Where Fabric Becomes Art

Foundation paper piecing workshops & trunk shows — brought to your guild or group.

✦ Certified Legit Kits Instructor 2026 ✦

A Lifetime of Stitches

I became interested in quilting in the '80s. I took several classes but life got in the way and I was unable to continue my quilting journey. When my son went to college, I took a class at a local quilt store — it was 'Teach a Man to Fish.' I was gone. I quilted all the time.

Then in 2021, I found Legit Kits. I became a pattern tester for them, and to date I have made over 33 kits. I love the art. I love the end result. I love Legit. I love all of it so much that I became a Certified Legit Kits Instructor in the fall of 2025.

These are beautiful quilts that require a unique set of skills — and I am so excited to teach them. If your group or guild is interested in a trunk show or workshop, I would love to hear from you.

Certified Instructor 2026
33+ Legit Kits Completed
Serving KS · MO · NE · IA · OK
Mary Ellen Winter, Certified Legit Kits Instructor

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Trunk Show

$399

A stunning visual presentation of foundation paper piecing — featuring my completed Legit Kits quilts. Perfect for guild meetings, quilt shop events, and guild education days. I bring the quilts; your group gets inspired.

  • In-person presentation
  • My full quilt collection on display
  • Q&A included
  • Available in KS, MO, NE, IA, OK
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Hands-on foundation paper piecing instruction tailored to your group's skill level. From basic principles to advanced techniques — I teach the unique skills that make Legit Kits come to life.

  • Custom curriculum
  • Beginner to advanced
  • Group & guild pricing available
  • Travel available KS, MO, NE, IA, OK
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"I love a good travel adventure — let's talk about bringing quilting to your community."

Map of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma showing where Mary Ellen has presented and taughtBurgundy dots mark guild programs and trunk shows; orange dots mark workshops. The full list follows the map.Kansas Capital Quilters, Topeka, KS — Guild program / trunk showCounty Quilters Guild, Topeka, KS — Guild program / trunk showA Touch of Class Quilting, Topeka, KS — WorkshopKaw Valley Quilt Guild, Lawrence, KS — Guild program / trunk showKaw Valley Quilt Guild, Lawrence, KS — WorkshopSew Fine Quilting, Valley Falls, KS — WorkshopFlint Hills Regional Quilt Guild, Emporia, KS — Guild program / trunk showQuilt Sampler, Springfield, MO — WorkshopPryor Patchers, Pryor, OK — Guild program / trunk showCeltic Quilter, Omaha, NE — WorkshopACME Fabric and Quilt Co., Blair, NE — WorkshopNebraska Quilt Company, Fremont, NE — WorkshopMended Hearts Quilting and Boutique, Ellsworth, IA — Workshop
Guild program / trunk show Workshop

Where I've Been

Guilds and quilt shops across five states have hosted my trunk shows and workshops, and the list keeps growing. If your group is anywhere on this map (or near it), I'd love to add you.

Guilds & shops
21
Towns
16
States
5
Put Your Guild on the Map
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Guild programs & trunk shows

  • Starlight Quilt Guild Merriam, KS
  • Flint Hills Regional Quilt Guild Emporia, KS
  • Pryor Patchers Pryor, OK
  • Town and Country Quilters Smithville, MO
  • Kansas Capital Quilters Topeka, KS
  • County Quilters Guild Topeka, KS
  • Lee's Summit Quilters Guild Lee's Summit, MO
  • Kaw Valley Quilt Guild Lawrence, KS
  • Quilters Guild of Greater Kansas City Roeland Park, KS
  • Olathe Quilters Guild Olathe, KS

Workshops

  • Sew Fine Quilting Valley Falls, KS
  • Quilters HQ Overland Park, KS
  • Original Sewing and Quilting Expo Overland Park, KS
  • A Touch of Class Quilting Topeka, KS
  • Kaw Valley Quilt Guild Lawrence, KS
  • To be announced Lee's Summit, MO
  • Quilt Sampler Springfield, MO
  • Mended Hearts Quilting and Boutique Ellsworth, IA
  • ACME Fabric and Quilt Co. Blair, NE
  • Nebraska Quilt Company Fremont, NE
  • Celtic Quilter Omaha, NE

Let's Create Together

Whether you're ready to book or just have questions, I'd love to hear from you.

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Kansas · Missouri · Nebraska · Iowa · Oklahoma
Certified Legit Kits Instructor —legitkits.com

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