Watch 22 of the world's best quilt teachers
All from your own easy chair
The All-Star Sampler Platter is two afternoons of back-to-back quilting demos, streamed live on YouTube. No travel, no fuss. Just great teaching, right on your screen.
Everything happens via a private YouTube link we send you by email after you register.
If you can watch a video online, you can do this — we promise it's that simple.
Saturday October 24 & Sunday October 25,
3–6 PM US Eastern
Guilds: share one link with your whole membership
Watch this video of Lyric Kinard, Founder of GQC, talk about this amazing event.
The teachers shown in this video are examples of previously aired Sampler Platter events.
10000+
quilters worldwide watched our last event in May 2026
5
years running - and getting better every time
23
teachers across two afternoons
WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THE WEEKEND
Fresh techniques to try
From hand piecing to mixed media — discover something new you can put into practice straight away.
Teachers worth booking
Guild program chairs: see 22 teachers perform before you hire anyone. It's the best audition reel in quilting.
New teachers to follow
Find the teachers whose style clicks with yours — and know exactly where to find them again.
HOW IT WORKS - IT REALLY IS THIS EASY
- Register and pay below. Choose the ticket that suits you — individual or guild. Takes about two minutes.
- We email you a private link. Your viewing link arrives by email shortly after you register. Keep it somewhere safe.
- Click the link on the day. On Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25, just click the link at 3 PM Eastern and you're in. No account needed, no app to download.
- Sit back and enjoy. Six hours of wonderful quilt teaching, spread across two relaxed afternoons. Have your notebook handy.
EVENT LINEUP
Each teacher gives a focused demo — a sampler of styles, techniques, and ideas across quilting, appliqué, mixed media, and more.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24
Lyric Kinard
A Window Into Abstract Design
Sarah Goer
Improv Rail Fence Blocks
Lynn Christiansen
Use the "Ugly" Fabric
Julia McLeod
Totally Biased!
Kim Brownell
Mixed Media Magic pt. 2
Becky Campbell
Turned-edge Appliqué Made Easy
Jennifer Rapacki
Designing with Binding: Color Changes at the Corner
Ann Wasserman
Repairing Antique and Vintage Quilts: Straw Needles, Insect Pins, Two-step Greens, Oh My!
Carol Wilhoit
Alternatives to Binding for Finishing the Edges of a Quilt
Diane Harris
Light, Dark and Drama!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25
Laureen Smith
Wheels without curved piecing
Theresa Benson
Beyond Pretty Pictures: Other Ways Quilters Can Use AI
Roxane Lessa
Invisible Applique Made Easy
Gunnel Hag
Create Your Own Print Block and Print!
Pattie Klimek
Embroidery Makes Quilts Shine
Ana Buzzalino
When Vintage Linens Tell New Stories
Catherine Redford
Take your beading to the edge!
Pat Daniels
Raw Edge Applique or Conquering The Curved Blanket Stitch
Eleanor Levie
Couture From Your Closet
Bea Byrne
Cathedral Windows Made Easy
BONUS CONTENT
Cookie Washington
Creating From Rags to Relevance
Kristin Echols
Seminole Inspired Table Runner
WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR
- Guild program chairs who want to see teachers in action before committing to a booking — in person or via Zoom
- Individual quilters looking for quality, affordable instruction without the cost of a full workshop or event
- Anyone who's been curious about a new technique but not sure where to start — this is the perfect place to look around
- Quilters who've joined us before and want to see what's new in this year's lineup
- Anyone who finds the sheer range of quilt-related summits out there a bit overwhelming — we've curated 18 of our very best experienced teachers so you don't have to
PRICING - INCLUDES GUILD-WIDE ACCESS FOR AROUND $1 PER MEMBER
Guild pricing is based on your total membership, not the number of people who tune in on the day. One link, shared with everyone.
"I live in an area where finding guilds and quilters has been a challenge so ut was an awesome opportunity to learn from some fantastic folks."
Kathleen
Charlotte
"I do this every year because I always get so much from it."
Alex
San Francisco Quilters Guild
"A well organized event! The variety of demos made it fun to learn new techniques. Website made it easy to join and find everything."
Patricia
Chicago
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'm not very technical — will I be able to watch?
Absolutely. If you can open an email and click a link, you're all set. We send you a private webpage link after you register. On the day, just click it and the event starts playing. No special software, no account needed, no passwords to remember.
Will there be a recording I can watch later?
The event is livestreamed on October 24th and 25th and then available on the same pages for another 14 days. Pop a reminder in your diary now so you don't miss it.
How does guild access work exactly?
When your guild registers, you receive one private web page link. You can share that link with every single member of your guild — by email, newsletter, Facebook group, wherever you usually communicate. Your members just click it at 3 PM Eastern on the day. Simple as that.
Does one ticket cover both days?
Yes — one registration gets you access to both Saturday and Sunday sessions. You'll receive one link for both afternoons in the same email.
Join over 10,000 quilters worldwide this October
Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25 • 3–6 PM US Eastern each day
Your private viewing link is sent by email — no technical know-how required.
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