⇩ Live Virtual Quilt Classes ⇩
Each of these workshops is offered by the teacher, not the Global Quilt Connection
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Live Virtual Workshops: September
Free-Motion Quilting Quick Start 1
September 18, 2025with Beth Ann Williams
September 18, 2025
with 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 featuring live instruction and Q&A, up-close photography, video clips showing the techniques in action on a domestic sewing machine, and plenty of examples of finished quilts. 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 to keep for future reference.
Curved Piecing for Beginners and Beyond
September 27, 2025with Beth Ann Williams
September 27, 2025
with Beth Ann Williams
In this technique-focused lecture and demo, you’ll learn my favorite tips, tools, and tricks for cutting and sewing curves - with or without special templates or rulers - so you can find the method that works best for your style.
You’ll walk away ready to: • Incorporate curved piecing into your quilt projects with ease • Use (or ditch) templates effectively • Confidently sew existing patterns or design your own curved-block quilt.BONUS: You’ll also receive a printable PDF with tip sheets, a resource list, and block layout ideas to keep your creativity flowing after class. All skill levels welcome—no prior experience with curved piecing needed.
Live Virtual Workshops: October
Roses All Tied Up!
October 15, 2025with Carol Clanton
October 15, 2025
with Carol Clanton
Have fun creating your own colorful bouquet of flowers as you learn to make these fancy Rouched Roses. You will gain confidence in the Needle Turn Technique as you use freezer paper to stitch smoothly around your leaves and bow to tie up your bouquet. All sewing done by hand.
Vintage Poppy Made New
October 17, 2025with Carol Clanton
October 17, 2025
with Carol Clanton
Inspired by a 1920s “Poppies” quilt, this workshop is perfect for beginners or seasoned stitchers. Using minimal supplies, learn needle turn appliqué using bold red and green fabrics to create a 12" block.
Live Virtual Workshops: November
Free-Motion Quilting Quick Start 2
November 14, 2025with Beth Ann Williams
November 14, 2025
with Beth Ann Williams
Are you ready to expand your free-motion quilting skills? We'll dive into the wonderful world of crescents, spirals, and swirls; and then branch into easy stylized organic shapes such as flowers and leaves. Beautiful!
This hands-on class for folks with domestic sewing machines is designed to build on the Free-Motion Quilting Quick Start 1 class (required prerequisite OR equivalent experience).
BONUS: You'll also receive a printable handout to keep for future reference.
