KATHY’S STUDENT PORTAL:

Join me for the new AQS SEAM QUILT RETREAT in Paducah, KY Oct 7-12, 2025; a four day retreat, exclusive to AQS members only!

Join me in Paducah, KY (Quilt City, USA) for the first-ever AQS Seam Quilt Retreat!

Session 2 Instructors
October 7–12, 2025

Kathy Dunigan

Garden of Friendship Appliqué

SESSION DESCRIPTION:

Immerse yourself in the art of hand and machine appliqué as you make Kathy Dunigan’s inspiring "Garden of Friendship" quilt! Drawing from her love of Baltimore Album-style quilts and a fresh modern twist, Kathy will guide you through her signature prepared edge appliqué technique. You'll explore creative embellishments and embroidery to bring your quilt to life. With Kathy’s joyful teaching style and innovative methods, including the unique “Broderie Perse-lique,” you’ll create a quilt that’s a true testament to friendship and creativity.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Learn simple and effective hand and machine applique techniques

  • Ensure a clean finish to your appliqué using a special foundation technique

  • Perfect your machine stitching

  • Explore hand applique with templates

  • Experiment with Ultrasuede wired and unwired silk ribbon, and various flosses and threads

  • Discover Kathy's innovative "Broderie Perse-lique" method

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Inspired by the love of quilting and her admiration for her mother and her best friend, Kathy’s "Garden of Friendship" quilt is a celebration of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories. This stunning album-style quilt combines rich, warm tones and intricate embellishments to represent the joy of lifelong friendships. Featuring large florals, chintz, and reproduction prints reminiscent of Baltimore Album quilts, you’ll have the opportunity to choose fabrics that speak to your heart—whether you prefer subtle, antique hues or bold, vibrant colors. With techniques including beading, embroidery, and wired/unwired silk ribbons, your quilt will become a beautiful reflection of your personal style and creativity.

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Aloha Garden of Friendship Block two from Class One

Block Three of Aloha Garden of Friendship Class one

Aloha Garden of Friendship

Instructor Kathy Dunigan, Four days for Class One on 17 Day cruise

AQS SEAM Hawaii https://quiltcruises.com/cruises/aqs-seam-hawaii-2026/  

17 Days • January 10-27, 2026
Cruise to Hawaii roundtrip from San Diego, enjoying the breathtaking tropical landscapes of Maui, Hawaii, Oahu and Kauai.

This fabulously fun and interesting class will have you hooked on everything applique and simply “in love” with embellishments that will set your quilts apart. Kathy will gently guide you with lots of encouragement and have you learning or perfecting “prepared edge applique”, which will be for both hand and machine applique. (we will not use machines in class). Kathy uses an applique foundation product that stays inside the applique and uses the simplest of tools that will be included with your kits. You’ll also learn Kathy’s “needle/toothpick turn“ technique with templates on top for hand applique, if you desire. Ultrasuede may be new to you, but you’ll get the chance to try it and include it in your quilt. Bet you love it! There will be wired and unwired silk ribbon “play” and you won’t be able to resist adding some to your design. Simple beadwork and fun embroidery rendered from various flosses and threads will delight your adoring fans when they see your masterpiece and wonder, “how did she ever do that?” Wait until you try Kathy’s “Broderie Perse-lique” method that is her unique epiphany! It’s too easy to be true and you’ll laugh at the simplicity.

This class will benefit students that have never tried applique to advanced students, as well. Students that already applique but are looking for “over the top” results will find a place here. Join Kathy and take advantage of her 38 years of applique experience and let your applique sail to new places!

While this quilt leans toward an “old world” style, reminiscent of the 1850’s Baltimore Album quilts, in subdued and large florals, chintz, reproduction prints, we will also use fabulous, bold prints and lively, bright colors that are sure to keep you engaged with your wondrous creation. While there are no embellishments needed to make this quilt complete, the hope is that you will try your hand at adding some intricate, yet easy stitches and beads, etc. Required fabric kits with some thread, needles and embellishments included, will have most everything you could possibly need, except background. Original patterns to make one or all four of the blocks with borders are included for everyone in the class.

This quilt class will feature choices of the four main blocks to work on and the full pattern will be included.

Embellishments may include: beading techniques, floss/thread embroidery, Ultrasuede and wired/unwired silk ribbon techniques. We will use various applique methods and you can choose your favorites; beginners to advanced will love this gathering as there is always something new to learn.

Required Kit – $139
(Paid Directly to Instructor)Kit Includes:
• complete pattern for quilt
• Applique Foundation Product
• glue sticks
• orange sticks
• pencil
• ALL applique fabric to make the four blocks and borders (except background / border fabric)
• Wired and unwired silk ribbons
• Ultrasuede, beads, floss, thread, needles
• Extra embellishments that Kathy may deem “delightful”

(finished blocks 20”, finished quilt approx. 70”x 80”)

Skill Level: Fun for all (perfect for all levels of experience)
There are no sewing machines provided or required this class.  

HAWAIIAN FLORAL FANTASY

FOUR DAY CLASS TWO OF 17 DAY HAWAIIAN QUILT CRUISE

Kathy has designed from this one of a kind fabric, a wreath that will take your breath away. You’ll learn this amazing technique that is Kathy’s trademarked “Broderie Perse-lique” and afterwards the sky will be the limit for you in your applique quilts! Don’t miss this chance and design your own unique wreath, flower basket or floral swag. This bold and interesting class will have you hooked on everything applique and simply “in love” with embellishments that will set your quilts apart. Kathy will gently guide you with lots of encouragement and have you learning or perfecting “prepared edge applique”, which will be for both hand and machine applique. (we will not use machines in class). Kathy uses an applique foundation product that stays inside the applique and uses the simplest of tools that will be included with your kits. Ultrasuede may be new to you, but you’ll get the chance to try it and include it in your quilt. Bet you love it! There will be wired silk ribbon “play” and you won’t be able to resist adding some to your design. Simple beadwork and fun embroidery rendered from various flosses and threads will delight your adoring fans when they see your masterpiece and wonder, “how did she ever do that?” Wait until you try Kathy’s “Broderie Perse-lique” method that is her unique epiphany! It’s too easy to be true and you’ll laugh at the simplicity. This class will benefit students that have never tried applique to advanced students, as well. Students that already applique but are looking for “over the top” results will find a place here.

ONE SAMPLE FROM HAWAIIAN FLORAL FANTASY CLASS TWO, FOUR DAYS

UPCLOSE OF SAMPLE ONE FROM HAWAIIAN FLORALFANTASY CLASS TWO, FOUR DAYS

Join Kathy and take advantage of her 38 years of applique experience and let your applique sail to new places!
While there are no embellishments needed to make this quilt complete, the hope is that you will try your hand at adding some intricate, yet easy stitches and beads, etc. Required fabric kits with some thread, needles and embellishments included, will have most everything you could possibly need, except background. Embellishments may include: beading techniques, floss/thread embroidery, Ultrasuede and wired silk ribbon techniques. We will use prepared edge applique with an Applique Foundation Product left in. True beginners to advanced will love this gathering as there is always something new to learn.

Required Kit – $75.00(Paid Directly to Instructor)

Background fabric is not included.

Original patterns/suggestions to make one wall hanging with borders are included. This quilt class will feature choices of pattern templates and layouts to design a unique Hawaiian Fantasy. You will work at your own speed and have Kathy sharing demos and “hands on” help to make this a wonderful new process for you.
(finished size approx. 50” but you can adjust this for smaller or larger)

Skill Level: Fun for all (perfect for all levels of experience)
There are no sewing machines provided or required this class.  

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