Everyone admires the beauty of a mini wholecloth quilt, so make your own in a weekend with this amazing class from Lisa H. Calle. Learn her technique for creating a quilting guide that results in little or no measuring and minimal marking on your fabric. See fabrics and threads that work best for this type of project and begin adding dividing lines, attractive motifs, and dramatic fills. Discover Lisa’s method for deciding what to place where and how to scale the mini so that all the stitching elements complement one another. In the end, you will have the skills to create mini masterpieces from your own design expertise!
Course Curriculum
Mastering the Mini: Wholecloth Designs by Lisa H. Calle - 1hrs 56min
Lesson 1. Class Introduction 0 Hours 3 Minutes00:03
Lesson 2. Dividing Lines 0 Hours 20 Minutes00:20
Lesson 3. Design Motifs 0 Hours 14 Minutes00:14
Lesson 4. Fill Work 0 Hours 28 Minutes00:28
Lesson 5. Preparing to Quilt 0 Hours 14 Minutes00:14
Lesson 6. Quilting the Miniature Wholecloth 0 Hours 20 Minutes00:20
Lesson 7. Design Variations 0 Hours 17 Minutes00:17
LIST PDF
Book: Optional
- Lisa Calle's Divide and Design
- eBook Lisa Calle's Divide & Design
Fabric:
- Top: (1) 16" x 16" solid
- Backing:
- Longarm: (1) 20" x 20"
- Home sewing machine: (1) 18" x 18"
- Hand quilting: (1) 18" x 18"
- Batting:
- Longarm: (1) 20" x 20"
- Home sewing machine: (1) 18" x 18"
- Hand quilting: (1) 18" x 18"
- Note on batting: For added dimension, Lisa recommends two layers of batting: Quilters Dream Poly Select as a base and Quilters Dream Wool on top.
Thread:
- 40 wt. for dividing lines and design motifs
- 100 wt. for fill designs
- (Lisa used 100 wt. thread for all of the stitching. The choice is up to you.)
Marking Tools:
- Ultra fine point permanent marker
- Mechanical pencil
- Water-soluble fabric marker
- Air-erasable fabric marker
Other Supplies:
- Tracing paper
- White eraser
- Painter’s tape
- Circle stencils
- Spray bottle filled with water
- Temporary basting spray
- Thread
- Longarm acrylic templates (or plates, cups, bowls, etc. that can be used for tracing)
- Ruler
- Iron
- Ironing Surface
Optional:
- Light box
- Sketchbook
- Electric Quilt® 8 quilt design software (EQ8)
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Is there a class project?Yes! Turn a simple piece of fabric into a work of art—and you made it! This is a great project to complete in a weekend on a domestic or longarm machine. Those who choose to hand quilt the design will naturally take longer.
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What if the idea of sitting down in front of a piece of solid fabric makes me excited but I’m typically totally blank when it comes to ideas?If that is the case, then this is the class for you! Starting with a simple piece of fabric and making it into something striking is where Lisa excels! She walks you through her designing process in a way that is completely clear and understandable.
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What if I have questions?We recommend that you watch the class in its entirety and become familiar with the downloadable materials. At that point, if something is unclear, go to the tab that allows you to ask a question and Lisa will get back with you via email. Please do not contact iquilt instructors by telephone.
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When can I start the class?We know you are excited to get started. After you have purchased the class, you can enjoy it anywhere and anytime you have the Internet. The class belongs to you, so watch it as many times as you like!
Maryanne Martines – :
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Carlene Gadberry – :
Her personality is addicting.
She is an excellent teacher…
Karen Kendo – :
I am now ready to tackle the wholecloth that has been in my head but I really didn't know how to get started on it. All of Lisa's instructions are clear and easy to follow. Her tips to keep you from getting into trouble are spot on.
Kudos to Lisa for a fabulous class - looking forward to more.
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