Bag a Doe ... Or Sew?

"Bag a Doe or Sew?" was an easy question for these quilters at Hoovers to answer on December 2. From 10:00-3:00 Deer Season and the hustle bustle of the Holiday Season were forgotten.  Everyone was "cackling" as The Kousins helped the quilters complete their table mats. Their color selections were amazing and the finished table mats were beautiful.  It was so nice to spend the day with new and old quilting friends!  Take a look at the highlights that took place at this "Hen Party" . . .

Kackling Kousins--November 2024 Highlights

The Kackling Kousins spent two days at Hoovers in November.  What a joy to be part of the Hoover Family teaching quilting skills and techniques to such great people.   

As 2024 flies by, the quilters participating in the Tales of the First Ladies Block-of-the-Month have been so successful.  To date, we captured the blocks they have completed.  Watching their fabric selections come to life into this beautiful wall hanging is so exciting for us.  Take a look at their accomplishments. 

  

Here are also a few photos from the Machine Quilting with Rulers class.  

 

                          

Quilting Time Just For You ... Register Today!

As we all know, the hustle bustle of the Holiday Season is upon us!  Give yourself a break and spend a day at your favorite place, Hoovers BERNINA Sew in Mifflinburg, PA.  Maybe you need a last minute gift or you just want to learn the skills necessary to create this ageless Cathedral Window pattern.  This table mat uses a quilt-as-you-go technique that will make it possible for you to leave Hoovers with a finished project.

Spend a fun-filled day with the Kackling Kousins for the Cathedral Window Holiday Table Mat Class on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m..  All it takes is a charm pack and a small amount of yardage for backing and binding.

REGISTER TODAY by calling Hoovers at 570-966-3822!  Make sure you receive the supply list when you register.  Take a look at some of the table mats made by fellow quilters in 2024 . . . 

            

           

             

             

Last Offering of Machine Quilting with Rulers in 2024

Quilters, if you haven't tried quilting with rulers, you should! As mentioned in an earlier post ... "ruler quilting is free motion quilting on training wheels."  After you have mastered the touch of the ruler with your machine, your creativity is endless.  

The Kousins will be offering the Machine Quilting with Rulers class on Tuesday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Hoovers Bernina Sew in Mifflinburg, PA.  Registration will remain open this is entire week by calling Hoovers at 570-966-3822.  REGISTER TODAY!

Cranberry Quilt Guild Welcomes Kackling Kousins

On Monday, October 28, 2024 the Kackling Kousins were welcomed by the Cranberry Quilt Guild in Hazelton, PA.  They were invited to serve as the guest speakers for the evening presenting the Quilt-As-You-Go Civil War Style Lecture.  What a great group of quilters!

The Kackling Kousins

Kate Mulberger and Kelly Henry

Kackling Kousins Welcomed at Pocono Sew and Vac

Pocono Sew and Vac welcomed the Kackling Kousins as instructors at their facility.  It was amazing!!! From the Machine Quilting with Rulers Class on Monday 10/14, to the Cathedral Table Mat Class on Tuesday, 10/15, quilting and laughter were shared by all.  We hope everyone enjoyed our teaching techniques and will plan to join us for our next visit to Strausburg, PA.  Take a look at some of the highlights . . .

      

Kackling Kousins Fall 24 Update

Quilting activities have been "Klucking Krazy!"

• We kicked off a new block-of-the month, "Tales of the First Ladies" in September at Hoovers.
  
  
• We are traveling to Strausburg, PA to Poconos Sew and Vac to teach, "Machine Quilting with Rulers," on Monday, October 14 and the "Cathedral Table Mat" on Tuesday, October 15,
  
  

We will be back at Hoovers on:

Monday, October 21 (Tales of the First Ladies--Blocks 3 and 4). Registration Closed

Tuesday, October 22 (Free Motion Quilting) from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Did you buy a Bernina machine with a BSR?  Did you open the box?  Do you know how to use the BSR?  Did you buy one of the new Bernina 990, where the BSR is built into the machine, and maybe you don't understand why that is such a benefit?  This class will provide you with so many new ideas for free motion quilting and open up some exciting new quilting techniques.

Monday, November 18 (Tales of the First Ladies--Blocks 5 and 6).  Registration Closed 

Tuesday, November 19 (Machine Quilting with Rulers) from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Have you learned the technique of machine quilting with rulers?  If not, this class will give you the opportunity to test drive many rulers.  Ruler quilting is custom quilting and will allow you to be as creative as you want . . . your next quilt could be a showstopper!

Monday, December 2 (Cathedral Window Table Mat) from 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Come join us for the Cathedral Window Table Mat Class!  Leave class with a new Holiday Mat or a beautiful gift for a family member or friend.  

We welcome you to any of these "Hen Parties!"  To register for these quilting classes, call Hoovers at (570) 966-3822.  If you have any questions regarding these classes, you can contact the Kackling Kousins directly at:

                        Kate Mulberger                    
                        klm4@psu.edu

                        Kelly Henry
                        kohenry59@gmail.com