The first lot of news I wanted to share was that just before I left for Australia my fabulous local quilt store – Modern Domestic – asked me to teach introductory classes on paper piecing. My immediate response was YES… of course…I want to corrupt/bring to the darkside as many quilters as I can.
I love paper piecing and love the amazing results you can get from the process. It initially surprised me that so many people had not tried this technique (I wrongly thought that everyone started with paper piecing and went from there!).
So for this class I designed a 16 inch star block, which can easily be turned into a pillow.
It really is a pretty easy pattern but very effective. This sample uses some of my Liberty bits and pieces, a splash of Kona cotton and Essex linen for the background. I loved how this sample turned out… but I did not stop there. I also made…
A Pearl Bracelet version…of course.
If you are interested in the class you can find all the details on Modern Domestic’s website…JUST CLICK HERE. My first class is next week, and we plan to offer this class throughout next year.
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What a great beginner project!
Love the star pattern, and especially the striking contrast with the black background. Your students are in for a fun project!
Congratulations! You are certainly going to be a great mentor for folks who have stayed away from paper piecing. Enjoy your adventure!
Oh, I wish, but too far, too far. I do love your first one, that would be right at home in my house!
Oh it would be wonderful to learn from you. Have fun withe classes! 🙂
withe = with the… must need caffeine or something. 😉
Oh I know that need for caffeine…coca cola has been my jet lag remedy for the last couple of days.
Oh I love the pattern, Id come to class just for that hahahahaha. Im always suprised with how many folk havent tried paper piecing or think its too hard or complicated, wins everytime with me, loath cutting out perfect shapes hahahahaha.
This is such exciting news! I only wish I lived closer, I’d totally be there! Best of luck on this new path in your quilting journey!
I love your spin on the fabrics! Great choice and a great eye = beautiful project!
Great pillows, love your fabric choices.
any chance you can offer this class in a digital format- even if its a video taped live class that I can watch on a secret youtube llink????
That is an interesting proposition. I will look into it and talk to Modern Domestic about it. I can not see why it could not be done.
those are some lucky folks getting instruction from such a talented paper piecer! I wish I lived closer.
That looks like a great project to start with. Hope you’ll get lots of enthousiastic people coming to the class!
I am sure you will be an excellent teacher!