
Workshops
Workshop Guidelines:
- Workshops will be held at Christoff’s Toy House Room, 400 N. Mechanic St, Jackson, MI, The Coop 2665 W. Bellevue Rd. Leslie, MI 49251 or other location as needed. See individual descriptions for specific location information.
- Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and usually limited to 20-25 students depending on the speaker’s requirements. A waiting list is kept for workshops that are filled.
- Supply lists will be available at the time of sign-up for the workshop.
- Full day workshops begin at 10 a.m. and end by 4 p.m. Half day workshops are normally from 10 a.m. until noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants need to arrive for class 30 minutes prior to the starting time.
- Workshops include a 30-45 minute lunch break. Workshop participants may bring a sack lunch or plan accordingly.
Payment and Enrollment:
- Full day workshops cost $40.00 for guild members and $45 for non-members. Half day workshops cost $25.00 for guild members and $30 for non-members.
- Payment is required at the time of registration and is nonrefundable.
- Registration forms are available on the website and from the Program chairperson.
- Payment is by cash or check made out to Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild of Jackson.
- The Program Committee requires a separate check for each month’s workshop(s).
Workshop Cancellations:
In case of an emergency, workshop participants are responsible for transferring their workshop registration to other guild members. To facilitate this, one should contact the program chairperson to acquire names from a potential waiting list.
2025-2026 Workshops
Sally Manke May 18, 2026

Coiled Rope Clothesline Basket
Use a length of clothesline and strips of fabric to create an heirloom quality basket. The unique wrapping tool designed by my husband simplifies and accelerates the process. Technique covers two handle types, three ways to end and multiple embellishment ideas. This project is the perfect use for your scrap fabrics. Design an organizer for your remote controls, a cute Easter Basket or a holiday card holder.
Tami Pfeil July 27, 2026
Floor Canvas
This floor canvas concept is my modern take on a home decor textile of yesteryear and features a raw edge appliqué technique. The whimsical designs are based on classic HandBEHG fiber projects. holiday themes and modern interpretation of the traditional quilt block.
This is a durable washable solution that provides a fix for that creative sewing and quilting scratch you need to itch. That’s right!! A quilt for the FLOOR!
Past Workshops
Nancy Roelfsema November 24, 2025
Easy Sashing Quilt As You Go Technique – with Nancy Roelfsema
Quilt as You Go techniques have been popular since the first quilter tried to quilt a queen size quilt with their domestic machine. It’s possible to quilt a queen size quilt this way but it’s not that easy.
With QAYG techniques you are able to quilt the quilt in small sections and assemble the quilted sections using sashings.
9am – 3:30pm
The Coop
2665 W. Bellevue Rd.
Leslie, MI

Debi Vanden Heuvel March 31 & April 1

Haralson Bag from Noodlehead -A belt bag that’s perfect for everyday use. Compact and easy to wear across the front or back of body. Great bag for travel and security. Multiple flap hardware closure options for maximum versatility. The back zippered pocket is perfect for your phone, with a spacious interior with zippered pocket inside!
Mary Zesiger August 27 & 28

Stitches to Die For and Keep It Portable
(Hand Quilting)
Tuesday August 27, 2024
9am – 4:30pm
Jackson District Library- Eastern Branch
3125 E. Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202

Nancy Roelfsema
Mono Printing
Tuesday June 25, 2024
10am – 4pm
The Coop
2665 W. Bellevue Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251

Nancy Roelfsema
Double Wedding Ring
Wednesday June 26, 2024
10am – 4pm
The Coop
2665 W. Bellevue Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251

Gary Harvey
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Machine Sewn Hexagons, Why Be Afraid?
The Coop 2665 W. Bellevue Rd. Leslie, MI 49251
Supply List
*10-20 scrap pieces at least 4 1/2 inches in size

Gary Harvey
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Gary Harvey will be presenting a workshop on ruler work.
Lynn Harris
Saturday December 2, 2023
Lynn Harris will present tips and tricks that make working with small pieces of fabric easier. Lynn will show us how to piece tiny stars, baskets, and other small blocks. With Lynn’s tips for working small you will be able to add a bit of tiny sparkle to your own quilt designs or make your own quilt completely from tiny blocks. These precision pieced blocks can also be used in smaller projects such as a pincushion or pouch.


Precision Piecing with Vernita Dailey
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
includes the handouts and fabrics for the workshop. Do you have problems with wonky blocks, mismatched seams, or you’re just not happy with your piecing skills?
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
American Beauty with Nancy Roelfsema
In March Nancy Roelfsema will be doing a trunk
show entitled “Why We Quilt.” She will also be
doing a workshop on paper piecing The New
York Beauty block. This is her most popular quilting class – every student leaves satisfied with their results. You will learn Nancy’s unique paper piecing technique to get super sharp points for your block. You will also learn
piecing curves to finish the blocks. During the class you should be able to finish 2–4 blocks. Nancy has a YouTube channel, OnPoint–TV and Quilting with Nancy, which has 56,000 subscribers at this time and a lot of great videos and interesting projects. Check it out!

