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Unlock the Charm of English Paper Piecing: A 6-Lesson Handcrafted Online Masterclass

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Unlock the Charm of English Paper Piecing: A 6-Lesson Handcrafted Masterclass! ??

Are you ready to embark on a delightful journey into the world of English paper piecing? Join us for an immersive experience led by expert quilter Ashley Hough, where you’ll learn the timeless art of quilting entirely by hand.

In this captivating 6-lesson masterclass, you’ll discover the joys of English paper piecing—a method cherished by quilters for its portability and precision. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner eager to explore new techniques, this class is your ticket to unlocking the charm of English paper piecing.

 What You’ll Discover:
 Six lessons brimming with in-depth instruction and practical tips
 Total runtime of over 1 hour and 11 minutes, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential techniques
 Enjoy on-demand video access anytime, anywhere, allowing you to learn at your own pace
 Access bonus downloadable PDF resources to complement your learning experience
 Engage with the class Q&A for personalized guidance and support, ensuring you’re never stuck along the way

From understanding the materials needed for English paper piecing to mastering common shapes like hexagons, clamshells, and diamonds, this masterclass covers it all. Ashley will guide you through the process of cutting fabric, basting shapes onto paper templates, and stitching them together with precision and finesse.

Discover insider tips for basting fabric shapes with ease, whether they have straight edges, curves, or sharp points. Once your pieces are stitched together, you’ll learn how to remove the paper templates and marvel at your handcrafted masterpiece.

But that’s not all—put your newfound skills to the test with a fun and easy pattern download, allowing you to practice your English paper piecing with confidence and creativity.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of English paper piecing and create beautiful quilts with your own two hands. Enroll now and let the stitching begin!

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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.