SFMQG is pleased to present another great workshop.
Workshop: Seminole Piecing
Instructor: Kristin Echols
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: 10am-2:30pm EDT
Cost: $30 Registration open in Store on Sunday, September 20, 2026 9am est.
Workshop Description:
This is a technique class to learn the concepts of Seminole strip piecing. During the session, students will create 4 to 5 distinct Seminole patterns. Each student will receive instructions for 10 unique Seminole designs, along with several variations. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have mastered the necessary skills to assemble all the designs. These versatile Seminole bands can be made into a quilt or table runner, added to quilts as borders and accents, or used to embellish clothing and home decor projects. For the best results, choose solid fabrics or fabrics that appear solid, such as tone-on-tones or those with small-scale prints. Using striped fabrics can also result in interesting effects, while larger prints may detract from the crisp look of Seminole patterns. Achieving strong contrast between your fabric choices is essential for making the designs stand out.
About Kristin: Kristin began quilting in 1999 when she made a baby quilt for her best friend. She made the quilt using the fabric from the bridesmaid’s dress she wore in the wedding. Acetate is not the best fabric choice for a baby quilt, but Kristin got the quilting bug. She took classes, bought a Janome, got to know the ladies at her local quilt shop, and decided to pursue quilting as a hobby. It was a colorful and creative outlet to balance with her career as a computer engineer. Kristin became intrigued by Seminole patchwork after seeing the technique on Simply Quilts. She found all the books she could on the subject and started incorporating Seminole strip piecing into her quilts and home dec projects. She has been teaching the techniques for over 15 years and she teaches an annual 12-week Seminole Sampler class where students learn to piece 10 Seminole bands and create a unique quilt layout using quilt-as-you-go techniques. Kristin retired from the County of Sacramento where she spent 23 years as a computer geek. When not quilting or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Shawn, their three grown children and two grandkids. They live on 18 acres in beautiful Worley, Idaho where they enjoy gardening and raising chickens.
Visit Kristin’s website: KristinLaura.com or find her on Instagram @kristin_laura