Tel: 800-343-8671
Teaching Schedule
Road to Virginia
The Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Date / Time: Friday June 26, 12pm
Class:
Machine Quilting with Rulers 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 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.
Lecture
Road to Virginia
The Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA
Date / Time: June 26, 2026 1:15pm (Friday)
Class:
Got Templates/Rulers - Now What???
Drawer full of templates/rulers and no idea how to use them? bought a template/ruler and forgot why you bought it? Learn four techniques for moving these tools to create fascinating designs. From simple designs to lovely spirographs and intricate looking border designs. These techniques are great for all regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic, or longarm). Put those templates to use to release your creativity.
Lecture
NE Ohio Quilt Show
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
Date / Time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Class:
Primer Course: Templates (Rulers) and Machine Quilting
Join Patricia Simons from Quilter's Rule for this FREE lecture! Seats are limited so registration is required.
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
NE Ohio Quilt Show
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
Date / Time: Friday, July 24 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
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 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.
Sewing Machines will be generously provided for students by Chestnut Ridge Sewing
Workshop
NE Ohio Quilt Show
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
Date / Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Class:
Got Templates....Now What???
Got Templates. . . Now what???? - Are you ready to quilt your UFOs using templates/rulers? You’ve got the “ruler foot”, but you are not sure about how to move the templates. 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. Come learn how to use all the templates that you have but are not sure what to do with them!
Free Lecture
Log Cabin Quilters Guild
Hales Corners Public Library - Ben Hunt Room
Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Date / Time: July 14, 2026
Class:
Ruler work
Are you curious about the new technique of "Ruler Quilting"? Are you looking for answers to the "What/Why/How" questions regarding "Ruler Quilting"? Whether you have a home machine or a longarm, come get the facts about machine quilting with rulers/templates. Learn: Why there are different thicknesses; How to get points or small designs; and the most important: Four techniques to create stunning designs using rulers/templates. Join me in the exciting world of "Ruler Quilting".
West Bend Quilt Guild
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American Legion Hall
West Bend, Wisconsin
Date / Time: August 11, 2026
Class:
Machine Quilting with Rulers made Easy
Are you curious about this new technique of Machine Quilting with Rulers, but want to learn more? Have you purchase a ruler foot and a ruler (aka template), but not sure what to do next? Are your quilting rulers collecting dust while UFQs (UnFinished Quilts) silently judge you from the pile? Let's fix all of that! Learn the basics of machine quilting with rulers: Why are they made out of different thicknesses? How do get small designs or designs with points. Explore four foundation movement techniques which will open the door to endless possibilities. Discover the ease of creation using rulers, find inspiration, and yes, possibly even addiction all while finishing those quilts!
Festival of Quilts
NEC
Birmingham, England
Date / Time: Friday July 31, 2026 4:15pm
Class:
Machine Quilting & Templates/Rulers Primer
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 rulers? Lean 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.
Lecture
Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
Date / Time: Sept 10, 11, & 12 8:30 AM
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 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.
Lecture
Great Wisconsin Quilt Show
Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin
Date / Time: Sept 10, 11, and 12 3:15 PM
Class:
Quilting with Rulers Made Easy
Are you curious about this new technique of Machine Quilting with Rulers, but want to learn more? Have you purchase a ruler foot and a ruler (aka template), but not sure what to do next? Are your quilting rulers collecting dust while UFQs (UnFinished Quilts) silently judge you from the pile? Let's fix all of that! Let's look at how four foundational movement techniques can create fascinating designs. From simple designs to lovely spirographs an intricate looking border designs. These techniques are great for all regardless of your method of quilting (hand, domestic, or longarm). Put those templates to work creating lovely quilting designs.
Free Stage Presentation
Common Threads Quilt Guild
St. James Catholic Church
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Date / Time: October 28, 2026 9am
Class:
Machine Quilting and Templates – A primer
Are you curious about the new technique of "Ruler Quilting"? Are you looking for answers to the "What/Why/How" questions regarding "Ruler Quilting"? Whether you have a home machine or a longarm, come get the facts about machine quilting with rulers/templates. Learn: Why there are different thicknesses; How to get points or small designs; and the most important: Four techniques to create stunning designs using rulers/templates. Join me in the exciting world of "Ruler Quilting".
Lecture
Common Threads Quilt Guild
St. James Catholic Church
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Date / Time: October 29, 2026 9am - 3pm
Class:
Template Mania - a beginners workshop for Machine Quilting with Templates/Rulers
Are you ready to join the latest trend of using Templates (aka rulers) on your home machine? Have you acquired a template or two, but are not quite sure what to do with it? You’ve watched YouTubes and demos but aren’t quite sure where to go from there. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn techniques for moving the templates to create wonderful designs. Explore the creative possibilities templates open for those of us who cannot freehand for the life of us! No artistic talent needed!
Workshop - Bring Your Own Machine
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.