What is Missouri Star Academy?

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.

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.

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.

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!  

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!

 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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the art of transforming beautiful motifs of butterflies and flowers into stunning 3D accents in this hands-on class! 

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.