What is reverse appliqué? What is the difference between appliqué and reverse appliqué? How do you do it? Can you do it by machine or by hand? Is it hard or easy to do? How do you quilt reverse appliqué? What is hidden will be revealed!

The beauty of reverse appliqué is revealed as you stitch, adding dimensional beauty to your quilts by playing with positive and negative space, fabric layering, and color value and contrast. Expand your creative possibilities and be empowered by the thorough, step-by-step how-to demonstration of Margaret’s easy Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch method of reverse appliqué.

See the reverse appliqué quilts of Margaret Brewster Willingham, the founder and creative force of Eye of the Beholder Quilt Design, and be inspired! Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

Want to feel confident about your color choices for every quilt you make? Arm yourself with the tools and knowledge to build color plans for your blocks, quilts, and other projects in this essential workshop with Michelle Renee. Learn how to take advantage of your fabric selections to create the magic you’re looking for in your quilting projects. No matter what type of quilter you are, traditional or modern, you will improve your skills and sharpen your eye.

Michelle discusses ways to identify a fabric’s overall color, shading, and tone. Learn how to read and use a color wheel. Explore Analogous, Complementary, Split-Complementary, and Triadic color plans in fabric. Appreciate colors that naturally look good together. Get tips on how to arrange your fabric, analyze your fabric, and augment your stash with wise purchases. Look at your fabrics in a whole new way!

Michelle will have a limited number of Color Tools available for optional purchase at the Lecture:

• The Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool
• Essential Color Wheel Companion

Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

Lunch & Learn: Stories, Quilts, and Trunk Show with Karen K. Stone, #16FLUNCH

Join Karen for lunch while she shares images of her earliest to latest quilts and some of their stories, relating lessons learned, and her passage from mouse to... less of a mouse. She will have several quilts along and welcomes questions at any time throughout the presentation. Lunch will be provided for you. There will be options to choose from during registration. Lecture will start at noon once meals have been given out.

All-Star Review, #16WSTAR

Join us for our highly anticipated All-Star Review!

Prepare to be inspired and empowered at our highly anticipated All-Star Review, where the nation's sought-after quilting instructors converge to share their tips and tricks. Witness a rapid-fire showcase of quilting knowledge during our dynamic 10-minute demonstration blitz. Learn cutting-edge techniques, discover time-saving shortcuts, and unlock the secrets to flawless quilting from the masters themselves.

After the demonstrations, mingle with the instructors and explore their offerings. Purchase their books, patterns, and tools, and even snag an autograph or two.

Each participant will receive a helpful booklet filled with printed handouts. Don't miss out! This event always sells out quickly, so secure your tickets today.

Laughter, prizes, and a whole lot of quilting fun. Where quilters connect and the competition is friendly. 

Join us for a thrilling evening of friendly competition, laughter, and camaraderie at the annual AQS Game Night! This year, we're putting your quilting phrase knowledge to the ultimate test in a high-stakes, gameshow-style battle!

Hosted by the charismatic Michelle Renee Hiatt, the night will feature audience-formed teams competing in three exciting rounds of Quilt Phrase Frenzy:

• Round 1: Quilting Charades - Can you act out a Flying Geese block or a Y-seam without making a sound?
• Round 2: Quilting Pictionary - Put your drawing skills to the test as your teammates try to guess the mystery quilting term!
• Round 3: Quilting Password - It’s a race against the clock! Give your team one-word clues to figure out quilting phrases.

Teams will battle through the rounds, with the two highest-scoring teams advancing to the dramatic playoff! Whether you're competing for glory or just enjoying the night, this is the perfect chance to connect with fellow quilters and make new friends.

Fabulous prizes will be awarded to all team members who participate, and we'll even have giveaways for selected audience members!

How to Join the Fun:

Secure your spot now! During registration, you can choose one of two ways to experience the fun:

• Potential Contestant: Indicate your interest in being a team member on one of the four competing teams!Contestants will be randomly selected on the day of the event and notified upon entry.
• Audience Member: Sit back, relax, and cheer on your favorite team!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable, fun-filled night!

Ready to wrap up your week with a dose of creative relaxation? Join us at the Superior Thread Lab for a special evening of stitching and fun! It's a chance to unwind, connect with fellow quilters, and immerse yourself in the pure joy of a delightful Make & Take hand project.

You'll create a super cute piece featuring a beautiful Wildflower using raw edge appliqué. We'll be working with pretty fabrics that make the finished piece look lovely and fresh.

What You'll Discover (It's Easier Than You Think!):

• Raw Edge Appliqué: Learn this fun technique that gives your flower a clean, slightly frayed edge—no tricky turning required!
• Hand Stitching Basics: Learn a few decorative hand sewing stitches perfect for adding beautiful detail and texture.
• Thread Play: Explore and experiment with Superior’s specialty threads (like shimmery or variegated ones) to make your wildflower design truly pop!

Everything You Need is Included!
Just show up and be ready to create! The included kit has absolutely everything you need—the fabric, batting, the cute little frame, and five fantastic, high-quality threads from Superior Threads: Sew Sassy, Superior Metallics, King Tut, Fantastico, and Razzle Dazzle.

Walk away with a finished, framed Wildflower ready to hang, or take it home to add even more special touches. The best part? The hand stitching skills you pick up here are things you can use for all your future sewing and quilting projects!

All skill levels are welcome! The event price covers all materials and premium threads for this special project. Grab your spot and get ready to create!