We’ve wrapped up all but one thing in Quiltmaker‘s Back to School Party—the great big giveaway! As a thank you for participating whether by reading, commenting or sewing along, we have for one lucky winner fabric bundles from all seven fabric company sponsors along with batting from The Warm Company and thread from Sulky.
Please leave a comment here by midnight Sunday, Sept 25. Tell us what quilty things you’d like to learn if you went “back to school.” We’ll pick a winner and announce it here. Thanks so much for joining us. I hope you’ll come back often!
Update: Congratulations to all the winners. Sherry Denton is the grand prize winner. The following people each won a daily prize: Amy Bouchard, Kathy Ellzey, Liz Arbaugh, Angie Costa, Claudia Rollins, Lee Ann Lenfest, Rita Goshorn, Shelley Nelson, Caralyn Turner, Debi Montgomery, Sheri Gleichauf, Charlotte Dudley, Mary Spencer, Barbara Schiller, Donna Smith, Kelly Blanchard, Jennifer Stevens, Jan LaBeause, Sheila Holloway, Donna Joy Cutting, Gill Watson and Kerri Jack.
Did you miss the Back to School Party? Find the free pattern for Dozens of Daisies.
I really like learning new techniques and tricks esp regarding improving accuracy and precision. Thanks!
I’d like to learn applique and maybe re-learn some basics that might help with accuracy!
I learned good sewing at school, but as fabric was quite expensive we were not allowed to use really nice fabric, and the poor selection made it impossible to learn how to make perfect fabric combinations. If I went back to school today, I would love to learn more about how to combine colors and how to use both big and smaller patterns in a pretty mix!
I’m actually taking a class now for beginning quilt piecing since I felt there were things I really needed to learn in person vs. on the computer and from all the wonderful blogs. Next I would like to learn more about paper piecing and also machine applique. And then the big thing to help all aspects of my quilting would be to learn color theory to enable better choosing of colors. I’m starting to ‘get’ it more and more but know there must be some secrets/tips and tricks to it than what I know already.
Thank you for such an amazing giveaway to all the sponsors and Quiltmaker too.
I would like to learn more on free motion quilting. I feel I get stuck in my comfort zone with the same all over designs. I would really like to learn how to do more of a custom quilted look.
I would really like to learn long arm quilting. All the way from pantographs, free hand stippling and feathers, grids, echo quilting around appliques, those tiny circles that I think are so lovely to the actual setup and maintenance of the machines, even the computerized ones.
I would like to learn how to use one of the new embroidery machines. I see all the fun things people are making with these machines and find them rather facinating. I don’t have the means to purchase one but think it might be fun if I could.
I would like to learn a foolproof way to make a quilt sandwich. I pin or I baste and I still have problems when I begin to quilt.
My short list:
1) Needle-turn applique
2) Hand quilting
3) Paper piecing
My long term goals:
1) Long arm quilting
2) Free motion quilting
3) To dye fabric
4) Machine embroidery
That is my list for now. I love fabric! I love learning!
I would love to learn more about design…quilt blocks, whole quilt design, which quilting design to use on your quilt….fabric design…
I would like to learn some hints and tricks for hand quilting.
Needle turn comes to mind. I would also like to learn free motion quilting. Oh, and hints on picking the right fabric. The list can go on and on.
Free motion quilting. I dream of owning a long-arm some day!
I love the look of quilts that use two blocks that play nicely together and give a much more intricate look to the quilt, but have trouble deciding which blocks will work on my own. I’d love to learn more about why some work and others don’t so I could use this in my future quilt designs.
That was fun and inspiring hope you all do it again with another pattern. Back to school at the moment is all about adjusting your machine to make nice stitches. Since all different fabrics are being used these days in quilts, sewing projects, garments and stuff I find that adjustments to my machine make me nervous.
I would like to learn why a half hexagon shape can be tessellated into so many different patterns.
If I went to quilt school, I’d want to improve my free motion quilting skills. thanks for the chance to win.
I need more education about paper piecing, I have done some but need to improve. Thanks for the giveaway!
If I were to go back to quilt school, I would like to learn how to free motion quilt on
my domestic machine, resize quilt blocks to minature, and to do curve piecing.
I would love to learn applique and free motion quilting
I’d like to learn needle turn applique and paper piecing so I could do all those great Mariners Compass and other intricate patterns. Would love to win!
