Qualified TVQA Teachers are current members of TVQA who are willing to share their talent and time in helping others learn the art of quilting. They are enthusiastic, confident, and flexible. They make all students feel welcome, realizing all students are not at the same level. They should be aware of the history of quilting. A working knowledge of fabric, color, design, patterns, and techniques for piecing, appliqué, and quilting basics are essential.

A Qualified TVQA Teacher sets her/his own fees and negotiates with the guild requesting services. As TVQA members, teachers are expected to price their services fairly and possibly offer TVQA member guilds an advantage over non-member guilds. When hired by TVQA member guilds, Qualified TVQA Teachers are paid mileage by the TVQA treasury. Additional expenses, such as meals and overnight accommodations, are either included in the teacher’s fees or covered separately by the guild.

Those interested in being a teacher or wish to update their teaching status, please complete the TVQA teacher form. If you have any questions about teaching, contact the TVQA vice president at tvqavicepresident@gmail.com.

TVQA Teacher Form

Click here for the TVQA Teacher Form

TVQA Mileage Reimbursement Form

TVQA teachers may request reimbursement for mileage for TVQA- and TVQA guild-related events that they participate in as a teacher. To request reimbursement for your mileage, please complete this form:

TVQA Mileage Reimbursement Form

TVQA Teachers

A current list of Qualified Teachers and the classes they offer follows:

Cheryl Hitchcock – cheryl.hitchcock@mtsu.edu – (931) 808-2187
Comments: Expenses plus $25 per participant. Limit 20 participants. Schedule at least half a day.

CategoryClass Name
T-Shirt QuiltsApproaches to Making T-Shirt Quilts

Kathy Kuryla  – kuryla@comcast.net – (615) 390-9202

CategoryClass Name
Trunk ShowQuick and Easy quilts
PanelsWhat can you do with Panels?
Machine QuiltingGain confidence
Machine QuiltingMachine Quilting Primer
Machine QuiltingLet’s Doodle
Machine QuiltingZentangle quilting
TechniquesAccurate Piecing or What have I forgotten over the years?
LectureFranklin Quilt Company Trunk Show

Pauline Lang – lang57.pl@gmail.com – (802)238-9436
Comments: I am flexible on travel and prefer classes to be during the day with a maximum student capacity of 15 – 20 students.  If I do a trunk show, I like to follow up with a 6-hour workshop the next day.

CategoryClass Name
Rulers/Tools/Etc.Studio180 Design Tools
Trunk ShowShowing quilts made with Studio 180 tools
TechniquesVarious techniques using S180 Design tools

Denni Green – dgreen47@comcast.net – (615)480-4265

CategoryClass Name
AppliqueRaw Edge Machine Applique
PanelsSecret Window Panel, Flights of Fancy, Moody Bloom
Small ProjectsFriendship Braided table runner, Jewel Box Runner
Quilt BlockVariations on Log Cabin block
Trunk ShowWays to incorporate panels in quilts

Christine Jehle – chrisjehle@outlook.com – (585) 305-9660
Comments: I prefer to do classes during the day if it is further than 50 miles.  Class size is dependent on what I am teaching.  We could talk about that when you have chosen what you would like to do.  

CategoryClass Name
Small ProjectsFolded Star Hot Pad
Small ProjectsHanging Kitchen Towel
Purses & BagsMary Ellen’s Bag
Purses & BagsDifferent Purse Patterns
Purses & BagsMini Diva Wallet

Anne Marcellis – samquiltdesigns@yahoo.com – (517) 750-4065 – samquiltdesigns.com
Comments: Lectures allow 55-60 minutes. No class size limit. Any location. 

CategoryClass Name
LectureMy Journey to Creative Quilting, My Journey to Free Motion, Everything you never knew about 9 degree rulers
AppliqueFreezer Paper Appliqué
Art QuiltsImprovisational curvaceous piecing, Ombre Ribbons, 9 degree Sunflower wall hanging
BargelloSwirling Runners or Swirling Runners on a slant, Swirling Quilts
Quilt BlockBeginning Quilt patterns
Borders & EdgesMigrating Geese
Rulers/Tools/EtcRuler Bag and Extension
Memory QuiltsFun way to remember with photos on your quilt
PanelsOne Block Wonder with panels
Paper PiecingLearn the easy and fun way to foundation paper piece
Purses & BagsFun and unique Tote bags
Scrappy QuiltsScrappy Dresdens wall hanging, Scrappy Flower Bunches wall hanging
TechniquesBirthstone pillow or quilt, Storm at Sea, Half square triangle blocks made easier
Rug QuiltsJelly roll rug fun

Shawn McDill – ShawnsQuilts@gmail.com – (661) 706-7104
Comments: No class size limit for the Memory Quilt class.
Available on various days and times for classes.  Class size varies on experience of participants.  Class
length dependent upon project selected.

CategoryClass Name
AppliqueBosal applique with machine stitching
Binding2.5 inch machine stitched on front & hand sewn on back & bias binding
Color & Design
Elements		Use of Quiltster & ad lib color choices
Hand Stitching &
Embroidery		Applique & binding
Machine QuiltingBasic machine quilting
Paper PiecingQuiltworx Instructor in Training for certified instructor in Foundation Paper Piecing
Rulers/Tools/EtcStraight & curved rulers, various quilt makers tools, lightbox use
Small ProjectsPlacemats, Table Toppers, Wall Quilts
TechniquesVarious, depending on pattern choice

Rebecca Quan – revampedgirl@yahoo.com – (615) 506-3120 – https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccaquan1365
Comments: No class size limit for the Memory Quilt class.
No more than 10 people for the paper piecing class.
If the class is 2.5 hours away, I will need to drive up the night before and stay in a hotel. Supply list will be addressed when you decide to take a class. We can discuss hourly rate / lump sum fee individually with each quilt guild.

CategoryClass Name
Memory QuiltsTurn Your Baby / Loved Ones Clothes into a Keepsake Quilt
Paper PiecingWoven Star

Kay Roberts – pkrthread@comcast.net – (615) 973-5375

CategoryClass Name
LectureTravel adventures with Kay & Kathy
Trunk ShowQuick and Easy quilts