Kackling Kousins Start 2026 at Hoovers

On Monday, January 19, 2026 the Kackling Kousins offered their first classes of the new year at Hoovers.  The Eli's Kitchen Block-of-the-Month group met to complete their 7th and 8th blocks of the series.  In March we will take some photos so that you can see their progress to date.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, The Kousins offered the Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style class.  The students in attendance were very successful with their two- and three-block creations.  Take a look for yourself.

NOTE:  The Kackling Kousins will not be at Hoovers in February.  The classroom will be under construction to add the new addition.  We will return on Monday, March 16 for Blocks 9 and 10 of Eli's Kitchen; and on Tuesday, March 17 with another offering of Machine Quilting with Rulers.

 

SPECIAL NOTICE - January Classes Not Cancelled

NOTE:  The classes offered by the Kackling Kousins at Hoovers in January 2026 are NOT CANCELLED.

Eli's Kitchen Block-of-the-Month will meet on Monday, January 19, 2026.

On Tuesday, 1/20/26, the Kackling Kousins will be at Hoovers to teach Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style.  This Quilt-As-You-Go lecture will focus on the history of and the techniques used in making the “Potholder” quilts during the Civil War.  This method of quilting is still applicable today for finishing up all of those unfinished blocks that most quilters have stored away somewhere and for completing community service projects. 

There are still seats available. Register this week by calling Hoovers at (570) 966-3822. Hope to see you there!

Kackling Kousin classes scheduled for February 2026 ARE CANCELLED.

To You and Yours . . .

Here is wishing you and yours a very

Merry Christmas 

and a happy and healthy 

New Year!  

Hoping to enjoy quilting with all of you in 2026!

The Kackling Kousins,
Kate and Kelly

Oh What Fun It Was to Teach the Cathedral Window Table Mat Today, HEY!

On Tuesday, January 16, 2025, the Kackling Kousins spent a wonderful day at Hoover teaching the Cathedral Window Holiday Table Mat class.  Take a look at the beautiful fabrics the quilters selected. 

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!