
Missouri Star Academy 2025 is in the Books!
Thank you to everyone who attended MSA 2025 in Quilt Town! We hope that everyone had a wonderful time and returned home feeling inspired. We look forward to seeing you again for more fun and learning in 2027!
Free Events & Demos During MSA 2025
Tuesday, June 10
Demo Schedule for Main Shop
➤9-10 AM The Easy Strip Set 4-Patch with Michael Nardi
➤Noon-1 PM How to Embellish Hats, Denim, and More by Adding Quilt Blocks and Applique with Amy Latta
➤1-2 PM Alphabet Soup: An Intro to Fun Foundation Paper Piecing with Christine Ricks
➤2-3 PM Simple Rotary Cut Applique with Sue Pelland
Demo Schedule for Penney's
➤12:30-1:30 PM Hand Embroidery Embellishment Stitches with Kori Turner-Goodhart
➤4-5 PM Understanding Bag Interfacing Choices with Lina Owens
Demo Schedule for Fabric Market
➤11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Collage Demo with Emily Taylor
Wednesday, June 11
Quilt Walk & Jenny Birthday Sing-Along - Noon
Gather at the Hamilton Mural with your favorite quilt and get ready to parade through town! We will return to the Mural and sing happy birthday to Jenny, to be shared on the Missouri Star social media channels later that day.
Demo Schedule for Main Shop
➤9-10 AM Simple Rotary Cut Applique with Sue Pelland
➤11 AM-Noon How to Embellish Hats, Denim, and More by Adding Quilt Blocks and Applique with Amy Latta
➤Noon-1 PM Alphabet Soup: An Intro to Fun Foundation Paper Piecing with Christine Ricks
➤3-4 PM The Easy Strip Set 4-Patch with Michael Nardi
Demo Schedule for Penney's
➤Noon-1 PM Understanding Bag Interfacing Choices with Lina Owen
➤1-2 PM Hand Embroidery Embellishment Stitches with Kori Turner-Goodhart
Demo Schedule for Fabric Market
➤10:30-11:30 AM - Collage Demo with Emily Taylor

What is Missouri Star Academy?
Join us for the 5th annual Missouri Star Academy, where students can explore quilting, sewing, embroidery, and more over two exciting days of classes and camaraderie.
With a combination of hands-on learning, lecture-style sessions, and live demonstrations, participants will gain valuable insights and inspiration from our knowledgeable instructors.
This year's event will be held entirely in downtown Hamilton, offering attendees more opportunities to shop at our 16 quilt shops and discover everything Quilt Town has to offer. It's an educational experience that's also sew much fun!
$195
Registration fee includes:
- Four 60-minute classes of your choice
- Lunch each day (2 days)
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Course supplies (if applicable)
- Missouri Star goodies
- Fun & games throughout Hamilton!
Note: Registration fee does not include travel or accommodations in Hamilton, MO.
Instructors & Classes
This year's lineup features exciting new classes, expert instructors, and innovative ways to work with fabric. We are also offering opportunities for embroidery lessons, creative sewing techniques, and hands-on workshops.
As of right now, tickets for MSA are sold out. We look forward to seeing you in June!
Schedule of Events
Monday, June 9
2-5pm Early Bird Check-In & Swag Bag Pickup
Tuesday, June 10
8am-2pm Check-In & Swag Bag Pickup
9am-Noon Morning Classes (times vary)
11am-1pm Lunch Break
1pm-4:30pm Afternoon Classes (times vary)
Wednesday, June 11
8am-12:45 Morning Classes (times vary)
11am-1pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Classes (times vary)

Teresa Coates
Quilt Coats Are Fun and Easy!
Learn to transform quilts into stylish coats with pattern designer Teresa Coates! This lecture covers garment terminology and emphasizes how existing quilting skills are the foundation for crafting a personalized quilt coat.

Michelle Freedman
Small Stitches: The Legacy of Doll Quilts in Today’s Mini Quilts
Explore the history of miniature quilts, from 19th-century children's learning tools to their modern revival. This class covers historical doll quilts, including the Jan Gessin Collection, and how these designs inspire contemporary mini quilt making.

Michelle Freedman
Sewing with Flannel: Creating Cozy Quilts and Projects
Master the art of sewing with flannel to create cozy quilts and projects! Students will learn essential techniques, from pre-washing to pressing, while exploring the versatility of flannel fabrics.

Courtenay Hughes
Missouri Star Quilt Co.
Quilt Binding Bliss: Perfect Finishes for Your Quilts
Take a deep dive into the world of binding possibilities! This class covers everything from essential techniques like single fold and machine bindings, as well as two-color binding, flange binding, bias binding, big stitch binding, and more!

