Discover the Joy of Quilting

Attention All Shop Owners and Guilds!  Book a fabulous Dragonfly Fiberart trunk show!  We bring all the fun and samples to you.  Also keep us in mind for your Shop Hop!  We have great ideas for themes and special pricing for patterns.

Trunk Show Presentations & Lectures
Schedule a lively event for your shop or guild.  Great opportunity for Saturday samplers where we can demonstrate new tools and techniques as well as a full trunk show of our wonderful quilts and runners.  For guild presentations, format can be worked into a one hour format.  Choose from The Great Traveling Tote Bag Trunk Show, Perfect Mistakes and Other Design Journeys, Stash Mgt - Beating Your Stash Before It Eats You, The Magic of Panels, What To Do With Jelly Rolls, Improv Quilting - A Journey of Discovery, . We plan a Trunk Show to run about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, with time allowed for questions and answers and of course a raffle of goodies! We also love to do these in conjunction with a workshop or class.
 

Classes are tailored to the interests of your group.  Call us for suggestions.  Tote bag classes and technique classes are a specialty!  Need to teach a new ruler or block method? X-Block, Hexes, Triangles, Paper Piecing, fun techniques like Not Your Grandmother's Disappearing Nine Patch, Raw Edge Applique With Style, Block Border Bonanza are all great skill builders.  For Tote Bag classes, we pick one pattern for the entire group.  Of course we love to teach ours (Carolina Bag, Kennebunk Carryall, Jamestown Bag, Newporter, Star Island Bag, Old Orchard Beach Bag etc) but will also teach other pattern designs like Pink Sand Beach, Noodlehead or Lazy Girl.  For all classes and workshops, pre-class prep sheets are sent in advance for distribution.  Most classes require some cutting prior to the class to save time. Students may require additional time beyond the class format to complete their project. Maximum number of students is 14 per class for a full day workshop.
An optional class or workshop can be added to any event with a pattern of your choosing or one recommended by us based on the demographic of your members.  We also supply a list of add-on sells such as specialty notions that are helpful for the class.  Let us know what your would like! A few ideas:
Bag Classes - Currently teaching Dragonfly Fiberart Star Island Bag, Old Orchard Beach Bag,  Kennebunk Carryall, Mondo Bags, Most Noodlehead patterns,  Lots of others, ask us!
Technique Classes - All classes come with detailed instructional handouts and lots of samples are shown so a mini quilt show!

Some examples include:  Precision Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles Workshop teaches multiple ways to make these basic blocks well. Students get to try many different rulers for trimming to decide what works for them, with a quilt design to use the samples made, techniques such as disappearing blocks various, quilt as you go, block of the month, serendipity design, raw edge machine applique, etc.  Also basic classes on accurate cutting, piecing etc. These are just a few examples.
Fun Projects:
Fabric Flowers for embellishing bags, home dec, wearabes etc.  This fun class teaches multiple technique for both machine and hand-sewn flowers.
Holiday workshops with quick to make gifts (individual class or series of classes) Some fun ideas are laminated gift bags, cookie bags, baskets, placemats, ornaments, banners and pennants, 

Fast, fun and sometimes unpredictable outcomes make using this technique fun! How we cut the nine patch, how many sequences of cuts and of course color placement in our original nine patch blocks, will make for interesting and unique final blocks. In this class we will explore 6 to 8 different techniques for making disappearing nine patch quilts and your handout will include several more methods. Simple sewing and cutting techniques will turn your basic nine patch units into fun and intricate blocks. You may even invent your own block! Pattern inspiration will be provided. 

Step into the playful, freeing world of intuitive, no‑rules quilting! In this lively introductory workshop, you’ll discover the art of improv quilting—where rulers are optional, creativity leads the way, and every scrap has the potential to shine. It’s all about play, discovery, inspiration and imagination.

If you love working with scraps, chances are you’ve already dabbled in improvisation without even realizing it. This class helps you lean into that instinct, building confidence as you explore techniques that celebrate spontaneity and personal expression.

Together, we’ll experiment with a variety of improv approaches, including:

• Wonky      Piecing – Create delightfully off‑kilter log cabins, stars, and flying      geese that feel fresh and full of movement.
• Curve      Piecing – Learn to sew smooth, flowing curves without rulers or      templates.
• Abstract      Composition – Shift your focus to color, negative space, and shape,      letting go of traditional block rules.

If time allows, we’ll also explore improvisation with a gentle structure, such as repeating a specific shape or working within a color theme—perfect for quilters who enjoy a balance of freedom and intention.

Ready to loosen up, try something new, and turn cherished fabric scraps into bold abstract quilts or wall hangings? This workshop is all about play, discovery, and creative confidence. Let go of perfectionism, trust your instincts, and enjoy the freedom of making without rules. Come curious—and leave inspired.   

Stop wrestling with mismatched corners, wavy blocks, and cut-off star points! This intensive, 6-hour hands-on workshop is designed to transition you from "close enough" patchwork to flawless, showroom-quality quilting. Using the classic Ohio Star block as our training ground, you will learn the exact mechanics behind impeccable construction, giving you the skills and confidence to tackle any complex quilt pattern with absolute accuracy.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Calibrate a Scant ¼” Seam: Adjust your specific machine settings to achieve      perfectly sized blocks every single time.
• Cut with Math-Like Accuracy: Learn advanced rotary cutter adjustments,      grain-line alignment, and how to stop rulers from shifting.
• Keep Your Star Points Sharp: Master the secrets to nesting seams perfectly      and sewing through intersections without losing your points.
• Press for Flatness: Discover how professional tools like tailor's clappers      and specialized starching techniques that banish fabric bulk.
• Learn What Tools Work: Discover gluing techniques, guides and why thread      matters to help achieve flat perfectly matched seams.

Whether you want to enter quilts into shows or simply want your everyday quilt tops to line up effortlessly, this workshop will permanently upgrade your sewing technique.

Classes - If at a quilt shop or quilt shop sponsored retreat, please contact us For guilds and groups, we come to you at the rates below:
Full day workshop (6 - 7 hours)          $450.00

Half day workshop  (4 Hours)              $250.00 (note: not all classes/workshops can be half day)

Multiple day workshop                  Please contact me for more information.

Trunk Show                                  $450.00 ($350.00 if booking Trunk Show & Workshop Together)

Zoom Presentation:                $350.00 (approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A)

Travel fees
Reimbursement at current IRS rate per mile for driving destinations from our studio in Stratham, NH.  For national events or destinations over 75 miles, motel/hotel accommodations and/or economy airfare/transportation charges and standard meal reimbursement would apply.

Product Sales - We typically bring our full line of patterns as well as some notions, precuts and rulers to vend at trunk shows and guild presentations after the presentation.  For shop events, arrangements are made in advance with shops that stock our patterns.                  

For more information, please contact us and we will tailor an event for you!
Call Sue: 860-306-3126 or email sue@dragonflyfiberart.com