I would love to learn paper-piecing. I think I grasp the concept, but I’m a little hesitant. I’d also like to learn more on drafting my own blocks.
If I went back to Quilt School, I’d like to improve my machine quilting skills.
If I went back to “quilty” school, I would love to learn how to figure out a quilting design for the yops i have ready to quilt. I have never really learned how to do that, and “quilt as desired” doesn’t mean anything to me.
Thanks for the fun!
If i went back to school today, hum, i would like to relearn the basics. Just go over the things that everyone takes for granted. you always pick up knew ways of doing things just by going through them again.
I would like to learn how to dye images onto fabric and how to thread paint or quilt the images after I am done with the dyeing process. I would also like to learn how to quilt fabric without pre-cut designs; meaning quilting the designs that are in the fabric, not necessarily outlining the designs, but placing them in other places on the quilts.
Ideas for managing a large fabric stash in a small quilting room. See some well-planned rooms while hearing how the quilter organized the area. Perhaps more stash-slashing quilt patterns and how-tos.
I’d like to learn more about restoration and preservation of old quilts; how to identify antique quilts, date them, evaluate them, appraise them, fabrics used, etc. Would really love to learn more about antique quilts.
I would love to go to school for longarm quilting. I already can do stippling, but I would love to learn how to do more. I would also like to learn from other teachers some tips for teaching. I teach children sewing right now and I am doing pretty good at it.
Thanks for the chance to win, I really want to learn how to stay motivated and not be sidetracked by too many choices! and how to do binding better.
What would I like to “go back to school” for? At the moment I am exploring how to manipulate fabric in new ways – folding, thread painting, painting/dying, etc. I am still very excited about some of the “old” ways – trapunto, paper piecing, etc. and am trying to pull these together to help me express my ideas. Anything that will help me improve/acquire skills is exciting.
I would like to just refresh basic quilting skills. I would like to learn about color and how to mix colors in a quilt. My wonderful husband bought me a longarm quilting machine and I would love to learn more about using it.
I would like to learn about free motion quilting as it looks so neat…dont have a long arm but would love to have one…and quilt up all the tops I have around here.LOL
I would like to improve my machine quilting!
Addicted to quilting!!! Would love to win so I can make more quilts for the hospital…
I would love to learn the following:
1) paper piecing
2) applique
3) master EQ 7
I want to learn needle turn applique.
I want to learn to use different threads for thread painting.
I want to get better at free motion quilting on my domestic sewing machine.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to learn to stop procrastinating about quilting and just do more of it.
I would like to learn how to paper pieceing. It seems so intimadating to me.
i would love to learn haow to quilt better and do machine quilting better! i just love to applique and come up with different patterns for my quilts. i have 4 more grandchildren that i need to amkequilts for. i would love to win this!
I would love to re-learn the basics, like accurate piecing, applique and different techniques for binding. I would also love to learn to free motion quilt on a home sewing machine.
I would love to learn Applique. I think it is beautiful.
Great giveaway! Thanks! Being tech challenged, I need to learn how to use my computer to print on fabric and make my quilt labels. Also, I would love to design quilts on my computer – if I knew how!
I’ve learned there is sooo much to learn and I can’t do it all at once!! Love it!!
Oh my gosh if I went back to “quilty school” I’d love to learn more about machine quilting, dying fabric, and machine embroidery. I haven’t done any machine quilting because I don’t know where to start!!! LOL
I would like to learn quiting a quilt on a sewing machine just purchased a new machine now working on machine quilting. Lots to learn
I would love to learn how to use the long arm.
I’d love to figure out why I always seem to get a wrinkle in my fabric! Quilting or sewing garments, I always end up with a wrinkle somewhere. It’s perplexing!
I would like to learn more about quilting designs. I often make quilt tops without a pattern (which takes 4 times as long as picking up a magazine and cutting the specified pieces and sewing.). But I have trouble deciding (most everything in life) how I want to quilt it. I’d also like to try more paper piecing.
I would love to learn more about printing and painting images on fabric.
I would like to learn paperpiecing and how to hand quilt! I think having a warm quilt in your lap and stitching would be wonderful during the cold winter months.
I would like to learn more about color selection and values. I want my quilts to have “punch” rather than look flat. I also would like to learn how to do feathering with my long arm.
