May Program

May 19-20, 2026 Lisa Mortell

May 19, In Person Presentation: Wool Appliqué & Trunk Show
Guests are welcome to join us for a $5 donation. There will be a potluck following Lisa's presentation. Bring a dish of your choice to share.

May 20, 6-7 hour class: Mushroom Pouch
Introduction to Wool Appliqué with Felted Wool and Embroidery Stitches. Come join us for this technique building class!

Class fee: $35 per student with a maximum of 24 students
Anyone who purchases the class gets the pattern for free

Cancellation Policy: Outside 30 days from class full refund, inside 30 days no refund
In this class, you'll explore the art of wool applique using felted wool and embroidery stitches.

Please note that everyone will be making the same project in order to learn the techniques. Supply lists PDF: Click here
Lisa will also have additional patterns available for sale.

Lisa Mortell

In 2010, Lisa Mortell discovered her passion for quilting through a Kaffe Fassett book, and by the time she completed her first quilt, she was completely hooked. Over the past fourteen years, her quilting journey has evolved significantly, with a deepening love for hand appliqué and embroidery taking center stage. Lisa began teaching quilting techniques about six years ago, including wool appliqué, needle-turn appliqué, paper piecing, and general quilting. In addition to teaching, she offers engaging trunk shows and launched her wool appliqué patterns in 2024. Her recent works draw inspiration from the natural beauty of her Pacific Northwest roots, particularly the greater Seattle area. Notably, in November of 2024, Lisa’s quilt Garden Friends was displayed at the prestigious 2024 Houston International Quilt Festival and won Second Place at Road to California. Her most current work, Nataliya was also displayed at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival. You can always see what she is up to on Instagram and Facebook. @lisamortellquilter.