Raising the Bar: Quilting Linear Spaces
Pat Delaney
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 120 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Foundations of Bar Quilting
20:16
Meet award-winning quilter Pat Delaney and preview the intricate motifs you'll learn to quilt. Then get started! Learn simple techniques for marking guidelines on your fabric, ensuring consistently spaced designs. Pat also shares helpful tips for selecting thread, needles and other essential supplies.
Single-Line Quilting Designs
16:24
Ease into free-motion quilting with lovely single-line designs! Pat offers step-by-step instruction on creating curvy lines and attractive rows of crescent shapes. In addition, watch and learn Pat's technique for stitching a variety of multisized loop motifs that will enhance any quilt design.
Geometric Designs
16:16
Expand your repertoire to include classic geometric shapes. With Pat's guidance, you'll discover simple methods for stitching everything from triangles and checkerboards to diamonds and flying geese. Plus, see how to add striking filler designs for added texture and visual interest.
Quilting Feathers
16:26
Discover how to quilt elegant feather designs of all shapes and sizes. Follow along with Pat as she demonstrates her tried-and-true techniques for creating rows of half feathers. Then, learn how to stitch a variety of attractive variations that will elevate the overall design of your quilts.
Overall Fill Designs
20:07
Next, learn how to stitch versatile fill designs, perfect for linear or larger spaces on your quilt. Get detailed instruction on how to create lovely stipple effects, pebble shapes, clamshells, pumpkin seeds and more! You'll be amazed by the gorgeous results!
Quilting Multipass Designs
18:28
Gain confidence quilting more complex patterns as Pat shows you how to stitch striking arches, graphic suns and double triangles. In the process, you'll see how to achieve evenly spaced designs before adding in detailed embellishments and a variety of eye-pleasing fill designs.
Applying Designs to Quilts
11:43
Whether you're quilting a pieced design or a whole-cloth quilt, learn how to choose the perfect motif for the space. In addition, you'll gain tips and tricks for tackling potentially tricky corner designs, and Pat offers time-tested tips for expertly finishing your quilts.
Description
From borders to pineapple blocks, find out how to quilt rectangular areas with ease and style. Award-winning quilter Pat Delaney guides you through must-have techniques, and shares more than 20 motifs that will enhance any quilt. Begin with accessible instructions for dividing up your project, as you learn how to mark lines for quilting on the grid. Then, delve into lovely, single-line designs including waves, loops and crescents. Next, discover easy techniques for quilting triangles, flying geese and more, before trying out elegant, single-pass feathers and a range of beautiful variations. Follow along with Pat to fill larger linear spaces with overall designs, and try out intricate, multipass motifs that will enliven narrow areas. By the end of class, you’ll be able to confidently apply each design to enhance your future quilts.
Pat Delaney
Pat Delaney is an award-winning quilter whose designs have won numerous Best of Show and Best Machine Quilting awards. In 2007, her quilt "The Ancient Mariner at Sunrise" won Best of World at the World Quilt and Textile Show. Pat's quilts have also been featured in many publications, including Quilters Newsletter Magazine, Quilt and American Patchwork & Quilting.
Bonus materials available after purchase