PopStar quilt - 50” x 50” by Quiltworx OR any Quiltworx Project (4-day In Person Retreat)

PopStar Quilt - 50” x 50” by Quiltworx OR Any Quiltworx Project

Join Quiltworx Certified Instructor Carin Brimley for a four-day Quiltworx workshop at Northern Threads! Create the beautiful 50” x 50” PopStar Quilt using foundation paper-piecing techniques, or bring any Quiltworx project you would like to work on.

This workshop is a great opportunity to spend several focused days learning Quiltworx techniques, getting hands-on instruction, and making real progress on your project.

Class Dates: Tuesday-Friday, November 3–6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM each day
Optional Pre-Class Setup: Monday, November 2, 4:00–6:00 PM
Length: 4 Days
Instructor: Carin Brimley, Quiltworx Certified Instructor
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Fee: $295
Please Note: PopStar pattern and fabric are sold separately.

Pattern & Fabric Selection

PATTERN: POPSTAR by Quiltworx (Judy Niemeyer)

FABRIC SELECTION: Please refer to the yardage chart on the back of your pattern for the required fabric amounts.

Quiltster Coloring: Coloring in the Quiltster program with Carin is available by appointment. There are so many coloring options! If you would like Carin’s help using Quiltster to color your quilt, please contact her as soon as you register so you can schedule a Zoom coloring appointment.

Before Class

Please read through your pattern instructions completely at least once before class so you are familiar with the cutting information.

We strongly encourage you to have the papers, templates, and fabrics for your entire project cut, organized into bags, and ready to sew before class. This will allow you to spend more of your workshop time sewing. If this preparation process is new to you, Carin will teach it first thing on day one.

Before beginning your project, please also check the Quiltworx website for any pattern corrections.

Choosing Your Fabrics

If you are making PopStar, refer to the yardage chart on the back of the pattern for the required fabric amounts.

There are so many beautiful coloring possibilities for this quilt! If you would like Carin’s help using the Quiltster program to plan the colors for your quilt, please contact her as soon as you register to schedule a Zoom coloring appointment.

Basic Supplies - Click Here For Supply List

Please bring:

• Sewing machine with ¼” foot
• Size 70/10 Microtex Sharp sewing needles
• Your Quiltworx pattern, including instructions and foundation papers
• Fabric required for your chosen project
• Thread that blends with your fabrics
• Rotary cutter with a new blade
• Medium cutting mat — approximately 12” x 18” works well
• Ruler for cutting fabric and templates
• 12” Add-A-Quarter ruler
• Washout fabric glue stick, such as Sewline, with refills
• .55mm Flower Head pins or .5mm x 1 7/8” glass head pins with long shanks
• Thread scissors
• Seam ripper
• Sharpie for labeling bags
• 7 gallon-size zip-top bags
• Jumbo paper clips
• Optional iron for your sewing station

Carin will provide a 3” x 12” piece of template plastic and a repositionable glue stick during class.

Remember to bring your water bottle, lunch, and snacks for yourself or something to share!

Come ready for four full days of sewing, learning, and Quiltworx fun at Northern Threads

Don’t Forget These 3 Important Steps

1. SIGN UP to reserve your spot

2. EMAIL Carin at spumonigardenquilts@gmail.com to schedule your free quilster color consult.

3. REVIEW the supply list so you’re fully prepared