Learn Creative Quilting Techniques: String Quilts, Crazy Quilts, Foundation Paper Piecing & More
Kristie Smith
Class Preview
1:02
- In-depth Instruction; over 185 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Session 1: Introduction
7:46
In this session, Kristie gives a brief overview of the techniques that will be shown in this class.
Session 2: String Quilts
33:18
Use your scraps to create a fun, scrappy quilt in a geometric design. It’s quick, easy, and utilizes scraps from other projects.
Session 3: String Quilt Potholder
19:08
Create quick gifts using the string quilt technique. You will love this technique, the instant gratification, and a lovely project to gift.
Session 4: Crazy Quilt
42:50
Showcase your fabrics and decorative embellishments with the crazy quilting technique. Scraps of beautiful fabrics are layered to create a stunning project.
Session 5: Watercolor Quilts
43:50
Use fusible grid to design a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and learn how to separate fabrics into color values to create movement and visual dimension in the watercolor piece.
Session 6: Foundation Piecing
35:49
Learn the technique of foundation paper-piecing from printing the papers to stitching to trimming. This Step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process for precise paper-pieced designs.
Session 7: Close
2:02
Kristie wraps up all the information that was covered in the class.
Have you ever wanted to learn to create traditional quilts with scraps? Do you have an abundance of scraps, strings, small pieces of fabrics that you cannot bear to toss? This is the class for you.
This class is a technique-based way to explore piecing using foundations to make traditional quilts and beyond. We will cover types of foundations, string quilts, watercolor quilts, crazy quilts, quilt as you go and foundation paper piecing.
Foundations include paper, interfacing, stabilizer, quilting fabrics, batting, canvas, dryer sheets, paper towels, and a variety of other household items to add stability to the project. Incorporate those beautiful scraps and small pieces of fabrics leftover from other projects to create quick and easy quilts that are sure to be family favorites.
After learning these basic techniques, you will be able to parlay foundation pieing into your future projects and hopefully, this sparks your creativity to create masterpieces of your own. This tutorial includes a bonus potholder project for quick gift giving.
Kristie Smith
Kristie is a seasoned professional in the sewing and quilting industry with over 20 years of experience. Her award-winning projects have been featured in more than 30 publications, and she co-authored the quilting book “Splice Magic” in 2022. Kristie’s design aesthetic seamlessly blends modern elements with vintage inspirations, reflecting her passion for innovation and tradition in quilting.
Bonus materials available after purchase