When the perfectly planned, pieced and pressed pattern creator Julia of Briar Hill Designs meets up with the fabulous free motion facilitator Dara of Stitched Quilting Co the result is the magnificent Monthly Mini Quilt Along. Julia and Dara have never met in person as they live on the extreme east and west coasts of Canada, however their love of all-things-quilting drew them together to create ‘Coast to Coast’ and this collaboration project: the Countryside Mini Quilt Along. A "block of the month" that also provides community, skill building, free motion instruction, and finishing skills.
Thorn & Thistle
Quilting happens at all levels. If you would like to increase your skills and abilities, come and tap into the rich knowledge base of these two quilters who will teach you starting from the basics of quilting to a variety of quilting techniques ranging from piecing methods to curves, foundation paper piecing, english paper piecing and more. FMQ skills will be taught through Dara's developed method which will build your FMQ confidence more with each tutorial.
Heartfelt
Why Minis? Minis are so versatile! The blocks can be incorporated into other projects you are making, they are a quick gift, a fun way to decorate your sewing space, and a way to learn and practice a new skill and stretch your quilting experience without the intimidation of a large project.
Homespun
We are so excited to share this Countryside Mini Quilt Along as it has been created so that your quilting skills will develop and grow in a sequential way with small time commitments yielding huge improvements in your skills, building your quilting repertoire.
Shawl
Benefits of being part of our Countryside Mini Quilt Along: (in addition to surprises we'll be pulling out of our sleeves when you least expect it...)
* Receive a new mini pattern designed by Julia Wentzell of Briar Hill Designs. Pattern includes instructions, diagrams, tips, and new skills to expand your quilty repertoire.
* Video Tutorials by Dara of Stitched Quilting Co. showing ways to FMQ your minis on a domestic machine every month.
* Belong to a community of quilters who share your passion for quilting in a supportive and encouraging private facebook group.
* PDF copies of the blocks can be printed and used to plan out colour placement, and practice FMQ designs before putting needle and thread to mini!
* Opportunities to share your progress, and win giveaways. Enter a photo of the completed block at the end of the month.
*If (when) during the QAL, any of these patterns turn into quilt patterns, receive an exclusive discount for digital patterns upon pattern release.
*First dibs at any exclusive offers from both Julia and Dara.
* Receive a new mini pattern designed by Julia Wentzell of Briar Hill Designs. Pattern includes instructions, diagrams, tips, and new skills to expand your quilty repertoire.
* Video Tutorials by Dara of Stitched Quilting Co. showing ways to FMQ your minis on a domestic machine every month.
* Belong to a community of quilters who share your passion for quilting in a supportive and encouraging private facebook group.
* PDF copies of the blocks can be printed and used to plan out colour placement, and practice FMQ designs before putting needle and thread to mini!
* Opportunities to share your progress, and win giveaways. Enter a photo of the completed block at the end of the month.
*If (when) during the QAL, any of these patterns turn into quilt patterns, receive an exclusive discount for digital patterns upon pattern release.
*First dibs at any exclusive offers from both Julia and Dara.
Autumn Orchard
What to expect:
First Monday of the month- new mini will be introduced.
Second Monday- show and share the fabric pull for your mini.
Third Monday- demo video for the free motion quilting.
Fourth Monday to the end of the month- share your completed mini.
Here's a pic of all 12 together:
Here's the lesson schedule:
Here's where you can sign up! We're offering two great ways to pay, both at an Early Bird price:
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12 monthly payments of 9.50 CDN automatic withdrawals through Paypal's secure server.
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One payment for all 12 months, discounted - pay for only 10 months. $95 CDN payment through Paypal's secure server.
