Tel: 800-343-8671
Teaching Schedule
Road to California
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Date / Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:45am-10:45am
Class:
Rulerwork 101
Are you ready to take the next step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering with your home machine? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use "rulers" when quilting? Do you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want to try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with rulers, Find out: Why do some call them rulers while others call them templates; Why rulers/templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge to leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities available.
$5 Lecture Series
Road to California
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Date / Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:30pm-2:30pm
Class:
Rulerwork 101
Are you ready to take the next step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering with your home machine? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use "rulers" when quilting? Do you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want to try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with rulers, Find out: Why do some call them rulers while others call them templates; Why rulers/templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge to leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities available.
$5 Lecture Series
Road to California
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Date / Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Class:
Quilting with Rulers Made Easy
Are your quilting rulers collecting dust while your UFQs (UnFinished Quilts) silently judge you from the shelves? Let's fix that! You've got the ruler foot, the shiny rulers/templates, and the best intentions - now it is time to actually use them. Whether you quilt with a home machine, a long-arm, or even by hand, this lecture will help you unlock their full potential. We will explore four foundation rulerwork movement techniques that will open the door to endless design possibilities. You'll learn how to turn simple shapes into elegant motifs, dynamic spirographs, and intricate-looking borders (that are really easy to stitch). Discover the ease of creation using rulers, find inspiration, and yes, possibly even addiction, to the wonders of rulerwork. So dust off those rulers and go dancing with them...even if you have two left feet!
$5 Lecture Series
Road to California
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Date / Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026 11am-12pm
Class:
Quilting with Rulers Made Easy
Are your quilting rulers collecting dust while your UFQs (UnFinished Quilts) silently judge you from the shelves? Let's fix that! You've got the ruler foot, the shiny rulers/templates, and the best intentions - now it is time to actually use them. Whether you quilt with a home machine, a long-arm, or even by hand, this lecture will help you unlock their full potential. We will explore four foundation rulerwork movement techniques that will open the door to endless design possibilities. You'll learn how to turn simple shapes into elegant motifs, dynamic spirographs, and intricate-looking borders (that are really easy to stitch). Discover the ease of creation using rulers, find inspiration, and yes, possibly even addiction, to the wonders of rulerwork. So dust off those rulers and go dancing with them...even if you have two left feet!
$5 Lecture Series
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA
Date / Time: Thursday February 26, 2026 1 - 4pm
Class:
Template Mania - Geometrics
Are you looking for simple, yet intricate, looking block designs? Do you like complex looking border designs, but don't want to spend loads of time creating them? Join Patricia as she shows how to use simple Machine Quilting templates (aka rulers) of Hexagons, Diamonds, and more to create stunning block designs. See the change when using a 6-point vs. an 8-point design. Discover how to create a variety of border designs from these same templates/rulers.
All levels.
Bring your own machine.
Machine Quilting with Rulers workshop
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, VA
Date / Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 - 1-4pm
Class:
Not Your Grandmother's Wholecloth
Ever contemplate creating a wholecloth, but not into the feathers? Join Patricia for a whole new take on wholecloth designs with nary a feather in sight. Using just a single template (aka ruler) and different movement techniques, you can create a small wholecloth with stunning effects. You'll learn about using templates to create crosshatching that will change the whole look. She'll show her techniques for create the border using the same template. All Levels.
Bring Your Own Machine
Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
Lebanon, PA
Date / Time: Friday March 27, 2026 9am-12pm
Class:
Not Your Grandmother's Wholecloth
This is Not your Grandmother's Wholecloth!
Ever contemplate creating a wholecloth, but not into the feathers? Join Patricia for a whole new take on wholecloth designs with nary a feather in sight. Using just a single template (aka ruler) and different movement techniques, you can create a small wholecloth with stunning effects. You’ll learn how to use the same templates to create crosshatching that will change the whole design. I’ll show techniques for creating the border using the same template. You’ll have a choice of 1 of three different templates
All levels- No Kit Fee!
