Now the good news is that if you can’t make it live you can still purchase the workshop package and then view it any time in the future at your convenience.
So what is quilt finishing fest?
Quilt Finishing Techniques Made Simple!
Quilt Finishing Fest is a live, virtual event of quilting and quilt finishing techniques taught by expert instructors. You’ll learn finishing techniques like quilting and binding from a dozen different quilting experts. We’re excited to share our pro tips, tricks, and techniques with you. I’ll be the opening keynote speaker, followed by additional 40-minute workshops sessions.
Whether you’re looking for new skills and techniques, technologies to explore, or inspiration for your next project, there is something for every quilter at this event to elevate your projects. Here’s a list of everyone teaching below:
Let’s break down the breakout rooms:
You’ll get 6 1/2 hours of content in four hours using the magic of technology. Quilt Finishing Fest will have ten 40-minute breakout rooms. You’ll pick three you want to see LIVE and choose your own learning adventure with just a click. Recordings of the other rooms will be available to watch on replay after the live event has finished, and you’ll have access to all of the content to watch over and over as much as you’d like!
As promised, I’m back with another fun machine quilting video for you. This week I wrap up my series showing how I quilted all 9 quilts from my book, How Do I Quilt It. Check out 3 versions of my Pinwheel Tessellation quilt below. The complete pattern is included in the book so you can make it from start to finish!
3 of my books are still available in print, while all 5 of them are available as PDF downloads. Of course I recommend getting the complete set, but any of them will definitely help improve your machine quilting skills!
One Pattern, 3 Different Quilting Plans
It’s so fun to see how quilting makes the quilt! In my book, How Do I Quilt It? you can mix and match quilting plans between the different projects, or you can apply the techniques to any quilt in your UFO pile. Once you understand how to break down the techniques and design your own quilting plan, the sky’s the limit when it comes to quilting your own quilts!
Since my namesake Christa table from Arrow debuted last year, I’m loving how much everyone is loving it! I have good news to share for the Month of September, 2023. It’s on sale for just $1499 + tax which includes assembly, delivery, one set of quilt block bumpers, and a custom insert to fit your sewing machine. I created a video a few months back that you can watch. Just click the image below:
My cabinet can ship to about 95% of the US, so be sure to check with me directly before placing your order to ensure delivery. Also, you’ll want to measure your machine to ensure it will fit. All but the largest machines fit securely in the cabinet. As long as your machine is less than 24″ wide by 12″ deep you are in good shape. This includes ALL Bernina domestic machines as well as most major brands.
Each set of bumpbers includes 2 boards which you can attach wherever you need a raised edge to prevent the quilt from falling off of your table!
This cabinet has been a game changer for me and I know it will be for you as well. If you already have a nice sewing setup but want to purchase a pair of the bumpers to attach to your existing table, you can do that as well. It will fit tables up to 1″ thick that have an edge to attach the clamps to. Just be sure to measure the width of your table and include a note if it’s more than 5/8″ thick so I know to order the larger clamps. If you have any questions at all be sure to leave me a comment or email me directly: christa@christaquilts.com!
My quilt blocks on display at International quilt festival last year. They’ve been a huge hit!
I love making the same quilt more than once to show off different quilting possibilities and fabric choices. In my latest YouTube video (part 2 of 3), I’m sharing my methods and ideas showing how to quilt my Loose Weave Quilt 3 different ways. This is one of the patterns included in my book, How Do I Quilt It?
Click the image below to watch. The final video in this series will be shared next week, so stay tuned!
I love showing different quilting plans for the same quilt. The techniques are so versatile that you can apply them to any quilt in your UFO pile. For more quilting inspiration and ideas, be sure to grab your signed copy of my book, How Do I Quilt It?
After what feels like playing catch up all year, I finally feel organized enough to start sharing the videos I’ve been taking while making my quilts. So starting this week, I’ll have loads of tutorials geared towards helping you gain the confidence to quilt your own quilts. To kick things off, I’ll revisit a video I created last year, showing how to quilt the Daisy Chain quilt from my book, How Do I Quilt It?
Check out my tips and tricks for quilting the same project using a walking foot, free motion, or both. Click the image below below to watch:
Stay tuned as I make my way through the rest of the patterns in the book, plus some recent quilt finishes. If you’ve made any of the quilts from my recent book, please let me know. Bonus points if you’d like to share pics!!!
I’m thrilled to say that at long last, all 5 of my machine quilting books are now available an instant PDF downloads in my Etsy shop. 4 of them were originally published through Martingale, who sadly closed their doors earlier this year. As of this writing, only 2 of them are still in print: Machine Quilting with Style, and 99 Machine Quilting designs.
My most recent book, How Do I Quilt It? was published by C&T/Stash in 2021 and is still in print.
View My Trunk Show of Quilts from My Books!
I put together a 20 minute video sharing all of the projects from my books along with some fun behind the scenes stories of how these books came to be. Click here (or the image below) to watch on my YouTube channel:
So do you have any of these in your library? If so, which are your faves? If you are missing any, you can now complete your collection and have access to them anytime on your computer. Click here to get the ebook versions of these from my Etsy shop. You’ll be glad you did!
I’m excited to be a part of this fun virtual event brought to you by C&T publishing and BERNINA. It features a fabulous lineup of instructors teaching a variety of finishing techniques including basting, free motion quilting, walking foot quilting, thread painting, binding, and more!
You’ll get lifetime access to the entire event which includes Ten 40 minute workshops plus my opening presentation. All sessions are presented live but recorded so you’ll be able to watch them all again and again! Check out the full schedule below:
From innovative techniques to expert tips, all of the instructors are ready to help you elevate your quilting skills to new heights and finish faster, so you can finish up that UFO pile! The event also includes a virtual swag bag of goodies from all the instructors, plus plenty of giveaways. You won’t want to miss it!
