Learn to Quilt: Custom Table Runner
Amy Gibson
Class Preview
1:33
- In-depth Instruction; over 162 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Preparing the Fabric
31:01
Passionate quilt designer and instructor Amy Gibson will guide you through fabric selection for your quilted table runner. You will learn how to balance colors and patterns to achieve your desired effect. Then Amy will show you how to easily and accurately measure and cut your fabric.
Creating Half-Square Triangles
23:47
In this lesson, you will sit down at the sewing machine and discover the magic of creating half-square triangles, the building blocks of so many quilting designs. Amy shares her trick for saving time by chain piecing and shows you how to square up your blocks in preparation for the next step.
Designing & Assembling the Quilt Top
29:17
Now the real fun begins! You will take your half-square triangles and experiment with the designs you can create for your table runner. From Amy's simple, modern triangle design to chevrons and pinwheels, the possibilities are endless. Then Amy will show you how to easily join your blocks and sew your rows together.
Making the Quilt Sandwich
14:36
Now that you have designed your custom quilt top, Amy will show you how to create a beautiful quilt back using your excess fabric. Then it is time to put your quilt sandwich together in layers. You also will learn the best way to pin-baste your layers together to make quilting a breeze.
Straight-Line Machine Quilting
22:38
Amy demystifies the quilting process by exploring the numerous options available for machine quilting your table runner. The stitching design you choose is not only functional, but can change the whole feel of your piece. You will learn how to use a walking foot to achieve smooth, beautiful stitches and quilt straight lines.
Simple Binding
31:35
With the layers of your piece quilted together, it is time to clean up the edges and learn how to create a beautiful binding to finish your table runner. Amy will show you how to create the binding from fabric cut in the first lesson and how to expertly sew it onto your piece.
Taking Your New Skills Further
8:58
Have a different size table? Amy shows you how to customize the size to fit your space. You can also change the size to make placemats and napkins to match your personal design. Plus, learn how to make quarter-square triangles, opening up a whole new set of design options.
Join celebrated designer Amy Gibson for the second class in her “Learn to Quilt” series! You’ll enjoy step-by-step guidance as you master quilting basics, from smart fabric selection to fast, accurate rotary cutting. Create half-square triangles with ease by chain-piecing, and sew along with Amy to join your blocks for a gorgeous table runner. You’ll also create a beautiful backing by piecing leftover fabric. See how to use your walking foot to add sophisticated quilting to your runner, then add a crisp binding for a professional-quality finish. Amy also shares easy adjustments that will make this project the perfect fit for any size table!
Amy Gibson
Amy Gibson is a passionate designer, writer and instructor who caught the fabric bug as a little girl in 4-H. Her quilts can be found in myriad magazines, at the Denver Art Museum and in her books "The Quilt Block Cookbook" and "For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Everyday Living." As an instructor, her knowledge and enthusiasm earned her a nomination for 2014 Instructor of the Year from the International Association of Creative Arts Professionals. She lives in Denver with her husband, two devious twin boys, two beautiful daughters, a rambunctious husky and her fluffy feline photo assistant, Miss Adelaide. Keep up with her latest adventures at StitcheryDickoryDock.com.
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