Kathie Beltz, 2022 QuiltFest Lecturer

Kathie Belz is totally addicted to quilting and enjoys associating with other quilters who are equally addicted. She has been quilting since 1995, teaching since 2004, and judging quilts since 2007. She concentrates on machine piecing and quilting, and is always trying new techniques, gadgets and patterns. Kathie loves quilting because it is her therapy. Time for herself in her sewing room is her favorite thing. On the flip side, she also loves the socialization involved in quilt guilds, quilt shows, and quilting retreats. She tries to attend quilt retreats twice a year to experience the joy of having uninterrupted sewing time. Kathie has extensive judging experience. Her judging philosophy is to acknowledge excellence in quilting and to educate and encourage quilters of all skill levels. She considers her judging work to be an extension of her teaching--guiding quilters to improve their skills through constructive comments. About Kathie: • Professional quilter, teacher, and quilt judge • Long time sewer, purchasing her first sewing machine at age 15 with money from her first job • Active member of two quilt guilds • Award winning quilter at over 20 quilt shows across the country • Quilts juried into AQS Paducah in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, winning ribbons in 2015 and 2017 • Certified Instructor for Studio 180 Design, Deb Tucker’s tool and technique company • Pattern designer of Companion Patterns for Studio 180 Design with her company, From Kathie Beltz Quilt Designs • Ambassador for Beth Helfter’s Accordion-Sewn HSTs • Member of the Creators Club at Northcott Fabrics

Kathie Beltz Lectures

LS-1: Secrets From the Judge’s Chamber - Friday, May 20, 2022, 10:30 AM, $10

Kathie has extensive judging experience. Her judging philosophy is to acknowledge excellence in quilting, and to educate and encourage quilters of all skill levels. “I like to consider my judging work as an extension of my teaching, guiding quilters to improve their skills through constructive comments.” Kathie will share what goes on behind the closed doors during the judging process, how quilts are looked at and how the hard decisions of choosing the winning quilts are made.

LS-2: Winning Quilts Tour - Friday, May 20, 2022, 2 PM, $10

Explore the beautiful winning quilts at Genesee Valley QuiltFest 2022 with Kathie Beltz. What makes one quilt stand out above the rest? Kathie will be your guide to the winners circle. Get new perspective of the judging process by viewing the winners up close and learning more about the winning quilts.