Click here to register for Quilt Finishing Fest. Remember to enter code fest1christa at checkout for lifetime access for just $29.99! It’s the next best thing to taking a class from me in person. 🙂
Please me know if you plan to attend. It’s the only virtual event I’m doing all year!
I’m excited to return to QuiltCon in Raleigh, NC, February 22-25, 2024 for more fun teaching! So far I’ve been to every show, and I’ve taught there in person 4 times (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) plus once virtually (QuiltCon Together 2021).
I’ve also been on the QuiltCon jury, loved volunteering and was even a vendor at this year’s show. I’ve also had my quilts shown as a part of every show (either hung in the exhibit, special events, or part of a vendor booth). Pretty much the ONLY thing I haven’t done is judge the show, but that’s on my “one day” bucket list, too, LOL!
So to say that I LOVE QuiltCon is quite the understatement. I don’t teach every year because they like to keep the faculty roster fresh, and also because I enjoy going sometimes as an attendee with no obligations. But I’m ready to teach there again next year and I’m excited for a full lineup of lectures and workshops.
Me in my booth at this year’s show. Honestly, vending was waaaaay more work than teaching, LOL! But it allowed me to the chance to talk with many more people at the show. Fun times!!!
My QuiltCon 2024 Schedule
Click each of the links below for a full description of my events:
Scenes from my workshops at QuiltCon 2022. I love fun, enthusiastic students!!
QuiltCon registration opens to members on August 15 and to non-members on Sept 12. But most workshops tend to sell out on opening day, so if you aren’t already a member of The MQG and plan to attend QuiltCon, go ahead and become a member. It’s changed my life for the better and I highly recommend it!!
Last year (2022) was my first opportunity to attend and teach at International Quilt Festival in Houston Texas. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to return this year, and I hope you’ll join me!
Below is my complete schedule along with links for more info. If you plan to attend (whether or not you take my class) I’d love to see you and say hi! And if you aren’t going, be sure to put this festival on your bucket list for the future!
As of this writing, this class is currently sold out. However, you’ll get a similar experience with my other free-motion quilting workshop below.
Tuesday 10/31 #259 Free-Motion Designs with Lines 2-5 PM
In this workshop, students will learn how to turn basic shapes into linear free-motion quilting designs. Using the seam lines on your quilt as a guide, learn how to divide and conquer your quilting while you stitch interesting motifs that are a great alternative to straight line quilting. These can be quilted as allover designs across the surface of your quilt, or scaled down to fit a specific shape in your quilt.
Wednesday 11/1 Lecture #358 Prepping Your Quilt for Domestic Machine Quilting 3-4 PM
Those batting shears are a game changer when it comes to trimming batting & basting your quilt!
In this informative lecture, I’ll share secrets for domestic machine quilting success which include adequate preparation and planning. Learn my game-changing, back-saving basting technique, and how to divide and conquer each task so it’s not such a chore. Also learn how to become friends with your iron and understand how to choose the right thread colors for your project. Once you discover how to create rich texture with little to no marking of the quilt, you’ll feel empowered to finish all those tops in your UFO pile!
Thursday 11/2 #450 Machine Quilting Forum 9AM – Noon
Join me along with Nina Clotfelter, Sue Heinz, Jenny K. Lyon, RaNae Merrill and Carol Wilhout for a morning of machine quilting focus and fun! We’ll each present a show & tell of our expertise along with a demonstration of our favorite techniques. My presentation is called “If you can sketch it, you can quilt it.” Click here for a more detailed explanation of each artist’s showcase. It’s going to be educational and inspiring for sure!
Thursday 11/2 Lecture #462 How to Make a Quilting Plan 4-5 PM
Most quilters understand the concept of practicing machine quilting designs on small fabric samples, but they often have trouble applying those designs to an actual quilt. In this informative lecture, I’ll discuss the importance of making a quilting plan, so you can figure out the best pathway around the quilt with the fewest stops and starts. Learn how to divide and conquer each task so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming. Feel empowered to quilt your own quilts once you see how easy and carefree these methods can be.
Both of my lectures and my machine quilting forum topic are based on my latest book, How Do I Quilt It? It’s not required for these events, but I highly recommend it. And if you are unable to attend, grabbing your signed copy is the next best thing to being there!
It’s going to be a fun and frenzied fall, but I’m looking forward to it!!
Welcome to my stop on the C&T blog hop for my friend Daisy Aschehoug’s brand new book called Quilting with Curves. If you love the look of curved piecing but don’t know where to start, then this is the book for you!
Even if you are a curved piecing aficionado, the 20 geometric, modern designs in this book are sure to inspire! Below are just a few of my faves.
So Daisy and I have been friends for many years. We originally met at a quilting retreat and we’ve taught at several of the same industry events. She’s also an expert at designing in Illustrator, and I’ve taken a couple of her courses to improve my design skills. I was very happy that C&T sent me 2 copies of her new book, so that means I get to give the second one away!
We recently met up with a group of friends for dinner at the Road to California quilt show back in January. We’ll both be teaching together at QuiltCon in 2024 so it will be fun to hang out again then!!
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment letting me know if you’ve tried curved piecing before. I do enjoy the technique, and each time I see a quilt made from curved piecing, it makes me want to play around more with curved designs!
I’ll leave this giveaway open through the end of the blog hop which is on July 1, 2023 and will notify the winner via email. It’s open to all so if it happens to be an international winner, you’ll get a PDF copy of the book instead.
Christa Quilts 