Come Play with Applique!

Learn fusible applique techniques with expert quilter Cindy Bader as she guides you through creating a charming maple leaf hot pad. Perfect for fall decorating, this beginner-friendly project introduces different applique styles and focuses on the quick, easy method of fusible applique. You'll discover how to trace patterns, choose fabrics with good contrast, and create eye-catching designs with proper spacing between pieces. Cindy shares helpful tips about tools, materials, and ironing techniques that make the process simple and enjoyable. This practical project builds confidence while teaching skills you can use in future quilting projects.

Cindy Bader, Patterns On The Prairie

Foundations in Free Motion Quilting

HollyAnne Knight shares essential free motion quilting basics that build confidence for quilters ready to finish their own projects. She breaks down common myths about needing fancy equipment and shows how to succeed with basic supplies like a hopping foot and quilting gloves. You'll learn practical tips for setting up an ergonomic workspace, testing thread tension, and mastering two versatile motifs - the meander and switchbacks. HollyAnne's clear instructions help you understand how these patterns work together to create beautiful semi-custom quilting effects. Her approach makes free motion quilting feel approachable, giving you the skills to start quilting your own pieces with confidence.

HollyAnne Knight, String & Story

INTERVIEW: Foundation Paper Piecing

Meet Julius Rempe-Night, a passionate foundation paper piecing expert who shares his journey from making dog collars to creating intricate quilt designs. In this warm conversation, Julius reveals how meditation sparked his creative process and helped develop his signature colorful, symmetrical style. He teaches that foundation paper piecing isn't as complex as it seems - it's all about breaking designs into manageable sections and using regular copy paper instead of specialty materials. Perfect for quilters ready to try something new, Julius shows how this technique offers incredible precision while allowing creative freedom. His encouraging approach and practical tips make foundation paper piecing accessible and enjoyable for quilters at any skill level.

Julius Rempe-Night, Julius Handmade

How to Foundation Paper Piece (FPP) for Beginners

Lindsay Upiter shares a beginner-friendly guide to foundation paper piecing, walking through each step of creating a charming star block. She shows how to set up your workspace, choose the right tools, and piece fabric sections in the correct order. Her clear instructions make this technique less scary for new quilters - from lining up fabric pieces to getting perfect points. The best part? She includes practical tips like using a cardboard ruler for crisp folds and checking fabric placement with light. If you've wanted to try paper piecing but felt unsure where to start, Lindsay's gentle teaching style makes it feel doable and fun.

Lindsay Upiter, Aurora + Holly

Speedy Solutions to Cut & Organize Your Scrap Stash

Lori Dickman shares practical tips to transform messy fabric scraps into an organized, usable collection for beautiful quilts. She teaches a step-by-step system to press, cut, sort, and store fabric pieces by size and color value. Her simple approach helps quilters cut the largest possible pieces from scraps, organize them into squares (1.5" to 10"), strips, and templates, and sort by light, medium, and dark values. This organized system makes it easy to create stunning quilts from scraps - from traditional designs to modern pixel art. Perfect for quilters who want to make the most of their fabric collection while keeping their creative space tidy and inspiring.

Lori Dickman, Quilting With Lori

Fabric Weaving

Matthew Boudreaux shares their creative fabric weaving technique that helps quilters test fabric combinations before committing to a full quilt project. Using their Mixed Weaver tool, they demonstrate how to create stunning three-dimensional cube patterns by weaving fabric strips in three directions. This method is perfect for quilters who want to experiment with color and pattern without the pressure of cutting into their fabric stash. Matthew shows how to combine high, medium, and low-value fabrics to create depth and movement, making it easier to visualize how fabrics will work together in larger quilting projects. The presentation includes practical tips for securing and quilting the finished weave, making it both decorative and functional.

Mathew Boudreaux, Mx Domestic

Feather Wreath - Basic to Beautiful

Learn how to transform a basic feather wreath into a stunning quilted design with Adria Goode. She shows you simple ways to add curls, echoes, and small feather plumes within each section of your wreath. You'll discover how to create beautiful borders using pebbles and learn a peacock-style background fill that makes your wreath pop. Adria shares practical tips about thread matching and working in manual mode, plus she's refreshingly honest about the normal bumps along the creative path. Perfect for quilters ready to try custom quilting on a smaller, manageable project like a 15-inch decorative square.

Adria Good, Adria Good Longarm Quilting

Embellished Baseball Cap

Amy Latta shares how to create a charming quilted baseball cap using basic quilting skills and simple materials. Perfect for beginners, this afternoon project teaches essential techniques like making half-square triangles, creating pinwheel designs, and working with fusible applique. Amy shows how to transform ordinary caps into personalized accessories using just four 2.5-inch fabric squares, basic quilting tools, and straightforward hand-stitching techniques. The project offers a great way to use fabric scraps while practicing fundamental quilting skills. Amy's clear instructions and practical tips make this creative project approachable and fun, helping new quilters build confidence with a wearable result.

