Instructor

Arnstein, Shannon
Shannon has a book published by Fox Chapel/Landauer titled “Quilting with Panels and Patchwork” released October 2023. Shannon has also been published in Better Homes and Garden “Quilts & More” spring edition magazine – January 2020, American Patchwork and Quilting April 2021, Love of Quilting September/October 2021, McCall’s Quilting March/April 2022, and Summer 2025 Quick and Easy Quilts. She is extremely creative and vibrant and enjoys the colorful world around her! She has a gift for choosing colors, arranging patterns, and designing quilts. She is an engaging public speaker and can lead workshops. She enjoys looking at intricate quilts and then “reconstructing” the quilt in her mind to process how it all came together. Her husband says she has a “puzzle brain.” She also likes how quilts are soft and comforting, or they can be used as an art piece to hang on the wall. Shannon feels at peace when she is quilting. All she needs to do is take “needle to fabric”, and she is relaxed from all the stresses in life. In 2014, she was hired by RJR Fabrics as a sample maker, which was a springboard for her commercial work. Shannon loves the fast-paced challenges of commercial work and making sure patterns and instructions are correct. In addition to RJR Fabrics she also works for Windham Fabrics, FreeSpirit, Michael Miller, and Craftsy/Bluprint. She enjoys seeing her work in print advertising, websites, and social media. Combining all her experience and creative work, she has advanced into a cutting-edge pattern tester and pattern designer. For more information about Nina, visit shannonarnstein.com.

Instructor Workshops

Argyle Quilt, #16F7514

Piecing
Friday, 2/20, 1:00–4:00 pm
Ocean Center – 103C
Arnstein, Shannon
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Material Fee

Take your quilting skills to the next level with this cozy quilt set on point! In this class, you’ll learn how to confidently piece and assemble blocks on the diagonal for a striking plaid- inspired design. We’ll cover tips for cutting and sewing with flannel, mastering setting triangles, and keeping seams crisp and intersections sharp. Perfect for confident beginners and up, this quilt is as fun to make as it is to snuggle under. Prefer quilting cottons? This design works beautifully with those too!

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Braided Whirligig Quilt, #16W7501

Piecing
Wednesday, 2/18, 1:00–4:00 pm
Ocean Center – 101B
Arnstein, Shannon
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Material Fee

Get ready to twist and twirl your way through this fun and eye-catching quilt design! Braided Whirligig is a dynamic and modern quilt pattern that combines the playful movement of whirligigs with the timeless charm of braided blocks. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike, this fat quarter friendly project makes the most of your favorite prints while minimizing waste. Grab nine of your favorite Fat Quarters and join Shannon Arnstein as she guides you step-by-step to make this charming quilt of your own.

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PFAFF

Breeze on the Bayou, #16F7513

Piecing
Friday, 2/20, 8:30–11:30 am
Ocean Center – 103C
Arnstein, Shannon
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Material Fee

This quilt is a fresh take on the classic Storm at Sea design — but guess what? No templates needed! It’s a fun, gorgeous pattern, and Shannon will walk you through every step. Grab three fabrics with strong contrast to make a striking quilt of your own.

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Legacy of Love and Lace, #16T7509

Piecing
Thursday, 2/19, 1:00–4:00 pm
Ocean Center – 103B
Arnstein, Shannon
Intermediate
$70
Plus Kit Fee

Celebrate the beauty of heritage quilting with a creative twist in our Legacy of Love and Lace workshop! Combines timeless star quilt blocks with the delicate charm of lace doilies, resulting in a one-of-a-kind quilt that’s both elegant and nostalgic.

You’ll learn:

  • How to create striking star quilt blocks with precision
  • Techniques for placing and securing lace doilies for durability and visual appeal, blending modern quilting techniques with vintage materials
  • Strategies for balancing color and pattern in a multi-block layout
  • Skill Level: Intermediate – Ideal for quilters with experience in piecing and basic appliqué who want to explore creative embellishments

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Pocket Full of Posies, #16W7500

Piecing
Wednesday, 2/18, 8:30–11:30 am
Ocean Center – 101B
Arnstein, Shannon
Beginner, Intermediate
$70
Plus Material Fee

