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I am currently booking events/programs for guilds, groups, retreats, shops, and conferences.
Contact Me for more information on my current hands-on instructional classes & workshops, as well as lectures and trunk shows - I look forward to building your custom event!
Availability may be limited based on my current schedule - please inquire directly to reserve your event date(s).
April 28 - May 2, 2025 | Mackinac Island Quilting Arts Seminar (Mackinac Island, Michigan)
Island Retreat | Quilt Coat, Quilted Sneakers, Lecture & Trunk Show
Elissa will have you retreat ready with plan and prep checklists, full color instructional guides and patterns, hands on instruction/demonstration, inspiration, and loads of fun!
Join Elissa in the classroom for these immersive and inspiring workshops all week long.
Monday, 4/28 - Quilted Sneakers Session #1 - *Registration closes March 28, 2025*
Monday,4/28 - What's In Your Bag? *Evening Lecture
Tues, 4/29 to Thurs, 5/1 - Quilt Coat *3-Day Workshop **SOLD OUT**
Friday, 5/2 - Quilted Sneakers Session #2 - *Registration closes March 28, 2025*
Fashion-forward quilted garments in custom style! Quilters and sewists rejoice … Exploding onto fashion stages worldwide, quilted garments have quickly become the “must-have” fashion item, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Quilted garments are practical fashion and take on a wide variety of unique styles, colors, and design elements.
Relish in this hands-on experience with Elissa creating your own quilt coat, quilted sneakers ... or both!
Registration information and seminar details available at the link below.
JUNE 5-8, 2025 | Full Moon Forest II Resort retreat ~ 7 springs mountain resort (champion, pennsylvania)
Resort Retreat | Featuring Fullmoon Forest II
It's a mountain getaway makers retreat in the forest!
Hosted by The Sewing Box Quilt Shop, this relaxing and inspiring retreat includes Welcome Reception & Keynote Lecture on Color Theory, an exclusive goodie bag valued at $50, 2 full days of hands-on instruction including detailed Plan & Prep guide, games, door prizes, SWAG, pop-up shop access, maker swaps, extended sewing hours & more! Meals to include breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
Elissa will instruct on the Moonlit Menagerie Quilt Kit, but also accommodate students who wish to work on their own projects alongside of those making the kit. For those quilters making the kit, Elissa will have you prepared with a detailed Plan & Prep Guide that will be distributed to participants prior to the event.
*Kit is not included in the retreat rate - Contact The Sewing Box Quilt Shop to preorder your kit.
Resort features add-on dinner options, discounted room rates, on-site spa, pool, and hot tub, and discounted resort pass that is great for family activities.
FOR ADDTIONAL DETAILS - Please visit the link below, or contact The Sewing Box Quilt Shop directly for more information on billing installments, and to reserve your seat directly. Space is limited!
JUNE 10-11, 2025 | Missouri Star Academy (Hamilton, Missouri)
Missouri Star Academy 2025 - Create.Stitch.Grow!
Coloring Your Creative World
Unlock the power of color in your creative projects! This lecture explores color theory principles, from value and contrast to color temperature and the color wheel, helping you confidently select colors and craft vibrant designs with your own unique style.
Registration opens MARCH 7, 2025 - click the link below for details!
ADDITIONAL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Event details and registration at the link below.
JUNE 10-11, 2025 | Missouri Star Academy (Hamilton, Missouri)
Missouri Star Academy 2025 - Create.Stitch.Grow!
Wearable Quilts: Explore Quilted Garments & Sneakers
Stay ahead of the fashion curve with this lecture on creating stunning quilted garments! Learn design techniques, construction tips, and finishing touches from an expert, and gain inspiration from a showcase of unique quilted clothing.
Registration opens MARCH 7, 2025 - click the link below for details!
ADDITIONAL TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Event details and registration at the link below.
June 20, 2025 - Session 1 | Celtic Quilter (Omaha, Nebraska)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshops
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025 for SESSION 1 to make your own pair of quilted kicks. Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Workshop includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands on instruction & demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! *Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in its entirety in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Elissa Ziccardi is a FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and an Aurifil Artisan.
Contact the shop directly for more information and reserve your seat!
*More details on this event to come from the event host!
June 21, 2025 - Session 2 | Celtic Quilter (Omaha, Nebraska)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshops
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 for SESSION 2 to make your own pair of quilted kicks. Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Workshop includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands on instruction & demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! *Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in its entirety in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Elissa Ziccardi is a FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and an Aurifil Artisan.
Celtic Quilter will supply Lunch.
Extremely limited seats remain available!
Contact Celtic Quilter directly for more information and reserve your seat!