Alyx Jacobs
Learn traditional hand-sewing techniques to repair and restore antique or vintage quilts, mending everything from seams and holes to batting and binding. Much like historical quilting bees, participants can work on a shared vintage quilt or bring their own!

Tami Jones
Create your own sweatshirt or t-shirt with fun applique! Bring a shirt and a 12" piece of fabric to class, and leave with a unique design. Choose from multiple applique options—it's all up to you!

Tami Jones
Watch & learn! In this demo, students will learn how to make the easiest Christmas stocking ever! Students will learn Tami's quick & simple method and go home with plenty of inspiration (and instructions!) to sew their own!

Julie Kircher
Embroidery Instructor
Learn to Print on Fabric: A Hands-On Workshop
Learn the process of designing, carving, and printing custom stamps on fabric! Students will leave with a finished stamp and fabric samples showcasing its use.

Julie Kircher
Embroidery Instructor
Telling A Story Through Embroidery
Design and stitch your own unique stories through embroidery! Students will learn how to create a personal visual language using sketching and stitch techniques to stitch their own narratives.

Amy Latta
Turn your handwriting into art by learning the simple skill of faux calligraphy! Students will create a personalized canvas art piece and gain skills to design custom quilt labels and other projects.

Michael Nardi
Take your quilting skills to the next level! This hands-on class will demystify the partial seams technique, which can be used to create intricate designs. Each student will work on their own quilt block to practice the technique on a manageable scale.

Lina Owen
Learn a beginner-friendly rag quilting technique to create cozy quilts with frayed edges—no intricate piecing or binding needed. This demo-style class covers fabric selection, layering, stitching, and the unique snipping method for that classic rag quilt look.

Sue Pelland
Learn a quick and easy fusible appliqué technique using rotary cutting and Mistyfuse, eliminating hand tracing and cutting! Participants will create a finished block and receive design ideas, learning how to add appliqué to their quilts with speed and confidence.

Sue Pelland
Master the Rotary Cut Appliqué technique with Mistyfuse and rotary cutting tools to create perfect melon shapes. Participants will create a sample block and learn to apply this method to their own projects, making appliqué quicker and more enjoyable.

Christine Ricks
Missouri Star Quilt Co.
Face It! Creating Fabric Portraits with Personality
Discover layering techniques and design principles as you create an expressive fabric face in this hands-on class. Students will also learn how to incorporate finished portraits into quilts, jackets, or home décor.

Toni Steere
& Jenny Foltz
Wing and a Prayer Designs
for Timeless Treasures
Panel Tips & Tricks Trunk Show
Creating panel quilts, simplified! Participants will learn how to highlight panels as the main design element. We will cover techniques for selecting borders & enhancing designs, enabling them to create quick and visually striking quilts using Timeless Treasures panels.

Toni Steere
& Jenny Foltz
Wing and a Prayer Designs
for Timeless Treasures
Taking Flight: Adding 3D Butterflies & Flowers to Quilts
Discover the art of transforming beautiful motifs of butterflies and flowers into stunning 3D accents in this hands-on class!

Emily Taylor
Learn to create stunning fabric collage elements for your quilt blocks in this inspiring workshop! Discover unique techniques, valuable fabric selection tips, and how to effectively use collage products.

Kori Turner-Goodhart
Learn the "triple threat" of hand embroidery stitches—chain, stem, and back stitch—and discover how to bring simple stitchery to life with depth and dimension.

Pati Violick
Director of Sales, Marcus Fabrics
What's Old Is New:
Historic Fabrics & Inspiration from the Past
Unlock the secrets of timeless fabrics and discover how classic designs continue to inspire modern trends! This class explores historical sewing techniques and exciting new ways to reimagine them for your own unique projects.

Sherry Whetstone
Textile Artist
Come Kawandi With Me!
Experience the meditative art of Kawandi quilting! Learn the simple running stitch technique to piece together colorful fabric scraps and create your own miniature masterpiece.

Sherry Whetstone
Textile Artist
Decorative Embroidery and Beading
Discover enjoyable and decorative embroidery stitches, as well as easy beading techniques, to enhance your sewing projects and breathe new life into clothing and accessories.

Elissa Ziccardi
Quilting Elissa
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.

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.


We are so excited to have you join us at Missouri Star Academy this year as we celebrate learning. In addition to your time in class please use these tools to plan your travel and your free time in Quilt Town USA!