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Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence
If you’re a person who has never quilted before, a new quilter who wants to learn the basics, or a beginning quilter looking to increase accuracy and enjoyment while creating with confidence then this course is for you...
If you're here, then you already know that quilting is an extremely gratifying art form that provides enjoyment for the maker and allows one to give back to the world by creating beautiful quilts and projects. Learning to quilt isn't hard--in fact it is simple and fun and will provide joy for a lifetime.
By the end of this program,
you will…
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Learn about the basic quilting tools and supplies.
I'll walk you through the options for everything you need to get started and share my favorites. -
Learn how to get organized for quilting.
Start and stay organized using my methods for project storage, project preparation, and organizational basics for quilters. -
Learn to make the basic quilt foundation units easily and accurately.
I have tips and tricks to share for making the foundational blocks which will enable you to move forward with confidence. -
Learn about quilting fabrics, precuts, and the best practices for choosing fabrics for a quilting project.
Learn to choose fabrics with confidence and understand the benefits of precuts to save time. -
Sew a beautiful sampler quilt in one of two sizes.
Learn to make six different star blocks for a wall hanging or lap-sized 12-block sampler you will cherish for years to come. -
Learn to Finish Your Quilt and Prepare it for Quilting
You'll learn the basics of sashing, cornerstones, borders, backings, bindings. Additionally, I'll share tips for preparing your quilt for quilting and show you how to quilt small projects on your home machine.
"I'm so excited to be launching my A Quilting Life Academy course, Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence. I can't wait to see what you make!"
Sherri McConnell, Instructor
“My dream came true! It was an absolute joy to take Sherri McConnell’s “Home Sweet Home” class. Sherri demonstrated helpful techniques on how to sew each block with ease. I was able to complete a block for each row of the quilt during the class. She introduced the use of Triangle Paper, the Mini Simple Folded Corner ruler by Doug Leko, and efficient ways to layer strips together to cut into squares. Sherri’s wealth of knowledge, creativity, and encouragement made the class go by way too fast. It was so much fun! I look forward to taking future classes with Sherri.”
--Nancy Lane
What’s Inside Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence
Module 1
Tools & Organization
Watch five different instructional videos in this module covering tools, project storage and preparation and organizational basics for quilting.
Module Highlights:
Download PDF's for your basic supplies, specialty items, project storage, and organization ideas.
- Basic Shopping List
- Project Storage & Organization
- Project Tracker Sheets
Module 2
Quilting Basics: Learn about Fabric, Precuts, Fabric Preparation, Cutting, and the 1/4" Seam
Learn the basics in order to smoothly begin the sewing process in Module 3. Watch the module videos and begin working on perfecting your cutting and simple sewing skills in order to move forward.
Module Highlights:
- Fabric and Precut Basics
- Fabric Preparation
- Accurate Cutting & Sewing
Module 3
Basic Quilting Units
Learn to sew the foundational units for quilts including the rail fence, simple patchwork, folded corners, half-square triangles, flying geese, quarter square triangles, and log cabins.
Module Highlights:
Watch instructional videos for each of these quilting basics that you can return and watch again and again. Then use your skills to make some small projects from the PDF small project library which includes the following and more:
- Simple Mug Rug
- Simple Table Runner
- Simple Table Topper
Module 4
Sampler Quilt Blocks 1-3
Begin sewing blocks for your sampler quilt in one of two sizes.
Module Highlights:
- Simple Sawtooth Star block
- Four-Patch Star Block
- Old-Fashioned Star Block
Module 5
Sampler Quilt Blocks 4-6
Continue sewing blocks for your sampler quilt while progressing your quilting skills.
Module Highlights:
Create the following beautiful blocks:
- Pinwheel Star
- Ohio Star
- Martha Washington Star
Module 6
Finishing
Learn the basics of putting a quilt together with the techniques needed to finish your sampler quilt.
Module Highlights:
Watch videos on the following topics:
- Sashing
- Cornerstones
- Borders
- Backing
- Binding
- Simple Basting & Machine Quilting
When you enroll during this special, limited time period,
you’ll get:
Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence
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6 Modules with Videos and PDF Downloads
Modules cover the basics from tools, organization, fabric selection, quilting techniques, sewing blocks, and finishing your project.
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Go at your own pace and learn step-by-step while creating a beautiful sampler quilt
Create with confidence using Sherri's tried and true methods. -
Join in on the two live Q & A Sessions with Sherri
Q & A Sessions are recorded so you can watch them later if you can't attend live. -
A PDF Library of Quick and Easy Small Projects
Find fun projects to practice and perfect your skills while learning the basics.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Quilting for Beginners & Beyond: Creating with Confidence
- Small Project PDF Library - 500$ Value
- (2) Live Q&A Sessions
- Instructional Videos you can watch again and again
This is an incredible value at a one-time only introductory price.
When you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
The A Quilting Life Guarantee
I know you'll love learning in the A Quilting Life Academy and offer a full refund during the first 14 days of the course if you're not satisfied after your full participation in modules 1 and 2.
During the first two weeks you'll be able to watch the Module 1 and 2 videos. While progressing through these modules, you will learn the basics about tools, fabric, and project preparation in order to fully enjoy and learn the basics of quilting. You will have a good idea of how the course will proceed and will be ready to start sewing with confidence.
If you aren't satisfied with the course materials and your progress after completing modules 1 and 2, you can receive a full refund. Please note that you will not have access to the PDF small project Library, or the course quilt patterns during this introductory period.
Still thinking about it?
Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence is PERFECT for you if…
- You are the person who’s just getting started and wants to do it right from the beginning.
- You are the person already struggling who wants to learn the basic methods for success.
- You want to learn correct techniques from an industry expert.
- You are already investing time and money actively trying to learn to quilt on your own.
- You worry that you will spend time and money and not be satisfied with your results.
- You are aware and excited to learn new techniques and methods to simplify your quilting.
- You are ready to take the time needed to generate the results you are looking for.
I can’t wait for you to join Quilting for Beginners and Beyond: Creating with Confidence
I love teaching and have wanted to create an on-line course for more than 5 years. Quilting has been an integral part of my life for many years, and I can't wait to help you with your quilting journey.
Work at your own level whether you are brand new or have sewn a quilt or two.
Learn from a 30+ year quilter, Moda Fabric Designer, and 15+ year quilting blogger.
Sherri
