Machine Classes

Here is the current list of the sewing machine-based one day classes I can come and teach. Or, if you have a special request just ask for a custom or bespoke class.

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HOW TO MACHINE QUILT IN A DAY From waddings, basting, and pattern transfer, when to use a walking foot or free motion foot, through to how to do trapunto and stippling , you will learn all the basics of machine quilting during this session. The class project is a small placemat-sized panel with a Jacobean quilted design.	FLIPPIN' EASY Piece and Quilt in one step, then bind it and your quilt is done! Sound too good to be true? Let me show you how!
ITSY-BITS & WONKY STRIPS QUILT A scrap basket “no rules” crazy quilt which is so much fun to make you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Add fancy threads and built-in machine embroidery stitches if you want to make it even more authentic!	LITTLE VILLAGE QUILT - BEGINNING FOUNDATION PIECING Simple, foolproof foundation piecing will allow even terrified quilters to get to grips with this wonderful technique .
MARINER'S COMPASS Foundation piecing is the secret to making this formerly complex block a breeze to piece! This block is always a “bloke pleaser”, and makes a fantastic centre block for a medallion style quilt.	GREEK KEY LOG CABIN QUILT This easiest of all log cabin patterns to piece and quilt is a great beginner’s quilt. Use “jelly rolls” to supercharge the production.
BIG TRIANGLES How to piece half-square triangle blocks the easy way. One easy block, limitless design possibilities.	EASY-STACK STAR & DIAMONDS If you like to play with big-print fabric, and love the kaleidoscopic effects achieved in “Stack-and-Whack” quilts, then you’ll adore making this fast and easy quilt.
CLASSIC BISCUIT QUILT Everyone loves this quilt, both the making and the cuddling. A timeless classic dating from the late 1800’s , updated by quick rotary cutting techniques and machine tye-tack quilting.	ROSE PLACEMATS These easy-care flowers look so pretty on a dining table! Each placemat is pieced and quilted in one step, so they are very fast to make too.
HEARTS AND HANDS QUILT Hand look appliqué done by machine makes this classic quilt fast and easy, even if you are a total beginner.	NO-BIAS STAINED GLASS QUILTING Learn how to make a block, then simply make more for placemats, wall quilts, table runners, or even bed sized quilts with this wonderfully ingenious technique. Four block patterns to choose from: Roses, Poinsettias, Sunflowers, or Daffodils.
WOVEN FAN QUILT Basic rotary cutting and hand-look machine appliqué will be all you need to add to those yummy printed fabrics in your stash to make this oriental-inspired quilt.	WAGONWHEEL FLOWERS QUILT The classic Wagon Wheel block has been dusted off and made easy by rotary cutting and hand-look machine appliqué. For truly colour mad quilters everywhere.