
Bethanne Nemesh Workshop at Quilted Joy
Second Date Added!
Bethanne Nemesh's two-day workshop on October 4&5th has sold out! We’ve added a second session on Monday and Tuesday, October 6 & 7! A few tickets are still available for the Saturday afternoon trunk show, and there will also be a trunk show on Tuesday afternoon. (Trunk show tickets are included with workshop registration or can be purchased separately.)

Two days of hands-on quilting magic and masterful design techniques!
We’re thrilled to welcome nationally recognized quilter and award-winning educator Bethanne Nemesh of White Arbor Quilting to Quilted Joy this fall! Join us for a two-day quilting event that blends hands-on practice with design draw & expert insights to take your freehand quilting to the next level.
This immersive workshop features interactive design draw lectures and hands-on quilting on longarm machines, with only two students per machine for plenty of personal guidance. Your workshop registration also includes a ticket to Bethanne’s inspiring Yarn Couching Trunk Show on Saturday evening. Early bird pricing is $449 through July 15. After that, the price increases to $475. Not joining the full workshop? A limited number of Trunk Show-only tickets will be available for $24.99. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon!
From Feathers to Florals

Day 1: Mastering Feathers Workshop
Saturday, October 4 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Includes a break between sessions
Morning: Feather Faster 4 hrs (Hands-On Long Arm)
Discover the secrets of Bethanne’s time-saving “spineless feather” technique! Learn how to quilt entire areas with freehand feathers without constant readjustment. Ideal for both longarm and sit-down quilters, this class will help you quilt faster with gorgeous results. students per longarm machine.
Afternoon: Formal Feathers (Design Draw, Lecture 2 hrs)
Take your feathers from good to heirloom quality! Bethanne breaks down the art of finessing formal feathers: how to bend, grade, and twist them with elegance and confidence.

Day 2: Design & Detail Workshop
Sunday, October 5th, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Includes a break between sessions
Morning: Blending Backgrounds 4 hrs (Hands-On Long Arm)
Learn how to transition smoothly between different background fill designs to create movement, contrast, and flow. This hands-on workshop will expand your design vocabulary while sharpening your execution.
Afternoon: Freehand Florals ( Design Draw, Lecture 2 hrs)
From leaves to flowers to graceful serpentine stems, Bethanne shows you how to build organic, freehand floral motifs with confidence. This inspiring lecture will leave you blooming with ideas!

Yarn Couching Trunk Show
Saturday, October 4th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join Bethanne for an exciting fashion and trunk show as she shares her love of yarn couching through her quilts, decorative items, and upcycled jackets. Get tips on the fairly simple techniques and supplies you need to try this free motion quilting (with yarn) technique!
This lecture is included with 2 day workshop tickets but can be purchased separately.
Tickets are fully refundable until 9/4/25. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable, but we’ll try to help resell your spot if needed.
$449 Early Bird Workshop Price until July 15th!
Price goes up to $475 after July 15th
Don’t miss this unforgettable day! Get Tickets below:
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