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conniemaried 06-28-2013 02:36 PM

I LOVE my Craftsy classes. Since I live in the boonies where classes are nonexistent, this is so convenient for me. I am enrolled in about 8 classes, have watched them all, but haven't had the time to actually finish any of the projects. I just take each project to the point of saying "I can do that," and put them away for later when I'll actually need that technique. There is only one class that I am tempted to ask for a refund. The reason being that I can't seem to connect the concepts to quilting (I think the class would be great for art students.) But otherwise I am quite impressed with the classes. I highly recommend them.

Geri B 06-28-2013 02:49 PM


Originally Posted by AnitaGrossmanSolomon (Post 6146773)
Hi Geri :-) I'm home now after teaching in your state. I had a pleasant time with the Prairie Star Quilters Guild in St. Charles

WOW, look at that - she is on here with us!!!!!! How cool is that. Anita, love your Craftsy class.....sorry I missed your presentation at Prairie Star Quilters Guild....St. Charles is not too far from where I am..........

Talked about your fusible interfacing for diagonal control at a bee today.........got some "good idea" comments!!!!!!

Geri B 06-28-2013 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by DeneK (Post 6148579)
I love Anita's book Rotary Cutting Revolution. She lives on my sewing table along with Ricky Tims. They are my go-to guys for ideas and information.

Yes, now I am going to go to amazon.com and buy all of her books that they have.......her techniques are simple, common sense........no measuring odd size fractional block pieces......so here I go now with my CC in hand!!!!!!

I can't wait until our guild meets in the fall......hopefully I will have done a quilt using her technique/pattern......and I can show and tell!

jeanharville 06-28-2013 04:40 PM

I've taken her class on Craftsy too and I must say I learned more about preping for successful piecing from her than from any of the other Craftsy classes or from youtube. I am so glad she didn't assume we already knew the tips and techniques that she uses. One of the hints that has worked well for me is pressing the seam open. It makes measurements much more accurate for me. I'm also glad she's a member here too. great!

My time 06-28-2013 06:16 PM

They have some great class bargains this week. I signed up for the Norah McMeeking paper piecing class. Has anyone else signed up for this class? Her Bella Bella quilts are Specacular.

Janis 06-29-2013 06:57 AM


Originally Posted by needles3thread (Post 6148442)
Where do I find info on the crafty classes you all are talking about, please?

I haven't taken any of the Crafty classes as I have dial-up yet :( But I do look at them and think I will take some when I get a faster speed on the computer. Here is where you can find Crafty: [email protected]
Janis

AlienQuilter 06-29-2013 07:43 AM

Word of advice. Sign up for the free ones first to make sure you have no problems viewing them.

This will also get you on their email list and several times a month they have classes on sale. I have bought all my classes on sale!

If you go through Leah Days website you will get a major discount for her classes.

Thanks for the recommendation about Anita's classes - I have been on the line about buying another class - this looks like it will be my next one!

Becky Crafts 06-29-2013 01:26 PM

I did the 2012 free BOM with Craftsy and just gave the finished quilt to my granddaughter who loves it. I signed up for a class on free motion feathers and I'm making a quilt right now that I will use to practice on. My brother requested one of my quilts & I don't have time to practice, so I do my practicing on the actual item. So far, so good! I'm hoping my luck continues... So far, I've gotten raves from family/friends so guess I'm not doing too bad! :-)

QandE2010 06-29-2013 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by gmcsewer (Post 6148320)
I am glad you posted about interfacing on back of fabric you want to cut on the bias. I ihave a plaid I want to use as an inner border and it will only look good if I do bias. It is a closely woven fabric so I think with interfacing I can keep it from stretching and making a wavy border. I intend to measure the quilt carefully and be sure to make the border pieces just to size. Thanks for your comment.

Remember that lots of starch will keep it from stretching out of shape, too. Good luck.

Pepita 06-29-2013 07:04 PM

So when you watch, are you supposed to be doing it at the same time, or is it more like a lecture?


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