Sculpting with Thread

Sculpting with Thread

Machine trapunto adds an elegant, yet understated flair to your quilting. Hand sewing techniques, updated for machine use, provide three-dimensional texture and interest. Some free-motion machine quilting experience is useful, but not required. This is a great workshop for any kind of quilting machine.Duration: 4 hours

Florecitas – Appliqué

Florecitas – Appliqué

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Hand Appliqué. Nelly will show you several ways to transfer the design and how to prepare the background and the appliqué pieces for a great finished product. She will talk about different kinds of needles and threads, and finally she will show you how to secure […]

Bella Strella – Paper Piecing for Beginners

Bella Strella – Paper Piecing for Beginner

Nelly’s approach to paper piecing will lead you to love the technique! Paper piecing has never been easier. Nelly will teach you all her paper piecing secrets during a relaxed class adventure. The pattern has been designed so the star points will never be lost. In class we will start with one block. The […]

Free Motion for ALL – Machine Quilting

Free Motion  for All – Machine Quilting

In this hands-on machine quilting class, we will explore techniques for machine quilting and all the important details to take the stress out of free-motion quilting.  Learn to machine quilt many designs including free-form and  stencil derived. Become informed on different kinds of batting and what they are used for. Discover the importance of […]

Small Whirligig

Small Whirligig

No more fear of curves! Learn a technique to create curves without sewing any as you assemble this tessellating design constructed using only squares. Learn to create dynamic movement with color choices, and discuss finishing possibilities.Duration: 3 hours

Harmonious Whirlies

Harmonious Whirlies

No more fear of curves!  See and learn one of Nelly’s favorite quiltmaking techniques – the one she uses to create curves without sewing any!  You’ll use it over and over as you assemble this tessellating design, which is actually constructed using squares — exclusively.  Explore how to create dynamic movement with color choices, and […]

Ode to Autumn

Ode to Autumn

Autumn leaves crinkle underfoot, the many colors of nature filling up the space once more. The fabric is cut into squares and rectangles. Then a simple technique is used to create curvy shapes and dynamic movement as you stitch this dramatic quilt.

Duration: 3 hours

Flower Seeds

Flower Seeds

Imagine a curvy design made entirely from fabric squares and rectangles! Some say it’s like Cathedral Windows by machine … and while the motif is similar, the process is completely different and new. Advanced beginners and more experienced quiltmakers alike will delight in how easily these curves appear – a result of strategic fabric manipulation, […]

Amazon Reflections

Amazon Reflections

In this workshop the student will learn a fun and fast technique to make wonky blocks. It is a stack, slice, swap and sew patchwork technique. Let the colors you chose set the tone for this innovative quilt. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Value and color discussed as part of this wonderful class. […]

Beginners Feathers

Beginners Feathers

Learn to draw and stitch easy feathers and feather wreaths all using minimal marking.  We will discuss several ways to transfer designs onto the quilt top, batting and thread choices among other important points for successful freehand quilting. This is a great workshop for both longarm and home machines.

Duration: 3, 4, 6 hours or multi-day.

Sunset in Cabos – Easy Curves for Quilters

Sunset in Cabos – Easy Curves for Quilters

Curves add interest, drama and movement to a quilt. Using Nelly’s Sunset in Cabos pattern and her Sunset Template Set, learn to accurately cut the fabric using templates and then sew curves in an easy and precise manner. If you can stitch an accurate ¼” seam, you will quickly master Nelly’s easy […]

Piano Keys and Champagne Bubbles – A Modern Quilt

 Piano Keys and Champagne Bubbles – A Modern Quilt

While working on this elegant and contemporary wall quilt you will explore several techniques to make and applique circles. Strip pieced piano keys are transformed by a gentle curve to frame the appliquéd bubbles. Several techniques for machine and hand appliqué will be discussed. Includes short discussion of quilting choices.

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