5 Ways to Add Meaning to Your Quilts

Join quilter and pattern designer Jamie Bright as she shares five heartfelt ways to make your quilts more personal and meaningful. You'll learn how setting clear intentions, choosing fabrics and colors you love, selecting designs that reflect your style, adding symbolic details, and including messages or labels can transform your projects from simple quilts into treasured keepsakes. Jamie shares examples from her own work, including quilts made for family and friends, showing how meaning can reveal itself during the creative process. These approachable techniques help you infuse your personality and emotions into every quilt you make, creating pieces that truly matter to you and the people you love.

 Beginner  29 min

Jamie Bright (Co-host), Craft a Dream

The Best Way to Foundation Piece

Learn freezer paper foundation piecing with quilter Rebecca Bryan as she teaches you to create the Star Bloom triangle block without the frustration of tearing paper. This technique transforms foundation piecing from a tedious chore into an enjoyable process where the foundation peels away like a sticker. Rebecca walks you through printing patterns, transferring designs to freezer paper, cutting fabric, and piecing equilateral triangles with confidence. You'll discover how to check fabric placement, create perfect seam allowances, and assemble triangle blocks that form stunning kaleidoscope quilts. This method uses regular stitch length and eliminates paper removal headaches, making foundation piecing accessible and fun for quilters ready to explore precise triangle designs.

 Beginner, Intermediate  23 min

Rebecca Bryan (Co-host), Bryan House Quilts

Free Motion Quilting - Daisy Vine

Mary Davis shows you how to create a beautiful daisy chain design using free motion quilting. This all-over pattern works on any machine—whether you're using a domestic sewing machine or a long arm. Mary walks you through drawing the design first to build muscle memory, then demonstrates the stitching path step by step. You'll learn to make loopy vines, create petals that meet at a center point, and try a fun variation with a circle in the middle of each flower. Her relaxed teaching style and helpful tips make this a great skill-builder for quilters ready to try something new and playful.

 Beginner 13 min

Mary Davis, Mary Go Round Quilts

Fall in Love with Binding Again: The Magic of Big Stitch

Rachel Rossi shows you how to transform your quilt binding from invisible to eye-catching with Big Stitch Binding. This fun technique uses thick pearl cotton thread and simple embroidery stitches to create a bold statement on your binding edges. You'll learn what tools you need (most are budget-friendly), how to create a quilter's knot, and master two basic stitches: the straight stitch and forward slash stitch. Rachel covers everything from handling corners to making your stitches durable through washing. She shares her favorite needles, threads, and helpful tools like beeswax and Nimble Thimble. This approachable method adds personality to your quilts and makes finishing more enjoyable.

Beginner 18 min

Rachel Rossi, Rachel Rossi Design

How to Resize Any Quilt Block With Confidence

Learn how to resize any quilt block with confidence from Haley Young, who breaks down the math into simple, manageable steps. This session covers the basics of seam allowances, finished versus unfinished measurements, and how to identify block grids. You'll walk through practical examples like nine-patch and shoe fly blocks, learning to scale patterns up or down for different projects. Haley shares common mistakes to avoid and when resizing makes sense for your quilting goals. Perfect for quilters who want to adapt patterns to fit their fabric stash, create custom-sized projects, or understand the math behind block construction without feeling overwhelmed.

 Beginner 19 min

Hailey Young, Hailey Stitches

Curl and Leaf Free Motion Quilting

Learn free motion longarm quilting with Adria Good as she teaches you a beautiful curl and leaf all-over design. Perfect for quilters ready to expand their skills, this class covers everything from paper practice to machine quilting. You'll discover how to create curls in different sizes, add leaves, and fill space without leaving gaps. Adria shares practical tips about thread color choices, showing how white thread blends while contrasting colors showcase your work. She demonstrates creative variations using multiple thread colors and explains how to practice efficiently by layering fabric. This approachable lesson builds your confidence and gives you freedom to enjoy the creative process.

 Beginner, Intermediate 40 min

Adria Good, Adria Good Longarm Quilting

Free-Motion Fills - Straight Line Wholecloth

Join Jen Eskridge, author of Free Motion Framework, for a hands-on mini wholecloth quilting class that teaches five essential straight-line free motion designs. Using simple supplies and scrap fabric, you'll create a 15-inch sampler featuring crosshatch, matchstick quilting, jagged meander, beadboard, and starburst motifs. Jen breaks down each technique with clear instructions, showing you how to use your home sewing machine with a hopping foot and machiner gloves. You'll learn to trace patterns, create quilt sandwiches, and practice each design multiple times to build confidence. This approachable class gives you a finished reference piece you can keep nearby for future projects.