Pocket Full of Posies is a fat-quarter-friendly project. Grab twelve of your favorite fat quarters to make this sweet quilt. Whimsical, fresh, and full of color, Pocket Full of Posies puts a playful spin on the traditional Pumpkin Seed block! In this workshop, we’ll explore how curved piecing can be approachable—and even fun. Perfect for showcasing bold prints or fussy-cut favorites, this quilt invites creativity with each “seed” you stitch.

shannonarnstein.com

PFAFF

Quilts From My Book, #16TLE02

Lectures
Thursday, 2/19, 9:30–10:30 am
Ocean Center – 104AB
Arnstein, Shannon
All Levels
$15

See the quilts and hear the stories behind the quilts from Shannon’s book Quilting with Panels and Patchwork. Come be entertained and educated on how to take the mystery out of incorporating panels into your projects. Shannon has created fifteen different projects, all incorporating panels into beautiful quilts. Shannon is a lively and entertaining speaker. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

shannonarnstein.com

Argyle Quilt, #16F7514

Arnstein, Shannon
Friday, 2/20
Ocean Center – 103C

Take your quilting skills to the next level with this cozy quilt set on point! In this class, you’ll learn how to confidently piece and assemble blocks on the diagonal for a striking plaid- inspired design. We’ll cover tips for cutting and sewing with flannel, mastering setting triangles, and keeping seams crisp and intersections sharp. Perfect for confident beginners and up, this quilt is as fun to make as it is to snuggle under. Prefer quilting cottons? This design works beautifully with those too!

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Braided Whirligig Quilt, #16W7501

Arnstein, Shannon
Wednesday, 2/18
Ocean Center – 101B

Get ready to twist and twirl your way through this fun and eye-catching quilt design! Braided Whirligig is a dynamic and modern quilt pattern that combines the playful movement of whirligigs with the timeless charm of braided blocks. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike, this fat quarter friendly project makes the most of your favorite prints while minimizing waste. Grab nine of your favorite Fat Quarters and join Shannon Arnstein as she guides you step-by-step to make this charming quilt of your own.

shannonarnstein.com

PFAFF

Breeze on the Bayou, #16F7513

Arnstein, Shannon
Friday, 2/20
Ocean Center – 103C

This quilt is a fresh take on the classic Storm at Sea design — but guess what? No templates needed! It’s a fun, gorgeous pattern, and Shannon will walk you through every step. Grab three fabrics with strong contrast to make a striking quilt of your own.

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Legacy of Love and Lace, #16T7509

Arnstein, Shannon
Thursday, 2/19
Ocean Center – 103B

Celebrate the beauty of heritage quilting with a creative twist in our Legacy of Love and Lace workshop! Combines timeless star quilt blocks with the delicate charm of lace doilies, resulting in a one-of-a-kind quilt that’s both elegant and nostalgic.

You’ll learn:

  • How to create striking star quilt blocks with precision
  • Techniques for placing and securing lace doilies for durability and visual appeal, blending modern quilting techniques with vintage materials
  • Strategies for balancing color and pattern in a multi-block layout
  • Skill Level: Intermediate – Ideal for quilters with experience in piecing and basic appliqué who want to explore creative embellishments

shannonarnstein.com

Janome

Pocket Full of Posies, #16W7500

Arnstein, Shannon
Wednesday, 2/18
Ocean Center – 101B

Pocket Full of Posies is a fat-quarter-friendly project. Grab twelve of your favorite fat quarters to make this sweet quilt. Whimsical, fresh, and full of color, Pocket Full of Posies puts a playful spin on the traditional Pumpkin Seed block! In this workshop, we’ll explore how curved piecing can be approachable—and even fun. Perfect for showcasing bold prints or fussy-cut favorites, this quilt invites creativity with each “seed” you stitch.

shannonarnstein.com

PFAFF

Quilts From My Book, #16TLE02

Arnstein, Shannon
Thursday, 2/19
Ocean Center – 104AB

See the quilts and hear the stories behind the quilts from Shannon’s book Quilting with Panels and Patchwork. Come be entertained and educated on how to take the mystery out of incorporating panels into your projects. Shannon has created fifteen different projects, all incorporating panels into beautiful quilts. Shannon is a lively and entertaining speaker. Supplies are not required for a lecture, although you may want to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

shannonarnstein.com