JUNE 27-28, 2025 | Pins and Needles (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)
Bag Makers Workshop Special Event
Mystery Bag Makers special event Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28, 2025!
Elissa will guide you step-by-step through a ByAnnie bag pattern including best practices, tips, and tricks to create your own unique quilted bag.
You will be workshop ready with complete supply lists, Welcome Guide including Plan & Prep checklists, as well as tips and tricks to get you ready for class.
Event attendees will receive an EXCLUSIVE foundation pattern designed by Elissa fit specifically to be used on the mystery bag pattern!
Two full days of hands-on instruction with lunch for both sessions, and an exclusive event goodie bag is included in your event registration.
**Workshop attendees will receive checklists and all other event related information VIA EMAIL 30 days before the event - please be sure that your correct email address is on file at the time of registration.
Elissa Ziccardi is a FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and an Aurifil Artisan.
Space is extremely limited! The cut-off date for registration is TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025. To secure your seat in the workshop, all registrations must be paid in full when signing up.
In the event class registration is sold out online, please call the store to confirm any last-minute availability.
Registration will open mid-APRIL 2025. Please contact Pins and Needles directly to be added to the waitlist for registration alerts and further details. Thank you!
JULY 18-20, 2025 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
Mystery Bag Makers Workshop
Elissa will guide you step-by-step through a ByAnnie bag pattern including best practices, tips, and tricks to create your own unique quilted bag.
Includes an exclusive goodie bag valued at $50, hands-on instruction, dinner on Friday, and lunch on Saturday, games, door prizes, SWAG, and more!
Bag Makers will each have their own 8 foot sewing table for workspace and a Koala Studio's Sewing Chair to use for the entirety of the workshop.
Schedule:
7/18 - Pizza party & 3 hours of instruction
7/19 - Catered lunch & 7.5 hours of instruction
7/20 - 3 hours of instruction
Elissa will have you prepared with a detailed Plan & Prep Guide that will be distributed to participants prior to the event.
Leave on Sunday with a finished "By Annie" bag in your hands!
*Bag pattern to be released at a later date*
This event is now WAITLIST ONLY - please contact The Sewing Box Quilt Shop directly to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!
august 7, 2025 | Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild (Rolla, Missouri)
Trunk Show & Lecture | Quilted Garments: Coats, Jackets, and Shoes
Quilted garments are practical fashion and take on a wide variety of unique styles, colors, and design elements – learn about the hottest fashion trend and learn about tips, tricks, and techniques to get inspired to make your own quilted garments from an existing quilt or the panel approach and create a quilted garment.
Elissa will share her own quilted garments and the inspiration behind each, including how she thinks outside of the box for her signature finishing details.
Follow up this lecture and make your own Quilted Sneakers with Elissa in one of the two sessions the next two days!
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
Please contact Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild directly for more information and inquire about this lecture and trunk show.
August 8, 2025 - Session 1 | Piece N Plenty Quilt Guild (Rolla, Missouri)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025 for SESSION 1 to make your own pair of quilted shoes! Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional experience includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hours of hands on instruction/demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in its entirety in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Extremely limited seats remain available!
Please contact Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild directly for more information and inquire about this event.
August 9, 2025 - Session 2 | Piece N Plenty Quilt Guild (Rolla, Missouri)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025 for SESSION 2 to make your own pair of quilted shoes! Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional experience includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hours of hands on instruction/demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in its entirety in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Extremely limited seats remain available!
Please contact Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild directly for more information and inquire about this event.
August 26, 2025 - Session 1 | Chestnut Ridge Sewing (Millersburg, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025 for SESSION 1 to make your own pair of quilted shoes!
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Class participants will receive Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! You will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
August 27, 2025 - Session 2 | Chestnut Ridge Sewing (Millersburg, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025 for SESSION 2 to make your own pair of quilted shoes!
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Class participants will receive Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! You will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
November 7, 2005 | The Quilted cow Elite Petite Retreat ~ Villages at Indian Point (Branson, Missouri)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make your own quilted sneakers.
The "Elite Petite Retreat", hosted by The Quilted Cow, will be taught onsite at the Villages at Indian Point Resort in Branson, Missouri. Your retreat experience includes deluxe accommodations, retreat exclusive after hours shopping experience, private catering, specialized sneaker kits, and a swanky swag bag - plus two full days of retreat free sew following your sneaker workshop!
This creative experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Class participants will receive Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! You will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
*This retreat is extremely limited to allow for maximized and more personal instruction.
