Day 2, Saturday Oct. 17: Creating
More piecing, applique, technique building and batting
Beyond The Fabric Requirements
Amanda Bauer
- Look at fabric requirements as a starting point rather than a rigid shopping list.
- Evaluate the requirements against what you already have in your stash.
- Determine when existing fabrics can work – and when supplemental fabric may be the best solution.
- Think creatively about substitutions without losing the overall look or intention of a quilt design.
- Gain confidence in making informed fabric decisions before committing to a pattern.
- Discover a more flexible approach to pattern planning that can make more quilts feel attainable.
HSTs From Start To Finish
Natalee Terrile
A beginner-friendly lesson on making accurate, fuss-free half-square-triangles.
Sunshine In Bloom
Adelle Pears
Create a cheerful sunflower appliqué project using simple raw-edge appliqué techniques to build a bright, layered design.
Sew The Kente Cradle Baby Quilt
Maggie Naawu
In this lesson, we will sew the Sugarstone Quilts’ Kente Cradle baby quilt together, from fabric selection to binding, all using a domestic sewing machine.
You’ll learn beginner-friendly skills and tips on how to work with Ankara prints. You'll also construct one of my favorite blocks, the mended broken pot block, inspired by kente cloth.
Stitched Memories: Making Blocks That Tell A Story
Kate Nel
In this video, we are turning special moments and meaningful pieces of fabric into beautiful appliqué memory blocks.
We’ll go over:
- How to prepare clothes for the memory blocks
- The basics of the appliqué method
- Finding inspiration
- Taking it to the next level and adding texture
Intro To Modern Foundation Paper Piecing: Charm Pack Mini Quilt
Katie Hanson
Sew along and make a fun modern mini quilt with three foundation paper piecing blocks.
Participants will walk away with a mini quilt top made in about 45 minutes.
Have the freebie printed out and your fabric pulled in order to start sewing right away! No special tools required outside of standard quilting tools.
Fun Flying Geese With A Twist
Marija Vujcic
Learn fun and easy technique to make classic Flying Geese block with all the creative possibilities it brings.
These 3D Flying Geese blocks can be used in so many creative ways, sky is the limit!
Oh My Gourd!
Kimya Keyhan
Don't let your orphan blocks wither on a shelf!
Find a hoodie that needs a new life, some scrap fabric or an orphan block, and let's get creative.
This session will take through the steps to create an item with a reverse applique method. No new materials are needed, but you're sure to find some new skills.
Everything To Know About Finishing Your Quilt
Lyndsey Eisenhardt
Finish your quilt with confidence. In this presentation, beginning quilters are given clear guidance for backing, batting, basting, and quilting.
- Backing Math Simplified: calculate how much fabric to purchase
- All About Batting: learn batting types and when they're used
- Basting Techniques: pins, thread, and spray explained
- Domestic Quilting Feet: what to use, when, and why