greater confidence at the machine. easyprecisionpiecing.com

 

Join award-winning quilter and inventor Carolina Moore for a fun, approachable look at quilting with diamonds. Learn the simple techniques for cutting, piecing, and matching perfect points that make diamond quilts easier than you think—and endlessly exciting to create. CarolinaMoorePatterns.com

 

BERNINA ambassador and ruler quilting specialist Geraldine Wilkins teaches how to create intentional, cohesive designs with improvisational ruler quilting. In this session, she explores how structured choices support movement, flow, and balance, helping quilters approach improv with greater confidence and control. courses.livingwaterquilter.com

 

One Block Wonder expert Jackie O’Brien reveals how to turn panels into spectacular kaleidoscope quilts. Students learn smart strip choices, panel-centered layouts, and star and cube accents that elevate every design. ifthesethreadscouldtalk.com

 

Lisa Donnelly brings more than 20 years of artistic experience to this approachable introduction to foundation paper piecing. Known for making precision techniques feel fun and accessible, she guides quilters through essential tools, pattern reading, and beginner-friendly FPP methods to build confidence and accuracy from the very first block. wildplumlane.com

 

Author and “jelly roll ninja” Michelle Cain turns stashed strips into standout quilts. Students gain practical techniques and inspiring design ideas that elevate jelly roll projects far beyond the basics. frombolttobeauty.com

 

Quilting educator Michelle Trimble shows how to use circle rulers to cut precise curves without relying on piles of acrylic templates. Students learn fabric-saving strategies and adaptable techniques for quarter-circle designs of every size. quiltingchemistry.com

 

Tina Bauer brings 25 years of experience in wool appliqué to this beginner-friendly session focused on foundational handwork techniques. She guides participants through essential wool applique supplies, background fabric choices, and core stitching and layering methods to build confidence with this versatile handwork style. bittersweetquiltshop.com

 

 

Patchwork Power: Innovative Techniques, Dynamic Quilts

Patchwork Power: Innovative Techniques, Dynamic Quilts

Give your quilting skills a power-up in this one-day virtual retreat featuring Karen Montgomery and expert-led sessions on precision piecing, smart tool use, and design-forward techniques.

July 16, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:15 PM Pacific Time

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