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Online Class- Machine Quilting with Heather Thomas

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Are you ready to elevate your quilting skills to new heights and unleash your creativity with machine quilting? Join accomplished machine quilter Heather Thomas on an inspiring journey as she unveils the secrets of machine quilting as a powerful design tool and essential finishing technique for your quilts.

In this comprehensive class, Heather will empower you to see machine quilting in a whole new light, emphasizing its role not only as a means of enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your quilts but also as a way to ensure their longevity and durability. Say goodbye to common quilting myths and misconceptions as Heather shares invaluable insights and techniques that will revolutionize your approach to free motion quilting.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:
 Discover essential products and tools for machine quilting to enhance your quilting experience.
 Gain valuable insights into stitch out design choices to elevate the visual impact of your quilts.
 Learn ergonomic techniques for pain-free quilting and easy basting methods for hassle-free quilting sessions.
 Unlock the importance of learning to doodle freely as a precursor to mastering free motion quilting.
 Master nine basic stitch outs, including versatile design motifs and fills, to add depth and dimension to your quilts.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the art of free motion machine quilting or an experienced quilter seeking to refine your skills and achieve professional-quality results, this class is for you! With Heather’s expert guidance and encouragement, you’ll gain the confidence and proficiency needed to dance with your machine and bring your quilting visions to life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your quilting practice and embark on a journey of artistic discovery with Machine Quilting Mastery! Enroll now and unleash your creativity with Heather Thomas as your guide. ??

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In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing

Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into that last category. From the moment I opened the pack, it felt like stepping into a watercolor garden—soft, romantic, full of movement, and brimming with detail that invites you to slow down and really look.

This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.