Meet The Instructors
Anne Beddo
I have been quilting for 20 years. I love to learn new techniques and teach those to others.
Cindy McCracken
I come from a family of quilters and have enjoyed making quilts for many years. I enjoy helping others find patterns and fabrics for their next projects.
Diane and Mimi
I will be teaching with my cousin, Mimi McKenna. Diane and Mimi are cousins who have in common a lifelong passion for family, home and creativity. They
are excited to share their love of quilting with you.
Donna Gray
I’ve been married for 30 years (this year), 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. I took my first quilt class here in Richfield in 2017. It was that
first class that I realized how much I absolutely love quilting. In 2020, I opened my quilt shop and still feel like I can’t get enough.
Jon Gray
I'm Jon. I'm 28 years old. I have a wife and three beautiful kids. I manage Patches Quilt Shop in Panguitch, Utah. I'm a long-arm technician and a long-arm quilter.
Julie Britsch
I have diverse interests, due to my love of learning and exploring new places. My husband and I enjoy traveling, especially to my home country, New
Zealand. We also love being with our grandchildren. I started quilting at my daughter’s urging years ago and have made many quilts, always eager to try
new techniques and patterns. I love seeing the joy in someone’s face as they hold the quilt I made especially for them. See you in class!
Kalynn Fail
Hi! I'm Kalynn Fail; I love all things sewing. Quilts, bags, clothing, I will try just about anything once. I am a piecer, a quilter, a longarmer, a teacher, & I guess I would include a fabric collector. I am pretty sure I will not live long enough to use up my fabric stash. I also design quilt & bag patterns. My sewing room is my happy place. I married my best friend 47 years ago, he is my biggest supporter & fan. We have 3 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 beautiful greats. I
love the challenge of creating something beautiful as well as useful. Find me on Instagram createdbykalynn.
Kayrene Bishop
I live in Cedar City, UT. I was born in Cedar City and have lived in the Southern Utah area for most of my life. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for forty three years. We have four wonderful children and six awesome grandchildren.
Lacie Grundy
Wife, Mother to 4. Quilting for 27 years, have a long arm quilting business and online fabric store. My favorite items to make are memory quilts out of old
clothes and items.
Larissa Coleman
I am a passionate quilter, pattern designer, and educator who loves helping others discover their creativity through fabric and thread. What began as a
personal hobby has grown into a business where I design original quilt patterns, teach techniques, and connect with a community of quilters. As a teacher, I strive to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for quilters of all skill levels. I focus on breaking techniques into clear, manageable steps so students feel confident and successful. My classes emphasize strong foundational skills while encouraging creativity and expression.
Laurie Burrows
Some of the sweetest memories of my grandmother were sitting across her quilt frames working on a quilt together. She taught me to hand quilt, and started me on my quilting journey. Those experiences led me to piecing, fabric hoarding, etc. I love the connection between quilts, love, warmth, and family history. I cherish the friendships I've made through quilting. I'm married to my sweetheart of 40 years. We have 5 children, and 11 ADORABLE grandchildren.
They are my joy! Happy Quilting.
Lisa Rogers
Lisa Rogers resides in Riverton Utah. She learned to sew through the 4-H program. She has worked in the quilting industry with Singer, Viking, and Pfaff, The Grace Company, and Gammill as an educator, education coordinator, and dealer. She has enjoyed teaching internationally and is an Award-winning Quilter. Currently, she is the owner of Rocky Mountain Electric Quilters, dealers for Singer, Viking, & Pfaff and your quilting and longarm supplier. She also enjoys spending time with family, quilting, traveling,
quilting, and more quilting with friends. Followed by a relaxing nap.
Lori Cummings
I learned to hand quilt when I was 15 from my grandmother. I didn't make a first quilt until about 7 years later when I started having children. About 8
years after that I really started exploring more diversly than casual dibbling, taking classes, joining a group, joining the guild, and just became very involved in quilting. I have taught classes in the guille, in stores and on retreats. I got a long arm quilting machine 20 years ago and have done a lot of quilting for myself and Friends. I have made over 300 quilts, and enjoy
designing my own pattterns, inspired by other things I see.
Lynette Bingham
My name is Lynette Bingham, I have been involved in the quilting industry for more 50 years. I have published books and owned a quilt store that has since closed. I have also been teaching for 30 years. My claim to fame is my mother is Blanche Young the international quilter and renowned teacher.
Maria Warnick
My name is Maria Warnick, the proud owner and operator of Determine Your Happiness Sewing Co. As a mother of six and grandmother of six, I call Pleasant Grove, Utah, my home. With over 40 years of sewing experience and a degree in custom sewing and design, my passion for sewing runs deep. I spent eight years co-teaching beginning sewing at my children’s school and have enjoyed teaching at my local quilting shop for the past three years. Teaching is my true passion, especially when it comes to EasyPiecing Grid and appliqué. Join me and discover how fun and quick EasyPiecing Grid Quilting can be!
Marianne Ballash
Marianne has spent over 30 years taking classes and learning new techniques. She loves finding fun and efficient ways to make beautiful quilts and especially enjoys piecing quilt tops. She has taught classes in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. Her quilting classes include small piecing, and techniques for adding efficiency and precision. She also teaches wool applique and bag making. She has created several of her own patterns and projects. Marianne is always looking for new designs and techniques and loves every step of the quilting process.
Melissa Corry
Melissa started quilting as a hobby in 2005 but since starting her blog, Happy Quilting, in 2010 her hobby has turned into a passion. Her passion for quilting has led to creating her own designs that she shares as tutorials, published works, a pattern line, and even
her own books. Melissa loves designing and finds inspiration in just about everything and anything. Melissa, her husband and their five children live in Cedar City, Utah. To see more of her daily quilting adventures check out her blog Happy Quilting.
(www.happyquiltingmelissa.com)
Pam Wing
My love of quilting began as a child while napping on my grandmother’s quilts. I live in Parowan, UT and have been quilting for over twenty-five years, and teaching for ten years. I love to learn new techniques and create my own designs.
Rochelle Meyer
I started sewing with my mom. I sewed clothes because I had to; I sewed crafts because I loved to. Crafts got me into quilting. My first real quilt was for my parents’ 50th anniversary. This was the beginning of my addiction. The opportunity came to work for a
quilt shop and I jumped at it. I could combine my loves of learning, teaching, and quilting! I love sharing my knowledge and love of anything to do with quilting, including bags, machine embroidery and piecing. I'm the proud mom of 5 kids, 5 awesome in-laws and 10 grandchildren who love to sew with me.
Saundra Cindrich
I’d rather sew than cook or clean or weed the garden. I’d rather pet my fabric than a dog. I become almost giddy in a fabric store—been like that since 1994. I love to teach quilting classes more than eating ice cream—and I really do like ice cream! Nothing makes me happier than seeing students in my classes have success in whatever project they are working on.
Sheryl Lewis
Quilter since1992.
Wendy Liddle
Hi my name is Wendy Liddle I have been quilting for about 15 years. I have served on the Utah Valley quilt guild board for about 4 years. I love to create and make patterns and teach at retreats. I love seeing my quilting friends and love to meet new quilters. I call them my BQFF best quilting friends forever.
So Much Talent!
Every year we begin the application process once the theme for the next year is chosen. Anyone can apply to teach.
Applications are reviewed around April so we can make decisions on what classes to have at the Festival, and get ready for Registration on June 1st.
Rob - 435-841-1040