Workshops

All workshops include instruction in the Quick-Strip Paper Piecing technique and are suitable for confident beginners to advanced quilters. Click on the sample quilts to see them full size, and to view other examples of quilts using the same block.

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Palm Leaf sample Palm Leaf: This simple traditional block has many different design options. Use it alone in a variety of settings, as borders, or set other 12" blocks on point with Palm Leaf triangles in the corners. Palm Leaf units also make great borders. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Wishing Star sample Wishing Star: This star design looks great set straight or on point. Block portions can also be used as setting triangles or as borders for many different design options. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Evening Star sample Evening Star: Similar in appearance to the classic Mariner's Compass, this circular design is simplified and pieced in a fraction of the time. Piece it in traditional colors for a classic look, or go wild with directional fabrics and bright colors. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Snowflake sample Snowflake: Piece a snowflake block for the winter holidays! One-day workshop includes instruction for one snowflake block and demonstration of how to add sun-printed snowflakes to your pieced block. Expanded workshop of 2 - 3 days includes instruction in the entire quilt, pictured here. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Millenium Star sampleMillennium Star: This 18" star block can be finished in a one-day workshop using Quick-Strip Paper Piecing techniques. Add borders for a small wallhanging, or use this star as the center of a round robin or medallion quilt. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
New York Beauty sampleNew York Beauty: This traditional block is amazingly fast and easy to sew using the Quick-Strip Paper Piecing technique and machine applique instead of curved seams. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Great Designs sampleGreat Designs from Simple Lines: Simple design methods make it easy to draft your own paper-pieced blocks. Make symmetrical or asymmetrical blocks for a variety of patterns. Choose your favorite and learn the Quick-Strip Paper Piecing method to sew your design. One, two or multiple-day formats. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.
Serendipity sampleSerendipity: This easy block is a great introduction to Quick-Strip Paper Piecing and has many design options. Use it alone as a wallhanging, or use it as a setting block with other 12" blocks. It also makes a great border! All levels. Click here to see large pictures of this and other sample quilts for the workshop. Supply list is available in PDF format.

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