⇩ 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: October
Pumpkin Wool
October 05, 2024with Lynn Christiansen
Have you always wanted to work with wool but didn’t know how to get started? Join Lynn in a captivating workshop where she'll expertly guide you through the process of creating a wool appliqué masterpiece. From mastering the basics of working with wool to learning best practices with fusibles and basic embroidery stitches, Lynn ensures a comprehensive learning experience. By the workshop's end, you'll have not only a stunning project but also a newfound skill set to fuel your creativity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the enchanting world of wool appliqué with Lynn's expert guidance! The pattern is included in the class fee.
Abstract-A-Licious: Easy Exercises for Abstract Art
October 05, 2024with Lyric Montgomery Kinard
If you’ve looked with secret longing to the world of art quilts but don’t know where to start, this is the class for you. 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. Doodles will be scribbled, eyes and minds will be opened, and fun will be had.
3 hours live via Zoom. 1 - 4 pm eastern
Easy & Effective Machine Quilting with a Walking Foot
October 10, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Finish your quilts with confidence! Go beyond quilting in-the-ditch and discover fast, fun, and deceptively easy ways to complement piecing, enhance a focal area, and create a variety of wonderful textures, all while machine quilting with a walking foot. Together we'll make a set of swatches that you'll be able to refer to for inspiration whenever you wonder "How can I quilt this?"
BONUS: You'll also receive a detailed printable handout for future reference.
Trees, trees and more trees
October 24, 2024with Ana Buzzalino
A hands-on, creative journey where we’ll explore the beauty and elegance of bare trees, focusing on the intricate shapes of their branches. We’ll design your very own tree pattern, and learn an innovative technique to piece it together.
Slow Stitching: Rolls and Scrolls
October 26, 2024with Ana Buzzalino
In this 3-hour workshop, we will talk about the advantages of slow stitching while creating unique pieces. We will join together bits and pieces of cloth, ribbon and lace to create work that can be uniquely yours and tell a story. Display options will be explored. Different hand-stitches will be demonstrated.
Live Virtual Workshops: November
Easy Machine-Sewn Quilt Bindings That Still Look Great!
November 1, 2024with Beth Ann Williams
Never dread quilt binding again! Step-by-step, you'll learn my favorite tips & tricks for preparing a classic French-Fold quilt binding (including flanged bindings), stress-free ways to navigate corners and attach the binding to the quilt, 5 different methods for stitching the binding down, and 3 different ways to join the ends of the quilt binding. No hand-sewing required!
BONUS: You'll also receive a comprehensive printable PDF handout for future reference.
Courthouse Cabin Quilt
November 6, 2024with Annie Smith
Learn accurate yet simple piecing techniques to create this fresh vintage quilt. Annie will teach you quick Strip piecing and perfect seam alignment using cornerstone squares. The quilt top is made with assorted Fat Quarter fabrics and allows for all skill levels -- beginners to experts. You'll have this quilt finished in time for holiday gift-giving.
Christmas Whatevers Collage
November 29, 2024with Lynn Christiansen
Join certified instructor Lynn for a fun mini Collage class!
