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Collage Quilter- Emily Taylor

Emily is a self-taught artist, fabric designer and quilter. She has been a creative entrepreneur in both the home decor industry and quilt industry for 20+ years. Emily has been featured on QVC and has won multiple awards for her murals.

Emily first became involved with the quilt industry in 2009 as a fabric designer. She also developed a free quilt design website, PatternJam.com. For Emily, collage quilts represent the perfect fusion for art and quilting!

She is the author of Collage Quilter: Essentials for Success with Collage Quilts, and Take Flight: Fun with Textile Collage.

When not in her studio overlooking the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, Emily is an avid outdoor thrill seeker and loves to ski, mountain bike and hike with her husband and three children near their home in Sandy, Utah. See more of Emily's work or contact her at CollageQuilter.com

Hand Quilter Jerry Dunbar

Jerry was born and raised in SW Louisiana, Cajun Country, where he watched his great grandmothers, grandmothers, and great aunts participate in Quilting Bees. This sparked an interest in quilt making and in 1982, after inheriting his grandmother's 1951 Singer sewing machine, he pieced his first quilt.

Jerry's mom taught him the basic skills of hand quilting. Taking his first and only class in 1986, new techniques, ideas of design and color began to work their way into his quilting.

Still hand quilting, Jerry feels he is continuing the craft and traditions of his relatives.

Jerry's quilts have won Best of Show for Use of Color and Design and Hand Quilting at the AQF Festival of Quilts and also has quilts in the juried Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Two newer quilts will hang in the National Men's Quilt Show in January, 2026.

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Quilt Historian / AQS Certified Appraiser- Sandra Starley

Sandra is a nationally certified quilt appraiser, historian, researcher, quilt collector, lecturer, designer and instructor. She maintains an extensive collection of both antique quilts (early, unusual and masterpieces) and research materials and is active in the American Quilt Study Group and Quilt Alliance.

She presents trunk shows on quilt history / dating and antique quilts as material culture. She enjoys reproducing quilts from her collection, especially in small scale. She's won national awards for bother her antique reproductions and has been part of several traveling exhibits and has quilts featured in national quilt magazines and several historical quilt books.

Read her blog at utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com

Sandy Rindlesbach - HandiQuilter National Educator

Sandy loves all things fabric, especially all forms of longarm quilting. She can’t remember a time when sewing and needle arts was not a part of her life. Sandy started her longarm journey in 2010. Sandy enjoys the freedom to be able to use free-motion, ruler and Pro-Stitcher on her quilts. As a National Educator for Handi Quilter, she teaches longarm quilting classes across the country.

Sandy has won quilt awards including First Place Wall Hanging at HMQS and Best of Show at Utah State Fair Challenge Contest. She loves playing with color and doing anything quilt or needle art related.

Sandy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University. She lives in West Jordan, Utah and is blessed with 4 brilliant children and 2 outstanding grandchildren.

Emily Taylor

201 Roosters

301 - Lizzy's Garden or Clementine

401 - Winter Cardinal or Christmas Goose

Special Events and Dining

Jerry Dunbar

Special Events and Dining

Sandra Starley

202 - Quilted Joy Too

302 - In Depth Antique Study

402 - Home Sweet Home

Special Events and Dining

Quilt Appraisals by Sandra Starley
There will be a $10 fee to be paid to the guild for each quilt to be appraised.

Fill in this form to request an appraisal appointment time.
Oral appraisals are $35 to be paid to Sandra Starley directly per quilt.
Written appraisals are $65 to be paid to Sandra Starley directly per quilt.

