New Classes starting soon!
SO, I designed an easy to accomplish quilt for us to go back to the basics and refresh our memory or maybe learn a new technique. We will be working on a design I call Wind Blown. I have included a lot of tips and tricks along the way… We are sewing together. The fabric requirements are my absolute best guess, which is usually pretty accurate to a bit too much fabric. I am making videos along the way for beginners who may not know a lot of terms or procedures we use all the time. This first set of classes is geared more for beginners or those who maybe haven’t pieced in a while and need to refresh their minds with today’s lingo! Although, many will enjoy the step by step look into my crazy brain! I have the first few videos completed, but I am only about one clue ahead of you, this is going to be fun. Our other sew-along Classic Vintage is progressing well with the re-design, the next couple clues should be out by mid February! Cool beans!
More classes to come… all sorts of triangles, using curves or straight lines, how to avoid pitfalls and mistakes… I am even going to have some classes on design and writing instructions. I am so excited for everything coming this year! These first classes are free. With more detailed classes there will be class fees in the future, just fair warning. It does take a lot of my time to prepare for classes and I do enjoy helping with the bills around the house. I also love helping others.
I have included a pic of the fabrics I chose for this class. Please watch this space for details on the classes and times or how they will be working… Please comment on how often you think you could “sit in” on a class…once a week, once a month, a couple times a week, every second week… we have heaps of options. And while you’re commenting, please let me know what you’d like to see taught… anything I can help with??? Can’t wait to hear from you…
I could definitely sit in on a class every second week
Great! Thanks for responding to let me know! You’re a great help. 😊
Great fabrics Debi, it cant hurt revisiting the start of our journeys – I learn something new each time I go to a retreat/camp – or just by doing. Will look forward to these classes.
Thanks so much for your input!! ♥️
I’m not able to commit to classes, with mom in hospice…. will these also be emails so I can join in?? I love your fabrics!! Is this going to be a sampler quilt?
I think I will make them available for when you have a few spare minutes. The classes will be here, so yes!! You should be able to join in!! It’s not a sampler, it’s going to be fun! Making something beautiful with squares and triangles!
Could sit in once a week
Thanks for the input!! ♥️
I could probably do every other week
Thanks so so much for your input! I appreciate you taking the time to respond! ♥️
This sounds like fun and something I could easily use fabric from my stash. I would love to have ‘class’ 1X a month or 2x a month. I teach classes myself so I don’t usually do other SAL because I can’t keep up with theirs and mine. But if the classes were spaced out that would give me time to complete the homework and still keep up with my classes too. I absolutely love all your designs!!
I’m sure you know everything I would mention. This first class is VERY basic. But, I WOULD LOVE to have you ❤️
Sounds like fun, we can all use a refresher now and then…
Once a week, possibly more often
Thanks so so much for your input! I appreciate the time. See you soon!
Playing with the basics is always fun! I hope you will be able to fit something in about borders. So many quilts are not “square“ which makes it difficult to frame for quilting and look wonky. Can’t wait to see your gorgeous purples come together!
Forgot to mention, whatever timing works for you is good for me.
Thanks so much!
Thank you so so much for your response! We will add borders, also, how to “square” them for quilting. This is too much fun!!
I could sit in once a week for the most part. I have learned so much from this group
Firstly, I’m so excited you’ve already learned so much, that makes me so so happy! Thanks so much for the input, it truly helps me plan and prepare!
I definitely want to sit in when I can. I would like the idea of having the videos posted so I can watch whenever. I am an old (84), experienced (?) quilter but I can always learn new techniques. And I love your philosophy of handling fabric. Thank you for what you do for the quilting community! I pray God blesses you abundantly!
Thank you so very much! I’ll make sure you can sit in whenever you have the opportunity. You’re a gem ♥️
I would love to do a class every other week, or every third week. The idea of going back to basics is always a great idea. I’d love some tips for flying geese and making them without cutting off points.
I’m thankful you took the time to respond! Thanks so much! I’ve put your suggestions on my list of things to cover in these beginning classes. Thanks again!!
I’m very interested.. in making a quilt.. not sure how often I could make it toclass..will the class be were we could come on line an watch at later time?
Absolutely! They will be available to you (or a link to them) right here on the website. You should be able to watch when YOU have time. And you should be able to repeat as needed. Hope this helps.
I would LOVE the classes but more than a ouple times a month would be more than I can handle at this time. We are trying to settle into some kind of routine along with custody issues and all the exta “fun” stuff that goes along with that. I fully intended for my life to be more settled at 64 yrs but you just do what has to be done when it needs to be done! I LOVE seeing everything you have shown us and don’t comment much but I enjoy coming here whenevr I can sneak away for a few minutes! this website is my guilty pleasure!
I completely understand. I’m 60 and raised in that generation of doing what has to be done when it needs doing. I’ll be thinking of you. Those battles are no fun. There is always so much hurt. I feel your heart. Thanks so much for taking your precious time to respond, and for the beautiful compliment! It’s my guilty pleasure as well! I love it here!