Playing with Curves

Description What You’ll Learn: How to cut arcs using a variety of templates, tools and methods How to pin and sew a simple, gentle curve — the essential technique used in all of Ann’s designs and class projects How to make custom, reusable templates out of plastic sheets and freezer paper Sure-fire tips for cutting multiple pieces and pressing seams The step-by-step process of constructing intricate blocks using curves, paper piecing and templates How to paper piece blocks with curvy motifs using reusable freezer-paper templates How to cut and sew free-form designs to create blocks limited only by your imagination Ann’s unique philosophy for quilting in and around all of these innovative blocks What You’ll Make: Imaginative place mats or quilt tops based on the five patterns and templates included in your class materials What You’ll Love: Gaining confidence as you learn to sew on a curve Downloadable class materials that include instructions and templates for five quilts based on Ann’s own designs Expert advice on assembling and quilting your blocks into sinuous and stunning works of art Projects that build upon one another as you cultivate your skills

• Class Preview
• Getting Started
• Sewing Gentle Curves
• Winding Ways Block
• Starting Curves Again?
• Finishing Curves Again?
• Ice Sawblades Block
• Twist Tie Block