Another Opportunity - Cathedral Window Table Mat

The hustle bustle of the Holiday Season is definitely upon us.  Are you feeling the need to getaway to Hoovers before the family festivities begin?  Well, another opportunity presented itself.  Due to the inclement weather on December 2, the class for the Cathedral Window Table Mat was cancelled. However, low and behold, Leon (what would we do without Leon) switched some things around in Hoovers busy schedule and rescheduled the class for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

The Kousins are so excited!  We too need a day at our "happy place," to end the year on a good note.  So, if you can get away, please join us for a fun filled day of sewing and learning this age-old technique.  It may even be that last minute Holiday gift you need.

 

   

What a Great Week for The Kousins!

Mount Laurel Quilt Guild, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

The Kackling Kousins started their week providing a lecture and workshop to the Mount Laurel Quilt Guild in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (Monday, 11/10/25). What a beautiful area! 

It was truly a pleasure to provide the Mount Laurel Quilt Guild with a lecture and workshop entitled, "Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style."  This event followed the Guild's mission, as well as the goals of the Kackling Kousins--to further the art of quilting through education, sharing ideas, materials, skills and fellowship.  What a great group of quilters!

Take a look at our day:

 

 

Hoovers Bernina Sew

The Kousins then traveled to Hoovers in Mifflinburg to teach the third class of "Eli's Kitchen Block-of-the-Month" (Monday, 11/17/25).  We completed the sixth block for this quilt.  The fellowship we share with this group of quilters is totally amazing. 

The week ended with The Kousins offering a class on "Free Motion Quilting" at Hoovers (Tuesday, 11/18/25).  We had so much fun and each quilter worked hard to find their favorite free motion design.

Kackling Kousins + Hoovers + Eli's Kitchen + Quilting with Rulers = A GREAT DAY TO BE A QUILTER!

Eli's Kitchen Block-of-the Month

The quilters participating in the Eli's Kitchen Block-of-the-Month arrived eager to get started on Blocks 3 and 4, Hearts and Gizzards and Broken Dishes!  Their quilt tops are coming together nicely.  Take a look at the photos from Monday, October 20, 2025.

Machine Quilting with Rulers

The Kousins also taught the Machine Quilting with Rulers class on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.  Eleven quilters were in attendance.  A statistic that we would like to share with all of you is:  To date, The Kackling Kousins have touch over 125+ quilters, teaching them how to machine quilt with rulers.  What a great class!  The added bonus was when Hoovers provided those in attendance with a great deal on the quilting rulers.

What a great day to be a quilter!

The Kousins Return to the House of Hoover

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025 the Kackling Kousins will be at Hoovers to teach the technique of machine quilting with rulers.  

Imagine quilting your next quilt top with minimal markings.  If you are quilting on your home sewing machine or your longarm, using rulers can help you get very consistent with lines and shapes.  Students come to class with a simple quilt block already sewn.  The block will be used to practice using rulers.  It is extremely important to learn these techniques on a quilt block that actually has seams and ditches.

The Kousins have a variety of rulers for you to test drive to find your best fit.  Our goal is to teach you how to quilt with rulers, which should save you tons of time.  "Machine Quilting with Rulers" is customized quilting.  The creativity you have at your fingertips is endless.  In fact, ruler quilting is a showstopper.

Join us by calling Hoovers Bernina Sew today at 570-966-3822 to register and receive a class handout.

  

Lectures and Workshops Available for Guilds

The Kackling Kousins recently added a new section to their Blog . . . 

Lectures and Workshops For Guilds

Each lecture and workshop is listed individually with a brief description and photo.  For additional information, please contact one of the Kousins to schedule your event.

We welcome the opportunity to spend time with your Guild.  It is important to us to share some techniques and history of quilting.

El's Kitchen BOM Kickoff Was Amazing!

On Monday, September 15, 2025, The Kackling Kousins were at Hoover Bernina Sew in Mifflinburg to kickoff the new block-of-month for 2025-26, "El's Kitchen by Eleanor Burns."  We had such a good time and the quilters learned some new techniques that will make their world of quilting a little easier.  This BMO meets one time a month for six months.  At the end of our time together each quilter will have a completed quilt top and additional friends that enjoy the art of quilting as much as they do!

One Week Left to Register for El's Kitchen BOM

 ALERT:  This is the last week to register for the Block of the Month Class with The Kousins.

"Quilts from El's Kitchen." 

Registration Required - Call Today

Hoover’s Bernina Sew, 2282 Beaver Road, Mifflinburg, PA  17844

Call 570-966-3822 to register.

ATTENTION QUILTERS:

The Kackling Kousins will be offering “Quilts from El's Kitchen” Sampler Block-of-the-Month at Hoovers starting Monday, September 15, 2025. The class will meet on the 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and will continue for six months. Scheduled dates are as follows:

Lesson 1 – September 15, 2025

Lesson 2 – October 20, 2025

Lesson 3 – November 17, 2025

(No Class will be held in December 2025)

Lesson 4 – January 19, 2026

Lesson 5 – February 16, 2026

Lesson 6 – March 16, 2026

Each month we will focus on two different blocks in the “Quilts from El’s Kitchen” sampler series.  Students will come prepared to learn new techniques and sew the blocks in class. 

Registration Required - Call Today

Hoover’s Bernina Sew, 2282 Beaver Road, Mifflinburg, PA  17844

Call 570-966-3822 to register.

Instructors: The Kackling Kousins:  Kate Mulberger and Kelly Henry

Cost:

The cost is $250.00 for the six-class series and it includes the book.