Come visit the Bucklebee booth at any of our 2026 scheduled quilt shows—virtual and in person— and see our full line of tools, handbag patterns and hardware, gifts and gorgeous bags! Click on the “map” link at each listing for venue details and directions.
We love making new sewing friends, sharing insider tips and tricks, and giving hands-on demos at every show. Guild speaking and program events listed may be open to the public for a small fee; check with the program director of the sponsoring guild for details about speaking events. If you’re interested in booking a guild or group presentation, drop an email to bucklebeebags@gmail.com!
Join Joan at Homestead Quilting and Fabrics for a busy, fun, and productive day learning to make a pair of gorgeous Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers. Choose a class on Friday, Feb 13 or Saturday, Feb 14. Classes run 9-5 and are designed for intermediate, adult sewists.
We’re heading back to one of our favorite quilt shops for a fun day! You’ll learn how to make beautiful and comfortable Happy Feet! quilted sneakers. This is a one-day workshop designed for intermediate adult sewists. Please join us! Contact Hayes Sewing for details and registration.
Joan’s heading to Central New York to kick off the spring sewing season! Join her for a fun class where you’ll learn to make amazing, beautiful and comfortable Happy Feet! quilted sneakers! Choose a Friday or Saturday workshop to fit your schedule. Class runs 9-5, and is designed for intermediate sewists. Contact Leatherstocking Quilts for details and registration.
Learn to make Happy Feet! quilted sneakers at Long Island’s premiere quilt shop Oh Sew Sally! We’ll spend the day working hard, making new pals and constructing beautiful, wearable Happy Feet! sneakers. Workshop runs from 9-5 and is designed for intermediate sewists.
Ready to shop for better tools for better sewing? Bucklebee Toolbox will be ready for YOU! at the Lancaster Quilt Show @ Lebanon Valley presented by A Quilter’s Destination. This is the 34th year for this premiere, family-sponsored event. You’ll see hundreds of beautiful quilts and special exhibits, stroll a curated vendor mall with everything a quilter could possibly need to make stunning fiber art. Admission is still free! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
More information available here: The Lancaster Quilt Show @ Lebanon Valley
We’re back! After a too-long hiatus, Bucklebee Toolbox will be back in Berryville for the NSV bi-annual show. This year’s theme is “A Kaleidoscope of Quilts.” Bucklebee will be on-site with our full line of better tools for better sewing. The quilt pictured here is the 2026 raffle quilt “The Heart of a Glacier.” Check the show website for details: NSVQS 2026
We’re shaking up our schedule with a mid-week pair of Happy Feet! Sneaker Classes at the storied Colchester Mill quilt shop in Colchester, CT. This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a mid-week break and make a gorgeous and comfortable pair of quilted sneakers with Joan! Choose Wednesday or Thursday. Classes run 9-5 and are designed for intermediate quilters.
Joan’s heading to central Virginia! Join a Happy Feet! quilted sneaker class at Bobbin and Bolt in Richmond, VA and learn how to make your own beautiful shoes! Each workshop is one-day, 9-5, and designed for intermediate sewists. Contact Bobbin and Bolt for details and registration.
Every two years we join the Brandywine Valley Quilters for their exceptional show at Neumann University. It’s a special event for us because this is where we debut new products that we’ll stock for the fall and holiday shopping seasons. Want a sneak peek? Come see us at the show! This show’s theme is “Evolution and Revolution.” The quilts are always an inspiring showcase of the BVQuilters’ exceptional work, and the vendor mall is top-notch. There will be a raffle and special lectures, make-and-take projects and demonstrations as well. Not to be missed!
For more information, head to the show’s website: Brandywine Valley Quilt Show
It’s one of our favorite events of the year—three days of learning, friends, and hijinks! If you’ve never attended Mid Appalachian Quilt Guild Retreat you should seriously consider doing so. The guild exists exclusively for this event only—no meetings but lots of fun classes and attendees. As soon as Joan knows what she’ll be teaching this year, she’ll post it here!
Bucklebee will be opening its full Toolbox at the inimitable Vermont Quilt Show, presented by A Quilter’s Destination. We’ll have our full line of better tools for better sewing on hand to inspire you to up your sewing game! For more information on this exceptional event, head to Vermont Quilt Show
We’re looking forward to making new friends and beautiful quilted sneakers at Creative Pursuits Quilting in Ebensburg, PA. Classes are a busy 1-day workshop that runs from 9-5. The class is designed for intermediate adult sewists. For details and registration, contact Creative Pursuits Quilting.
