You Can Quilt It! Strategies for Custom Quilting
Debby Brown - Instructor
Class Preview
1:49
- In-depth Instruction; over 97 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction & Quilting Options
13:11
Congratulations on successfully finishing your 2015 Block of the Month quilt! Whether you're new to machine quilting or looking for specific ways to make this quilt shine, instructor Debby Brown has helpful tips on how to carefully plan your quilting and create a bank of unique design ideas.
Working With Large Quilts
14:34
Working with large quilts can be daunting, but Debby will show you a variety of methods for managing large quilts in any size of machine or workspace. Next, learn how to secure your quilt with efficient pointers on stitching on the ditch, avoiding common errors as you work.
Making Design Decisions
13:58
Now that you've organized your design inspirations, it's time to bring them to life. Learn how to make stencils for all of your motifs and discover the options available to mark them on your quilt top. Debby walks you through each step of the process for tailoring your ideas to your own quilt.
Quilting the Patchwork & Appliqué Blocks
15:57
Appliqué and patchwork blocks present challenges very different from simply stitching in the ditch, but Debby walks you through all the secrets you need to know in order to make your designs pop. Learn how to work with interrupted and oddly shaped designs with ease.
Feathers
13:26
Feathers are a beloved machine quilting choice, but they can be challenging to pull off well! Debby explains the best ways to form consistent, beautiful feathers as she demonstrates a variety of popular feather motifs. Next, learn even more ways to mark spines and plume curves to help you keep a steady hand while sewing.
Borders & Sashing
10:11
Don't neglect the borders and sashing of your beautiful quilt! Whether you love the look of Jinny's traditional crosshatched designs from the Block of the Month class or want to try something more elaborate, Debby has tips and tricks to pull inspiration from the fabric into beautiful complementary framing motifs.
Background Quilting
15:20
Last but certainly not least, it's time to adorn your quilt's background. Debby walks you through a wide variety of options, ranging from subdued and sophisticated to fun and pronounced. You'll even learn how to quilt in tricky areas, and how to spare your designs from being cropped by the binding.
Whether you’re struggling to quilt your 2015 Block of the Month quilt top, working on a project of your own or in need of inspiring machine-quilting ideas, expert Debby Brown will show you the foolproof methods you need to achieve gorgeous quilting. First, create a quilting plan and discover essential tips for wrangling large, unwieldy projects on any size machine. Then, find out how to pick a main theme and minor motifs to complement your quilt and create corresponding stencils that will make precise results a cinch. Explore versatile designs and smart techniques that will help you expertly navigate intricate piecing, small areas and appliqué, and learn how to achieve evenly spaced motifs on your sashing and borders. Finally, Debby will walk you through a range of options for background quilting, from subtle and sophisticated to bold and distinctive.
Debby Brown - Instructor
Debby Brown has been quilting for more than two decades, and sheÂ’s been teaching for almost as long. Debby travels the world as a Handi Quilter educator, and she has lectured at numerous quilt shows, including the International Quilt Festival in Houston, the International Quilt Show Dubai, and the American QuilterÂ’s Society.
Bonus materials available after purchase