2026 Appraisal Scheduling Request

Sandy Rindlesbach

210 - Ready, Set, Go - Quilting on the Handi Quilter Amara Longarm

220 - Be the Ruler Master

310 - Ready, Set , Go - Quilting with Pro-Stitcher

320 - Pro-stitcher Going In Circles

410 - Coneflower Placemat

420 - Don't Be Boxed In

Class information listed by teachers - in alphabetical order

Ronnie Badgett

404 - Painted Barn
Blocks (large)

413 - Painted Barn Blocks
(small) session 1

423 - Painted Barn Blocks
(small) session 2

Chantelle Bailey

Chantelle is an avid sewist, quilter, and pattern designer. She taught three of her children to sew and quilt. Each of them (even her teenage boy!) completed quilts and entered them in local fairs and competitions.

Chantelle has also taught youth quilting and sewing classes for nearly ten years and is always looking for opportunities to share her knowledge and experience with the community.

123 - Striped and Starry
Throw Pillow

231 - Sparkling Blooms

422 - Mini Modern Masterclass

Debra Bore

421 - Quilted Pillow

520 - Good Luck Pouch

Debbie Breivik

Debbie has been quilting for many years and active in the Utah Quilt Guild since 2019. She loves attending retreats and getting together with quilting friends to share ideas, projects and learning new techniques. Debbie decided to venture into making T-shirt quilts after being inundated with her son's team shirts.

240 - Basics of Making
a T-shirt Quilt

Cheryl Bridges

203 - Skies Above

340 - Intro to Applique

405 - Color Theory -
Beyond the Wheel

Helen Butler

212 - The Finer Elements
of Needle Turn Applique

Ina Calder

I come from a family of quilters but really began quilting in earnest when my son got married about 13 years ago and I wanted to give he and his wife a quilt for their wedding. I enjoyed it so much that I went on to take many classes and attend many retreats. After a few years I decided to share my love of quilting, and I opened a quilt and fabric shop with Debbie Woodworth. And InDe'B Quilt Shop was born!

321 - Travel Case for
Mini Iron

Marsha Chappell

Marsha was raised in Loa UT but has lived in various other states. Returning to her home roots has provided many opportunities to serve within the community. She grew up with a mother and grandmother who were beautiful hand quilters but didn’t start her own quilting journey until 1985 while living in Cheyenne WY. Many classes, working in quilt shops and a desire to “do more” led to becoming a quilt shop owner in Las Vegas. Retirement has brought those desired hours to ‘just sew’ and create while trying to finish up those UFOs. Her four children live in the four corners of the United States. She has 11 grandchildren who are the highlight of her life. She enjoys designing mystery patterns and teaching classes. Marsha has been a contributor to Utah Quilt Fest through serving on Quilt Fest Boards and teaching classes.

441 - Tips Tools Techniques

Mystery Quilt

Karin Crawford

Karin Crawford has been appliquéing, quilting, doing handwork with silk ribbon, and embroidering for 30 plus years. Let’s just say that she loves doing “Little Itty Bitty Vintage “ projects. This class will result in a beautiful silk Sewing Reticule which will be treasured by generations to come. This will be the 4th Year of Karin teaching at Quilt Festival. The class is limited to a very small number of students, so sign up early to avoid missing out.

205 - Silk Sewing Reticule

Ruth Davis

Ruth Davis is a designer/quilter that resides in Clinton, Utah. She is active in numerous guilds. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the Utah Quilt Guild. She has been piecing for 20 plus years and has been machine quilting over the last 10 years on both a domestic and Long Arm quilt machine. Ruth has designed numerous patterns for self-use and is currently branching out into Pattern designing. She loves to use texture in quilts, and is a crazy paper-piecer! She can be found on FB as “ruthiequilts”.

Ruth has won awards for machine quilting, piecing and designs. She loves to incorporate yarn couching, Chenille-It, painting, and other embellishments to her quilts. Ruth was the winner of “Best of Show” at Utah Quilt Guilds Annual Meeting 2022 featuring fabric paint, yarn, and Chenille-It.