I would like to learn more about thread painting and about when to use which thread. I know it takes “play” time but need to find that time!
I would love to learn to use the different rulers on the market for quilt making.
I would like lessons on applique
As a new quilter, I have A LOT to learn! I’d like to learn more about color theory, and learn to do Hawaiian applique the most though.
I’d love to learn more about using my longarm quilting machine! I am going to Quilting with Machines in October, but would love to have even more classes!
I would like to learn more techniques, free motion quilting, piece quilting and applique. I would also like to learn to read the patterns better and maybe even design my own patterns.
I would like to learn others tips & tricks for accuracy, taming their fabric stashes,& completing their ufo’s!
More machine quilting, on domestic machine and also on long arm. Since almost all my quilts go to the “Quilts for Kids” program, if I became more proficient on machine quilting I could complete more kids’ quilts faster.
I would love to learn about the history behind some of the block we use all the time. Also, the different methods of appliqué and procedures for fixing boo boos in blocks or patterns. Thanks for this party, I had tons of fun making this quilt and watching the blog!
I would like to learn more about machine quilting as well as needle-turn applique. There are also new little tricks that help.
If I were to go to Quilty School, I would love to learn more about long-arm quilting. Right now any free-motion quilting that I do is on my regular sewing machine. I have a Pfaff Expression 2036 which works just fine although the throat is not really long enough. I would also appreciate a re-fresher course in applique, matching colors, and all the other little things that go with. Thank you for this opportunity to put my wishes on paper.
I would like to learn whether there is a “secret” in knowing how to press seams on blocks , such as “Anita’s Arrowhead”, that was recently given to us as a free download, so that the seams will nest easily when the blocks are sewn together.
By the way, thanks again, Quiltmaker !!!! Lots of friends asked for the link to your block after they saw my picture. Love Quiltmaker !!!
I’m a beginner but with big ideas – I would love to go back to school to learn the techniques to design my own quilts!!
I’d like to learn to quilt feathers and do some of the really fancy custom quilting that I’ve seen on quilts in magazines, books and blogs. In addition to instruction I think it would also take a lot of practice, which is probably why many of us just do what we know instead of trying to get to the next level. I hope to get there one day!
I’d love to learn more about paper piecing and miniature quilts. I’d also like to learn about curved piecing – something I love when I see patterns of drunkards path or grandmother’s fan or double wedding ring but too terrified to try without a class. Also the Lone Star Quilt patter scares me b/c of “Y seams” so I guess I’d like to learn about those too. Thanks for the giveaway! Love from Indiana, Bonnie
I’d like to learn Free Motion and Thread Painting. I love some things I’ve seen
with Thread Painting!! What a way to embellish your quilt!
I would love to learn to use a longarm – or at least get better at free motion quilting.
I would like to learn the tricks for free motion machine quilting.
Thank you for a chance to win. I am learning free motion quilting on my home machine and a mid-arm Pfaff Hobby quilting machine. I love learning new techniques. Going back to school for quilting would be great.
I would like to learn how to make a wrinkle free quilt sandwich, and then learn how to machine quilt it on my sewing machine. Then I could actually finish some quilts.
I’d like to learn more about hand appliqué and hand quilting!
I would like to learn the Dresden Plate pattern and its variations. Also the Drunkard’s Path. And I also love making wearable art – it releases my creativity.
I’d like to learn applique, since that’s necessary to make Dresden Plates, and those are so pretty that I’d love to make a quilt out of them. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would like to learn about the Dresden Plate and its variations. Also the Drunkard’s Path and an easy way to do it. I also like to do Wearable Art – it releases my creativity.
I would love to learn how to use and own a longarm quilting machine. Since retirement, I’ve got lots of time!
Hi Diane, If I could go back to school I would want to learn how to make the Cathedral Window Quilt block, and how to miter corners that are not the usual 90 degree corners. And I need to take a class on ORGANIZING my quilting studio… Thanks for offering this Back to School giveaway!
millboroquilter@yahoo.com
I would like to learn about the Dresden Plate and its variations. Also the Drunkard’s Path and some ideas about how to make it easier. I also like to do Wearable Art.
I would like to learn more on free motion quilting. All I ever do is random stippling. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
Needle turn applique. I have not yet mastered that and I love the look it gives.
