Smarter Strip Quilting

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Take the fuss out of diamonds and triangles! Discover simple shortcuts that will take you from strip set to stunning quilt in no time.

Important Foundations

Meet avid quilter Joanna Figueroa and preview the simple techniques you’ll learn to incorporate strip sets and angles into your quilts — without using templates or Y-seams! In addition, get expert tips on working with pre-cuts, and discover efficient techniques for cutting and pressing strip sets.

Discovering 60 Degrees: Triangles

Gain confidence working with angles as you start building a lovely hexagon patterned quilt. See how to accurately cut out 60-degree triangles from strip sets and assemble them into colorful half blocks, avoiding Y-seams entirely. Joanna also shares her effective method of cutting out background triangles.

Putting It Together: Triangles & Hexagons

Start assembling the half hexagon blocks you created in Lesson 2 with Joanna’s guidance. As the pattern begins to take shape, you’ll discover valuable tips for joining each row and finishing the quilt top. Plus, find out how to create a variety of designs using these same techniques!

Discovering Diamonds

Apply the skills you’ve learned to make a striking diamond patterned quilt. Joanna gives step-by-step instruction on cutting out accurate patches from a strip set and sewing them into perfect diamond shapes. In addition, practice Joanna’s trusty technique for cutting out background shapes.

Putting It Together: Diamonds

Once you’ve made the diamond patches from Lesson 4, it’s time to construct the quilt top! Joanna shows you how to lay out and assemble each row, offering expert advice on setting the rows into the quilt and trimming the finished piece. Feeling creative? Find out how to make a variety of lovely diamond block designs.

Turning Diamonds Into Stars

Transform the diamonds you made in previous lessons into a gorgeous star block quilt. Joanna breaks down the process into easy-to-manage steps, showing you how to arrange and cut each strip set to achieve the desired design. Plus, discover tips to help you create your own star-shaped designs.

Applications & Inspiration

Get inspired by the beautiful quilts you can create using the techniques from this class. Joanna shares a wide variety of design ideas that will spark your creativity and enhance the look of your future quilts!