Creative Piecework

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Creative Piecework

Creative Piecework is my signature online quilting class. Working through the Flowering Gum Quilt Pattern, I teach my quiltmaking process from start to finish, through all-new video lessons. This class is completely self-paced, and all lessons will be available immediately. The processes learned in this class apply to all of my other quilt patterns too.

This class includes a thorough demonstration of every aspect of making this quilt. I have filmed the whole process with improved sound and imagery, so that you can have an even more comprehensive experience than an in-person workshop. You’ll be able to revisit sections as often as you need, and there’s also a troubleshooting class to help you through any tricky points. So, basically, I have taken my most popular pattern and turned it into my signature quiltmaking class- Creative Piecework!


Creative Piecework includes access to the class website, with digital patterns for printing, instructions for piecing, access to a class workbook and more than 90 minutes of video lessons, and other helpful PDFs.


Quilt size: 160cm by 160cm

Creative Piecework

Hi, it’s me, Ruth!

I’ll be your teacher.

COURSE OVERVIEW

  • Introduction, where I give you a brief overview of the process that we will learn.

  • Class requirements, where I talk you through everything that you will need for the class.

  • Preparing the pattern, where we print and assemble a full-size paper pattern.

  • Tracing. A critical part of the process - don’t miss the important reminders in this section.

  • Labelling the fabric, where we sort out and label our fabric palette.

  • Cutting out the quilt, where we iron the interfacing pieces onto fabric and cut out the fabric.

  • Preparing for stitching.

  • Pinning, where I talk you through pinning for accuracy, in great detail.

  • Snipping and stitching.

  • Partial seams (we never stitch around corners, and this is the secret)

  • Trimming and assembling the blocks, where it all comes together.

  • Layering your quilt.

  • Quilting(this is not a full-blown quilting class, but rather a demonstration of how I like to tackle this).

  • Binding

  • Troubleshooting

BONUS: includes the Flowering Gum quilt pattern valued at $120

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This class is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced quilters looking to learn my piecework process. The Flowering Gum Quilt Pattern is a manageable introduction to my techniques.

  • Yes, Creative Piecework is completely self-paced. All lessons are available immediately, and you can revisit sections as often as you need.

  • The class requirements include fabric, interfacing, quilting pins, thread, a sewing machine, an iron, and basic quilting tools. Detailed requirements are discussed in the “Class Requirements” section of the course.

  • Yes, once you purchase the class, you will have lifetime access to all the video lessons and course materials.

  • After purchasing the class, you will receive access to the class website where you can download digital patterns, instructions, the class workbook, and other PDFs. The video lessons are also available on the class website.

  • The video lessons are available for streaming on the class website and are not downloadable. However, you can revisit them as often as you need.

  • No, since the class is self-paced, you can work on your quilt at your own speed and complete it whenever you are ready.

  • While this is not a full-blown quilting class, I do demonstrate how I like to quilt my projects. The primary focus is on my piecework process, but you will get an overview of quilting and binding as well.

  • "I was really surprised how quickly it came together, plus the video tutorial from Ruth was invaluable in putting this together, especially for me with extremely limited experience with curved piecing."

    a Creative Piecework customer

  • “I love this quilt. Thankyou for sharing your technique. I have been admiring these quilts for a while and am very glad that I purchased the pattern and videos. 11 of 16 blocks already completed.”

    Karen B

  • “Loved doing the first block - can’t wait for the next... I want to thank you for the very clear video instructions!”

    a Creative Piecework customer

  • These are wonderful fabrics in beautiful colours. Ordering them will save you heaps of time sourcing them for yourself. They arrived beautifully packaged in a prompt and timely manner.

    Fay W