So many things to learn, hand quilting, marking quilts, putting quilts on a traditional frame.
I would like to learn more about free motion quilting, color choices, design – there is always something to learn!
I would like to paper piecing – Christmas is coming and quilts are to be made!
Oh wow – I’ve not done applique or hand quilting, and would also love to learn how to load a quilt on a frame and quilt it that way.
Quilt designing using EQ, and figuring out how much fabric to buy so I have JUST enough!
I think I would like to learn some tricks to be more accurate, paper piecing, machine quilting, and long arm quilting, just to name a few.
I need to learn how to machine quilt bed-size quilts. I am fine with block-size machine quilting, but when I try to apply the same techniques to a bed size quilt, everything goes awry! The thread tangles, stitches skip, stitch length is uneven, thread breaks, my shoulders ache. I have (ahem) several flimsies waiting to be quilted, but I am afraid to tackle them.
I would love to learn how to compose a landscape quilt and how to do thread painting.
As a long time Quilter I think I’ve probably tried just about every technique. But! What truly challenges me overtime is the math when I it comes to changing block sizes–most especially when there are quarter square triangles involved.
I’m comfortable with all my piecing, but, having come into quilting with very little sewing experience behind me, I’ll admit that I find needles, threads and tensioning on my sewing machine all a bit baffling!
It has been a long time since I took a class for quilting. I would like to learn new techniques and short cuts.
I learn something from every quilt I make. I have been quilting for a long time and love going to shows and taking classes because I learn a new trick every time. Someone always has a faster, better way to do an old thing. Yay for learning…
I would love to learn more about the best use of colors and visual textures of fabrics in quilts and machine quilting on a domestic machine.
I’d love to learn to make my free motion quilting more creative and more professional looking. Got a new machine with a bigger throat so I’m ready to practice!!!!
I’ve become so excited about quilting lately. Unfortunately my lack of money makes it hard to do much yet. I would LOVE to learn the best ways (any way) to make money with this diverse hobby. Also, of course, I’d LOVE to win some cloth to start a new quilt project!
Long live quilting!!
I would love to learn how to free motion quilt where it didn’t look like I was a beginner. Only problem – I hate to practice!
There is always something new to learn with quilting. I want to learn more machine quilting tips and techniques; how to choose colors for more dramatic looking quilts; and tips for being more efficient and be able to cut and construct quilt more quickly.
More hand or machine quilting techniques for beginner to amateur level. I am good at meandering and a couple small simple designs but I’d like more info on the next level so to speak.
I would love to learn how to do paper piecing. Without a teacher, it is a scary task trying something new like that…but I’m sure with some guidance it would be fairly simple…?!?!?!
We have a new shop in Cobourg, Ontario – the Stich Witch – and I just discovered the Ella Collection by Red Rooster Fabrics- it has really set up my imagination and I have plans for a robe, as well as figuring out which quilting project that is on my ‘would love to try’ list to buy for.
Quilting and the wonderful people that I have met have enriched my life in ways I could only imagine 3 years ago. Sewing had always been a solitary activity for me, but ‘my girls’ lift my spirits when I am in the darkest of places, just by being around their positive, creative energy. I would recommend getting involved to anyone who suffers from isolation or the ‘blues’, as you can escape from your worries when you get involved in creating with colours. Even if finances are tight, you can gather with groups that make comfort quilts, supplying the fabric and findings. Believe me when I say that your heart will grow and glow with warmth when you give of yourself.
I would love to learn more about design. . But I also would like to learn techniques that improve the quality of my work. There’s so much to learn; I learn something new from almost all my quilting experiences.
I’d like to learn how to do English Paper Piecing and applique and how to pick quilting designs for a quilt and how to pick great colors for a quilt and how to longarm quilt great feathers and…..and….and……..I guess I’d like to become a professional student majoring in quilting of all type.
I’d love to learn to FMQ on my old brother but honestly the one thing I really feel I need help with is choosing fabrics.
I have been a quilter for about 5 years and I have never learned to applique. I would also love to learn how to make a cathedral window quilt! I enjoy your blog, keep up the good work and impress us as you do!
I’d really like to learn more about using my EQ. I’m self taught and wish I could take a lesson or two to learn some new tricks there. Importing blocks and photos and saving to My Block Library, just to name a few. Thanks for the giveaway.