November 15, 2005 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join Elissa on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm as she hosts a workshop to make your pair of quilted shoes! Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
This full day hands-on instructional experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Workshop includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, sneaker pattern, Welcome Guide that includes a supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands-on instruction and demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
**Workshop attendees will receive Elissa's Welcome Guide and Supply list 60 days before the event, as well as Elissa's Plan & Prep checklists, and downloadable sneaker patterns 30 days before the event. If you register less than 60-days before the event you will receive your Welcome Guide and Supply List VIA EMAIL once your registration has been confirmed as enrolled and paid in full.
Please be sure that your correct email address is on file at the time of registration.
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Lunch is included.
Extremely limited seats available - this workshop sold out quickly last time!
February 2, 2026 | Manatee Patchworkers (Sarasota, Florida)
Trunk Show & Lecture | Quilted Garments: Coats, Jackets, and Shoes
Exploding onto fashion stages worldwide, quilted garments have quickly become the “must-have” fashion item, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down.
Join Elissa, as she shares her approach to creating quilted clothing, creating a new unique design from the ground up, loaded with color,applique, and paper piecing. Participants will gain valuable insight in how to approach construction with tips and techniques, choosing supplies for a polished and wearable finish, and what to consider in their own quilted garments.
Elissa will share her own quilted garments and sneakers and the inspiration behind each, including how she thinks outside of the box for special finishing details.
Follow up this lecture and make your own Quilted Sneakers with Elissa the next day!
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
Please contact Manatee Patchworkers directly for more information and inquire about this lecture and trunk show presentation.
February 3, 2026 | Manatee Patchworkers (Sarasota, Florida)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make your own quilted sneakers.
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional AND creative experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Class participants will receive Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun! You will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Please contact Manatee Patchworkers directly for more information and inquire about this lecture and trunk show presentation.
April 9, 2026 | Heavenly Stitches LLC (Lima, Ohio)
Trunk Show & Lecture Presentations | 3-Part Series
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 for a full day of lecture presentations and trunk shows. Stay for one presentation or attend all three - there is something for everyone!
#1 - Foundation Paper Piecing: Technique, Tools, & Inspiration
#2 - What's in Your Bag? Bag Building Basics & Inspiration
#3 - Quilted Garments: Coats, Jackets, and Shoes Inspiration & Trends
Learn design techniques, construction tips, and finishing touches from an expert, and gain inspiration from a showcase of unique quilted clothing, bags, and quilts.
Follow up this lecture series and make your own Quilted Sneakers with Elissa the next day!
Please contact Heavenly Stitches LLC directly for more information and to reserve your seat.
April 10, 2026 | Heavenly Stitches LLC (Lima, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
This full day hands-on instructional AND creative experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Join FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan, Elissa Ziccardi, on FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 for this hands-on workshop packed with fun putting your quilting and sewing skills to use in a brand new way. Quilted Sneakers ... You've seen them, you want them, and now you can make them!
Class participants will receive Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
You will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Please contact Heavenly Stitches LLC directly for more information and to reserve your seat.
APRIL 23-26, 2026 | Petting Fabric Spring 2026 Retreat (Jacksonville, Florida)
Spring 2026 Retreat hosted by Petting Fabric
Join us for the 6th annual Petting Fabric Retreat, featuring the incomparable Elissa Ziccardi, a FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan! Dive into a world of quilting excellence, connection, and culinary delights at this unforgettable event.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23, 2026, as Petting Fabric kicks off the festivities with an exclusive VIP dinner and Trunk show. Then, gear up for a weekend filled with fun and learning!
Learn from the best in the field as Elissa Ziccardi and Georgina Lewis share their expertise from Friday, April 24th, through Saturday, April 25th. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, there’s something for everyone at this packed weekend of events.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting quilting extravaganza! Reserve your spot today and experience the magic of the Petting Fabric Retreat.
What is happening during the retreat weekend?
Thursday night VIP dinner & Trunk Show
Friday & Saturday Workshop with Instructor Elissa Ziccardi
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Meals: Thursday dinner, Friday & Saturday lunch buffet, Saturday night chocolate charcuterie desert bar
Optional Sunday Tennis Shoe Class with instructor Elissa Ziccardi (sold separately)
FOR ADDTIONAL DETAILS - Please visit the link below, or contact Petting Fabric directly for more information on billing installments, and to reserve your seat directly. Space is limited!
April 26, 2026 | Petting Fabric 2026 Spring Retreat (Jacksonville, Florida)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Join Elissa Ziccardi, a FreeSpirit Fabrics Circle of Makers Brand Ambassador and Aurifil Artisan on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm as she hosts a workshop to make your pair of quilted shoes! Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
This full day hands-on instructional experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU!
Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Workshop includes:
- Elissa’s Quilted Sneakers Guide
- Sneaker pattern
- Welcome Guide with supply list to customize your sneakers
- Sizing guidelines
- Plan & Prep checklists
- Hands on instruction/demonstration with Elissa, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
- Petting Fabric’s Sunday Southern Style Brunch**
Please contact Petting Fabric directly for more information and to reserve your seat.
PAST EVENTS
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (March 2025) **SOLD OUT!
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (November 2024) **SOLD OUT!
Lecture & Trunk Show "What's In Your Bag" | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (November 2024)
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (October 2024) **SOLD OUT!
Trunk Show & Maker Meet and Greet | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (August 2024)
Bag Maker Series: A Place for Everything 2.0 | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (August 2024)
Bag Maker Series: Drop Zone | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (August 2024)
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | Ohio Valley Quilt Guild ~ Cincinnati, Ohio (AUGUST 2024) **SOLD OUT!
Trunk Show & Lecture |Ohio Valley Quilters Guild - Cincinnati, Ohio (AUGUST 2024)
LIVE! with Annie | WATCH & LISTEN on YouTube ByAnnie Facebook and Instagram (July 24)
Bag Maker Series: Round Trip Duffle | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (July 2024)
Bag Maker Series: Out to Lunch 2.0 | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (July 2024)
RETREAT ~ ROAR! Retreat "Big Bang Quilt" Hands-On Instruction and Retreat | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop - Meyersdayle, Pennsylvania (July 2024)
Happy Hour Maker Meet & Greet | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop - Meyersdayle, Pennsylvania (July 2024)
Bag Maker Series: Bowl Me Over 2.0 | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (June 2024)
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (May 2024) **SOLD OUT!
Bag Maker Series: Tools of the Trade Carrying Case | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (April 2024)
Quilted Sneakers Hands On Instruction | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (March 2024)
Bag Maker Series: Running with Scissors Tool Case | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (March 2024)
Bag Maker Series: Take a Stand Tote Bag | Pins and Needles - Middleburg Heights, Ohio (February 2024)
Bag Making Lecture & Trunk Show | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (February 2024)
Let's "CREATE": Mastering Foundation Paper Piecing Font | Pins and Needle~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (January 2024)
Mastering Curves with Foundation Paper Piecing | Pins and Needle~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (November & December 2023)
Hands-On Instruction & Lecture | Original Sewing and Quilt Expo ~ Cincinatti, Ohio (October 2023) and Detroit, Michigan (November 2023) - topics included Foundation Paper Piecing, English Paper Piecing, Quilted Garments, Bag Making, Thread Best Uses, and Turning Your Craft into a Business
"Starlines" Foundation Paper Piecing Quilt (7-Session Hands-On Instructional Quilt Along) | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (September & October 2023)
Quilted Garments - Outside of the Box with Foundation Paper Piecing Lecture & Trunk Show | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop ~ Meyersdale, Pennsylvania (August 2023)
FPP201: FPP Block Mastery | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (August & September 2023)
FPP101: Fundamentals of Foundation Paper Piecing | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (August & September 2023)
Quilted Garments Lecture and Trunk Show | Pins and Needles ~ Middleburg Heights, Ohio (July 2023)
March 20, 2025 | OUT ON A LIMB QUILT GUILD (Jasper, georgia)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
This full day experience includes includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, hands-on instruction, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
Registration for this event has closed. Thank you!
March 19, 2025 | OUT ON A LIMB QUILT GUILD (Jasper, georgia)
Trunk Show & Lecture | Quilted Garments: Coats, Jackets, and Shoes
Quilters and sewists rejoice … Exploding onto fashion stages worldwide, quilted garments have quickly become the “must-have” fashion item - wearable art! Quilted garments are practical fashion and take on a wide variety of unique styles, colors, and design elements – join Elissa as she shares tips, tricks, and techniques and get inspired by Elissa's head to toe looks including quilted coats, sneakers, and bags.
Follow up this lecture the next day and make your own Quilted Sneakers with Elissa!
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
Registration for this event has closed. Thank you!
March 8, 2025 | pins and needles (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers | Hands-On Instructional Workshop
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm as she hosts a workshop to make your pair of quilted shoes! The workshop price includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a
complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands-on instruction, lunch, and an exclusive workshop swag bag!
Space is extremely limited! The cut-off date for registration is SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2025.
To secure your seat in the workshop, all registrations must be paid in full when signing up.
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
SOLD OUT - Please contact Pins and Needles directly to be added to the waiting list!
November 9, 2024 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
Quilted Sneakers
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm as she hosts a workshop to make your pair of quilted shoes! Fashion-forward footwear in custom style! This full day hands-on instructional experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your sneakers are one-of-a-kind and made by YOU! Participants will complete one quilted sneaker in its entirety in class; finishing the second sneaker at home.
Workshop includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands on instruction/demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
Extremely limited seats remain available!
SOLD OUT!! Please contact The Sewing Box Quilt Shop directly to be placed on the waitlist.
November 8, 2024 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
What's In Your Bag | Lecture & Trunk Show
Whether you’re just getting started in bag making, or have experience as a bag maker, there is something for everyone in this lecture that is sure to inspire. Discussing and demonstrating everything from interfacing and stabilizers, to zippers, hardware, bag bases including cotton, vinyl, and cork, as well as her must have tools.
Join Elissa as she breaks down the ins and outs of “all things bags”. Elissa will cover the basics that go into beautifully constructed bags of all sizes, including those designed for sewing storage and organization, to travel and everyday bags that are both functional and fashionable. Elissa will share her own bags with you and the inspiration behind each, including how she thinks outside of the box for special finishing details including ribbons and trims, quilted bag construction, and foundation paper pieced detailing to serve as inspiration and get you started on your own path in bag making.
Space is extremely limited!
Reserve your seat directly via the link below - contact The Sewing Box Quilt Shop directly for any questions.
October 12, 2024 | pins and needles (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
Join Elissa on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm as she hosts a workshop to make your pair of quilted shoes! Workshop includes Elissa's Quilted Sneakers Guide, a sneaker pattern, a complete supply list to customize your sneakers, sizing guidelines, Plan & Prep checklists, 7.5 hours of hands-on instruction, lunch, and an exclusive workshop SWAG bag!
Space is extremely limited! The cut-off date for registration is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024. To secure your seat in the workshop, all registrations must be paid in full when signing up.
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
SOLD OUT - Please contact the store directly to be added to the waiting list!
August 3, 2024 | Ohio Valley Quilters Guild (Evendale, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers
Make your own one-of-a-kind signature sneaks. Choose your colors, choose your prints!
This full day experience includes plan and prep checklists, your sneaker guide and pattern, hands on instruction/demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
Click the link below to contact the guild directly and inquire about more information for the event!
August 1, 2024 | Ohio Valley Quilters Guild (Evendale, Ohio)
Trunk Show & Lecture | Quilted Garments: Coats, Jackets, and Shoes
Quilted garments are practical fashion and take on a wide variety of unique styles, colors, and design elements – learn about the hottest fashion trend and learn about tips, tricks, and techniques to get inspired to make your own quilted garments from an existing quilt or the panel approach and create a quilted garment.
Hands on samples, and the inspiration behind each, including how Elissa thinks outside of the box for her signature finishing details.
*This event is open to guild members only at this time.
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July 24, 2024 | ByAnnie.com and Patterns By Annie
LIVE with ANNIE!
Join me as I go Live with Annie Unrein and we discuss everything from bags to quilted garments and shoes. Discover how adding personalized details like foundation paper piecing can take your projects to a unique, over the top finish!
Watch and listen as Annie shares about our summer event!
This is a VIRTUAL event open to all on Annie's YouTube Channel!
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July 20-21, 2024 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
ROAR! Retreat
Work alongside Elissa as she teaches the Big Bang Quilt. You can choose to participate in the retreat AND work on your own projects.
April (and shop dog, Bolt!) will have a variety of kits and patterns available for purchase that are showcased during Happy Hour on the Friday evening preceding the retreat.
This is a 2-Day Retreat, lodging options available.
SOLD OUT! Contact the shop for more information.
July 19, 2024 | The Sewing Box Quilt Shop (Meyersdale, Pennsylvania)
Happy Hour(s)! Meet & Greet
The Sewing Box Quilt Shop is hosting a meet & greet to ring in the ROAR! Retreat with this special Happy Hour(s) event.
Gain access to a sale on all things TULA PINK! Door prizes, refreshments, and event exclusives. EXTRA DOOR PRIZE TICKET FOR ALL ATTENDEES WHO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE.*Retreat attendance not required.
Click the link below for more information and register today!
May 18, 2024 | pins and needles (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)
Quilted Sneakers
Fashion-forward footwear in custom style!
This hands-on experience will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing that your shoes are one-of-a-kind and made by you!
This full day workshop includes plan and prep checklists, your sneaker guide & pattern, kit to make the shoes, and lunch. Hands on instruction/demonstration, sneaker inspiration, and lots of fun!
SOLD OUT!!
**STAY TUNED for Fall 2024 date announcement!**
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March 23, 2024 | pins and needles (Middleburg Heights, Ohio)