Our 2026 National Seminar: Wish Upon a Stitch, hosted by our Sun Region, will take place on October 9, 2026 – October 14, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando!
We are excited to announce our faculty of 18 teachers who are looking forward to greeting you in October 2026 for class.
When registration starts later this year, you’ll get to see photos and descriptions for all the classes that represent a wide variety of techniques from basic to advanced! Remember, registration will be first come, first served!
Faculty List for Wish Upon a Stitch 2026
- Cynthia Rutledge
- Dawn Fisher
- Deborah Mitek
- Gail Stafford
- Holly Bean
- Jennifer Riefenberg
- Jo Butcher
- Karen Heller
- Kathy Rees
- Kim Sanders
- Kris Andrews
- Laura Smith
- Terri Bay
- Toni Gerdes
- Wendy Moore
- Yvette Stanton
In addition, we are pleased to offer virtual classes by these talented teachers:
- Gail Stafford
- Hazel Blomkamp
- Jennifer Riefenberg
- Laura Smith
- Wendy Innes
This announcement first appeared in the June 2025 issue of Needle Arts magazine.