Kackling Kousins Publish Three Patterns for Quilters

The Kackling Kousins are proud to announce that they have published their third quilting pattern.  This is a very exciting accomplishment for us.  We would like to thank Leon Hoover, Owner of Hoover's Bernina Sew, for his support of Kackling Kousins Quilting.  Hoovers packaged these patterns with coordinating fabrics so that they can be sold as kits at Spring Fling 2025.  Spring Fling is scheduled at the Rusty Rail in Mifflinburg on Wednesday, April 9 through Friday, April 11. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of one, two or all three patterns, please email Kate (klm4@psu.edu) or Kelly (kohenry59@gmail.com). By emailing us your request, it will ensure your information is secure.

                  

Spring 2025 is Popping Up All Over

Yes, quilters, spring is popping up all over.  Anyone else unsure of how we are at the end March already?

The Kackling Kousins offered a designing class on the "Tales of the First Ladies" block-of-the month on Monday, March 17, 2025.  As you will see from the photos below, each of the quilters made progress.  Some finished their blocks, while others started to make plans for their center medallion and quilt layout.  The last class on this block-of-the-month will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025.

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a class on "Machine Quilting with Rulers" was held.  This is a great introductory class for quilters who want to learn this technique.  The students prepare two quilting sandwiches to test drive a number of rulers provided by The Kousins.  Rulers allow quilters to be creative.  Ruler quilting is custom quilting and a real "show stopper."

Free Motion Quilting at Hoovers

The next day, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, another group of quilters joined the Kackling Kousins at Hoovers to learn about free motion quilting techniques.  Each quilter brought two 18"x18" quilt sandwiches to practice free motion quilting designs.   The knowledge and skills were obtained in order for the quilters to be successful on their own quilting projects.

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Tale of the First Ladies Blocks Complete

Quilters attending the Tales of the First Ladies block-of-the-month class at Hoovers Bernina Sew completed all twelve blocks on Monday, February 17, 2025.  This is a great group of ladies who are working hard to complete their quilt tops.  The fellowship and laughter in this group are priceless. The last two classes will focus on quilt layout and designing of center medallions. 

Free Motion Quilting Class Offering

The Kackling Kousins will be at Hoover's Bernina Sew in Mifflinburg, PA on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  The class offering is "Free Motion Quilting," from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Come join us for a fun day of exploring free-motion quilting.  No experience is required.  Students will come to class with two quilt sandwiches already prepared, and we will practice many different free-motion designs using your BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator).  We will discuss supplies and showsamples.  

Registration required.  Call Hoovers at 570-966-3822. 

  

Hoovers Bernina Spring Fling 2025

If you have "Cabin Fever," Hoovers Bernina Sew has something for you to look forward to--SPRING FLING 2025 (April 9-11)!  Check out the details for yourself.  SPRING FLING--A Sewing, Serger, Quilting, Embroidery Extravaganza--is designed just for YOU!  

Pamper yourself, join Hoovers Bernina Sew at The Rusty Rail in Mifflinburg, PA for 3 fun-filled days of shopping, giveaways, door prizes, and an opportunity to learn from famous educators. It is never too early to register (see details below) to ensure you have a seat at this wonderful event.    

 

Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style

Happy New Year Quilters!!!

To start off 2025, The Kackling Kousins will be at Hoover's on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 10:00-3:00 to teach the Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style technique.  

If you have a stack of quilt blocks pieced together waiting to be quilted into a beautiful quilt, this class is for YOU!  It's also an excellent opportunity for The Kousins to introduce you to ditch quilting, free motion quilting, and quilting with rulers.

To register for the class, call Hoover's at (570) 966-3822.