Mini Sphere with squares & rectangles
In this workshop, participants will choose from a selection of ombré fabrics in a dozen or so colors and learn how to create bold woven strips that produce a striking 3D visual effect. The 25 × 25 cm design plays on the high contrast between deep black and graduated color to create optical depth and […]
Treads and Risers
Learn how to create striking optical illusions of steps and risers using simple piecing and intentional fabric placement. In this workshop, Greg will guide participants through a fun and accessible technique that uses a 45-degree template to build bold, dimensional effects. Working with a variety of light, medium, and dark fabrics across different color families, […]
Star quilt
In this class, you’ll discover the magic of the optical illusion quilt and learn how to piece it with precision and confidence. Using starched strip fabrics and a triangle ruler, you’ll rotary cut and assemble the design to create dynamic movement and striking geometric balance. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into how fabric […]
Background Basics – Fills for Texture and Depth
In this hands-on class, quilters will explore the art of background fills—techniques that add texture, depth, and visual interest to your quilt designs. This class will cover a variety of background fill patterns, from simple stippling to more complex textures like pebbles, swirls, echoing and more! Students will learn how to choose and create background […]
Feather Patterns – Versatile and quick to quilt
Feathers are one of the most graceful and rewarding quilting motifs. Once you master them, they allow you to fill areas, borders, and even entire quilts quickly and beautifully. In this class, we’ll start with simple feather shapes, then explore how to stretch, adapt, and vary them to fit different parts of your design. The […]
Taming stripes
Gabrielle Paquin invites participants to work on a 12 x 12 inch block (30 x 30 cm) designed to be completed in about six hours, in a setting that is both focused and relaxed. This block can later be repeated to create a contemporary medium-sized quilt, giving each person the freedom to further explore the […]
Mini Fandango
Creating a Fandango mini quilt using the Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) method is a fun and rewarding way to explore precision piecing and dynamic design. With Hilde’s guidance, participants will complete a striking 40 cm x 40 cm mini quilt—an ideal project for gaining confidence in the FPP technique without feeling overwhelmed by size. This […]
Royal Phoenix Embroidery with Silk and Gold
The Royal Phoenix Embroidery workshop offers a rich introduction to Far Eastern embroidery through a refined blend of technique, symbolism, and artistic heritage. You’ll explore royal motifs and traditional aesthetics using luxurious gold and silk threads to create an intricate double phoenix design set within a round medallion, adorned with traditional elements like clouds and […]
Crafting Trees with Random Weave & Stitch
Discover the artful rhythm of Random Weave and Stitch, a meditative technique that blends freedom and form to create striking, textured compositions. In this workshop, you’ll begin by building a loose woven structure, then gently unravel and reposition threads to form organic, tree-like shapes. Using simple stitches, you’ll enhance the structure with subtle details and […]