Inspired Modern Quilts: 7 Small Projects With Big Style
Elizabeth Hartman
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 179 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
4:11
Meet your instructor, Elizabeth Hartman, and discover what you'll learn over the course of this class, including improvisational piecing, paper piecing, raw edge appliqué and more!
Design Tools
11:17
Arrange your work in a way that maximizes inspiration and organization. Elizabeth describes ways to set up and use a design wall, and other tools to use in your work station to make the quilting process easier.
Selecting Fabric
9:35
Choose your favorite colors and patterns in this creative exploration of solid and print fabrics, including Elizabeth's design pointers on how to choose fabrics that offer aesthetic and user-friendly appeal for your quilts.
Scattered Squares
19:44
Embrace the art of randomness, which -- as many quilters know -- can be extremely challenging for people who are used to methodical design practices! Elizabeth walks you through the techniques to create her Scattered Squares quilt, including labeling, sewing and pressing advice.
Low Volume Tiles
13:30
Explore techniques used to create Low Volume Tiles, resulting in a subtle and beautiful quilt. Learn how to cut and organize your pieces before constructing and arranging the blocks with Elizabeth's help along the way.
Modern Crosses
22:27
Discover the joy of improvisational quilting! Make and square up your blocks before making a Modern Crosses quilt top with step-by-step instructions. You'll also see various alternative examples that will spark new creative design ideas.
Wonky Log Cabins
23:27
Try a twist on the traditional Log Cabin method with the Wonky Log Cabin. Discover unusual fabric choices and methods for making the blocks, adding sashing and squaring up each block to create this fun and whimsical quilt.
Improv Pods
20:56
Plunge into a unique and sophisticated modern quilt as Elizabeth shows you how to use improvisational piecing techniques and conventional techniques alike to create pod-shaped blocks, incorporate sashing and arrange the blocks asymmetrically to create a head-turning end product.
Bias Stripes
20:15
This lesson introduces a different slant on quilting. Work alongside Elizabeth as you make the block bases, sew fabric strips to the paper foundation, finish the blocks and complete the quilt top to create a beautiful Bias Stripes quilt.
Clementine Appliqué
32:47
Combine repeating shapes in various ways as Elizabeth covers ways to work with templates, tracing and fusing. Learn how to apply and sew a gorgeous appliqué shape to a block, make a quilt top and modify your design in unique ways.
Description
Keep your quilting fresh with modern quilt designs taught by Elizabeth Hartman, author of the popular blog Oh, Fransson! Create seven modern quilts using a variety of creative techniques including improvisational piecing, piecing on a paper foundation, and machine appliqué. Let Elizabeth walk you through her design process and favorite techniques for everything from creating useful tools for your sewing area, to fabric selection, to planning your quilt compositions.
Elizabeth Hartman
Elizabeth Hartman is the author of the bestselling book, The Practical Guide to Patchwork, which won a 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award. Her second book, Modern Patchwork, was released in May 2012. Elizabeth blogs about quilting at her blog, ohfransson.com, and is a board member of The Modern Quilt Guild.
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