Connie Palmer and Classic Sewing magazine are excited to invite you to a special virtual sewing event: Connie’s Heirloom Quilt Class. During this class, you'll create an exquisite quilt that showcases many beautiful heirloom techniques, including pintucks, lace shaping, puffing and more. This easy-to-make quilt is perfect for all skill levels.
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Connie Palmer and Classic Sewing magazine are excited to invite you to a special virtual sewing event: Connie’s Heirloom Quilt Class. Thank you to Connie for creating this class in her home's sewing room! During this start-anytime class, you will create an exquisite quilt that showcases many beautiful heirloom techniques, including pintucks, lace shaping, puffing, madeira applique and more. Connie originally designed this quilt for her granddaughter, Michelle. The quilt was featured on the TV show, Quilting with Shar, hosted by Sharlene Jorgenson, and featured in Sharlene's book: America's Best, a compilation of 13 quilt projects. This easy-to-make quilt was designed with both beginner and advanced heirloom sewists and quilters in mind.
This class includes:
A copy of the book America’s Best by Sharlene Jorgenson (includes instructions for this quilt + 12 additional quilts)
10 technique how-to videos (so you can practice the techniques before you get started!)
Videos for each block and section of the quilt, plus an introduction video from Connie
6 machine embroidery designs in all major embroidery file formats
Templates for all blocks and embroideries
Cutting guide
Tip sheets from Connie to use alongside the main instructions
A beautifully-designed cover sheet for a notebook
Access to private group where you can sew along with Connie
This start-anytime class is self-paced. You can begin the moment you register, viewing it anytime that is convenient for you.
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In-depth how-to videos and social interaction designed for a proven learning experience.
No set class time! Our courses are structured to fit around your schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What will you learn?
In just one quilt, you will learn a variety of sewing techniques, including:
How to create pintucks
How to create lace shaping (both the traditional pinned way and the pinless way!)
How to pinstitch and bridging stitch
How to corner pivot
How to create puffing
How to create "magic" madeira applique
And so much more!
2. Who should attend?
Anyone looking to expand their skills and create a beautiful heirloom project
Anyone looking for new ways to use heirloom techniques
Anyone wanting to learn how to make a quilt from beginning to completion
Anyone who loves classes and projects taught by Connie Palmer
Connie Palmer
What began as a simple interest in sewing 30 years ago has blossomed into an exciting adventure that Connie loves to share with her students. Her gift for elegant design and exquisite craftsmanship has made her a highly sought-after teacher in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
She travels and teaches for the Martha Pullen travel events and returns year after year as one of the favorite teachers at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Her showcase of skills can often be seen on PBS television in "Martha’s Sewing Room," "America Sews with Sue Hausmann" and "Quilting with Shar." She is a regular contributor to Classic Sewing magazine and contributed to Sew Beautiful magazine for many years. She has the privilege of having garment designs on the covers of five Martha Pullen books: Lovely Lingerie; Elegant Sewing for Baby; Contemporary Heirlooms for the Older Girl; Six Easy Patterns and Fabulous Fashions.
