Early Registration Opens Today!
There's a lot going on this week... and I'm
ready!
Today registration opens at my shop for Curves Class at Stitched in Color! Class begins February 1st Oooh, let me tell you all about it!
" In the past you may have been intimidated by tight little curved seams, even downright petrified by curvy quilt blocks and more than a little skeptical that a curvy outlook could be in your stitchy future. That all ends now. No longer shall ye be limited to the straight edge. No longer shall ye look with fear upon that which inspires you..."
Yep, that still sums it up! As a quilter it's easy to get oh-so-comfortable with straight line sewing (which is golden!) that you believe the naughty little voice that whispers "curves are too hard." They're not! I promise! Let me hold your hand through this 5-week course which caters to both the beginner and intermediate curves sewist. Weeks 1-4 we'll cover Basic Curves, Improv Curves, Precise Curves and Advanced Improv Curves with full, detailed photo tutorials and many downloadable templates. Each week you can choose from 3 very different projects for one that really fits your experience and interests. Week 5 we'll celebrate with full on quilts. Yes!
Here's a bit more detail on what we'll cover each week with a project preview...
Week 1: Basic Curves - Truly, really basic. So basic that you beginners are most welcome to join in. If you've sewn 3 or so projects (of any kind) you should have the basic sewing know-how to get a ton out of this class! And for those of you that are already comfy with the most simple curved sewing, I do have a "challenge" level project that first week to keep you on your toes.
Week 2: Basic Improv Curves - Because this stuff needn't be hard. By the time you finish this week I think you'll be seeing a whole new world of curvy possibilities. All three of these projects are super fun to make. It's going to be hard to choose - you'll see! Yes, your enthusiasm is building and your confidence is running high so we'll continue on to...
Week 3: Precise Curves - Let's tackle them head on. We'll start off with that curvy classic - the drunkard's path - and then move on to a mod curved block of my own creation. There's a fancy challenge project this week too. If you go that route, you'll know you can sew any curve darn well with precision.
Week 4: Advanced Improv Curves - Yes, I'm partial to improv piecing. It's really fun and funky and makes for such an original creation. We'll learn some new techniques this week and what you can and cannot do with improv cutting. (Because knowing what you cannot do can really save some fabric, let me tell you...)
Week 5: Curvy Quilts - It's time to create your masterpiece! The class will include detailed tutorials for two quilt designs, with links to my free tutorials for finishing your quilt (ie. basting, quilting, binding) at your leisure. No sneak peaks on this one because the reveal is my present to you for your hard work the first few weeks!
Choose your class! On February 1st class begins on three distinct private blogs where I can answer questions in the comments. The super affordable Curves Class includes everything you're used to seeing from me in the way of detailed, step-by-step picture-packed tutorials and access to all projects at $35/$45. Curves Class {Premium} adds extra helpful (and time-intensive) features like videos and a PDF eBook of the course (delivered in April) at $55/$65. And then there is a smaller, more exclusive Curves Camp for folks that want it all, plus lots of interaction, more of a community feeling and the give and take encouragement you'd experience in a real in-person class. Curves Camp, will be capped at 20 students (er, campers) at $75/$85. We'll get to know each other via weekly live chats and you'll earn "merit badges" for completed class projects. Yep, it's corny, and I love it! If you earn 5 merit badges (one from each week of class) for projects completed by March 31st, I'll be sending you a little something handmade by me as a souvenir of Curves Camp. I hope I get to make all 20! ***UPDATE*** Curves Camp sold out. Thanks, friends!!!
Class runs Feb 1st through March 8th. Your access to the blog will remain open through April 30th, during which time I will continue answering questions. After April 30th the blog will be closed and you will no longer be able to login. This provides much-need motivation for us to get everything we can out of the class in real time, rather than leaving it open ended for "someday."
FYI, I do not currently plan to sale the eBook separately in order to protect the value of this class. I may, however, sell a few individual patterns separately.
I hope that every single one of you who are interested in learning to sew curves will find a place that meets your needs and your budget. Registration also includes access to purchase Christina's Retro Flowers pattern at 50% off!