330 - Kaleid-Oh -Dresden

403 - Western Screech Owl

Florence Evans

Florence A. Evans is an award-winning quilter, quilting instructor and quilt show judge. She has been sewing since childhood and quilting for more than 40 years. Born and raised in New York City, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Utah State University and her Master’s Degree in Statistics at the University of Utah. Now retired, Florence previously served for 12 years as an Intelligence Officer in the US Army, which included a three-year tour at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. She has two adult daughters and lives in Midvale.

121 - Half Hexies from Pre Cuts

204 - Walking Foot Wonders

Kaye Evans

342 - Creative Endeavors

Barbara Foote

Oh the joy of piecing quilts with lots of color! I go into my “quilting kingdom” downstairs and enjoy every day that I can be there. My husband and I have the opportunity to teach piecing at the USU community education classrooms in Brigham City and Tremonton. Teaching quilting is something I had done for many years in California before moving here to Utah. We have 4 sons and a wonderful Corgi dog that all keep us happy.

304 - Obsession and
Chain Delight

Marian Fowden

I've lived in Utah for all but 2 years of my life. My mother taught me to embroider flour-sack dish towels when I was in 1st grade. I learned to sew and knit to make clothes for my Barbies and troll dolls. Sewing, knit and crochet, weaving, tatting, silk ribbon embroidery, smocking, spinning- if it involves a needle, I will give it a try. When a hand injury put a stop to my knitting and crochet 7 years ago, I found needle felting and fell in love. Flat or sculptural, realism or fantasy - it has so many uses and endless possibilities. It's fun to teach and see their surprise when people find out how easy it is.

122 - Felted Wool Highland Cow

222 - Felted Wool Christmas Tree

Lisa Garlick

Lisa Garlick is the owner and creative energy behind Nanny Goat Quilts, bringing more than 30 years of quilting experience to her classes and pattern designs. She is passionate about helping quilters of all skill levels build confidence, learn new techniques, and enjoy the creative process. When she is not quilting, Lisa can often be found mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors in the beautiful mountains of northern Utah. The name Nanny Goat Quilts comes from the affectionate nickname her grandchildren call her…Nanny Goat. Lisa loves sharing her knowledge, encouraging creativity, and inspiring others to create quilts that will be treasured for generations.

501 - Dahlia Star

Tammy Gunther

I have been sewing and quilting for many years. I retired to Utah to be closer to family. You may have met me at the LQS I work at in Sandy. I also volunteer at the quilt shows and am a member of the SL Modern Quilt Guild. In the last few years I have been obsessed with hand stitching: including Sashiko and the big stitch quilting of Kawandi.

322 - Intro to Kawandi Style Quilting

Alyssa Jacobs

Alyssa Jacobs is a quilt pattern designer, longarm quilter, and former 6th grade teacher who is passionate about helping quilters build skills and confidence. After leaving the classroom to raise her four children, Alyssa discovered quilting and quickly found herself hooked. What began as a creative outlet grew into a career in quilting. She has been longarm quilting for more than 12 years and began designing quilt patterns 7 years ago, combining her love of teaching with her passion for quilt design. Alyssa believes quilting should be both creative and approachable. She loves helping quilters turn fabric into something beautiful while building confidence along the way. She believes that quilting doesn't have to be complicated to be beautiful and that every quilter, regardless of experience level, can create something they are proud of.
333 - Field of Flowers

Shelley Koehler

Shelley Koehler is a lifelong fiber artist from Sandy, Utah — if a craft involves a needle and thread, she's probably tried it! She has been stitching since childhood, pieced her first quilt top at thirteen, and has been an avid quilter for the past twenty years, and a member of the Utah Quilt Guild for 10 years. Her main passions are sewing, quilting, doll making, and embroidery. When Shelley discovered Sashiko a few years ago, she was hooked. She decided to develop classes for Quilt Fest and other venues. Now in her third year of teaching, she loves introducing fellow stitchers to this relaxing, beginner-friendly craft.

