Workshops & Lectures
NTNT FPP: Twisted log cabin Foundation Paper Piecing
NTNT FPP No Tear, No Tear Foundation Paper Piecing A different take on foundation paper piecing. (Formerly known as Foundation-less Piecing): Using freezer paper as your pattern to create accurate points and seams. - No more tearing off paper- Reusable patterns pieces,- Accuracy (worth mentioning again)! -Pressing in the direction you want - And even more advantages With my method of Foundation Paper Piecing (NTNT FPP) those perfect points, arcs and spires are conquered. And best of all, with this technique you won’t be sewing through the paper, so there is no fighting to tear off the paper in the end, and the pattern is reuseable. We’ll take a look at color options and how to use lots of color or just a little color. Then we’ll use the NTNT FPP technique to sew your block. From there we’ll explore the variations in the pattern and each quilt block will be an original. This is a great technique to add to your toolbox. Foundation Paper Piecing using my NTNT FPP method makes some seemingly impossible blocks possible and fun.
Pattern Fee: $10.00
This is a 3 hour live online or in-person class.
Beginning NTNT FPP: On Your Way To A New York Beauty the No Tear, No Tear Foundation Paper Piecing Way
Create precise and accurate points, spires and seams. No more pulling off paper and the patterns are reusable!
3 Hour Workshop
New York Beauty is often thought of as a bit intimidating. With this method of NTNT FPP those perfect point and spires are conquered. Best of all, with this technique you won’t be sewing through the paper, so there is no fighting to tear off the paper. And your patterns are reusable!
NNT FPP makes seemingly impossible blocks possible and fun.
This is an introductory class and the focus is on learning the technique of NTNT FPP while creating your New York Beauty block.
Supply List: Basic Sewing Machine Kit. Scissors (paper and fabric). Rotary Cutting supplies. Iron and Ironing surface. Please bring you sewing machine feet, you need to see through to your needle. Thread to match fabrics or neutral color.
Fabrics: I suggest around 8 fabrics, some light, medium and dark that will provide contrast for you block. Fat Quarters are great.
OPTIONAL: Portable Design wall. Add-a Quarter Ruler, serrated tracing wheel.
Pattern Fee: $10.00
This is a 3 hour live online or in-person class.
Tumbling Blocks and Stars
English Paper Piecing (EPP) has been around for centuries. Let’s explore a precise, easy, economical approach to the long tried and true method, while bringing it to the 21st century and maintaining the respect for the past.
From simple projects to elaborate quilts, this hand piecing method is a favorite. Just a few small pieces of fabric, templates, needle and thread and you’re off.
We’ll discover some tips and tricks to this old method and you will soon be hooked.
In this project we will be using Diamonds and Triangles as we create the design.
Fabric required: Each set of 7 seven tumbling blocks requires 3 values of the same color to get the effect of dimension. Solids or prints may be used as long as there is a light, medium and dark for each of the units of seven. A fat eighth for each color will be fine, 2 1/2" strips will also work. The background (Specifically for the Stars and Triangles will require about 1 yard of fabric is using the same color throughout. The background will be decided upon later.
The kit provides diamonds and triangles.
P.S. This is the best take along project ever.
No machine required.
KIT Fee: $20
This is a 3 hour live online or in-person class.
English Paper Piecing Mug Rug- Great for Beginners
Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing while making a Mug Rug. We will use hexagons to form a rosette and then apply this to a felt piece to complete your project.
This is a 3 hour live online or in-person class.
Lectures
A Quilter's Quandary
Mention hand piecing and some quilters run for the hills. most quilters agree that machine piecing is acceptable, but quilting on a machine?
A look at hand and machine quilting through history and through my personal journey. Tips, tricks and a look at how our ancestors have paved the way.
Introduction to English Paper Piecing (EPP)
This technique has been around for centuries. Let’s explore a precise, easy, economical approach to the long tried and true method, while bringing it to the 21st century and maintaining the respect for the past.