Join Joan in historic Locust Grove, Virginia at a brand-new quilt shop that’s sure to inspire: Get Stitched! You’ll spend a fun day learning to make Happy Feet! quilted sneakers—they’re a beautiful and comfortable addition to any outfit. Classes are one-day workshops, 9-5, designed for adult intermediate sewists. Contact Get Stitched for details and registration. See you there!
Grab a sewing pal and have a fun, busy day with Joan making gorgeous, comfortable Happy Feet! quilted sneakers! We’re offering two classes in Domesticity’s Towson store, in their beautiful classroom! Each class is one day, 9-5, and designed for intermediate adult sewists. Please contact Domesticity Towson for details and registration information!
We’re closing out our show season with our friends at the Mohawk Valley Quilt Club. This guild-sponsored show is always so much fun for us; we see lots of old friends and always make a few new ones. Turn a show visit into a weekend getaway or a day-trip to the beautiful and art-centric city of Utica, NY just in time for fall foliage season! Information is available on the Guild Facebook Page
We can’t believe the holidays are just around the corner—Happy Feet! quilted sneakers make a wonderful gift for just about anyone on your list! Joan will teach you how to make beautiful, comfortable quilted sneakers in this one-day workshop. Class runs from 9-5; choose a Thursday, Friday or Saturday class to fit your busy schedule. Contact Colchester Mill Fabrics and Quilting for details and registration.
New Year, New Kicks! Join us for our third New Year Kickoff Happy Feet! classes in Brookfield, CT. We’ll be settled into Cotton Candy Fabrics for three days of sneaker making classes. Contact the shop for details; classes here sell out very, very quickly.
Head to the arts district in historic Hyattsville, MD, for a busy day with spectacular results. You’ll love this fiber and fabric shop, and we’ll love teaching you to make Happy Feet! quilted sneakers. Contact the shop for details!
We’re heading back to Quilter’s Corner in Midlothian, VA for a couple of fun-filled days of Happy Feet! Give the shop a call to register; these classes will fill up quickly. Grab your seat now!
We're looking forward to a fun day with the Newtown Quilters, making Happy Feet! Sneakers. The workshop will take place in Yardley, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 8. Not a member? There may be guest seats available. Please contact the guild via their website for information.
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Ready for a fun, incredibly satisfying project? Join Joan for a three-day workshop where you’ll construct a quilted coat from the ground up. We’ll be working in the beautiful, spacious new classroom at Half Moon Handwerks in Camp Hill, PA.
More details about this adventure in creativity are coming soon!
Hanover, PA, may be the snack capital of the country, but it's also home to a premiere quilt shop: Danner's Bernina. We'll be there on Saturday, October 11, to teach you to make our iconic Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers in the shop's state-of-the-art classroom. This one-day, intermediate class is busy, informative, and a whole lot of fun! Join us! Contact the shop for details and registration information.
We're off to beautiful western New York to present two sneaker making classes at a shop that's new to us: Creekside Fabrics, Quilts and Yarn in Arcade. Choose a Friday class or a Saturday class--whichever suits your schedule best. Please contact the shop for details and registration information. This is a one-day intermediate class that you're going to love. Who doesn't love a beautiful new pair of shoes?
We can't wait to see our friends at Colchester Mill Fabrics in lovely Colchester, Connecticut! We'll be offering three quilted sneaker classes over the weekend; choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Your class will help you stretch your skillset and your creative wings, and you'll leave with a gorgeous pair of wearable, comfortable shoes that you made by yourself in one busy day! Contact the shop for details!
Join us in Baltimore on either Friday, August 29 or Saturday, August 30, for a busy, fun, full-day workshop! You'll arrive with two fat quarters quilted together, and leave with a real pair of sneakers--comfortable, wearable, durable, and beautiful! Contact our host shop Domesticity for details and registration
We’re heading to the Jersey Shore for a Happy Feet! Quilted Sneaker Class at The Old Spool Sewing Studio in charming Brielle, New Jersey! Slip away for a weekend, soak up the sun and make a beautiful pair of sneakers, too! Contact the shop for registration details!
We love teaching at the creative mecca Capital Quilts, and we’ll be teaching eager students sneaker-making all weekend! Convenient to the DCMetro area, Capital Quilts has a gorgeous classroom, hundreds of bolts of gorgeous fabrics, and takes pride in nurturing our creative expression. Contact the shop for details!
Join us for a vibrant weekend of all things quilts! quilts! quilts! in historic Richmond, Virginia! We’ll be in the vendor’s mall with our full line of unique and unusual tools, and we have some fabulous new tools to show you! We’ll also be taking orders for Happy Feet! Sneaker Kits and offering tips and tricks for making your own fabulous quilted sneakers. After all, we wrote the book on it!
