Moda Makers: A Designer Duo Event

The Art of Fabric - How does it begin?

Meet Fabric Artist Deb Strain

Deb Strain is a prolific, long-standing fabric designer for Moda Fabrics, known for her hand-painted, art-focused designs featuring Americana, holidays (Christmas, Halloween), farmhouse themes, and whimsical scenes, with over 100 collections created since 1996, alongside other products like greeting cards and garden flags. She started as an art teacher and illustrator, eventually partnering with Moda to bring her unique, heartwarming artwork to quilting fabrics and other home goods.

Get Inspired!

Step into the world of renowned fabric designer Deb Strain and see how her hand-drawn sketches become the beautiful fabrics quilters love. In this fun and relaxed presentation, she’ll share her creative process, reveal tips and tricks, and delight you with stories from her 29-year career in the quilting industry. 

Gather inspiration, and experience firsthand the artistry that has brought hundreds of quilts to life from Deb’s studio to yours.

"From Sketchbook to Quilt" - An Evening With Deb Strain

Join Deb Strain for an inspiring and light-hearted evening as she shares her creative journey—from first sketch to finished fabric. See real artwork and quilts from her beloved Moda collections and enjoy a stunning parade of 20–30 quilts made from her designs, sure to spark ideas for your next project.

Ask questions, hear the stories behind the fabric, and experience the artistry that has captured the hearts of quilters around the world. As a special

thank-you, every attendee will have a chance to win one of three unique, hands-on gifts featuring Deb’s artwork—creative, engaging, and fun to enjoy at home.

Learn from Deb: A Guided Embroidery Workshop

Take your experience one step further! Join Deb Strain for a hands-on embroidery workshop, where you’ll stitch alongside her, learn practical techniques, and enjoy personal guidance in a relaxed, creative setting.

This special class is a wonderful opportunity to learn directly from Deb while creating something meaningful with your own hands. With the required kit, you can simply come, stitch, and enjoy. Kit required: $50

Designing Quilts for Moda: A Canadian Quilter’s Story

Meet Barb Cherniwchen

Barb Cherniwchan, founder and designer of Coach House Designs. Over the years, Barb has created hundreds of quilt patterns inspired by life’s simple joys, changing seasons, and the people we cherish.

Create Heirlooms Stitched with Love

At Coach House Designs, they believe that quilting is more than a craft — it’s a way to wrap your stories, memories, and love into something that lasts. Our patterns are designed to help you celebrate life’s milestones, honor the people you care about, and create heirlooms stitched with love.

"From Small Town Roots To Worldwide Quilts" - An Evening with Barb Cherniwchen

From her home studio in Chilliwack, BC, Coach House Designs was born from a love of quilting and helping others tell their stories through fabric.

Learn from Barb: Gather & Stitch: The Family Tree Table Runner Workshop

Create the Our House table runner in this 4-hour workshop with Barb Cherniwchan. The kit features Deb Strain’s Family Tree fabric in beautiful blues, mossy greens, and warm rusts, creating a warm neighbourhood scene filled with homes, trees, and heart blocks.

In class, you’ll learn colour placement, pressing tips for diagonal piecing and narrow strips, and explore ways to reuse the pattern for gifts and community projects. A meaningful project that celebrates home, neighbourhood and connection. Runner 67"X17" Kit required: $85

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FAQs

How do I register?

Registration begins at our Class Presentation Jan 12. You can register in-store and by phone starting at 3pm that day. Online registration goes Live at 7pm.

When should I register?

To avoid disappointment, register as soon as you check your schedule and confirm you can attend.

What do I need for the first class?

During your first class, your instructor will assist you in purchasing supplies, offering a 20% discount on all items for your course. They will provide details about the project and inform you of any preparations needed for the upcoming class.

What if I register but I can’t come?

There are no refunds for registration but you are welcome to have a friend attend in your place.

Why take a class?

  • NEVER STOP LEARNING

    Take a class to learn something new! Develop new skills or practise the ones you already know.

  • MEET NEW PEOPLE

    Join us for one of our exciting events! Bring your friends along or make new ones!

  • COMPLETE A PROJECT

    Enroll in a class and turn that dream project into a reality!