Laura began sewing as a child with doll clothes and then moved on to making her own garments and often worked on sewing projects for neighbors. After taking her first sampler quilt class in Berkeley, Calif., in 1979, she began quilting passionately. She has created five landmark books on quiltmaking and is best known for her first book, Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! (McGraw-Hill, 1998), which is often referred to as the Bible of quiltmaking. She ... Read Full Bio »
Laura's Craftsy Classes
Craftsy Block of the Month 2013 with Laura Nownes
Every month, Laura uses an original block design to teach you one quilting technique, including partial seams, Y-seams, drafting, and both 60- and 45-degree triangles. You'll create 10 blocks in different sizes, then assemble them into a 60" x 63" throw quilt. It's a great class for experienced quilters, but jump right in if you have basic sewing skills!
Free!
Laura's Patterns
Sugar Plum Village
$9.99
Bow Tie
$9.99
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