⇩ Live Virtual Quilt Classes ⇩
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Live Virtual Workshops: April
Easy Machine-Sewn Quilt Bindings - That Still Look Great
April 4, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Never dread quilt binding again! You'll learn tips & tricks for preparing binding strips, stress-free ways to navigate corners and attach the binding to the quilt, 5 methods for stitching the binding down, and 3 methods for joining the ends. A comprehensive printable handout is included. No hand-sewing required!
Creative Cathedral Windows by Machine
April 11, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
This beloved 3-dimensional technique is now easier than ever! Create a beautiful table mat, runner, hanging, or pillow front completely by machine in this hands-on class featuring Beth Ann’s invisible machine appliqué-and-quilt in 1 step method. We'll explore various design options, allowing you to create a custom look.
BONUS: Machine-sewn binding instructions AND step-by-step finishing techniques for a pillow with a concealed zipper will also be included.
The Biscotti Workshop
April 13, 2024with Brandon Wulff
Unlock your quilting potential over two inspiring weekends with our comprehensive Zoom course on Brandon Wulff's innovative Biscotti Process. In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a creative journey to craft a stunning quilt top using Wulff's unique approach. The course is designed for both beginners and experienced quilters, offering a fresh perspective on traditional quilting techniques.
A Moment in Time
April 19, 2024with Pati Fried
Empty Spools Seminars, Session 5 April 19-24,2024 Use the magical coastal surroundings of Asilomar, CA to honor a special moment in your life. Some moments can simply not be put into words, or captured in a photo. Let's honor these moments expressively rather than realistically. With small study explorations in texture, color and layering, Pati will share ways to evoke the feeling you want to portray in your quilt.
Level: All
Abstract-A-Licious
April 26, 2024with Lyric Kinard
Lyric will gently guide you through a number of concrete exercises designed to help you create ideas for original abstract quilts. You will create numerous studies, starting points for creating a small art quilt top. In the second half of class you will learn the basics of fused collage as you assemble your quilt top as we focus on the design decision making process.
Level: All
Live Virtual Workshops: May
Colour Magic
May 8, 2024with Jennifer Houlden
Colour – Is it Friend or Foe? Do you find choosing fabrics and colours for your next project daunting? Do you wish someone else could choose the fabrics for you? Is choosing fabrics and colours the least favourite part of the quilting process for you? If the answer to any of these questions is yes then join me for my Colour Magic class to learn more about colour, how the colour wheel can be your friend and gain confidence in choosing colours for your next quilt project. This workshop is also being offered on Saturday May 25, 2024.
Free-Motion Quilting Quick Start
May 11, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Are you interested in free-motion quilting, but need a boost to get going? Join this beginner-friendly, hands-on introductory class. We’ll start with foundational patterning styles that you can use right away, and then explore how you can build on them as your confidence grows. You can do this!
BONUS: You'll also receive a printable handout. Videos will be available for at least 2 weeks after the class ends.
Modern Rose "Invisible" Machine Appliqué
May 16, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Create a beautiful layered design with "invisible" machine appliqué and completely finished edges in this hands-on class, which is based on a modern version of the classic Rose of Sharon quilt pattern. Next thing you know, you'll be ready to tackle other designs of your choice with these easy, practical techniques!
Unlock Simple Blocks
May 28, 2024with Jennifer Houlden
Unlock the endless creative possibilities of simple blocks Have you ever looked at a simple block and thought I wonder how could I change this block and what kind of quilt design it would make? Jen reveals her secrets of transforming simple blocks into a little bit more or a lot more unlocking the potential to create quilts that are perfectly dazzling in colour and design. Colour and value are just two of the key elements to transform these one block quilts into dazzling designs. It's a perfect way to create from your stash. This class runs over 2 afternoons and the second session is Tuesday June 4, 2024
Live Virtual Workshops: June
Minimalistic Landscapes - Less is More
June 1, 2024with Jennifer Houlden
Start with a photo, sketch or your imagination to jump start your creative process. Simplify the image to just a few lines and then fill in those spaces with fabric. Create depth and dimension in the spaces and throughout the design by layering the pieced sections with raw edges. Finally adding in just the right touch of quilting to enhance the simplicity of the landscape either by machine or hand. Let the fabric do the talking to create a simple dynamic landscape where is less is more.
Celtic True Lovers Knot Pillow or Hanging
June 13, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Create a beautiful finished-edge Celtic True Lovers Knot design with Beth Ann's favorite "invisible" machine appliqué-and-quilt in 1 step method. Then turn it into a beautiful 16" decorator pillow to keep or give to someone special.
Don't need a pillow? You can always turn it into a lovely wall-hanging, instead.