 Intermediate 36 min

Jen Eskridge, Quilty Quill

Quilting a Little Bit Different

Learn how to work with half rectangle triangles (HRTs) from quilter Andi Stanfield as she shows you creative ways to break free from traditional square blocks. Andi teaches her "Little Bit Different" approach using 6x9-inch rectangular blocks, featuring the Stretched Star pattern as the main example. You'll discover how to cut uphill and downhill triangles correctly, match mountain peaks when sewing, and trim blocks to the perfect size. She shares practical tips for pressing seams open and avoiding common mistakes. This session opens up fresh design possibilities with pinwheels, borders, and modern layouts that add visual interest to your quilts.

 Beginner, Intermediate 18 min

Andi Stanfield, True Blue Quilts

Quilt Basics: Cut, Sew, and Press for Beginners

Join quilter Jo Simpson as she covers three essential skills that help your quilt blocks fit together perfectly: cutting fabric accurately with a rotary cutter and ruler, sewing a precise quarter-inch seam, and pressing seams properly. You'll learn practical tips like using tape to mark measurements on your ruler, testing different quarter-inch seam options on your machine, and checking your work to make adjustments. Jo demonstrates three different methods for achieving accurate seams and shows you how to measure your results. These foundational techniques give you confidence and help your quilts look polished, whether you're making your first quilt or improving your skills.

 Beginner 14 min

Jo Simpson, Jo Simpson Design

Mastering Color in Quilting

Learn how to choose colors confidently with quilt designer Shannon Brinkley as she breaks down color theory in a simple, practical way. This session helps you understand harmony and contrast, showing you how to mix fabrics from your stash without relying on pre-cut bundles. Shannon explains the most common color mistake quilters make and teaches you how to fix it. You'll discover which colors work well together, how to create different moods in your quilts, and ways to develop your own unique color style. Perfect for quilters who struggle with fabric selection or want their projects to feel more personal and intentional.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 43 min

Shannon Brinkley, Shannon Brinkley Studio

Quick Quilt Labels in Canva

Learn how to create beautiful custom quilt labels using Canva's free online program with quilter Laureen Smith. This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through designing professional-looking labels from start to finish. You'll discover how to select fonts, adjust sizes and colors, add decorative elements like snowflakes or other graphics, and download your finished labels for printing. Laureen shows you practical tricks for centering text, spacing elements evenly, and choosing designs that won't use too much printer ink. This session gives you the confidence to make personalized labels that add a special finishing touch to every quilt you create.

 Intermediate 14 min

Laureen Smith, Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts

Simple Design Changes That Make A Big Impact

Rebecca Lidstrom shares five powerful design techniques that transform simple quilt blocks into stunning, unique quilts without adding complexity. Using just one flying geese block and five fabrics, she demonstrates how changing your setting, adding sashing and cornerstones, playing with borders, rotating blocks, and adjusting color placement can create dramatically different looks. You'll see how small tweaks—like putting blocks on point or rotating them in different directions—create secondary patterns and visual interest. Rebecca shows real examples from her pattern collection, explaining her design decisions and problem-solving process. These accessible techniques help you break out of quilting routines and gain confidence experimenting with your own creative ideas.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 40 min

Rebecca Lindstrom, Studio R Quilts

Improv Cushion: Having Fun With Improv

Join Deb Canham for a fun exploration of improv quilting through a creative pillow project. This session teaches you how to break free from precise piecing and enjoy the spontaneous side of quilting. You'll learn to create blocks with asymmetrical "arms," build an improv log cabin center using scraps, and add decorative circles with turned edges. Deb shares practical tips for keeping things simple while achieving interesting results, including how to use guidelines without being rigid about measurements. Perfect for quilters ready to loosen up and play with fabric, this project shows you how improv techniques can lead to unique, personality-filled pieces you'll love making.

 Beginner 38 min

Deb Canham, Deb Canham Studio

4 Ways Quilters Can Use a Serger Right Away

Join quilting educator Sue O'Very (Sookie) as she shares four practical ways to use your serger for quilting projects right away. You'll learn how to piece quilt blocks with precision using chain stitches or overlock stitches, join batting scraps with flatlock techniques, prepare quilt edges for binding, and use fusible thread to hold binding in place while you finish it. Sue breaks down each technique with clear machine settings and step-by-step guidance that makes serging approachable for quilters who feel uncertain about their machines. These methods save time, improve accuracy, and help you get more use from your serger without buying extra attachments or feet.