We’ll be teaching a Happy Feet! Quilted Sneaker Class in the Snack Capital of the USA—Hanover. PA! We’re excited to be spending a day teaching you to make beautiful shoes, and maybe enjoying a pretzel or two! Contact the shop for details!
We’re so happy to be returning to the Old Country Store in historic Intercourse, Pennsylvania. This iconic quilt shop has a huge selection of fabrics to choose from—you just might want to schedule an extra day to browse and visit other local shops. Choose a Friday or Saturday class; call the shop to register.
Quilted Sneaker Class at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield, CT
Quilts, food, classes, demos, quilts, shopping, lectures, and did we mention quilts? You’ll find Bucklebee Toolbox in the vendor mall at this premiere show in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Admission to this spectacular show is FREE, and there’s plenty of free parking, too. See you there!
We love teaching at Hayes Sewing! Conveniently located in Wilmington, Delaware, this family-owned shop has beautiful fabrics, a huge selection of specialty threads, and the best service in the business! This is a one-day opportunity and will sell out quickly; call the shop to reserve a seat!
We’ll be making Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers just outside of Harrisburg, PA at Half Moon Handwerks. Choose a Friday or Saturday class. This sweet shop is packed with fun finds and fabulous fabrics; it’s definitely worth a visit! Contact the shop for registration details.
Head to Hampton, VA to the largest quilt festival on the East Coast! Bucklebee Toolbox will join dozens of vendors at the Hampton Convention Center and hundreds of amazing, beautiful quilts! Take a class, join a workshop, or just find inspiration with some of the best and best-known quilters from, well, everywhere! Class Registration is open and seats fill quickly, so head straight to the website for more info!
Head toward the Jersey Shore to The Old Spool in Brielle, New Jersey, and join us for a fun, busy Happy Feet! Quilted Sneaker Class! The Old Spool features modern quilting fabrics; you’ll find the perfect fabrics there for a showstopping pair of shoes! The shop will add a second day if there’s enough interest, so give them a call and reserve your seat today!
Join us for a busy, fun Happy Feet! Sneaker class at the exceptional Old Country Store in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We’ll be teaching two classes, one on Friday and one on Saturday—spend the day or the weekend exploring all that this quilt-centric area has to offer. Contact the shop for registration details!
Hey, New Jersey! Are you ready to make a pair of Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers? Choose a Friday or Saturday class at The Quilted Nest in Collingswood, NJ. Call the shop for registration and details.
Cotton Candy Fabrics in Connecticut is one of our favorite shops to visit, and we know you’ll agree. Join us for a fun day and learn to make quilted sneakers! Choose a Friday or Saturday class, or join us Sunday for Sneaker Studio time—choose morning or afternoon. In Studio, Joan will be available to help you work out design details for creative cutting and piecing, hand-finishing, and she’ll have all of her tools available for your use. Eyelets and laces will be available for purchase for Studio participants. You may order soles in advance if you want to make a second, third, or fourth (or more-th!) pair. These classes sell out quickly, so contact this sweet shop and register! Call the shop for all the details!
We’re excited to offer our Happy Feet! class at the charming Three Little Birds Sewing Company in Hyattsville, MD. Come join us for a great day learning to make great shoes! Don’t worry about a thing—we’ll teach you how! Call the shop for registration details!
Three Days of Happy Feet! Choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday!
We’ll be at historic Colchester Mill Fabric Company to teach you how to make real sneakers in one day! The class is fast and fun; the results are just amazing! Contact the shop for registration details!
We’re heading to New England! Join us at Bits ‘n Pieces in beautiful Pelham, NH for a fast paced, fun and surprising class where you’ll learn to make real sneakers using your favorite fabrics! The shop is offering three one-day classes; choose Friday, Saturday or Sunday. We’re so excited to be heading north to make new quilty friends! Contact the shop for all the details!
Hello Marylanders and Northern Virginians! It’s time for a Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers class at the inimitable Capitol Quilts. We’ll spend the day creating showstopping shoes from the ground up. Two one-day classes are available—contact the shop for registration details!
We’ll be back teaching our smash-hit one-day Happy Feet! Quilted Sneaker class at Hayes Sewing in Wilmington, Delaware. Need a new machine? Don’t forget that there’s no sales tax in Delaware; often the savings means a model upgrade for you! Contact the shop for registration information.
Please join us in Phoenixville, PA (right outside of Philadelphia) for a busy, fun day making Happy Feet! Quilted Sneakers! There are still seats available for this class; please visit our “Registration” page to download contact information and a registration form.
