Online Workshop - Paper Piecing Paradise

Paper piecing, foundation piecing, sew and flip, whatever you call this method, using it you will give you perfect blocks and no more chopped off points! 

This is an On Demand workshop - you can start any time!

During the 4 sessions I will show you how to create your foundations, select and prepare your fabrics and how to sew perfect blocks every time. Even traditional blocks can be pieced this way; it is not just for small blocks or unusual blocks with sharp points. 

You will have access to the 'Classroom Forum' to ask questions and share your results. I can't wait to meet you and share my tips for success.

Sign up today at the Academy of Quilting. 

You will learn how to 

•          download a foundation piecing design from the Internet
•          choose a foundation material
•          set up your machine for foundation piecing
•          foundation piece a cabin block
•          use Add-a-Quarter™ rulers when foundation piecing
•          make multiples of a foundation
•          pre-cut shapes to speed up foundation piecing
•          foundation piece nine different blocks including multi-part blocks
•          foundation piece strips of Flying Geese for borders
•          chain sew when foundation piecing (and why you would want to)
•          add an inner border and outer foundation pieced border
•          finish your wall hanging

You can make the layout as shown in the class sample or rearrange the blocks to create a sampler or a completely different scene. This is a paper piecing starter class, suitable for beginners with basic quilt making skills.

Register Today! 

Reminder - Seminole Piecing

It is not too late to sign up for my Seminole Piecing online class at the Academy of Quilting. Class starts on Friday and I KNOW you have fabrics that would be great. 

The workshop is 3 lessons, with one lesson posted each week. The classroom will remain open until August 3rd so even if  you can't begin right away you can still enroll for the workshop. 

I will be there to answer your questions and share my knowledge every day. You can share pictures with the class as we go along. I love seeing your work!

See you in the classroom!



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Upcoming Workshop - Attic Windows

My Attic Windows Workshop at the Academy of Quilting is OPEN for registration. This class is a bit different from what you might expect.  Theme (or scenic) prints are great candidates for an Attic Windows quilt.  I will show you  how to explore a variety of window options to suit your fabric and how to design your own one-of-a-kind quilt. You will learn to select the supporting fabrics and sew traditional mitered windows with my fool-proof technique.

I'll be with you every step of the way using the fabulous Discussion Forum where all students can share their ideas and photographs.

This is a 3-lesson class that begins on February 27th. I am sure you have fabric that would look wonderful in 'windows'.  Join me to design and make your own Attic Windows quilt.

Our classroom will remain open until April 6 - that's plenty of time to work on the lessons and to share your creations with your classmates.

Click here to ENROLL IN THE CLASS TODAY.

by Ethel

Here are some pictures of previous students' quilts to give you an idea of the wide range of designs you can make in this class.  

Sherry's Quilt

Norma's Tuscan Images, printed on fabric and then 'windowed'

Upcoming Workshop - Paper Pieced Paradise

My Paper Piecing Paradise workshop at the Academy of Quilting starts on January 30th.

Paper piecing, foundation piecing, sew and flip, whatever you call this method, using it you will give you perfect blocks and no more chopped off points!
In this workshop you will learn how to:

• download a foundation piecing design from the Internet
• choose a foundation material
• set up your machine for foundation piecing
• use Add-a-Quarter™ rulers when foundation piecing
• foundation piece nine different blocks including multi-part blocks
• make multiples of a foundation
• pre-cut shapes to speed up foundation piecing
• make strips of Flying Geese for borders
• finish your wall hanging 

Even traditional blocks can be pieced this way; it is not just for small blocks or unusual blocks with sharp points. You can make the layout as shown above or rearrange the blocks to create a sampler or a completely different scene. 

This is a paper piecing starter class, suitable for beginners but you will learn some new tips even if you've done paper piecing before.

There are 4 lessons, one posted each week, and the classroom stays open until March 16 - plenty of time for you to work on the lessons. You can ask questions in the Classroom and you'll have my personal attention throughout the class.

Class tuition is $40.00. Register TODAY.

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Today's Studio Spotlight is............

Poorhouse Quilt Design

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