July 19 to August 1, 2026
Welcome to Quilting by the Lake (QBL), a 2-week, internationally recognized quilting event taking place in Geneva, NY, in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Located at the north end of Seneca Lake, the attractive campus provides a wonderful setting for world-class quilting workshops. Classes will be offered in design, techniques, and surface design to suit all quilting styles: traditional, art, or modern. Sign up and be part of our special community, treasured for its creative environment and camaraderie.
Quilting by the Lake consists of two 1-week sessions from July 19 to August 1. Sessions begin on Sundays and run through Saturdays; classes run Mondays through Fridays.
QBL 2026 Faculty:
Session 1 July 19-25: Deborah Boschert, Luke Haynes, Jane Sassaman, and Carol Soderlund
Session 2 July 26-Aug. 1: Kathy Doughty, Valerie Goodwin, Amanda McCavour, Kevin Womack, and Sherri Lynn Wood
QBL will include:
- Beautiful views of Seneca Lake
- Afternoon and evening programs, including lectures, trunk shows, a mini-mall where faculty and students can sell their creations, and student show & tell
- All meals included in housing plans: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Opening and Closing Banquets
Overview of Faculty and Classes