I do a lot of my own designs, so I could really use a design class.
I’d like to learn more about colour theory and how to design my own quilts. I’m just teaching myself free motion quilting, so I’d love to learn more about that too.
I would like to improve my free motion quilting. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful giant give-away. Take care and God bless, Cory
Love it . I actually FINISHED this top in the week. Unusual for me.
I would like to become skilled at free motion quilting using a home machine. Practice, practice, practice! Also I’ve started trying hand quilting on small projects. I can’t see me doing a big quilt this way though.
I would like to learn better applique methods.
I would love to learn how to make my fmq look fantastic, instead of just okay.
New techniques for making quilt blocks faster are also always greatly appreciated.
I’d like to learn how to do two things at once-play on the computer and sew my quilts! But, afraid I will just have to learn to manage my time to include both! Have had fun with the Back to School event and look forward to more in the futute (hint,hint)
I would love to learn and become comfortable with free motiong quilting and to learn all the ins and outs of art quilting! Would be so excited to win all this beautiful fabric! Thanks for the opportunity!
I live to try new techniques and to develop my own patterns. I’d like to improve my machine appliqué skills, not the aspect done ony embroidery machine by the machine but my hand guided appliqué wit decorative stitches.
If I went back to school for quilting, I’d like to have time for homework. I need time to practice free-motion quilting, and I’d like a whole lot more homework time to applique. Where do I sign up?
I definitely need some schooling on my hand applique, but I’d probably major in FMQ because that is my real weak point. And then if I had room in my schedule, I think I’d love to learn to use a longarm machine!
I would love to learn how to think outside the traditional quilting box, to be able to create one of a kind quilts that are truly works of art, and I am not even sure if that is a skill that can be taught. Maybe it’s just learning what rules can be broken or making new rules as you go.
If I could go back to school, I would like to study how to make and print fabric, including printing processes and dye chemistry.
I would love to learn to machine quilt. Right now I basically just stitch in the ditch. Thanks for this chance.
I see so many interesting quilts that have been paper pieced I would love to learn the technique. I’ll just add that to my list of things to figure out.
Applique and free motion quilting are two things I would be interested in learning more about. Thanks for the chance at such a great giveaway.
I love quilting. I want to learn free form quilting on my new horizon. Hope I win. Thanks.
I would like to learn the long arm quilting. Enjoy quilting with my sewing machine. Also need to do more paper piecing. Love your magazine and enjoyed the mystery quilt.
I would like a special quilty class in using my computer and printer to transfer some of my photos to fabric that I could thread paint into wall hangings.
I love quilting and would like to learn easier ways to sandwich the quilt when using small spaces and also more info on free motion quilting. Thanks
I’d love to learn how to service my own sewing machine, so I don’t have to leave it at the shop for a few days or a week to have annual “tuning”. I miss it too much!!!
KZK
I’d like to learn how to have more time to do what I enjoy most…SEW!
Sandi
I’d like to learn FMQ!
I’ve only tried it once – not a huge success!
If I could go to quilting school, I would like to learn the following;
1. To do hand and machine applique
2. To use my Janome 9500 to embroider and machine
quilt my quilts
3. To learn to better organize my sewing supplies, fabric stash, and w. i. p.’s
4. To learn to use my computer to improve my quilting skills
Thank you for this project, Quiltmaker Magazine which I love, and the opportunity
to win more quilt supplies. I have been a subscriber to Quiltmaker for years.
I love the look of quilts that have secondary patterns in them. You know you make all of your blocks the same and get the quilt together then you step back and you can see more than one pattern dancing around in the quilt, depending on how you look at it. I would like to learn a few easy block patterns that do that. Thank you for the give away. I have enjoyed following along.
I wish that there was such a thing as a quilting school were I live (south of Sweden). Then I could have someone show me different techniques and learn about combining colors and patterns. Now I try to teach myself on the blogs.
I want to learn more about putting fabrics together for a quilt to get the right mix of light, mediums and darks. Learning more about free motion quilting on my own machine would be good too.
I’d love to learn more about mid-arm machine quilting, and I love the “tips” offered that demonstrate time- and effort-saving “shortcuts” and innovative ways of creative construction!
I would like to take a class on patience. Not just because I have a toddler and twin infants at home, but really for the sewing part of things. I love buying, cutting and designing, but sewing fabric is my weak part of quilting (my mom is my sewer).
