TECHNIQUE CLASSES
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Modern Quilting with your Walking Foot (6 hours) As a participant in this class, you will make samples of different quilting ideas that can be executed on the home sewing machine with a walking foot. Not everyone can afford a longarm quilter or wants to have someone else quilt their quilt, and not everyone enjoys free motion quilting. You will create samples of walking foot designs on small quilt sandwiches to help you understand what makes each design successful. We will also look at variations of the designs you stitch out. These samples will be a great reference for you when deciding how to quilt your next quilt. This class includes information on quilting all sizes of quilts on the home sewing machine. - ALL LEVELS Based on my book, Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is recommended for the class. |
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Planning your Walking Foot Quilting (6 hours)
As a participant in this class, you will work with pencil and paper (or computer if you prefer). You will be guided through various exercises to help you understand the process in designing a custom quilting plan. We will start with diagrams of quilts I have designed as well as some basic traditional designs and then you will work on planning the quilting for one or more of your own projects. As a class we will work together and share ideas to come up with successful quilting plans. - ALL LEVELS Based on my book, Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is required for the class. |
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Break It Up! (9 ways to Quilt as you go) (6 hours) Did you know any quilt pattern can be broken down into sections, quilted, and then assembled? In this class, you will learn several ways this can be done by making small samples of several methods. Samples include sashing and non-sashing methods. These samples will become a reference tool to help you choose the best method for each of your future quilting projects. This is the ultimate course for any quilter who wants to quilt their own quilts on their home sewing machine but struggles to handle the weight and size of large quilts. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP |
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Let's Bind It (6 hours) Did you ever want to make your bindings special? Maybe you don't want to fuss with the usual binding and want something easier. In this class we will go over several different binding options from simple to sublime. You will be making samples of each so you understand them. You can then take these samples home as a reference and try them out on your future projects. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP |
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Spiro Quilting the Easy Way (6 hours)
Remember the mesmerizing patterns of Spirograph from childhood? Now imagine creating those intricate designs with your walking foot—minimal marking required! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to stitch stunning spiro motifs. Next, using the quilt-as-you-go method, you'll join the blocks and add additional quilting to unify the design into a cohesive piece approximately 35" square. To finish, you’ll learn how to apply a double-sided binding that gives your quilt a polished look front and back. The result is a dynamic, modern quilt that looks like one overall piece and is completely reversible. Prior experience with walking foot quilting is preferred. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP |
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Spiro Quilting the Easy Way (3 hours)
Remember the mesmerizing patterns of Spirograph from childhood? Now imagine creating those intricate designs with your walking foot—minimal marking required! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to stitch stunning spiro motifs. You will create one 18" piece. - CONFIDENT BEGINNER AND UP |
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Pixel Perfect (6 hours)
You will learn time saving and accuracy techniques in putting together a pixel quilt. You will be making a 3-colour, 10-pixel x 10-pixel design that finishes at 40" x 40"; a nice size for a baby quilt, lap quilt, or wall quilt. You will also learn my fool proof way to keep all those seams lying in the right direction while pin basting the quilt to ready it for quilting. The techniques you learn in this class are sure to help you with all your future patchwork projects no matter your level of experience. - ALL LEVELS |
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Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting (6 hours)
Do you dislike burying threads? By quilting from edge to edge you will not have to bury any threads (unless your bobbin runs out or your thread breaks). But just because you are quilting from edge to edge, doesn’t mean you are limited to a boring quilt design or following the same pattern throughout the quilt. Join me in this class where you will be quilting a simple pixel quilt by using my Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting technique. (Note: You will be required to make the quilt top prior to class if not also taking Creating a Pixel Quilt. Instructions will be provided upon registration.) - Based on my book, Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs which is required for the class. - ALL LEVELS |
Pixel Perfect & Custom Edge to Edge Walking Foot Quilting (12 hours)
Combine the above classes above for the full experience. Both classes are suited to any level of quilter from beginner to advanced. Some students will go home with a finished project.
Combine the above classes above for the full experience. Both classes are suited to any level of quilter from beginner to advanced. Some students will go home with a finished project.