Amy Latta, Amy Latta Creations

Working with Batiks

Claudia Porter shares her expertise on working with batik fabrics, addressing common questions and concerns quilters have about these richly colored materials. She covers practical tips about handling, washing, and pressing batiks, while showing how these fabrics can add stunning depth to quilting projects. Through her weathervane block tutorial, she demonstrates how batiks work beautifully for both traditional patterns and modern designs. This session is perfect for quilters wanting to try batiks but feeling unsure where to start. Claudia's clear guidance and real examples make working with batiks feel approachable and exciting, opening up new creative possibilities for quilters at any skill level.

Claudia Porter, Create with Claudia

Improv Court House Steps

Discover how to transform traditional Courthouse Steps blocks into creative, improvisational designs with quilter Claudia Shear. Perfect for quilters ready to explore freer techniques, this session shows you how to break away from precise measurements while keeping the basic block structure. You'll learn to work with scraps, create interesting curves, and build contrast through warm and cool color choices. Claudia demonstrates practical tips for pressing curved seams and shares how small "imperfections" add character to your work. This approach helps build confidence in working without rulers while teaching valuable color and design skills you can apply to many quilting projects.

Claudia Shearer, Claudia Shearer Quilts

Say It with Stitches: Designing Lettered Appliqué in Canva

Laureen Smith shows quilters how to create custom word templates using Canva's free version - perfect for adding personalized text to quilts. She walks through selecting fonts, sizing letters correctly, and creating hollow designs that work well for appliqué or quilting patterns. You'll learn practical tips like avoiding fonts with crowns (which require paid subscriptions) and how to print larger designs across multiple pages. This tutorial opens up creative possibilities for adding names, quotes, or words to your quilts without buying expensive commercial patterns. Whether you want to make an appliquéd word block or add quilted lettering to your projects, these skills help you create one-of-a-kind quilts with personal meaning.

Laureen Smith, Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts

Stained Glass Quilting

Phyllis Cullen shares her creative stained glass quilting technique that brings color and artistry to quilts. Perfect for quilters ready to try something new, this method uses black fabric with fusible webbing to create striking designs that look like stained glass. She shows how to build beautiful quilts piece by piece using freezer paper templates, and offers smart tips for handling complex patterns through overlays. You'll learn to add special touches with oil sticks and creative quilting patterns. Her approach makes intricate-looking designs surprisingly simple - even beginners can create stunning pieces inspired by nature, art, and architecture.

Phyllis Cullen, Quilted Portraits and More

How to Make a Half-Square Triangle Gradient Quilt

Jamie Bright shares a creative approach to making half-square triangle quilts using color gradients. She shows how to arrange fabric bundles to create beautiful color shifts - from light to dark, between colors, or in rainbow patterns. The method works with any number of fabrics, though 15-20 pieces create nice results. Jamie explains a simple system for matching and sewing blocks that takes the guesswork out of gradient placement. Perfect for quilters who want to try something new with their favorite fabric collections. She also includes tips for adding floating stars and offers a no-trim technique that saves time. This fresh take on HSTs helps quilters create striking designs with confidence.

Jamie Bright, Craft a Dream

Time to Sparkle: Quilt Successfully with Metallic Threads

Want to add sparkle to your quilting? Join Jo Westfoot for a practical guide to working with metallic threads. Jo breaks down common challenges and shares proven solutions that help you quilt confidently with these beautiful but tricky threads. You'll learn which needles work best, how to adjust tension settings, and simple ways to prevent thread breakage and shredding. Perfect for quilters ready to add shimmer to their projects, this session covers essential tips about thread selection, bobbin choices, and machine setup. Jo's clear instructions and helpful demonstrations show you how to create stunning effects while avoiding frustration - making metallic thread quilting feel less daunting and more fun.

Jo Westfoot, The Crafty Nomad

Dive Deep Into Transparency

MJ Kinman shares three key elements for creating beautiful transparency effects in quilts: alignment, middle mixtures, and depth order. She explains how to match points at X-junctions, blend colors naturally, and create realistic overlapping effects. These skills help quilters add visual interest and dimension to their work, whether making landscapes, abstract designs, or traditional patterns. Her practical tips make it simple to understand when to follow traditional transparency rules - and when it's okay to break them creatively. This session gives quilters the confidence to play with transparency techniques while staying true to their artistic vision.