I would like to learn more about quilt design, and how to choose appropriate quilting designs for different quilts. And, I would love to learn how to quilt on a longarm!
I’d like to learn how to free motion quilt well with my regular sewing machine.
I would pay more attention in math, so I could design my own quilt patterns and know that the math would work out correctly!
I would really like to learn free motion quilting and foundation piecing.
I would like to learn curved piecing. Thank you for the nice giveaway!
I would love to learn how to use the fabric paints to embellish my quilting projects.
I am always looking to learn something new & learn the correct way of sewing, quilting, embroidery, selecting colours & patterns, etc. You can never learn enough & it is so much fun as well!
If I was going to quilt school I’d want to learn how to improve my free-motion quilting skills. I have taken some classes and I have learned from each of my teachers so I’m getting better but there is so much more to learn!! I think I do “alright” with putting colors together but I’d like to learn how to incorporate “the wow factor” in my quilts!!
I would like to learn more about color and how darks and lights work in quilting to bring blocks forward or backward.
I would like to learn how to make a Dresden Plate quilt. I keep seeing them in the newer fabrics & think they are so pretty.
Oh how would love to machine quilt at a level beyond beginner. I can meander all i want, but try to do anything beyond that and it looks well “very amateurish. thanks for this wonder blog.
I would like to learn lots of things, especially how to machine quilt (I know, practice, practice, practice!) and also some of the more theoretical stuff…can’t break the rules until you know the rules kind of thing!
I’d like to learn needle turn applique. I have a wonderful pattern that calls for it. Thanks.
When I go back to school, the quilty things I want to learn are applique and free motion quilting. Winning all this fabric certainly would get me started on those BTS assignments too. I’ve enjoyed the party – and the giant finale too.
I would love to learn more about free-motion quilting, possibly some more applique techniques, and advanced bag-making tips (especially how to work with so many layers). THANKS for the chance at this generous giveaway!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
If I went to quilt school I would love to learn how to machine quilt. I teach neeedleturn applique and concentrate on this and don’t have time to practice machine quilting.
I like to learn how to properly trim blocks so they are all the same size.
Oh goodness. Let’s see.
Proper hand-quilting. OH…how to tolerate using a thimble. That’d be top of the list. Hmm..Broderie de Marseille would be great. And I think proper applique processes too. All of which done by hand mainly because I prefer to do all of my work by hand rather than by machine.
I would love to learn how to create a quilt of 3D tumbling blocks. What an amazing design. I would love to find a school that would offer a different quilt every few months as thats how long it takes me. The tumbling block would be the first.
I would love to learn how to paper piece, and to piece curves!
I would love to learn some more about applique, paper piecing and general quilt design. Thanks so much – I really had fun with your Back-to-School Party!
I would love to learn from start to forever on different quilting techniques on a regular sewing machine. Thanks for the party and its favors.
My course load would include: free motion quilting, paper piecing techniques, reverse applique, and working with curves. I have really enjoyed seeing how the different color palettes and fabric choices have affected this design.
I’d love to try curved piecing. I will make a New York Beauty….. one day…..
I would love to learn mitered corners for use in borders.
Course work would include free motion quilting on home and longarm machines – probably favoring training on a Voyager with stitch regulator at this time.
I’d like to get better at applique, need to take a class!
Now that I have retired, I plan on getting back to quilting to use up some of my stash. I would love a class on needle turn applique and also would love to make a Mariner’s compass quilt. Learning to free motion quilt on my old machine is one of my tasks to learn. With money tight right now, I am going to have to quilt all my own quilts.
I would love to learn machine quilting, long arm and home machine. I would love to learn how to paper piece with someone who has more patience than me!
I would love to learn more about free motion quilting and how to decide what patterns will work with what quilts. There are soooo many patterns I don’t know where to start.
I really want to learn to free motion quilt on my small domestic machine. I can’t seem to get the bottom thread to behave….
I would really like to learn easy marking of designs, making crisp points in applique and how to decide what quilting design work best with a quilt pattern. Oh heck, I’d go back and learn it all and sooooo much more, from some wonderful teachers I’m sure!
I would like to learn more about hand quilting borders.
I recently took a class on how to make an apron as it has been 30 years since home ec class. My wonderful instructor, Cindy, had limitless patience as she walked me through each and every task. I am looking forward to taking more classes from her as she creates beautiful quilts and is a gifted tailor.
