Jennifer Sampou Fabric Designer, Author, Speaker
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Jennifer's love of making is contagious. She is a warm and vibrant teacher who takes your skills to the next level with engaging courses, bringing discovery and fun into your life. 
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OMBRÉ QUILTS by Jennifer Sampou • 2019 C&T Publishing
Many of Jennifer's classes are based on her Fall 2019 release of Ombre Quilts in conjunction with SKY (RobertKaufman.com)a 30 piece ombré digitally printed fabric collection, soon to be 46 (2022 October release). Her maiden voyage to promote her exciting book and fabric was an invitation by Australian Quilt Market in Melbourne to be their guest designer and keynote speaker as well as touring Australia, even as far as Perth to teach! in 2020, She pivoted to Live/Online learning and offering webinars to guilds, shops and associations. See offerings below. Sign up for our mailing list to keep up to date for teaching and travel dates. Buy Here. 

Creative Spark Online Learning

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On Demand. Your Time, Your schedule!
CREATIVE SPARK ONLINE LEARNING
Jennifer's online classes and lectures are offered through Creative Spark Online Learning. The technology is excellent, customizable,  and easy to partake. She leads live presentations (perfect for guilds and shops) and also great for individuals who want to go at your own pace, all from the comfort of your sewing space. Jennifer offers engaging Zoom  into an art where you feel connected and learn so much too! 

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Boost Your Color Confidence • Ombré Table Runner
On demand online class $59.99

In this pre-recorded and self-directed course, Jennifer shares extensive instruction on color, design, construction, finishing and even matchstick quilting. Instructor and Student Community Discussions are included. You will have access for 1 year.
Also available with a LIVE workshop. Inquire for your guild or group [email protected] ​




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Elevate Color Harmonies • Dawn Star Quilt
On demand online class $59.99

The Dawn Star Quilt celebrates the joy of our colorful skies above, and you can create one for yourself! Jennifer teaches useful color principles and value, then shows you how to make double sawtooth star blocks precisely. Use multiple ombré fabrics and capture dynamic movement as you explore foreground and background and the blurred lines in play. When you work on the secondary star, Jennifer touches on improv as the star lets the fabric do the work!. Instructor and Student Community Discussions are included. You will have access for 1 year.
Also available with a LIVE workshop. Inquire for your guild or group [email protected] 

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Ombré Tote 
On demand online class $39.99
The Ombré Tote is such a satisfying project to create. Make this tote in a variety of sizes to suit your needs... perfect for a day trip, holding your current WIP’s, or running to the market in style. 
You’ll gain valuable skills in this course! I'll bring you into my studio space and teach you my secrets for success. This class is warm and engaging, as I cheer you on in a fun yet relaxed pace. Best of all, you’ll end up with a tote that is uniquely yours.
Bet you can’t make just one. 
Also available with a LIVE workshop. Inquire for your guild or group [email protected] 

Retreats, Lectures & Special Events. 

Online Zoom lectures are available in Jennifer's schedule after September 2025. Inquire [email protected] for details. 
In person retreats: J
ennifer is not scheduling any further travel teaching for 2025/26.
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Online Live Lectures- Hire Jennifer to speak to your guild.
Jennifer is a vibrant and engaging speaker focused on the realm of color and creativity. She has multiple online lectures with interactive slide presentations. Titles such as Light Your Ombre Fire,  Spark you Creative Mojo, Inspired Design, Let's talk Color, Fabric Design from Me to You! Each lecture is 45 minutes long via Zoom, followed by 10 min of Q&A with the audience. Includes a discount code for online shop for guild members. Contact Colette at [email protected] for more info to hire Jennifer for your next guild meeting. 
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Empty Spools Seminar• Asilomar Conference Center. Monterey, CA. Session 1. Confident Beginner.
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Albers Log Cabin • 5 day retreat in person. 
March 1-6, 2025.
Jennifer teaches how to create sparkle and glow, showcasing the power of color and its placement in quilts. Embark on color discovery by trying new combinations and relativity techniques. You will learn how to sew precise, refined Log Cabin blocks in different ways. Use 16 full range SKY ombrés (or ombrés of your choice) mixed with blenders and basics from your stash. ​ See Empty Spools Seminars for more information. ​

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Empty Spools Seminar• Asilomar Conference Center. Monterey, CA. Session 4. Confident Beginner.
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SKY is the Limit • 5 day retreat in person. 
April 24-29, 2025.
Hone your skills to master the use of color and gain a deeper understanding of hue and value play. Using basic sewing skills, create blocks to discover new color combos. Working with SKY or other ombrés, learn the nuance of shades and value. We will focus on simple blocks (HSTs, log cabins, or granny squares) to discover how colors interact, blend and transform. ​ See Empty Spools Seminars for more information. ​

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MISA • Santa Fe, New Mexico Campus
​High Desert Hues 
• 6 day retreat in person
April 26- May 2, 2025- Space available. 

Jennifer Sampou is thrilled to offer her 4th annual High Desert Hues, a 6 day workshop in Santa Fe, NM for quilters ready to be inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, and absorb the "sense of place" into their creative quilt making. Using SKY ombrés and other gradient type fabrics, students learn how to unlock the magic of ombrés in a five step process which explores interpreting art to quilt, line drawing, bold color blocking and sewing big luscious curves with ease.
Jennifer offers daily lessons on shape, value, design and balance. Various sewing techniques for successful piecing, pressing and construction will be workshopped as students play and create their own unique piece. Jennifer’s own OMBRÉ QUILTS Book (C&T Publishing) will be referenced and expanded upon. Two docent led outings include The Georgia O’Keeffe museum and Ghost Ranch. Take an evening to witness a sunset sure to inspire and enhance student’s work.
       Santa Fe is an enchanted artisan’s haven known for its rich Native American/Mexican/Spanish history and the first US city to be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City. What better place to create courageous and colorful quilts? 
​*Tuition includes both tours.  See MISA website for more information,



Students Endorse Jennifer's Classes- both in person and online

“The SKY ombre brought life, movement and glow to my project like no other fabric” Debbie Z.
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“One of the most inspiring ways to work with color!  I love her ombres and Chalk and Charcoal. I recommend the online classes too” Barbara C.

"Jennifer taught me how easy it is to work with SKY ombres. Mixes great with my stash too!" Ginny F.

Have a Question? Email us at [email protected]

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Robert Kaufman Company
C&T Publishing
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Creative Spark Online Learning
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    • Chalk & Charcoal Basics
    • Chalk & Charcoal
    • Spring Shimmer
    • Winter Shimmer
    • Winter Shimmer 2
    • Shimmer On
    • black&white 2
    • Studio Stash 3 Cool Story prints and yarn dyes
    • Studio Stash 3 Warm Story prints and yarn dyes
    • Shimmer 2014
    • Shimmer II - 2015
    • black&white 2015
    • Studio Stash II - 2014
    • color:FULL 2014
    • Studio Stash Yarn Dyes 2014
    • Daisy Love Flannel Collection 2014
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    • Fiesta Collection 2011
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