Learn fast fabric cutting techniques so you can get to the fun part of quilting more quickly! Join quilt designer Debbie Caffrey and discover easy techniques to make impressive, intricate blocks... fast! Make the most of the rulers you already own and use rotary shortcuts to swiftly create stacks of strips, diamonds, split rectangles and more. Then, enjoy expert guidance through streamlined methods for strip-piecing, chain-sewing and creating eye-catching mirror-image units. Debbie reveals her must-have technique for effortless set-in seams and shares simple modifications to beautifully customize three of her favorite blocks. You'll also find out how to take your quilts from standard to stunning with time-saving tips for overlapped and partial-seam borders. Plus, pick up Debbie's insider trick for creating mitered borders in minutes!
Class Sessions
Fundamentals of Cutting & Piecing
35:02
Meet expert quilter Debbie Caffrey as she highlights the time-saving techniques you'll learn in this class. Then dive in! Debbie demonstrates her efficient method of cutting fabric strips with a rotary cutter. Discover a simple strip-piecing technique with accurate results. Plus, see how to assemble the versatile "Bird in the Air" block.
Efficient Organization & Construction
31:32
Build on the skills you learned in Lesson 1. Debbie shares her quick and easy method of cutting fat quarters into multi-sized shapes and organizing them for efficient sewing. In addition, you'll discover a streamlined process for chain sewing, pressing and assembling your quilt blocks.
Tricks With Tubes
32:59
Add an element of surprise to your designs by sewing with tubes. Debbie illustrates the best way to assemble tubes from strip-pieces. You'll also learn an innovative technique for creating quadrants with a quarter-square triangle tool. Plus, find out how to use the 60-degree triangle tool to make diamonds and pyramids.
Diamonds & Set-in Seams
39:02
Practice several handy techniques while making two lovely quilt blocks: the LeMoyne Star and the Bride's Bouquet. Learn how to efficiently cut diamonds using a rotary tool. Next, gain confidence sewing set-in seams as Debbie breaks down the process into easily manageable steps. You'll also discover a simple way to draft templates.
Not Your Typical Tri-Recs
26:31
Discover innovative ways to use your Tri-Recs tools. Debbie shares her technique for creating a striking diamond unit. Then, see how to cut and assemble a charming uneven star block. Get inspired as Debbie illustrates additional designs you can create using these simple tools.
Split Rectangle Savvy
24:37
Continue working with Tri-Recs tools to make versatile split rectangle units. Watch and learn Debbie's method of cutting bias strips, then sewing and pressing them into panels. You'll also see an efficient way to cut split rectangles. Plus, discover a straightforward technique for making reverse units.
Finishing the Story: Ideas & Borders
35:52
Make a big impact with your quilt designs! Debbie offers invaluable tips and ideas for adding finishing touches on any quilt. Learn how to create overlapped and partial-seam borders. Then follow along as Debbie walks through the steps of making a classic mitered border.
Your Instructor
Debbie Caffrey
Debbie Caffrey has been teaching quilting nationwide since 1983. She's taught at events such as International Quilt Festival (Houston, Rosemont and Long Beach), Minnesota Quilters Conference, The Road to California and many more. Debbie is the self-published author of 14 books on quilting, the designer of dozens of quilt patterns and more than 250 mystery quilt patterns. She has also contributed many articles to publications such as Traditional Quiltworks magazine, as well as appearing on both HGTV's Simply Quilts and QNNtv.com's Quilter's Coffee.
Bonus Material
Clever Cuts for Efficient Quilting - Supply List, Instructions, Diagrams and Templates
Clever Cuts for Efficient Quilting - Quilt Gallery
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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