Some of the Many Things You Will Learn
Making the West Of Baltomore applique quilt, you will learn how to do fine machine applique using your home sewing machine.
During the block of the month class, you will also learn:
• Expert fabric selection for each block
• The basics of applique layout and design
• Simple bias stems
• Pieced applique
• Finding the perfect machine stitch
• Basic hand embroidery
• Yo-yo construction
• How to use fusible web for perfect applique
• Reverse applique
• How to mark your placement lines
• Free-motion thread embellishment
• An option to quilt as you go
What You Can Expect as a Part of This Class
This class goes beyond normal online or classroom-in-a-book-style lesson. The West of Baltimore quilt is a comprehensive class in machine applique that is easier and quicker than applique by hand. This quilt may become your masterpiece!
Here are some of the helps you receive as a part of this class:
• Full-size pre-reversed pattern, ready to use! No additional copying needed.
• Pattern sent each month with no shipping charges.
• Online video demonstrations for each block and each technique
• Each lesson will be available for viewing for the entire month, beginning on the first and ending on the last day of the month – so you can work on your quilt when it’s convenient for you.
• A scheduled online video chat and feedback session each month
• Email images of your work for evaluation and feedback
• Online commenting forum and feedback for students to share ideas and Gallery of students’ blocks and quilts
• Complete materials lists for the quilt
Class Outline and Schedule
Here is what we will cover each month:
Lesson 1: Everything you need to know about Machine Applique and the Prairie Rose block
Lesson 2: Reverse Applique and the Bouquet for Sue block
Lesson 3: Free motion thread embellishment and the Scottish Rose block
Lesson 4: Applique variations and the Roses and Cockscomb block
Lesson 5: More pattern variations and the Elizabethan Rose block
Lesson 6: Pieced three-dimensional flowers and hand embroidery on the Chrysanthemum block
Lesson 7: Quilt as you go option and the Autumn Wreath block
Lesson 8: Realistic birds in flight, beginning the corners and borders and the Tree of Life block
Lesson 9: Wheat sheaf and tendril embroidery and the Bountiful Harvest block
Lesson 10: Shading the roses, layered elements and the Ring of Rosebuds block
Lesson 11: Spoke flowers and yo-yo’s and the Patriot Rose block
Lesson 12: 2 piece leaves, center flower design and Rose’s Flowers in a Vase block
Lesson 13: Corners and Borders: Putting it all together
Materials You Should Have To Complete This Quilt
This quilt will require 8 yards of background fabric along with the other fabrics you will use for the applique
And:
• A sewing machine that has a blanket stitch, blind hem stitch or zig zag stitch
• An open-toe applique foot and an open-toe darning foot
• Fusible web – Annie recommends SoftFuse brand
• Thread – either to match your background fabric, or thread to match your applique fabrics
• If you choose to match the applique, you will need one bobbin for each thread color and a bobbin holder to keep them organized
• A self-threading needle
• Schmetz Microtex 80/12 sewing machine needles
• A pencil with an eraser and cutwork scissors
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Registration for this class is OPEN!
Lesson one will is available on March 1. Be ready now, sign-up today.
when signing up for the monthly sessions without patterns.
Monthly sessions with accompanying pattern are $27.50.
A new session is offered each month for 13 months
A Complete Block of the Month Class - Online!
This block of the month class takes you from beginning to end on each project. When you log in, you will have the instruction you need to complete each project, each month, immediately! No waiting. The instructions for each block will remain online until the end of each month.
Registration and Access to Materials
Sign-up each month for individual lessons or subscribe to automatic monthly payments for uninterrupted access through the entire class.** Either way, within 24 hours of your monthly registration, you will receive a class login and password to access all of the documents, videos, and other online instruction for the month-long session.
**If you already own the pattern set, you can also subscribe to automatic monthly registration at a reduced cost.
The West Of Baltimore Block Of The Month Class runs for 13 months. You can work on your project anytime you want during the month. At the end of the class, you should have your quilt top complete and ready for quilting.
Your Computer and Internet Connection Are Key!
Quilting Stash Classroom is compatible with any standard computer Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox. Use a Mac or a PC, it doesn't matter. If you have watched video on your computer before, you should already be set-up to view the videos produced for our classes.
You should have a fast Internet connection such as DSL or cable modem access. Dial-up modem access is not fast enough to view these large video files without frustration.
Before signing-up for the class, view the introduction videos and make sure they work well on your computer. Refunds will not be given to students who cannot view the video due to download speed problems.
Questions and Answers
Q: Does the registration fee include fabric and other supplies?
A: No, it includes only the access to the video instruction, web-based notes, templates, and teacher email and online chat as a part of the class. You provide the fabric, materials, and effort.
Q:How long will it take to complete the quilt top?
A: Based on our experience, provided you do the homework each month, you will be able to have a complete quilt top in 13 months. Remember, this is just like taking a class in a store except YOU choose when you will attend each month.
Remember, you can access the workshop from your computer anywhere you have a fast Internet connection at any time for each lesson.
Q: What if I have trouble understanding a demonstration and get stuck?
A: You can work directly with me in three ways:
1) send me an email explaining your question about the block
2) visit with me during a scheduled workshop chat and seek help there
3) post a comment online for that lesson and I will answer your question.
Q: I'm not very good with the computer. How much about the computer must I know before taking this class?
A: If you can browse the Internet, you have all the skills you need. You will need to be able to enter a login name and a password to access the lesson materials. That's it!
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