332 - Sashiko - Japanese
Folk Art Embroidery

Tammy Menlove

311 - Liberty Flag -
Wall Hanging

Melanie Mimms

512 - Tiny Travel
Thread Catcher

Vanessa Moon

120 - Hemingway Pouch

232 - Not Your
Grandmother's Hexies EPP

Leah Newitt

233 - QAYG Potholder
Table Topper

502 - Backpack Sling

Terrie Peterson

Terrie Peterson has been quilting for 31 years. She designed her first quilt in 1995. Since then she has continued to

design quilts for fun and profit. She has had 24 quilts published in McCall's quilting, McCall's Easy Quilts, and Quiltmaker magazines.

When not quilting, she does 3-dimensional beading, one bead at a time. She also has her hand in knitting, tatting, crochet, and

many other needlecrafts. But quilting will always be her favorite. She currently lives in Eagle Mountain with her husband and two dogs.

She loves to share her knowledge of quilting with anyone who will take up a needle.

504 - America -
Original Design

Allisha Politis

331 - Happy Thanksgiving

Machelle Preston

I was born in Mapleton, Utah on a small cherry tree farm. That is how my business got it’s name. I love working with fabric and creating and designing quilts where these projects will be passed down to my family. I love getting to know people and welcome any comments and I would love to help you and build a new friendship to last a life time. Email me: thecherrytreecottage@gmail.com

221 - Sweet Freedom

Becky Sanford

230 - Legit Kits -
Pick Your Kit

323 - Bubble Pods

Kellie Smith

503 - Hoodie Sweatshirt

Leanna Stauffer

Leanna has been quilting for over 30 years and has been a member of the Utah Quilt Guild since 2015. She has served on the board as Treasurer, President and Quilt Fest Chair. Vintage sewing machines (especially Featherweights) are her passion and she has had her own business for about 12 years, doing maintenance, repairs and "rehoming" as well as teaching classes for FW owners. In her "spare" time, she is also a travel agent and does bookkeeping for several businesses, not to mention her 6 rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that are part of the family!

211 - Feather Weight
Maintenance Class

Deonn Stott

Deonn's passion for quilting began at age eight, when she helped tie her first quilt. Now, as a quilt pattern designer, author, longarm quilter, and educator, it is Deonn’s quest to discover and share timesaving, budget-friendly tips and tricks, especially beneficial for beginners. Her book, "Ultimate Binding and Edge Finishing Guide," now on its 5th printing, is a top-selling "Soft Craft" book with Fox Chapel Publishing. For more insights into Deonn's quilting adventures, visit her blog www.QuiltscapesQS.com.

242 - Binding &
Alternate Endings

313 - Starflower

Becky Tesch

An avid quilter for the past five years I’ve been sewing all my life. I have taught quilting for 4 years.

I’m humbled to be the current president of Utah Quilt Guild after working in public education (teaching and administration) for 30 years.

241 - Rag Quilts: Tips,
Tricks and Possibilities

341 - Where is it?
Organizing and Storing
Quilt "Stuff"

Jen Wagner

I’m Jen Wagner — quilt pattern designer, instructor, and firm believer that great ideas start with morning coffee on the patio. In the spring of 2022, I launched Snapdragon Quilting with a clear mission: to ignite creativity and build confidence in quilters of all skill levels through thoughtfully designed patterns and engaging workshops.

My designs are known for bold graphics, saturated color, and a blend of modern and time-tested techniques. I love how contrast creates impact and belive that the right tools make all the difference. That’s why you’ll find not only my patterns and kits here, but also the trusted tools and supplies I personally use to help make your quilting experience smoother and more successful.

412 - FPP Basics w/
Striped Hexi

511 - Mini Moons

Barbara Walsh

Barbara has been an active member of the Utah Quilt Guild for over 40 years. She’s a retired teacher who still loves to teach, but now it is quilting. She will be teaching Mini Shades of Autumn in rich batiks on a black background, perfect for that touch of Fall. Mini Shades is based on her larger award winning quilt.