MJ Kinman, Textile Artist

How To Use Watercolor To Design a Colorful, Modern Quilt (Featuring Starfall)

Rebecca Bryan shares an inspiring technique for designing modern quilts using watercolor painting as a creative starting point. She teaches a simple 3-step process: paint an abstract watercolor, transfer the design to a quilt mockup, and select fabrics that capture the watercolor's spirit. Perfect for quilters who feel stuck choosing colors, this approach takes the pressure off by letting the watercolor guide fabric selection naturally. Rebecca demonstrates how to use basic supplies like markers and Bristol paper while encouraging a playful, experimental mindset. Her method helps quilters break free from overthinking and creates beautiful results by combining classic quilt patterns with personally-inspired color stories.

Rebecca Bryan, Bryan House Quilts

Color for Quilters

Discover a fresh approach to color selection with quilter Siobhan Fitzpatrick as she breaks down how to work with bold, multi-colored prints. Perfect for quilters who feel stuck with traditional color theory, this session shows you practical ways to pull coordinating fabrics from a main print's color palette. Through clear examples using a cat-themed fabric, Siobhan demonstrates how to identify key colors, select matching prints and blenders, and create balanced combinations. You'll see three different quilt designs that showcase these fabric groupings, proving that the same palette can create distinct looks. This practical method helps build confidence in choosing fabrics and creates more cohesive quilts.

Siobhan Fitzpatrick, CDM365 Studios

Echoes of My Ancestors: My Journey with Celtic Quilt Design

Join Leona McCann as she shares her passion for Celtic quilt design, blending traditional Irish patterns with modern quilting techniques. Drawing from her Irish roots, Leona teaches how to create beautiful Celtic knots, crosses, and spirals using digital tools and pre-made templates. She breaks down complex Celtic patterns into simple, repeatable parts that quilters can easily follow. Perfect for quilters interested in adding cultural elements to their work, this session covers digitizing basics, pattern creation in Pre-Quilt software, and practical tips for turning ancient designs into stunning quilts. You'll learn how to adapt Celtic motifs for both hand and machine quilting while gaining confidence with pattern development.

Leona McCann, Tír na nÓg Studio 

Creating a Brand-new Digital Pantograph

Join Barbie Mills as she demonstrates how to create a digital pantograph pattern from scratch using ProStitcher Designer software. Watch her creative process unfold as she builds a beautiful design combining clamshells, feathers, and leaves. Perfect for computerized longarm quilters, Barbie shows how to adjust curves, create smooth transitions, and maintain consistent spacing between elements. She explains each step clearly while sharing practical tips about design flow and balance. Whether you're new to digital quilting or looking to expand your pattern library, this session offers valuable insights into creating professional-quality designs that work well for both digital and paper pantographs.

Barbie Mills, The Quilting Mill

From Scraps to Stash-Saver: Sew a Needle Keeper

Turn your fabric scraps into a sweet and practical needle keeper with quilter Becky Jorgensen. This quick project shows you how to use foundation piecing techniques to create a handy folding case that keeps your needles safe and organized. Perfect for beginners, you'll learn to work with small fabric pieces, add decorative stitching, and create a simple closure with ribbon and buttons. Becky's casual teaching style makes it easy to follow along as she shares tips for organizing scraps and creating attractive layouts. This project offers a great way to practice basic quilting skills while making something useful from your stash.

Becky Jorgensen, Patchwork Posse

Quilting Vinyl For Bag Making!

Discover how to create beautiful quilted vinyl bags with expert Natalie Santini. With 16 years of experience, she shares practical tips for working with different vinyl types - from soft to faux leather. Learn about essential tools like Teflon feet and microtext needles, plus simple techniques for marking and stitching that prevent puckering. Perfect for quilters ready to try something new, Natalie shows how adding foam interfacing creates lovely dimensional effects. She demonstrates straight-line quilting, grid patterns, and free-motion designs while offering helpful advice about stitch spacing and thread choices. These skills open up exciting possibilities for making unique, professional-looking bags and accessories.

Natalie Santini, Sew HungryHippie

Sewing Curves

Nicole Moore shares three approachable methods for sewing curved quilt pieces, making this often-challenging technique accessible for quilters at any skill level. Starting with traditional paper templates and pins, she moves on to acrylic templates with glue basting, and finishes with the time-saving Accuquilt cutting system. Each method offers unique benefits - from precise control to speedy assembly. Nicole's clear demonstrations cover essential skills like matching center points, easing fabric along curves, and proper pressing techniques. Her tips about grain direction, fabric manipulation, and tool choices help quilters choose the method that works best for their projects. This comprehensive guide builds confidence for adding beautiful curved elements to quilts.

Nicole Moore, Sew Much Moore 

From Box to Quilt: Serger Confidence in 3 Steps

Sue O'Very shares practical ways to build serger confidence through three key techniques: quarter-inch piecing, binding options, and fun finishes. Perfect for quilters who have a serger still in the box or feel unsure about using one, Sue breaks down essential skills like achieving accurate seams, creating beautiful bindings, and adding decorative touches. She covers traditional binding with fusible thread, faux binding for smaller projects, and her signature "cotton candy" stitch. With clear instructions and helpful tips about thread choices and tension settings, Sue shows how sergers can speed up quilting while creating strong, professional finishes. Her warm teaching style makes these techniques approachable for quilters ready to expand their skills.

