Last chance 2009 classes at Quilt University

From the Quilt University student newsletter, here are the listings of 2009 classes still available – last start date is October 30. Note: These are all online classes. Be sure you know you will have time to participate before you join to get the most out of your experience!

Patchwork & Piecing
Bargello Twist with Ruth Blanchet – advanced class
Fast Fun Fabulous with Carol Miller
Jane Was Nuts with Carol Miller
Shattered Angles with Susan Purney Mark
Wheel of Mystery with Helen Marshall

Appliqué
Quilt the Zodiac with Ruth Blanchet
Stress-free Celtic Table Runner with Nancy Chong
Too Easy Stained Glass with Daphne Greig
Triple Treat Tulips with Susan Brittingham

Foundation Piecing
Elegant Angel with Lily Kerns
Pineapples Plus with Jane Hall
Ripless Paper Piecing with Daphne Greig

Quilting, Surface Embellishment
Hand Quilting with Nancy Chong
Machine Embellished Surfaces with Susan Brittingham
More Machine Quilting with Carol Miller – includes wholecloth design

Pictorial Quilts
Elements in Fabric with Linda Schmidt – experimental supplies
Miniature Landscapes with Susan Brittingham – foundation for pictorial quilts
** Realistic Fabric Portraits with Marilyn Belford

Dyeing and Painting
Freeform Screen Printing with Lyric Kinard
** Gutta Resist on Silk with Marjie McWilliams
Quilters Palette with Marjie McWilliams

Design & Color
15 Lines and a Squiggle with Lily Kerns
Creative Color with Lily Kerns
Darned Quilts with Dena Crain
** Exploring Log Cabin with Carol Miller – piecing
Goodbye to the Grid with Dena Crain
** Reflections with Dena Crain

Computer-Aided Quilt Design
** Designing Quilts with CorelDraw with Lily Kerns
EQ6 Advanced Layouts with Fran Gonzalez
** EQ6 Building Blocks with Fran Gonzalez – level 2

Embroidery Module
Digitized Quilting with Joanne Winn

Other
Fingers of Fire Tree Skirt with Nyla Morrison – makes 2!
Math for Quilters with Dena Crain
Photographing Your Quilts with Janice Baehr
Victorian Box with Barbara Dieges

** Classes marked with a double asterisk start this weekend. Registration remains open until Sunday evening.

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Next Quilting Pattern:

Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering a blend of cultural beauty and creative expression.

Whether you’re drawn to the iconic Lone Star designs, the intricate layers of the Sunset Star, or the symbolic details of the Navajo Seasons quilt, there’s something here to capture your imagination. From beginner-friendly blocks to advanced patterns that challenge your quilting skills, these projects invite you to explore the harmony of shapes, hues, and traditions.

The patterns in this collection are more than just quilts—they’re a way to connect with the past while crafting something uniquely your own. Use earthy tones, striking contrasts, or even your stash fabrics to create quilts that echo the landscapes of deserts, mountains, and wide-open skies. You’ll also find tutorials and free resources to guide you as you stitch these timeless designs.

So, if you’re ready to add a touch of tribal beauty to your quilting repertoire, these patterns will inspire you to create something extraordinary. Which one will you start with? Let us know in the comments, and let’s celebrate the artistry of Navajo and tribal quilting together.

Quilting was introduced to the Navajo people through trade, boarding schools, and missionary efforts, where European settlers and American missionaries taught sewing and quilting techniques. Over time, Navajo quilters began incorporating their artistic sensibilities into quilting, blending traditional patterns with this new medium.

Navajo artisans were famous for their intricate woven rugs and blankets. Using upright looms and hand-spun wool, they created bold geometric designs, often inspired by nature and spiritual beliefs. These weavings carried deep symbolism, with colors and patterns reflecting sacred meanings, family stories, or connections to the land.

Lone Star Quilt Free Pattern – Jordan Fabrics

Navajo Seasons Quilt Pattern – Jinny Beyer Studio

Navajo Quilt Block

Homestead Star Quilt

NAVAJO ROAD Quilt Pattern – Chris Hoover – Whirligig Designs

Navajo – Traditional Quilt Block Tutorial LIVE – Video # 46

Tribal Musings

6 Stunning Southwest Inspired Quilt Patterns

Quilt Pattern – Tapis Quilt by AGF Studio