Upcoming Events at Quiltessential
From Small Town Roots To Worldwide Quilts with Barb Cheniwchan (Trunk Show)
Join Barb Cherniwchan, founder of Coach House Designs, for an inspiring presentation on her quilting journey and how her love of quilting grew into a proudly Canadian pattern company. Discover what inspires her designs, see her quilts up close, and get ideas for your own projects—all rooted in tradition, creativity, and the joy of handmade quilts.
April 28 7 pm
Tickets $20
Free giveaways, PRIZES & fun
From Sketchbook to Quilt – with Deb Strain (Trunk Show)
Join Deb Strain for an inspiring and light-hearted evening as she shares her creative journey—from first sketch to finished fabric. See real artwork and quilts from her beloved Moda collections and enjoy a stunning parade of 20–30 quilts made from her designs, sure to spark ideas for your next project.
Ask questions, hear the stories behind the fabric, and experience the artistry that has captured the hearts of quilters around the world. As a special thank-you, every attendee will have one of three chances to win a unique, hands-on gift featuring Deb’s artwork—creative, engaging, and fun to enjoy at home.
April 29 7pm
Tickets $20
Free giveaways, PRIZES & fun
Discount Code in PDF if register for all 4 sessions
Barb and Jan Workshops!
Jen’s Workshop
Join Deb for a hands-on embroidery workshop, where you’ll stitch alongside her, learn practical techniques, and enjoy personal guidance in a relaxed, creative setting. This special class is a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from Deb while creating something meaningful with your own hands.
With the required kit, you can simply come, stitch, and enjoy.
April 28 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$150
Barb’s Workshop
Create the “Our House quilt” in this 4-hour workshop with Barb Cherniwchan. Your kit features Deb Strain’s Family Tree fabric in beautiful blues, mossy greens, and warm rusts, creating a warm neighbourhood scene filled with homes, trees, and heart blocks. In class, you’ll learn colour placement, pressing tips for diagonal piecing and narrow strips, and explore ways to reuse the pattern for gifts and community projects. A meaningful project that celebrates home, neighbourhood, and connection. Runner 67″X17″
Kit is required.
April 29 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
$150
