Let's Stitch A Figurative Quilt
Prepare to be amazed as clear, step-by-step videos demystify the art of free-motion quilting and ruler quilting. Learn how to expertly quilt blocks, borders, and specialty designs. Discover the secrets behind feathers, ruler work, free-motion quilting, and so much more!
In this hands-on class, you'll embark on a thrilling journey through nine captivating lessons. Dive into the world of border designs in Lesson 1, explore the beauty of hexagons in Lessons 2 and 3, master the art of the Dresden Plate in Lesson 4, uncover the charm of Courthouse Steps in Lesson 5, unravel the secrets of the Log Cabin in Lesson 6, discover the artistry of the Basket in Lesson 7, and conquer the art of angled stripes in Lessons 8 and 9. Plus, enjoy bonus videos that delve into background fillers and other exciting techniques.
Get ready to elevate your quilting skills to new heights in this exhilarating class!
When
Lessons and workbooks are now available. Work at your own pace and share your progress in our online community. (You will have access to video lessons forever.)
Where
piecenquilt.com - When you check out you will be sent a download link email. Please click the link inside to add the course to your class dashboard.
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What You Will Need
Something to quilt on. Natalia will be quilting all of her designs on a custom Let's Stitch A Figurative Quilt Panel; you can purchase a panel from Honest Fabric. Natalia will be stitching on the 50"x60" size.
If you prefer to piece your own top, you can pick up Let's Stitch A Figurative Quilt Piecing workbook.
Batting
Natalia will be using 1 layer of Quilter's Dream Poly Deluxe Batting.
Rulers
Natalia will use her machine quilting rulers: The Trailer, 4N1, Mini 4N1, Inside Out & Mini Inside Out. We also recommend our Piece N Quilt Pop Socket Ruler Grip.
Thread
Natalia will use So Fine! #402 on the top and Bottom Line #624 in the bobbin.
Materials
If working with the custom panel you will only need backing and binding material.
Red/Orange - 1/4 yard
Light Orange - 3/8 yard
Yellow - 3/8 yard
Aqua - 3/8 yard
Light Purple - 3/8 yard
White - 2 1/2 yards
Backing - 58"x68"
Binding - 1/2 yard
You will also need:
1 package of paper-backed fusible web such as Heat-n-Bond
Printed copies of Dresden blade template, hexie template and basket block templates
Workbooks
Let's Stitch a Figurative Quilt Design Workbook contains all 16 hexagon designs, 10 angled stripes designs, 4 traditional quilt block designs and 3 border designs, plus blank blocks for you to sketch your own designs.
Let's Stitch a Figurative Quilt Piecing Workbook contains full color step-by-step piecing and applique instructions to make your own quilt top. The Quilter's Sketchbook is the perfect workbook to sketch, doodle and draw your quilting designs.
Measuring
A foldable tape measure.
Marking
Natalia will be doing some marking using the Blue Mark-B-Gone Marker and misting those lines away with a Misting Spray bottle.
Skill Level
Students should have a basic knowledge of free-motion quilting and machine quilting with rulers.
Anyone on any machine with the ability to machine quilt with rulers and free-motion quilt can join Natalia's classes.
Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting book or online class is recommended as a pre-requisite to this class (but not required). Visual Guide to Creative Straight-Line Quilting is also recommended as a pre-requisite.
**Workbooks are not spiral bound.
**Class registration is only valid for one student. Lessons may not be shared.