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8 HD Video Lessons
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Ann Petersen
Ann took up quilting more than 20 years ago and went on to win awards at AQS Paducah, Houston International Fest and the 2012 National Quilt Museum contest. She has discovered another passion - teaching. View profile »
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Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine
with Ann Petersen
Learn five machine-quilting methods while tackling a common challenge: how to quilt large projects on your home sewing machine!
Finishing a large quilt doesn't have to be a colossal chore. Award-wining quilter Ann Petersen shows you easy, large-scale quilting techniques in Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine. Learn five methods for handling and finishing a large quilt yourself (and maybe even save money in the process). This class is perfect for quilters of every level. Basic quilters will find it helpful and easy to follow, while more advanced quilters are sure to pick up new tips and tricks on quilting copious yardage with the same sewing machine they’ve always used.
What You'll Learn
- How to make quilts as large as king size
- To support and wrangle a large sandwiched quilt under your needle
- More quilt finishing methods
- To hone your machine quilting and free-motion quilting skills
- How to split the batting or the top of a quilt to make it more manageable
- To begin a quilt by adding borders around a central medallion
- To assemble individually quilted blocks
What You'll Need:
- Darning foot
- Extended base for your sewing machine
- Quilting gloves
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 9:46 |
| 2 | Discussing Design | 21:18 |
| 3 | Getting Ready | 26:35 |
| 4 | Whole Quilt | 45:48 |
| 5 | Split Batting | 37:18 |
| 6 | Splitting the Top | 37:32 |
| 7 | Block by Block | 44:42 |
| 8 | Medallion Quilts | 45:45 |
Skills you should have:
- Sew a straight stitch
- Sew using ¼" seams
- Use basic quilting tools
- Basic machine quilting skills
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Queen size quilt ready to go!
This is the second of Ann's classes I've taken once again I've learned a lot. She shows the options so very clearly, and even with my full queen size quilt I am confident that I can squeeze it into my machine and be happy with the result.
Excellent teacher for an excellent class
Very interesting class, I have learnt all I was expecting for and even much more. Now, I know how to quilt GIANTS quilts with many different methods, without any trouble, Thank you Ann for your smile and your kindness
My longarmer is sobbing right now...
Let me start by saying that this class was amazing and Ann was a great teacher! Over the years, I have spent more money on having my quilts quilted by someone with a longarm machine that I have spent on all of the supplies used to make the things in the first place! I am so happy that I now have options to finish them myself. Up until now, I've only quilted very small projects on my machine, but I am excited to see the amount of money that I will save by using these techniques on my larger ...
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Best Ever
I have learned a lot from Ann even though I've made a gazillion quilts. The only lessons I've had were just a few at the beginning many years ago. This is a really great opportunity, not only for seasoned quilters, but the best ever for beginners. I made a huge tee shirt quilt for my grandson several years ago and did all of it by machine. Wish I'd have had all these great helps at the time though.
Thanks Ann!
Ann is fabulous
Ann, what a terrific course, so well done. Covers everything you could possibly want to know in a friendly, clear manner with a wonderful approach. I would recommend this course to anyone,
K
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