MJ
Kinman

Gem Affiliates

Meet the Team

I’m delighted to introduce you to the Gem Affiliates, a team of instructors across the US and Canada certified to teach in-person classes based on my unique, sparkling gemstone quilt patterns. If you’re searching for “quilt classes near me.”, our growing team is ready to help you grow your business or your guild membership. Gem Affiliates know how to create excitement around the programs they offer and fill classes. Let me introduce you to the team!

You can search for Gem Affiliates in two ways: by last name and by State/Province. Please know that a number of Gem Affiliates are willing to travel anywhere in the US regardless of their location.

By State/Province

Click on the name of the Gem Affiliate to read more about them.

Alberta (Canada)

Lynda Daniluk

Allison Spence

Gwen Loiselle

Caroleigh Shearing

Nancy Strath

Australia

Margaret Dale

Elizabeth Chadwick

British Columbia

Jayme Duncan

Anne-Margaret Vose

California

Linda Fisher

Victoria Johnson

Colorado

Terry Birdsell

Linda Ernst

Connecticut

Vivian Lazich (Sew Inspired Quilt Shop)

Florida

Mary Jeanine Ibarguen

Debbie Nastelli

Georgia

Carol Stanek

Kentucky

Bonnie Taylor

Massachusetts

Michelle Banton

Minnesota

Kendra Fredrickson

Missouri

Tina Hoss

Nevada

Sandi Sullivan (Windy Moon Quilts)

Karen Lanham-Evans (Windy Moon Quilts)

New York

CJ Sturtevant

Oregon

Carey Smith

Tennessee

Cindy Bingaman

Virginia

Julia Graves

Washington

Jayne Nelson

By Last Name

Click on the name of the Gem Affiliate to read more about them.

Michelle Banton

Terry Birdsell

Janet Collins

Elizabeth Chadwick

Lynda Daniluk

Jayme Duncan

Kendra Fredrickson

Tina Hoss

Victoria (Torie) Johnson

Karen Lanham-Evans (Windy Moon Quilts)

Gwen Loiselle

Debbie Nastelli

Caroleigh Shearing

Allison Spence

CJ Sturtevant

Nancy Strath (Bow Bench Retreat Center)

Bonnie Taylor

Anne-Margaret Vose

Cindy Bingaman

Margaret Dale

Linda Ernst

Linda Fisher

Julia Graves

Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen

Vivian Lazich (Sew Inspired Quilt Shop)

Julie Manis

Jayne Nelson

Carey Smith

Carol Stanek

Sandi Sullivan (Windy Moon Quilts)

Caribbean Holiday Twin Size
Caribbean Roses Twin Size

June 21 – 29, 2024

Quilting Cruise with MJ Kinman (Adventures by Michelle)

IN-PERSON

Join me on my very first QUILTING CRUISE! We’ll spend this 8-night/9-day Royal Caribbean cruise line adventure visiting beautiful spots in the Caribbean like St. Croix, St. Thomas, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Coco Cay. While at sea, I’ll show you how to make 1 of 2 special quilts I designed just for this trip: “Caribbean Holiday” and “Caribbean Roses”. Both projects are twin-size quilts featuring large and small gemstone blocks.

The full kit is included in the fee, and I’ll bring a variety of backgrounds and embellishments for you to choose from to customize your quilt. Plus you’ll have lots of downtime for free sewing to your hearts content!

Michelle and I sat down to chat about our destinations, the projects, and more. Click the image below to listen in.

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Itinerary:

  • 21 June 2024:     Depart Port Canaveral, Florida at 4pm – Make & Take Sponsored by our Janome Provider
  • 22 June 2024:     Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Welcome Aboard Party – Evening Open Sewing
  • 23 June 2024:     Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Evening Open Sewing
  • 24 June 2024:     Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas from 8am to 6pm – Evening Open Sewing
  • 25 June 2024:     St Croix, USVI from 8am to 8pm – Evening Open Sewing
  • 26 June 2024:     San Juan, Puerto Rico from 7am to 4pm – Evening Open Sewing
  • 27 June 2024:     Quilting and Cruising Day at Sea – Evening Open Sewing
  • 28 June 2024:     Morning Open Sewing – Coco Cay from 9am to 5pm – Farewell Party
  • 29 June 2024:     Arrive Port Canaveral, Florida at 7am

Registration is now open! Click below to download the flyer with more information or CLICK HERE to visit the Adventures by Michelle website.