Machines Provided
Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
Lebanon, PA
Date / Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 1pm-2pm
Class:
Primer Course: Templates (Rulers) and Machine Quilting
Are you ready to take the next step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering with your home machine? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use templates when quilting? Or perhaps you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want to try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with templates (aka rulers). Find out: Why templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge before you leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities available.
Free Lecture
Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley Expo Center
Lebanon, PA
Date / Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026 10am-11am
Class:
Got Templates...Now what??!!
Are you ready to quilt your UFOs using templates? You’ve got the “ruler foot”, but you don’t understand how to use the templates with the foot. Perhaps you keep saying “tomorrow”. No worries! Come learn four basic movement techniques to create a wealth of designs. Watch simple shapes create fascinating designs. Easy Peasy! Great for all quilters and designers. Come Dancing with me…even if you have two left feet!
Free Lecture
Patricia is a traveling teacher! If you want Patricia to teach at your guild or show, contact her at patricia@quiltersrule.com or call 800-343-8671.
Class Descriptions
Unlocking Your Creativity
Patricia's Signature Class
Ever dream of being able to create your own quilting designs? Are you convinced the Artistic fairy bypassed you when she was handing out talent? Join Patricia as she shows you how to move templates to create stunning designs that look complicated, but are in reality the simplest of shapes. She will teach you four techniques for moving templates. These techniques can be used by all, regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine). How to transfer the design to your quilt using a variety of methods will be discussed. Join Patricia in learning how to release the creativity inside you. You’ve got a wonderful design, but, oh my, it has some rather large open spots. You need something, but what? How about a fill? Oh no, I’m not creative... I don’t do freehand... ACKKK! Solution – grab a template. Create your own creative fill! Learn how to use templates to fill a space with a variety of different looks all by using different templates. Included in the discussion will be non-traditional Crosshatching. No artistic talent needed! All quilters welcome regardless of method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine).
New Lecture! Yes You Can Create a Quilting Design
Ever dream of being able to create your own quilting designs? Are you convinced the Artistic fairy bypassed you when she was handing out talent? Join Patricia as she shows you how to move templates to create stunning designs that look complicated, but are in reality the simplest of shapes. Block Designs, Border Designs, Creative Fill, and Non-Traditional Crosshatching will be discussed. These techniques can be used by all, regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine). How to get the design to your quilt will be discussed
Do-It-Yourself Designs... Really!
Wouldn't it be nice to be the creator of a design that people ohhed and ahhed over? Explore the creative possibilities templates open for those of us who cannot draw. No artistic talent needed! Hands on drawing class where you will be doing the drawing yourself!
The Wonderful World of Quilter's Rule
Crosshatching – Not Just for Straight Lines
Are you ready to take the next step beyond straight crosshatching? Curved Crosshatching adds elegance to any quilt. Anything can be crosshatched…not all crosshatch works in all quilts, but with the information learned, you will open a whole new door to your creative juices. All quilters welcome.
The Making of our Rulers, Mats and Templates
A slideshow presentation showing how we make our rulers, mats, and templates. Approximately 45 minutes with question and answers. If you have a guild or group that you host, We would love to present to them.
Templates (Rulers) and Machine Quilting Primer
Do you have a home machine and are ready to step beyond stitching in the ditch and meandering? Perhaps you have heard of a particular foot you can put on your home machine to use templates when quilting? Or perhaps you have a mid- or long-arm machine and you want try using templates? Learn the basics of machine quilting with templates (aka rulers). Find out: Why templates are made out of different thicknesses; Strategies for getting really small or getting points. Get the facts and knowledge before you leap into the exciting world of templates and all the possibilities.
Have Template? Will Fill!
Your wonderful design has some rather large open spots. How about a fill? But I’m not creative! Solution –A template. Learn how to use templates to fill a space with a variety of different looks all by using different templates. No artistic talent needed! All quilters welcome.
Rockin' Around the Block
Tired of standard quilting designs? Looking for different block quilting designs you create? Would you like to have a design that creates continuity throughout your quilt yet is not the same design in each block? From complex designs for plain blocks, to simple designs complex pieced blocks, this class will use templates create quilting designs for blocks. No artistic talent needed. All quilters (hand, home machine, long-, mid-, or short-arm machine) welcome.