Quilting by the Lake 2027

July 18 through July 31, 2027
Welcome to Quilting by the Lake (QBL), a 2-week, internationally recognized quilting event taking place in Geneva, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Located at the north end of Seneca Lake, the attractive campus provides a wonderful setting for world-class quilting workshops. Classes will be offered in design, techniques, and surface design to suit all quilting styles: traditional, art, or modern. Sign up and be part of our special community, treasured for its creative environment and camaraderie.
Quilting by the Lake consists of two 1-week sessions from July 19 to August 1. Sessions begin on Sundays and run through Saturdays; classes run Mondays through Fridays.
QBL 2027 Faculty:
Session 1 July 18-24: Luke Haynes & Nicole Leth, Youngmin Lee, Pat Pauly, Jane Sassaman
Session 2 July 25-31: Ellen M. Blalock, Paula Kovarik, Susan Lapham, Carolina Oneto, David Taylor
QBL in the Finger Lakes will include:
- Beautiful views of Seneca Lake
- Afternoon and evening programs, including lectures, trunk shows, a mini-mall when faculty and students can sell their creations, and student show & tell
- All meals included in housing plans: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Opening and Closing Banquets
Overview of Faculty & Classes
Session 1: July 18-24, 2027
| Instructor(s) | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Luke Haynes & Nicole Leth | Affirmation Quilts |
| Youngmin Lee | Bojagi: A Wonder of Transparency |
| Pat Pauly | Mad About Motif |
| Jane Sassaman | Abstract Appliqué: Inspired by Mother Nature |
| None | Independent Studio |
Session 2: July 25-31, 2027
| Instructor | Workshop |
|---|---|
| Ellen M. Blalock | JOY Quilts: Appliqué Collages and Narratives |
| Paula Kovarik | AHA! Moments: Five Days of Tapping into Your Inner Muse |
| Susan Lapham | The Improv Paradox: How the Rules You Make Set You Free |
| Carolina Oneto | Imaginary Places: Exploring Color Theory & Complex Piecing Techniques |
| David Taylor | Animal Artistry through Appliqué |
| None | Independent Studio |


