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➤Registration Opens: March 7, 2025
➤Event Dates: June 10-11, 2025


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.
SEW Much Fun Packed Into TWO Full Days!

CLASSES & DEMOS
Students can select four classes for a personalized experience and enjoy free demonstrations in shops between classes!

SKILLED INSTRUCTORS
This year's talented educators will share their best tips and tricks in unique course offerings. Discover new skills from the best instructors!

SHOP TIL YOU DROP
Explore over 16 quilt shops open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM for your fabric shopping needs.
Instructors & Classes
This year’s lineup is packed with NEW classes, expert teachers, and fresh ways to play with fabric. We’re also including the opportunity for embroidery lessons, artful sewing techniques, and hands-on workshops. Registration opens March 7th, so take a peek at our exciting roster now and start planning your MSA experience today!
Please note: class offerings may be subject to change.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 10
8am Opening Ceremony
9am-Noon Morning Classes (times vary)
11am-1pm Lunch Break (Come & Go)
1pm-4:30pm Afternoon Classes (times vary)
5pm Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, June 11
8am-12:45 Morning Classes (times vary)
11am-1pm Lunch Break (Come & Go)
1:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Classes (times vary)
4:15pm Closing Ceremonies & Graduation

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
From Fabric to Festive: Sew Your Own Christmas Stocking

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.

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.

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
Discover the transformative power of partial seams! Students will learn to utilize this technique to create intricate designs and enhance their quilting skills to the next level.

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

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
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.

Toni Steere
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 Brothers
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
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.

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.
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!

