Hand Quilting: Heirloom Design & Technique
Andi Perejda
Class Preview
0:57
- In-depth Instruction; over 127 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
5:12
Meet Andi Perejda, learn about the Craftsy platform, and get insight into why we quilt.
When to Hand Quilt
23:49
See fabric samples, stiches and motifs, and learn about art quilts.
Marking Tools & Methods
20:11
Learn about the benefits of pencils, markers and other utensils, then learn how to transfer your designs to fabric.
Marking & Basting Your Project
16:09
Learn how to use a lightbox, go over batting choices, and baste your quilt.
The Hand Quilting Stitch
24:32
Learn how to use a quilting hoop and how to do basic hand stitching.
Additional Considerations
9:25
Discover how to quilt feathers, quilt without a hoop, and learn from Andi's first quilts.
Auditioning Designs
8:58
Discover how to use acetate and paper in auditioning designs.
Marking More Designs
7:32
Learn about grid and echoing patterns, and more about how to use motifs to fill a space.
Stitch Variations
10:28
Learn the stab stitch, big stitch, and how to quilt by hand in the ditch.
Hand quilting may become your favorite antidote to the rush and bustle of your busy life. Andi Perejda will inspire you to pick up a needle and thread and finish your work by hand, with beautiful designs and surprisingly easy techniques. Andi shows her award-winning work, then guides you step-by-step through designing, marking and stitching your quilt. Add a comfy chair and some relaxing music and you’re on your way to quilting nirvana.
Andi Perejda
Andi Perejda has been quilting for more than two decades. Her quilts have been exhibited internationally and have won numerous awards, including Best of Show, First in Art Quilts, Appliqué Master, McCall’s Hand Workmanship Award and the Mary Krickbaum Hand Quilting Award. Andi is a master quilt judge for the National Quilting Association (NQA), and served two terms as the education chairman on the NQA board of directors.
Bonus materials available after purchase