Everything step by step
NO searching YouTube videos for that one video that answers your exact question
NO lightning speed videos that don't show you all the little complicated bits.
Learn at your own pace.
Detailed videos showing each step, explaining exactly what you need to do so you have success the first time.
Just like a friend sitting right next to you helping you make your beautiful quilt.
Includes detailed PDFs that help in your future quilts.
I'm back after taking your sewing for beginners course to put my new skills into quilting. This is another great course and I really appreciate your style of teaching.
-Eva
Looking to make a big quilt?
You may want to make a big quilt. And I understand! But...
I don't want you to ever feel the shame of an unfinished project.
I've seen too many large unfinished quilt projects stuffed in the back of closets, never finished, because the pattern wasn't clear enough, or just never gave instructions on what to do to finish it!
There's enough to keep track of with a large project without learning a bunch of new skills at the same time.
Learn all the skills with a small project first.
By making this simple table runner, you will learn all the skills often NOT included in pattern instructions:
- How to pick your own fabrics
- How to design a quilting pattern and quilt your quilt
- How to attach the binding.
Fabric to Finished will allow you to practice all those new skills with a small project first, so you'll know exactly what to expect when you make your first large quilt.
I’ve been sewing since I was 8. I’ve made clothing, craft projects, curtains, my wedding dress, and most of my children’s clothes when they were young.
Even as an experienced sewer, I gained a great deal of useful information from the course and am motivated to give it another go soon.
-Lisa
Overwhelmed by the fabric store?
Detailed video tips about how to pick fabric plus a cheat sheet to take along with you so you won't forget what you learned when you are faced with all those beautiful choices.
Rotary cutter horror stories?
Detailed videos to show you how to use a rotary cutter safely including the habits that will keep you safe and cutting smoothly in the future.
Too many tools?
I recommend only the most basic tools and explain why you need each one and what to look for when shopping. Know exactly what to look for from sewing machines to pins.
Just learning how to sew?
You don't need to be an experienced seamstress to make a quilt. As long as you can thread your machine, I can show you how to sew a straight line. And that's all you need to know to make your first quilt.
Tried before but didn't finish?
If you've used a quilting pattern in the past, you may have been left in the lurch by 'quilt and bind as desired'. I give you specific quilting design ideas, show you how to quilt with your machine and how to put the final binding on the quilt.
What to make next?
The included pattern can be used over and over again with different fabric and layouts to make unique table runners for all your family and friends.
Afraid of forgetting what you've learned? For the more complicated things I provide detailed PDFs to print out and use for all your future quilts.
What do you need before you start?
Know the basics of using your sewing machine
You need to be able to thread your machine and use it to sew two pieces of fabric together.
A few essential supplies
You will need a few materials and supplies such as a rotary cutter, mat and ruler, pins, fabric, batting, etc.
I recommend only the necessities, not all the extra gadgets and tell you exactly what to look for in the store or online.
What's in the course
Why I created this course
I love to sew and design quilts.
But I REALLY love to help other people learn how to sew and quilt.
Especially people who think they can't.
I specialize in explaining things as simply as possible.
I started sewing around 8 years old and I learned just about everything on my own. So I understand how long it can take, and all the mistakes that can frustrate you.
My goal is to eliminate as many of those frustrations as possible so you have success with your very first quilt.
I just melt when I see the smile of someone who just accomplished something they thought they couldn't.
I truly look forward to connecting with new quilters. If you ever have a question, I welcome your email!
