Free-Motion Motifs for Classic Blocks
Natalia Bonner
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 118 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Seeing Shapes
17:01
Meet Natalia Bonner, who begins class by breaking down quilt blocks into the basic shapes that will guide your quilting. Get acquainted with the tools you need before learning how to mark (and why it can be helpful!).
Squares & Rectangles
24:13
Looking for motifs to fill square or rectangular spaces? Natalia shows you how to quilt a variety of motifs that should do just the trick. You'll see how to plan your designs with minimal marking and how to cut down on starts and stops by quilting in a continuous line.
Triangles
18:26
Tackle motifs for those tricky angular areas. Natalia helps you rethink your angled shapes and break them down into more manageable chunks. When you move on, you'll see how to cross over your piecing to create new shapes on your quilt top.
Circles & Curves
16:48
Quilt curves without spinning in circles. Find out how as you mark and quilt a variety of designs that are perfect for circles and curved piecing. Along the way, you'll learn to modify your crosshatching to add curves with rulers. You'll even practice stitching in the ditch along tricky curved areas.
Borders & Sashing
21:14
Discover how you can accommodate different lengths and widths in the planning of your border, before Natalia helps you identify the motifs that are most effective for your width. Plus, tackle turning corners to get a consistent look to your motif.
Figurative Blocks & Appliqué
20:18
Natalia ends class by teaching you how to enhance the design of your blocks as well as quilt around appliqué, all for maximum impact.
Description
Put a fresh finish on classic blocks with unique free-motion motifs.
Learn the essential techniques for free-motion motifs. Follow along as award-winning quilter Natalia Bonner shares numerous designs that help you decide how to quilt your tops by working with the basic shapes.
Natalia Bonner
Natalia Bonner is an award-winning quilter. Her work has been featured in Moda Bake Shop, Quiltmaker Magazine, Modern Quilts From the Blogging Universe and more. She has made multiple TV appearances, taught at guilds and written a handful of books. Today she co-runs a successful blog, piecenquilt.com.
Bonus materials available after purchase