So, Ta Da! Please join in. We're going to have a blast!
Today registration opens at my shop for Curves Class at Stitched in Color! Class begins February 1st Oooh, let me tell you all about it!
" In the past you may have been intimidated by tight little curved seams, even downright petrified by curvy quilt blocks and more than a little skeptical that a curvy outlook could be in your stitchy future. That all ends now. No longer shall ye be limited to the straight edge. No longer shall ye look with fear upon that which inspires you..."
Yep, that still sums it up! As a quilter it's easy to get oh-so-comfortable with straight line sewing (which is golden!) that you believe the naughty little voice that whispers "curves are too hard." They're not! I promise! Let me hold your hand through this 5-week course which caters to both the beginner and intermediate curves sewist. Weeks 1-4 we'll cover Basic Curves, Improv Curves, Precise Curves and Advanced Improv Curves with full, detailed photo tutorials and many downloadable templates. Each week you can choose from 3 very different projects for one that really fits your experience and interests. Week 5 we'll celebrate with full on quilts. Yes!
Here's a bit more detail on what we'll cover each week with a project preview...
Week 1: Basic Curves - Truly, really basic. So basic that you beginners are most welcome to join in. If you've sewn 3 or so projects (of any kind) you should have the basic sewing know-how to get a ton out of this class! And for those of you that are already comfy with the most simple curved sewing, I do have a "challenge" level project that first week to keep you on your toes.
Week 2: Basic Improv Curves - Because this stuff needn't be hard. By the time you finish this week I think you'll be seeing a whole new world of curvy possibilities. All three of these projects are super fun to make. It's going to be hard to choose - you'll see! Yes, your enthusiasm is building and your confidence is running high so we'll continue on to...
Week 3: Precise Curves - Let's tackle them head on. We'll start off with that curvy classic - the drunkard's path - and then move on to a mod curved block of my own creation. There's a fancy challenge project this week too. If you go that route, you'll know you can sew any curve darn well with precision.
Week 4: Advanced Improv Curves - Yes, I'm partial to improv piecing. It's really fun and funky and makes for such an original creation. We'll learn some new techniques this week and what you can and cannot do with improv cutting. (Because knowing what you cannot do can really save some fabric, let me tell you...)
Week 5: Curvy Quilts - It's time to create your masterpiece! The class will include detailed tutorials for two quilt designs, with links to my free tutorials for finishing your quilt (ie. basting, quilting, binding) at your leisure. No sneak peaks on this one because the reveal is my present to you for your hard work the first few weeks!
Choose your class! On February 1st class begins on three distinct private blogs where I can answer questions in the comments. The super affordable Curves Class includes everything you're used to seeing from me in the way of detailed, step-by-step picture-packed tutorials and access to all projects at $35/$45. Curves Class {Premium} adds extra helpful (and time-intensive) features like videos and a PDF eBook of the course (delivered in April) at $55/$65. And then there is a smaller, more exclusive Curves Camp for folks that want it all, plus lots of interaction, more of a community feeling and the give and take encouragement you'd experience in a real in-person class. Curves Camp, will be capped at 20 students (er, campers) at $75/$85. We'll get to know each other via weekly live chats and you'll earn "merit badges" for completed class projects. Yep, it's corny, and I love it! If you earn 5 merit badges (one from each week of class) for projects completed by March 31st, I'll be sending you a little something handmade by me as a souvenir of Curves Camp. I hope I get to make all 20! ***UPDATE*** Curves Camp sold out. Thanks, friends!!!
Class runs Feb 1st through March 8th. Your access to the blog will remain open through April 30th, during which time I will continue answering questions. After April 30th the blog will be closed and you will no longer be able to login. This provides much-need motivation for us to get everything we can out of the class in real time, rather than leaving it open ended for "someday."
FYI, I do not currently plan to sale the eBook separately in order to protect the value of this class. I may, however, sell a few individual patterns separately.
I hope that every single one of you who are interested in learning to sew curves will find a place that meets your needs and your budget. Registration also includes access to purchase Christina's Retro Flowers pattern at 50% off!
So, Ta Da! Please join in. We're going to have a blast!