I would take a class that would let me teach younger people to quilt. Let them know how much enjoyment you can get out of making something beautiful. The younger generation needs to know some of the older traditions and skills.
I love crafting of any kind, but quilting is near and dear to my heart. One cannot have too much fabric
What a fabulous party!
I would love to learn how to applique and paper piece!
I really like to make quilts. Right now, I am making a lap sized quilt for my mom It will have a tree on one side with tracings of all of her great grand-children’s hands. The “hands” will be blooms on the tree. On the other side will be in the center my folks names and there anniversary date in a heart. and my grandparents names and anniversary dates in the upper two corners just below my parents names will be my late sisters name in the center of a flower and below that will my sisters and I each in a flower and the petals will have the names of our kids in them and my my oldest sisters husbands name. There will be a lot of appliqueing involved. This will be my most complicated quilt thus far, I just started quilting again last year after a very long break Wish me luck this is a very important project. I am using material that has been in my moms cupboard for a very long time well over ten years but, we make do with what we have. Good luck to all.
Definitely would like to learn more about paper piecing!
Oh And I’d like to learn how to paper piece. and make those really cool kaleidoscope quilts. Good luck to all…
I would love to have a class in handquilting so I become more proficient and efficient. I can only do one stitch at a time. This series has been amazing, and this prize is over the top. I can’t imagine what it would be like to win. Thank you to all.
Gosh, I don’t know what I would learn. Maybe landscape quilting. Or portrait quilting. Those quilts are amazing!
I would like to learn how to make a better quilt sandwich and how to’s on machine quilting and free motion.
Debbie
I would want to learn free motion quilting…it scares me!
Oh, it would DEFINITELY be free motion quilting!! There is soo much to learn about that!
I would like to improve my machine quilting, especially free motion.
I’d like to learn more about free motion quilting, how to make prairie points, and how to use EQ7 better. Thanks for ghe pattern and the giveaway.
I want to learn how to long arm quilt. I’m doing more and more FMQ on bigger and bigger quilts but it is so hard to do a large full or queen. Also hexagons, drunken path. anything with curvy lines, I want to get better at them.
I would like to learn how to plan the quilting on a quilt. I’ve got lots of tops that need quilting, but have no idea what designs to use. I could look through motif books all day long and still draw a blank.
I would like to learn some ideas about making small projects. Thanks.
I’m still a relatively new quilter so I’ve got LOTS to learn.
Some of the things I still need to perfect (well get right) are: paper piecing, applique, free motion quilting, binding, hand quilting, ….. the list could go on and on
i really need to learn free motion quilting! i’m going to be using lots of fabric and batting to practice on, my old fabric, that is .
have enjoyed your ‘back t o school’ series tremendously .
1. I would love some hands-on dying play time or classes.
2. I would like to learn long arm quilting and be able to afford a machine.
3. I most would like to figure out how to earn an income from quilting, that would be nice.
If I went back to school, I would like to learn to make crazy quilts. I think they’re so lovely. But what I really need to learn is to improve my basic machine quilting.
My school class should have pointers to help with accuracy and speed! There are so many pretties to be done. I love all phases of quilting and the different techniques.
I definitely would like to learn that mistakes are okay; how to incorporate them into other projects. I would like to learn abandoned color combinations!
I really need to learn how to free-motion quilting. Then I could finish more of my quilts. Thanks for the contest!
I’d like to learn more hand sewing techniques, so my piecing could be portable.
Love learning. No matter how long you quilt there’s always something new.
The ol’ timey Cathedral Windows.
I would love how to learn to do heirloom quilting. Or applique!
I would like to learn machine quilting. I have done some on my home machine, but limited and I would love to do more. And/or learn to use a quilting machine
Back to school to learn the patience behind the quilting, then to do the quilting with “Patience” in tow.
I’d like to learn how to quilt designs on a regular sewing machine – like leaves or flower vines. I’d also like tips on choosing fabrics that go together well. Too often I don’t get enough contrast. It’s helping seeing all the different color combos on this Back to School Party. I really like learning time saving tips – like sewing two squares together diagonally & then cutting them apart for two ready made triangle squares – but not sure how to do that & get the size accurate for a quilt pattern that doesn’t suggest that idea.
