Quilt Show Reno will be celebrating our 23rd year in 2026!
Come and enjoy learning, shopping, friends and fun. We have three days that have been designed specifically with you in mind!
The Quilt Show Reno includes a large vendor mall, workshops, lectures, make & take projects, and FREE stage presentations.
This is the getaway for all Quilting and Sewing Enthusiasts… come spend the weekend with us in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort!
Our quilt displays are legendary! We reserve a large area on the show floor for our famous Quilt Displays, featuring local and national artist. There are daily prize drawings and a chance to WIN Grand Prizes every day and SEW MUCH MORE.
Toni’s pattern line of pixelated designs teaches the basics of quilting while also teaching experienced quilters new techniques. The new advanced line of patterns focuses on works of art to delight fans around the world. Toni’s Designing Pixel Quilts book teaches experienced sewers how to create their own pixelated masterpieces. She travels to teach classes, lecture, host events and help stores reach a new market segment.
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In addition to traveling, Toni is also a Twitch streamer and Charity ambassador for St Jude and Starlight. So far she has raised over $160,000 for charities. Her YouTube channel has tutorials for pixel quilting, machine education and tips and tricks for all sewers!
Bargello Quilt Technique $15
Bargello Quilts can seem intimidating, but they are actually pretty easy to put together. An abbreviated version of the Workshop with basic demonstrations and no audience participation. I will show you step by step how Bargello quilts are put together and show the construction.
Class Times/Dates:
Wednesday June 10 8am-9:00am
Design Your Own Pixel Quilt Pattern $125
Ready to take pixel quilting to the next level? In this exciting class, Quiltoni will show you how to transform basic images –whether it’s a favorite character, object or place –into your very own custom pixel quilt pattern.
You’ll learn the step-by-step process of breaking down an image into a simple grid, choosing the right color palette, and mapping out block placement so your design comes to life in fabric. Toni will share tips and tricks for balancing detail with simplicity, keeping proportions accurate, and ensuring your finished quilt captures the spirit of the original picture while still being achievable to sew.
Machines are provided by Going Batty in Reno, so you can focus on the creative side of designing and stitching without bringing your own equipment.
By the end of this class, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to turn any image into a pixel quilt masterpiece–one that’s uniquely yours. This is your chance to go beyond following patterns and start creating them!
Class Times/Dates:
Thursday June 11 1pm-9:00pm
English Paper Piecing Basics $65
Join Toni Smith of Quiltoni for an Epic English Paper Piecing Adventure!
Love English Paper Piecing or curious about learning to hand-quilt? Now’s your chance! In this fun, hands-on class, Toni will guide you step-by-step through the timeless art of English Paper Piecing while you create a mini masterpiece that’s truly you.
Choose your own adventure with themed kits like Catan, Star Wars, and more! You’ll learn how to work with the classic hexagon shape, then expand your design by adding triangles and half-hexagons. By the end of class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to finish your 9″-12″ quilt at home–whether you want to display it, gift it, or keep it as your new quilting treasure.
Toni’s infectious energy, expert tips, and love of quilting will leave you inspired (and maybe even a little addicted to English Paper Piecing). Don’t miss this chance to hand sew, laugh, and create something amazing!
Class Times/Dates:
Wednesday June 10 6pm-10:00pm
Learn the Bargello Quilt Technique $95
Bargello Quilts can seem intimidating, but they are actually pretty easy to put together. An abbreviated version of the Workshop with basic demonstrations and no audience participation. I will show you step by step how Bargello quilts are put together and show the construction.
Class Times/Dates:
Saturday June 13 8am-3pm
Pixel Quilting Basics $65
Love superheroes, video game characters, or bold graphic designs? Quiltoni is known for bringing favorite icons to life with her fun and striking pixel quilting technique–and now you can learn it, too!
In this class, Toni will teach you all the ins and outs of pixel quilting, from planning your design and organizing fabric placement to piecing together those signature blocky shapes that make characters and images pop right off the quilt. You’ll discover how to break down a picture into a simple grid, select colors that give your design depth, and master the piecing techniques that make pixel quilts come together beautifully.
No need to bring a machine–top-quality overlockers are provided by Going Batty in Reno. That means you can focus entirely on learning, sewing, and having fun with this unique quilting style.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident creating your own pixel masterpieces–whether it’s a comic book hero, a beloved cartoon, or your own original design. Get ready to quilt outside the box with a technique that’s both approachable and endlessly creative!
Class Times/Dates:
Tuesday June 9 6pm-10pm
