Workshop List
Capturing Memories Workshop
Explore the art of storytelling through fabric in this immersive landscape quilt workshop, where Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) takes center stage.
This class guides students through every essential element of creating a high-detail quilt—from managing bold, large-scale sections to precision-driven micro piecing—all while working within the thoughtful constraints of a limited color palette. You’ll learn how to balance color value, simplify complex forms into angular templates, and achieve clarity and depth using minimal hues.
Whether you're navigating sweeping skies or intricate architectural elements, this class equips you with the technical tools and creative strategies needed to bring expressive, layered landscapes to life through paper piecing.
This Workshop focuses on One of the Landscapes blocks within this series.
"Paris Je T'Aime" Workshop
Step into the City of Light with Paris, Je T’Aime, a unique and immersive quilting class that blends two powerful techniques, Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and turned-edge Appliqué, into one luminous project.
In this joyful and technique-rich class, students will learn to construct a stylized Parisian landscape, featuring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, Notre-Dame, and the romantic rooftops of Montmartre. The structured elements of the city are built with the crisp precision of FPP, while the softer curves of Parisian gardens and decorative motifs are layered in using appliqué.
Students will gain hands-on experience with intricate piecing, directional seams, shape continuity, and advanced fabric placement, while also learning appliqué prep using freezer paper and starch, layering order, and glue-basting techniques for clean, professional results.
Whether you're new to either method or eager to refine both, this class offers a meaningful deep dive into each process while creating a quilt block that is both technically rewarding and visually captivating. The result? A stunning textile tribute to the elegance, artistry, and charm of Paris
"Nordic Whimsy"
Step into a playful Scandinavian landscape with Nordic Whimsy, a technique-rich workshop that blends the crisp structure of Foundation Paper Piecing with the layered dimension of appliqué.
Students will construct a stylized Nordic scene featuring Viking ships, rolling ocean waves, and colorful coastal houses. The structural elements of the design are built using straight-line FPP, while the decorative folk-art border and select motifs are created with appliqué techniques.
Throughout the workshop, students will develop transferable skills including precise paper piecing alignment, managing complex block construction, shaping appliqué elements, and integrating multiple techniques into one cohesive quilt design.
Heart of a Lion Workshop
Step into the wild beauty and quiet strength of the animal kingdom in this full-day Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) workshop featuring the Heart of a Lion quilt—a bold, vibrant, and majestic portrait that captures the soulful gaze of a lion with geometric precision and emotional depth.
In this class, students will learn how to tackle large-scale FPP portraiture by breaking it down into manageable units, all while exploring advanced techniques such as color mapping, value transitions, and fabric selection for realistic texture and dimension. We’ll dive into the importance of eye placement for emotional impact, how to navigate micro piecing within larger blocks, and strategies for joining complex sections with accuracy.
Whether you’re newer to FPP or an experienced piecer looking to level up your skills, this class offers a deeply rewarding journey into expressive, high-detail foundation piecing—where every stitch contributes to the powerful story held in the eyes of the lion.
Girl with the Pearl Earring
Step into portrait quilting with Girl with a Pearl Earring, a technique-focused workshop centered on Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP). Inspired by Vermeer’s iconic painting, students will learn how to construct a detailed portrait using precise geometric piecing while exploring how fabric color and value create depth, light, and facial form.
Throughout the class, we will focus on managing complex FPP patterns, maintaining accurate seam alignment, and organizing multi-section designs for efficient construction. The skills learned in this workshop are highly transferable and will equip students with the tools needed to confidently approach future pictorial and portrait quilts.
