Come visit the Bucklebee booth at any of our 2023-2024 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!
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!
Quilted Sneaker Class at Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield, CT
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.
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 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.
The PNQE always feels like home to us, and we’re happy and proud to be joining the show again this year. We invite you to find out why we enjoy vending better tools for better sewing at this top notch regional show. Hundreds of quilts, special exhibits, nationally recognized teachers, over 65 vendors and plenty of free parking make this a not-to-be-missed quilting event!
Join us for an upbeat and fun quilt show in the rolling hills of Central New York state! The Mohawk Valley Quilters love showing off their hard work every other year, and we’re always happy to join them with our full selection of better tools for better sewing.
Join us at Byrne Sewing in New Britain, PA for a busy day—and a fun one—creating showstopping Quilted Sneakers! There’s space available for you—call the shop for details!
We’re excited to be returning to Pocono Sew & Vac in Stroudsburg, Pa—the heart of the Poconos! Join us for a fast-paced class with a showstopping payoff! Contact the shop for registration information. This class fills very quickly, so if you’re interested in attending, don’t put off the call! Pocono Sew & Vac
Join us in July for one of three classes at the premiere quilt shop in Connecticut: Cotton Candy Fabrics in Brookfield. Registration is open. And plan to spend your lunch break shopping—the fabric selection is incredible.
Three back-to-back Happy Feet! classes are on the agenda for the annual MAQ retreat in Gettysburg, VA. This is a members-only event, but it’s easy to join. If you have interest, contact MAQ through their website at maqonline.org.
The Brandywine Valley Quilters are well known for their innovative quilt shows, and we’re so happy to be joining them there! Take a summer road trip to SE PA and visit the show! All the details are on the BVQ website! The show takes place at the beautiful athletic complex on the peaceful campus of Neumann University in Aston, PA.
Hayes Sewing in Wilmington, DC will be our host for a fast-paced class with amazing results! Please contact the shop for more information.
Three classes means three opportunities to lear to make your own quilted sneakers! We’re looking forward to a fun weekend of hijinks and hi-tops at Cotton Candy Fabrics. Contact the shop for registration details.
Meet us just outside of Harrisburg, the beautiful capital city of Pennsylvania, at Half Moon Handwerks for a full day of fun and learning. Contact the shop for registration information!
Plan to spend the day at central New York’s premiere quilt show in April! Bucklebee Toolbox will be there with unique and unusual tools, Happy Feet kits, and plenty of shenanigans! The show is on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology in the Gordon Field House. Visit the Genessee Valley Quiltfest website for all of the details!
We’ll be back at one of our favorite sewing shops for a busy, fun day making great sneakers and new friends! Contact the shop for details—classes are selling out fast, so don’t delay!
We’re heading back to Midlothian, VA—just outside of Richmond—for two Happy Feet! Quilted Sneaker classes. The weather should be just as lovely as your brand new bespoke sneakers—made by you! Contact the shop for details.
We’re packing up and heading to Chicago for two full-day Happy Feet! classes. Details to follow soon!
Let’s spend a busy Saturday making some fabulous quilted sneakers! Contact the shop for details!
Spring sewing is so much fun! Take the opportunity to learn to make your own quilted sneakers with Joan and our Happy Feet! Sneaker Kit. Use your favorite fabrics, or pick something new and exciting at the shop—and get to work! Contact the shop for details!
Join Bucklebee Toolbox in the beautiful Lebanon Valley of Pennsylvania for the Lancaster Quilt Show at Lebanon Valley Expo! The region has a world-famous history of quilting, and the show is presented and managed by quilters for quilters. The show features quilts, classes, and vendors, and the admission and parking are free! Get all the details and class information at www.thelancasterquiltshow.com