 Beginner 33 min

Sue O'Very, Sookie Sews

Introduction to Manx Quilting

Join Amy Smart as she shares Manx Quilting, a traditional folding fabric technique from the Isle of Man that's perfect for using scraps and hand sewing. This unique method creates beautiful log cabin-style blocks without rulers, rotary cutters, or batting. You'll learn how to use your own hand measurements to create personalized blocks, fold fabric to create uniform pleats, and piece blocks together with simple running stitches. The technique is forgiving and relaxing, requiring minimal tools while producing stunning results. Amy demonstrates each step clearly, showing how this centuries-old method makes quilting accessible and enjoyable for crafters who want to try something different with their fabric scraps.

 Beginner 24 min

Amy Smart, Diary of a Quilter 

Raw Edge Applique by Machine

Join Lydia Sorenson, a 23-year quilting veteran, as she teaches raw edge appliqué by machine—a simple, flexible technique perfect for adding personality to your projects. This forgiving method skips the fussy edge-turning and complicated stitches, using fusible web and a basic straight stitch instead. Through a fun Sasquatch-in-the-woods design, you'll learn how to trace patterns, cut and fuse fabric shapes, and stitch them down with confidence. Lydia covers essential supplies like fusible web options, shares practical tips for navigating curves and corners, and explains why the natural fraying adds charm to your work. This approachable class builds skills you'll use again and again.

 Beginner, Intermediate 26 min

Lydia Sorenson, Homespun Quilts

Garden Blossom Throw Pillow

Join Chantelle Bailey as she walks you through creating a beautiful Garden Blossom throw pillow from start to finish. This hands-on tutorial covers essential skills like cutting fabric with rotary tools, making eight-at-a-time half square triangles, and mastering snowball corners. Chantelle shares her favorite Creative Grids rulers and demonstrates how to achieve clean, accurate cuts every time. You'll learn professional finishing techniques, including how to install a covered zipper and attach binding by machine. Perfect for quilters ready to expand their skills, this project combines piecing practice with practical home decor. The clear, step-by-step instructions help you create a polished pillow you'll be proud to display.

 Beginner 16 min

Chantelle Bailey, Chantelle Bailey Design

Curves with Confidence

Michelle Trimble shares her expert techniques for sewing curved seams with confidence in this hands-on quilting session. You'll learn how to create modern drunkard's path blocks in two sizes using a simple three-fabric approach. Michelle covers everything from preparing your fabric with homemade starch to mastering the "boob and bra" method for smooth curves. She demonstrates glue basting for tighter curves, shows you how to handle those inevitable puckers and pleats, and shares smart cutting techniques that minimize fabric waste. Whether you're tackling your first curved block or ready to try smaller, tighter curves, this session gives you practical skills and the confidence to make beautiful curved quilts.

Intermediate, Advanced 37 min

Michelle Trimble, Quilting Chemistry

‘Darling Daisy’ Mosaic Applique

Join quilter Cindy Bader as she teaches you to create a beautiful daisy design on a sweatshirt or t-shirt using fusible applique. This no-sew project is perfect for beginners who want to personalize their clothing or cover up stains with something pretty. You'll learn how to work with fusible web, trace patterns onto fabric, and create mosaic-style applique with small gaps between pieces that keep your project soft and flexible. Cindy shares practical advice about choosing fabrics with good contrast, using the right tools like spring-loaded scissors, and proper ironing techniques to make your design washable and long-lasting.

 Beginner, Intermediate 46 min

Cindy Bader, Patterns On The Prairie

Landscape Applique the Easy Way

Learn how to create stunning landscape appliqué quilts with Lisa Swensen Ruble as she shares her simplified approach to this beautiful technique. Lisa walks you through raw-edge fusible appliqué, showing you how to make scenic quilts featuring mountains, lakes, and sunsets using her specially designed patterns. You'll discover time-saving tricks like overlapping pieces that eliminate the need for perfect cutting, full-size templates that skip the taping step, and a straightforward assembly process that takes just 15 minutes once your prep work is done. Lisa demonstrates each step from tracing and fusing to final assembly, making this approachable for quilters who've avoided appliqué in the past. This session builds your skills while helping you create meaningful quilts that capture special memories.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 38 min

Lisa Ruble, Quilty Zest 

Put a Frame on it - Mitered Borders Made Easy

Join Lisa Lund from Shadow Valley Quilts as she takes the mystery out of mitered borders and shows you how to create beautiful picture-frame corners for your quilts. Lisa demonstrates two approaches: piecing multiple fabric strips together and using striped fabric for a quick alternative. You'll learn the simple formula for calculating border lengths, how to mark and sew those tricky corner dots, and the step-by-step process for creating perfect 45-degree miters. Lisa shares practical tips for matching seams, avoiding fabric stretching, and troubleshooting corners that don't lay quite right. This technique transforms simple blocks into polished, finished pieces you'll be proud to display.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 22 min

Lisa Lund, Shadow Valley Quilts

Paper Free EPP

Join Australian quilt pattern designer Nic Vaughan as she teaches you how to hand piece hexagons without paper templates. This beginner-friendly technique uses rubber stamps or acrylic templates to mark your sewing lines directly on fabric, giving you the freedom to create flat, precise blocks with ease. You'll learn why hand piecing makes Y-seams and pivot seams simple, how to set up your stitching, and the running stitch method that brings it all together. Nic shares her favorite tools, thread choices, and seam-setting tips that make this portable craft perfect for stitching anywhere. This method slows down the process in the best way, helping you understand block construction while creating beautiful patchwork you'll love.

