Watch 18 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 May 16 & Sunday May 17, 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.
9000+
quilters worldwide attended in September 2025
5
years running - and getting better every time
18
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 18 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 May 16 and Sunday May 17, 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.
THE FULL LINEUP
Each teacher gives a focused demo — a sampler of styles, techniques, and ideas across quilting, appliqué, mixed media, and more.
SATURDAY MAY 16
Karen Bolan
Tumbling blocks — the easy way
Anna Buzzalino
From sketch to stitch with Inktense pencils
Annie Smith
Pro tips for accurate piecing
Gunnel Hag
Extraordinary prints from ordinary objects
Torreah "Cookie" Washington
Making baskets and rugs to save the planet
Laureen Smith
Fusible appliqué with the look of custom quilting
Diane Harris
Fabric flair: best kept secrets
Cathy Perlmutter
Turned edge piecing for cityscape quilts
Pattie Klimek
Fast and easy hand piecing
SUNDAY MAY 17
Pat Daniels
Marker mania — scribbling on fabric
Lisa Shepard Stewart
African prints 101
Leona McCann
Celtic quilt design: echoes of my ancestors
Beth Helfter
Accordion sewn variations — beyond half-square triangles
Kim Brownell
Mixed media magic
Linda Sullivan
Wonky piecing — ultimate instant gratification
Jane Haworth
Kids art collage
Margaret Willingham
Create mola magic
Lynn Christiansen
One pattern, three ways
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 May 16th and 17th and then available on the same pages for another 7 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 9,000 quilters worldwide this May
Saturday May 16 & Sunday May 17 • 3–6 PM US Eastern each day
Your private viewing link is sent by email — no technical know-how required.
NEW - BUY A SAMPLER BOX!
We have less than 50 All StarSampler Platter boxes remaining!
In your box you will find:
- 10 FQ Bundle from Windham Fabrics (usually $42)
- 28mm OLFA rotary cutter - needed for one of the demos (usually $20.49)
- Karen Buckley Micro Serrated Scissors - recommended by our applique teachers (usually $25.95)
- Set of 20 double ended fabric markers - needed for one of the demos (usually $12.99)
- John James Milliners Needles #11 - needed for one of the demos (usually $4.50)
- A hand printed flour sack tea towel made by a non-profit in Tennessee (usually $13)
- Super cute sewing machine mug to sip from while you sew (usually $13.99)
- A scissor fob clearly announcing that your scissors are FABRIC ONLY! (usually $4.99)
All of this totals $138, but is available to attendees for just $109, including free shipping within the USA, and discounted shipping elsewhere.
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