Sue O'Very, Sookie Sews

Learn to create stunning landscape quilts with artist Phyllis Cullen as she shares practical tips for turning photos into fabric art. Perfect for quilters ready to try something new, this session breaks down landscape basics like perspective, color choices, and creating depth. You'll discover simple techniques for making mountains fade into the distance, adding realistic shadows, and building texture with printed fabrics. Plus, Phyllis shows how to turn any photo into a workable pattern using just your phone. Her relaxed teaching style makes these creative techniques feel approachable, giving you the confidence to start your own landscape quilting projects.

Phyllis Cullen, Quilted Portraits and More

Quilt Block Magic: Easy Tote Bag Tutorial

Carolina Moore shows you how to transform a leftover quilt block into a beautiful tote bag using simple techniques and basic materials. She walks through each step - from adding fusible fleece for structure to creating professional-looking handles and boxing corners. You'll learn practical skills like proper fusing methods, handle construction, and two different ways to create boxed corners. Carolina's clear instructions make this project perfect for quilters wanting to try bag-making. The finished tote works great for shopping, books, or even as a thoughtful gift. Best of all, you'll gain versatile techniques you can use to create many different bag styles.

Carolina Moore, Carolina Moore Patterns

Bindings: Best Way To Sew Strips Together and Decorative Creative Stitching

Join sewing educator Deb Canham for creative techniques that make quilting easier and more fun. She shows how to use sergers and cover stitch machines to create flat, beautiful seams when joining strips, plus stress-free binding methods using fusible thread. You'll learn decorative stitching tricks with heavy threads and see how to add special touches like piping and prairie points to your quilts. Perfect for quilters looking to expand their skills, these techniques help reduce bulk in seams while adding professional-looking details. Deb's playful approach makes trying new methods feel approachable, showing how specialty machines can become valuable tools in your quilting journey.

Deb Canham, Deb Canham Studio

Quilt with Confidence Using Stencils

Discover how to make free motion quilting (FMQ) less stressful with Judith Diaz-Kudo's practical approach. Drawing from her manufacturing background, she breaks down FMQ into simple parts using the 4M method - materials, machine, quilter, and methods. Learn how stencils can build confidence by providing clear paths for stitching, especially for beginners. Judith shares smart tips for directional designs, border patterns, and even tricky motifs like feathers. Her teaching style makes FMQ approachable, focusing on enjoyment rather than perfection. Perfect for quilters who want to improve their FMQ skills without feeling overwhelmed, this session offers practical solutions and confidence-building techniques you can start using right away.

Judith Diaz Kudo, JDreamQuilts

Souvenir Stitching: Design a Quilt From Your Adventures

Learn how to turn your travel memories into beautiful quilts with Lynn Christiansen's creative approach to souvenir quilting. She shows you practical ways to capture inspiration from architecture, landmarks, nature, and local culture during your trips. You'll discover how to organize travel photos, sketch design ideas, and transform these elements into meaningful quilt blocks using traditional piecing, appliqué, or collage techniques. Perfect for quilters who want to preserve their travel experiences in fabric, this session gives you clear steps to create personal quilts that tell your unique stories - from planning and photo-taking to choosing block styles and final design layouts.

Lynn Christiansen, Emerald Falls Quilts

Let's Talk About The Elemental Coat Pattern & How To Make Quilt Coats

Teresa Coates shares her popular Elemental Coat pattern, designed specifically for quilters who want to create wearable art but may feel nervous about garment sewing. She walks through pattern sizing, fabric choices, and creative ways to use both new and vintage quilts. The pattern features simple construction with straight seams, hidden pockets, and familiar quilting techniques like binding. Teresa shows how to adapt the pattern for different looks using tablecloths, denim, corduroy and pre-quilted fabrics. Perfect for quilters ready to try garment making, this pattern builds on basic quilting skills while offering lots of room for creative expression through fabric placement and design choices.

Teresa Coates, Crinkle Dreams

All-Access VIP Bundle Bonus: Wild Collage: Animals and Birds

Phyllis Cullen shares a creative fabric collage technique that brings animals and birds to life through colorful prints. Perfect for quilters ready to try something new, this method uses fabric pieces like paint dabs to create expressive portraits without templates or precise cutting. You'll learn to work with values (light to dark), use Steam-a-Seam for easy placement, and add tulle overlay for a polished finish. The best part? If you can color in a coloring book, you can create these stunning quilts. Phyllis shows how to transform photos into patterns and guides you through each step, making it simple to capture your favorite animals in fabric.

Phyllis Cullen, Quilted Portraits and More