Project-Based Classes

Flying Geese Fun

Original Pattern by Carla Alexiuk
Topper: 32" square Runner: 17" x 49"

In this workshop, participants will be using the Wing Clipper™ tool by Studio 180 Design. The project will guide participants through the fundamental construction of Flying Geese using the 4-in-1 method, and demonstrate how to accurately square them up with the Wing Clipper™ tool. Additionally, the workshop will cover the creation of non-mirror image Flying Geese, using the tool for precise squaring. Participants will then use both types of Flying Geese units to assemble a Dutchman's Puzzle block. The workshop will include a discussion on various layouts for the runner, allowing students to explore different design possibilities. Throughout the session, students will complete several Dutchman's Puzzle blocks and benefit from practical tips on successful piecing techniques, including pressing and pinning strategies.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required:

Wing Clipper™ tool by Studio 180 Design
Flying Geese Fun pattern

Pattern details can be viewed on my Etsy Shop.

River Rocks

Original Pattern by Carla Alexiuk
Pattern featured in the September/October 2016 issue of Quiltmaker Magazine.

Join Carla as she walks you through mastering the Split Rects™ Tool by Studio 180 Design. These elongated triangles combined with Half Square Triangles give the quilt the illusion of curves with no curve piecing. Carla will guide you through tips on piecing and proper pressing techniques to make this quilt perfect.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required:

Split Rects™ tool by Studio 180 Design
River Rocks pattern

Pattern details can be viewed on my Etsy Shop.

Pathway to Spring

Original Pattern by Carla Alexiuk

This quilt has the student learning to construct "non-mirror image" combination units which form the points of the star block. The alternate block is a spin on a snowball block with half-square triangles and a coloured centre. The half square triangles are made using the "eight at once" technique, giving the design a trellis appearance. Use up leftover fabric for the pieced border that is designed to forgive even for the most novice quilter. All units are made using Studio 180 method of making our units larger and squaring them up. This springtime quilt comes together easily with the Studio 180 Tucker Trimmer I™ tool.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required:

Tucker Trimmer I™ tool by Studio 180 Design
Pathway to Spring pattern

Pattern details can be viewed on my Etsy Shop.

Criss Cross

Original Pattern by Carla Alexiuk

Join Carla as she walks you through mastering the Split Rects™ tool by Studio 180 Design. This class is full of tips and tricks for precision piecing using the techniques developed by Studio 180 Design. Learn Half Square Triangles by Eight and discover the importance of value in single block designs that appear as two. Depending on your speed of sewing, you should be able to complete a few blocks in class.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required:

V-Block™ tool by Studio 180 Design
Tucker Trimmer I™ tool by Studio 180 Design
Criss Cross pattern

Pattern details can be viewed on my Etsy Shop.

Harvest Hues

Original Pattern by Carla Alexiuk

Harvest Hues was created for Studio 180 Design to showcase their Fall 2024 line of fabric "Forest Flora" for Island Batik. The quilt was created to introduce the quilter to what can happen if we dare to start a row with only a partial block and be a little off centre. Simple traditional units like the Shaded 4-Patch and Square² come together to create the block and use Studio 180 Design tools and techniques. Carla will walk you through tips and tricks to master these techniques to create this quilt which is sure to add some eye candy to any room.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required:

Square²™ by Studio 180 Design
Tucker Trimmer I™ tool by Studio 180 Design
Harvest Hues pattern

Pattern details can be viewed on my Etsy Shop.

Apliquick Appliqué

Always wanted to do appliqué, but needle turn felt just a little too hard? Let Carla walk you through the Apliquick method of turned-edge appliqué.

Apliquick is an innovative set of tools for turned-edge appliqué. The appliqué shape is traced onto light-weight fusible interfacing, cut out, and ironed onto the wrong side of the fabric. The Apliquick rods and glue stick are used to easily and precisely turn under the seam allowance before stitching.

Learn the secrets of smooth curves, sharp points, and perfect circles. Embrace the multitude of tips covered in class along with different hand and machine-stitching techniques, and what threads to use. At the end of class, students will be well on their way to having this beautiful pillow top.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner and Beyond

Required: