On Tuesday, June 16, 2026 the Kackling Kousins offered a class on Free Motion Quiting, before summer break at Hoovers. See below highlights from the day.
The Kackling Kousins will resume their teaching schedule in September 2026 with a new block of the month, American Barn Sampler Quilt, by Eleanor Burns. Registration is required.
American Barn Sampler Quilt - NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH, Starting 9/21/26
Free Motion Quilting, 6/16/26
The Kackling Kousins just finished the 2025-26 BOM, Eli's Kitchen at Hoovers! These ladies were very dedicated to completing this quilt. Take a look at one of the quilts . . .
The Kackling Kousins traveled to Belvidere, New Jersey to spend the afternoon with the Evening Star Quilters' Guild. What a great group of quilters! They were so welcoming and attentive to the Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style lecture.
The Evening Star Quilters' Guild was founded in 1987. The guild promotes interest and knowledge in the art of quilt making and a commitment to educate people in all aspects of quilting, while engaging in charitable projects.
The Evening Star Quilters' Guild will always be known as the first presentation the Kackling Kousins made outside Pennsylvania. Thank you for having us.
Website: www.esqg.com
Facebook Page: Evening Star Quilters' Guild, Belvidere, New Jersey
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Over the years, this blog has been about more than quilting.
It’s been about people.
The conversations, the laughter, the stories shared while creating something with our hands.
And that’s really what led to this…
Kelly, one-half of the Kackling Kousins duo, recently published a book.
It’s a collection of true stories from her life—moments that made her laugh, shake her head, and say,“...you have got to be shitting me – life rarely checks.”
In many ways, it’s not that different from quilting.
Each story is a little piece… and when put together, they tell something bigger.
Sharing it here, even though it’s not quilting-related, just felt right. This community has been such a big part of the journey.
The Kackling Kousins were at Hoovers on March 16 and 17.
NOTE: The new classroom is fabulous.
Quilters were working on the Eli's Kitchen Block of the Month. Here is a glimpse of all the blocks they have completed to date.
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.