 Beginner 25 min

Nic Vaughan, Craftapalooza Designs

Judging And Winning At Quilt Competitions

Join certified quilt judge Vendulka Battais for an honest look at quilt competitions. Learn what judges actually evaluate—from visual impact and design choices to construction quality and finishing details. Vendulka shares her two-year certification journey, explaining how she studied everything from hand quilting to digital embroidery to understand different techniques. You'll discover why winning isn't about creating the "best" quilt, but about strong craftsmanship, clear artistic vision, and effective design. Most importantly, she encourages you to enter competitions for the right reasons—not for approval, but for the joy of creating and sharing your work with the quilting community.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 37 min

Vendulka Battais, OliVen

Rescue, Restore, Repurpose

Cheri Termini shares her passion for giving old quilts new life in this heartfelt session on rescuing, restoring, and repurposing vintage quilts. You'll learn how to spot quilts worth saving at antique shops, clean them safely using gentle products like Retro Clean, and make simple repairs to damaged areas. Cheri shows off creative projects you can make from rescued quilts—jackets, baskets, pin cushions, and a simple journal cover she demonstrates step by step. This session is perfect if you love the idea of preserving quilting history while creating something fresh and useful. It's a wonderful way to honor the love stitched into every old quilt.

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 25 min

Cheri Termini, Heartfelt Works- designs by cheri

Scrap Overload - Four Ways to Create Gorgeous Quilts

Lori Dickman shares four practical methods to transform your scrap stash into beautiful quilts. You'll learn how to organize scraps by cutting them into squares, strips, and template shapes sorted by value, making future projects quick and easy. Lori demonstrates creative ways to use these organized scraps in stunning quilt patterns, from simple rail fence designs to eye-catching Dresden plates and kaleidoscope blocks. She also introduces crumb quilting, a fun technique that turns even the tiniest fabric bits into unique projects. With over 50 years of quilting experience, Lori offers clear, step-by-step guidance that helps you stop feeling overwhelmed by scraps and start creating gorgeous quilts with confidence.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 29 min

Lori Dickman, Quilting With Lori

Turn Fabric Scraps Into Beautiful Art Pieces

Join Lindsay Upiter from Aurora and Holly as she shows you how to transform leftover fabric scraps into stunning framed artwork. You'll explore three creative methods: foundation paper piecing for crisp, precise designs, improv piecing for flexible layouts, and visible stitch improv for curved landscape effects. Lindsay walks you through choosing frame sizes, creating borders, and mounting your finished pieces. She shares practical tips on materials, troubleshooting common mistakes, and even offers free downloadable templates to get you started. This session opens up a whole new way to use your scrap stash while creating beautiful, personalized art for your home or gifts.

 Beginner 29 min

Lindsay Upiter, Aurora + Holly

Scrappy Fabric Pulls Made Easy

Join pattern designer Monica Henry as she teaches you how to turn your fabric scraps into beautiful, coordinated quilts. This class breaks down the simple steps for curating scraps so your quilts look intentional instead of chaotic. You'll learn how to sort fabrics by type, choose color schemes that work, and select themes that tie everything together. Monica shares practical examples from her 25 years of quilting, showing you how to create everything from bold rainbow quilts to soft pastel designs. She provides a downloadable cheat sheet and planner to guide your fabric selections. Perfect for quilters ready to tackle their scrap bins with confidence.

 Beginner, Intermediate 27 min

Monika Henry, Penny Spool Quilts

Build a Scrap Quilt Brick by Brick

Join Diane Harris from Stash Bandit as she shows you how to create stunning scrappy quilts using one simple shape: the brick. A brick is any patch that finishes twice as long as wide, like 2x4 or 3x6. You'll see how this versatile shape creates everything from simple zigzag patterns to complex windmills and pictorial designs like Christmas trees and rainbows. Diane shares her built-in accuracy trick for perfect seams, explains how to work with value and color for maximum impact, and demonstrates why scrappy backgrounds and a little fabric clash make quilts more interesting. You'll learn practical tips about print scale, block sizing, and simple techniques like stitch-and-flip that open up endless creative possibilities for using your fabric stash.

 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 43 min

Diane Harris, Stash Bandit