Discover the simple quilt-as-you-go method that makes it fun and easy to finish beautiful projects fast. You’ll begin with a place mat design, and learn to sew your fabric directly onto batting and backing before attaching a binding. Presto! Your place mats are done! Next, follow along to create a table runner as you find out how to work with one continuous piece of backing and achieve consistent seam allowances. You’ll love the time-saving strip-piecing techniques you learn as you sew a charming pillow, and Maureen will reveal her go-to trick for adding strips at a precise 45-degree angle. Then, take on two quilts with can’t-miss tips and tricks for breaking large projects down into manageable panels and strip-piecing patchwork blocks. By the end of class, you’ll have confidence to take any project from start to stunning finish with quilt-as-you-go techniques.
Class Sessions
Creating a Place Mat
16:08
Master the basics of quilt-as-you-go by stitching out a beautiful and functional place mat. Maureen helps you take a project from start to finish in no time with confidence. Start by sewing the fabric directly to cotton batting and its backing, leaving you only one more step: attaching the binding!
Making a Table Runner
15:11
Practice making consistent stitches and seam allowances as you gain the skills to tackle larger quilting projects. Complement your place mats with a matching, ombré-inspired table runner that uses one continuous piece of backing. No extra quilting is needed to finish off your project!
Constructing a Diamond Strings Pillow
13:59
Add angles with confidence to your quilt-as-you-go projects to get consistent and crisp edges. Maureen shows you easy ways to create her favorite pillow from start to finish. This project looks harder than it really is, and provides a perfect way to hone your skills as you use up all your fabric scraps.
Creating a Herringbone Lap Quilt
14:21
A quilt can come together in no time once you learn how to break up a large quilt into smaller panels. Maureen walks you through the setup of turning a big project into a relaxing one that is easy to work on whenever you like and pick up where you left off.
Creating the Crisscross Diamond Quilt
13:45
Create an impressive quilt that looks really complicated but comes together quickly. Strip-piece fabrics to create patchwork strips in this repetitive block-style quilt that builds on what you've learned in previous lessons. Setup is simple in this project, and the payoff is significant!
Inspiring Project Ideas
12:01
Prepare to be inspired as Maureen shows you how the techniques from this class can be used in countless quilt-as-you-go designs that are all quick and easy. Learn how to incorporate ribbon without fraying, play with colors in new ways and confidently create your own quilt-as-you-go designs.
Your Instructor
Maureen Cracknell
Maureen Cracknell is the author of the popular blog Maureen Cracknell Handmade, which details her quilting and crafting endeavors. She has also designed and released a fabric collection, Fleet & Flourish, with Art Gallery Fabrics.
Bonus Material
Quick Quilt-As-You-Go - Supplies and Patterns
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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