CREATIVE STITCH FEST
Creative Quilting • Hands-On Experiences • Inspiration • Shopping
Explore quilting beyond the quilt through interactive stations, machine demonstrations, make-and-take projects, creative surfaces, quilting technology, and hands-on experiences designed for every maker.
Whether you quilt, sew, craft, create wearable art, make gifts, or simply want to explore something new, Creative Stitch Fest invites you to touch, try, create, and discover.
For Keiki to Ku’puna
$15 Per Day
Passport Activity Included
Make and Take Projects
WHAT IS CREATIVE STITCH FEST?
Creative Stitch Fest is not a traditional classroom event. A Handi Quilter event with inner action with the machines and more.
Instead of sitting and watching, you’ll move throughout the studio exploring stations, testing equipment, creating projects, gathering ideas, and discovering new possibilities.
Experience:
- Longarm quilting
- Sewing projects
- Creative surfaces
- Applique and embellishment
- Digital quilting
- Fabric and design inspiration
- Small business possibilities
- Hands-on machine experiences
Our goal is simple:
Explore.
Create.
Experience.
No pressure.
No prior experience required.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
Creative Stitch Fest was designed for:
- Quilters
- Sewists
- Crafters
- Makers
- Artists
- Beginners
- Experienced quilters
- Families
- Youth and adults
Whether you own a machine, are thinking about buying one, or simply love creating, you’ll find something to inspire you.
Keiki to Kapuna. Quilters, Crafters, and Makers. Everyone is welcome.
YOUR CREATIVE PASSPORT
Every guest receives a Creative Passport Card at check-in.
As you visit stations throughout the event, collect stamps and explore different experiences.
Complete activity stations fun, learning and prizes.
Prizes may include:
- Fabric bundles
- Rulers
- Event gifts
- Library memberships
- Future workshop opportunities
The passport encourages exploration and helps visitors experience the entire event.
EXPLORE THE STATIONS
Throughout the event you’ll discover interactive experiences such as:
Longarm Quilting
Try machine movement.
Explore quilting styles.
Learn how quilting transforms fabric.
Creative Surfaces
Build unique fabric compositions.
Experiment with color and texture.
Discover quilting beyond traditional quilts.
Applique & Embellishment
Create simple projects.
Explore decorative techniques.
Learn how quilting can become wearable art.
Sewing Projects
Complete beginner-friendly make-and-take projects.
Fast, fun, and successful.
Digital Quilting
Explore Pro-Stitcher and design software.
See how technology supports creativity.
Business & Opportunity
Discover how quilting skills can become services, products, gifts, classes, or business opportunities.
Shopping & Inspiration
Curated fabric bundles.
Creative supplies.
Project ideas.
Unique take-home treasures.
FEATURED LONGARM EXPERIENCE
One of the highlights of Creative Stitch Fest is the Longarm Experience Zone.
Throughout the day you’ll have opportunities to:
- Test machine movement
- Explore ruler quilting
- Watch quilting demonstrations
- Experience Pro-Stitcher
- Compare quilting styles
- Learn quilting vocabulary
- Discover the difference between machines
Whether you’re simply curious or actively shopping, this is the perfect opportunity to experience quilting technology firsthand.
QUILTING BEYOND THE QUILT - Do you decorate your clothes, repurpose fabric, create cosplay………explore sewing & quilting.
Many people think quilting only means making bed quilts.
Creative Stitch Fest explores a much bigger world.
See how quilted fabric can become:
- Jackets
- Vests
- Bags
- Journal covers
- Home décor
- Wall art
- Personalized gifts
- Creative surfaces
The fabric itself becomes the art.
SHOP THE BOUTIQUE
Throughout the event you’ll find:
• Fabric bundles
• Fat eighth collections
• Thread
• Batting
• Kits
• Canvas
• Creative supplies
• Project inspiration
Shop thoughtfully curated products selected for creativity, learning, and making.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
- Ideas.
- Inspiration
- Confidence
- New techniques
- New friends
- Creative possibilities.
Whether you complete a project, discover a machine, find a new direction, or simply spend a day surrounded by creativity, you’ll leave with something valuable.
JOIN US FOR CREATIVE STITCH FEST
August 29–30, 2026
A two-day interactive experience celebrating quilting, creativity, technology, and community.
Touch.
Try.
Create.
Discover.
Art Quilts Hawaii
Quilting Beyond the Quilt™