
Intermediate
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33 min 33 sec
00:57
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01:37
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03:17
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09:15
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05:18
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13:10
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Create a whole new topography on your quilt tops simply using whole pieces of fabric, batting and thread. Modern quilter, Carolyn Friedlander, shares eye-opening ways to approach wholecloth quilting, giving you a broad overview of hand-stitching and machine-quilting techniques. You will learn how to make modern tied quilts and combine big basting stitching in vibrant designs using Perle cotton and wool yarn. Plus Carolyn shares her tried-and-true techniques for using a walking foot and darning foot at the machine.
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 24” x 24” quilt top fabric
- 30” x 26” backing (approximately)
- 30” x 26” wool batting (approximately)
- Curved or quilters safety pins
- Quilting gloves
- Snips
- Thimble
- Big-eyed quilting needles
- 2 Colors Perle cotton in desired colors (12wt)
- Wool yarn (fingering or worsted weight)
- Tapestry needle
- Sewing machine with extension table
- Walking foot
- Darning foot
- Machine needles (90/14)
- 2 colors cotton thread in desired colors (50wt)
Downloads:
- Baste your project
- Quilt using the "big stitch" technique
- Add yarn for a tied quilt
- Straight stitch with walking foot
- Free-motion quilt
What you’ll get:
- A master class on designing your own wholecloth quilting.
- 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from Carolyn Friedlander
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students






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Wholecloth Quilting: Machine and Hand-Quilting Techniques Reviews
539 users recommended this class to a friend
Vicky Kemish
The class felt very haphazardly planned and left out a lot of important information. ie; how do you lay down lines if your fabric doesn't have any lines on it?, how do you add binding?
April 7, 2025
Tamara George
Helpful tips for all the different types of quilting. Nice pearls of wisdom throughout
February 17, 2025