Explore the wonderful, whimsical world of miniature quiltmaking in this online course with Jill McCloy! Jill will walk you step-by-step through creating her popular Dragonfly Moon Mini quilt while you discover all her best tips and tricks for creating miniature quilts.
Why create miniature quilts? There are a variety of reasons! Maybe you have a perfect fabric, but very little of it. Maybe you have a short attention span and want to create a fun quilt without a big time commitment. Or perhaps, you need to make a gift on a quick deadline! Whatever your reason, this course will make you fall in love with creating mini quilts.
Jill begins with a trunk show to show you lots of examples and ideas for mini quilts. Then, she shares her special techniques for mini quilts. As Jill explains in the course, many techniques that will work on big quilts won't always work on mini quilts and vice versa. Next, Jill walks you step-by-step through creating one of her most popular mini quilt patterns: the Dragonfly Moon Mini. The downloadable pattern and instructions for this quilt are included with your course purchase. This miniature 7" x 12" version of the original wall quilt features dragonflies crossing the inner border and appliquèd and outline-stitched leaves. Learn how to use a nifty tapered satin stitch for the branches as well as an unusual sheer appliquè technique. You will also create simple beaded or French knot eyes for your dragonflies, an easy turned appliquè moon, a double mitered border and more–all packed in one fabulous little mini quilt project!
This start-anytime course is self-paced. You can begin the moment you register, viewing the course anytime that is convenient for you.