I’d like to learn more about:
1. quilt pinning/basting tips & tricks…always looking to make that easier!
2. quilt as you go
3. smaller quilting projects that can be taken along with you
I’m always ready to learn more about free-motion quilting…
Applique and hand quilting! thanks!
I would love to learn more about using and putting scrap fabrics together to make beautiful quilts…. It could be new or stash fabrics, just more about how colors, fabrics, and patterns can come together to complement each other.
I’m dismayed that my piecing accuracy is less precise and would go back to school to remediate on cutting and quarter inch sewing precision. Thanks for the chance. Margaret.
I love learning all things. How about som time mangement, or some applique technique. Thanks for the giveaway
I am so intrigued by the bright retroish “modern” fabrics. I would love to learn more about how to combine such wild fabrics into artistic but functional quilts.
I’d love to learn how to do a crazy quilt.
If I went “back to school” I’d like to learn all of the tips and tricks of machine quilting on a home machine.
I would love to learn more about applique. In fact, I’m planning on taking some classes at my LQS!
Just one? I’d like to learn how to use all the embroidery machine tricks you can do on the computer to manipulate your design and make it your own.
I’d also like to learn how to machine quilt on my domestic machine.
so I didn’t end up telling you just one. sorry
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I would like to take more long arm quilting classes. They are not offered very often, actually it seems that the semi-annual quilt expos offer the most. When they are available, you have to take advantage of them. Especially if they feature an award winning LA quilt artist.
I would like to learn how to “stipple” a quilt. Most of quilting friends have mastered it but I guess I am a little afraid to try it. I have practiced a little but still am not comfortable with it. Thanks for including me in your Back to School giveaway.
Goodness, I think all I’ve had is a 101 class! I need to learn applique, more accurate cutting and piecing, and how to be brave and try a difficult pattern.
I like to learn how to hand quilt, free motion quilt and long arm quilt … that way I might get some of my flimsys finished! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I’d like to learn about turning a picture/design into a paper-piece pattern. I already have a lifetime’s worth of patterns to make from Quiltmaker and Quilter’s Newsletter … but there are always room for more, right ?
If I went back to school, I would study color and textiles. I would love to go to classes on Long Arm quilting.
I’d love to see if there’s an easier way to do Double Wedding Ring.
Most definitely I need to learn to free motion quilt. I also want to try needle turn applique.
My back always hurts after a day of sewing. I’d love to learn how to improve my posture!
I would love to get into a hands on class but can’t, so I have been learning through the many tutorials through blogs like this one that have kind and enthusiastic teachers. My current “struggle” and it always is for me until I “get” it, is hand quilting. So that would be the one I’d ask for first. Everything else would be good to go through however because it is not a comprehensive schooling I’ve had so far. Knowledge is power they say, so bring it on! Please.
If I went back to school I’d like to learn more about applique. There are so many methods and I want to know them all. I’d also like to improve my handquilting. I’d like to start over at the beginning to fill in all the gaps, that is what I’d most like to do! It seems there is always something to improve upon. ~~Lisa
I’d like to learn more about color use in fabrics. Quilting gives us such rare opportunities to become artistic with use of color and design it would be of real interest to readers.
I want to change my answer – what I’d really love to learn most is how to use a quilting calculator so if I want to add or subtract rows from a quilt, I can still figure out how much material to buy. I keep falling in love with quilt patterns that are too large or small for the size I want to make. : )
I would like to learn how to go about picking fabrics to get the look I see in other quilts already made. I have such a hard time picking fabrics not already in a collection.
BTW, a friend gave me a subscription to Quiltmaker magazine and the doggie quilt is the cutest!!! Thanks for the give away!! 
I would like to learn about free motion quilting. Also threads and the correct needles.
Free motion quilting is one area that I’ve had little experience, and I’d love to build up my confidence to start doing it on small projects.
I really like learning new techniques and tricks regarding improving accuracy and piecing blocks together.
I am back to school, as far as learning how to quilt. Thus far I have only done two quilts and just loved how they turned out and the pure joy of creating something beautiful and useful too!
I am ready to learn just about anything you can throw at me. I have also recently been doing some watercolor painting and want to combine the two together. So could you show us how to take something we have drawn or painted and turn that into a quilt. I’m just not sure how to go about that. Thanks
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