Spring 2026 GQC All-Star Sampler Application for Teachers

May 16/17 2026 GQC All-Star Sampler Application for Teachers

GQC teachers have the opportunity to present a live 15 minute TEACHING demo via Zoom for thousands of quilters in our All-Star Sampler events. (This is not a sales or meet the teacher event.) Teachers are promoted on social media and in our newsletters. Guilds and quilters are encouraged to look at teacher's websites and ask their guilds to hire them if they like what they see. You must be current in our teacher directory and have paid the $75 annual fee. Please have all items ready to submit when filling out the form. Application does not guarantee acceptance.
Deadline to apply is February 28th

Notifications to accepted teachers March 5th
Teachers please confirm acceptance by March 10th

Turn in 1 Page handout by April 17th
Livestream on May 16 and 17, 3-6pm EST
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Website URL*
I am currently listed in the Global Quilt Connection Teacher Directory

YesNoWhen does my listing expire? (GQC will email you with your expiration date)
I am, and will be, available on the following dates (check both if they apply)*

Saturday May 16 3-6pm EasternSunday May, 3-6pm EasternI am available both days
I have presented for a GQC Sampler Platter Before. [Don't hesitate to apply again even if you have presented recently]*

I will have never presented for a live Sampler Platter EventI presented at the most recent Sampler Platter EventI have presented at least once for a Sampler Platter Event
Technique [We strive for a broad mix of techniques so that our Sampler Platters will have a little bit of something for everyone.]*
TITLE OF DEMO: make it descriptive and catchy, 100 Character Limit*
Description of Demo: One Short Paragraph, 50 Word Limit*

0/50
I will label my photo files with my last and first name.*

Yes
2 -3 SQUARE images of project, jpg format. PLEASE label it with your last and first name then project name. These will be used to promote you on social media.*

Cancelof
1 SQUARE headshot, jpg format. PLEASE label it with your last and first name.*

Cancelof
There have been several requests from guilds and individual quilters to leave the Sampler Platter links up for a longer time. Do you mind if we leave them up for seven days instead of 72 hours?

Leave them up for seven daysContinue to leave them up for only 72 hours
If my proposal is accepted I commit to having a one page PDF companion for my demo ready and emailed to info@globalquiltconnection.com by the due date listed at the top of the form.

Yes
Zoom Experience*

I will work hard to become comfortable with zoom before the samplerI am an experienced zoom teacher
I would like for a recording of my 15 minute demo to be available to quilt shop owners and staff as a way to advertise my virtual classes. GQC is deciding whether or not to do this and would like to know if you want to participate.*

YesNo
Phone Number (In case we need to call you during the Sampler-Platter)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Should be Empty:

May 16/17 2026 GQC All-Star Sampler Application for Teachers