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When asked whether Milwaukee-based artist and quilter Heidi Parks travels with her sewing machine, she answers “yes” and holds up a sewing needle. Using simply a needle, scraps of fabric, and colorful thread, this daily practice in hand-stitching has something for artists of all mediums. Learn techniques and artistic concepts that relate to a story-telling quilt and sew a quilt top through stitching, appliqué, patchwork, and other hand-piecing methods. This is a wonderful way to use sentimental fabric scraps, work organically to keep creativity flowing, and find beauty in imperfection. The daily prompts of this quilt design are a bit of a scavenger hunt encouraging you to show up curious. And since our hands are our most valuable tool, Heidi - who is also a yoga therapist - shares some hand yoga stretches to give you the self-care your practice deserves.
To follow along on social media, please post your progress using the tag #DailyPracticeQAL
Check out Heidi's Favorite Supplies
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
To follow along on social media, please post your progress using the tag #DailyPracticeQAL
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3' x 3' piece of light-colored cotton or linen fabric
- Assorted fabric pieces and scraps
- Sewing needle - Heidi likes the Dritz milliner's multi-pack
- Thread, in as many colors as you like - Heidi prefers DMC pearl size 8
- Scissors or snips
- Straight pins
- Thimbles, both pushing and pulling
- Small embroidery hoop 5-8”
- Iron and ironing surface
- Cereal box, aluminum foil, and felt tip maker for optional appliqué technique
- Erasable fabric marker (optional)
- Rotary cutter and mat (optional)
Check out Heidi's Favorite Supplies
Downloads:
- Design a quilt top as a personal memoir
- Appliqué using the running, ladder, whip stitches
- Embroider unique shapes and objects
- Tie a tailor's, quilter's and slip knot
- Stretch your hands to prevent injury
- Hand weave with embroidery thread
- Sew a yo-yo
- Assemble small patchwork
What you'll get:
- Video lessons on how to make the Story Top Quilt
- 31 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Heidi Parkes
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Story Quilt Top: A Daily Practice in Hand Stitching Reviews
343 users recommended this class to a friend
Amanda Talsma-Williams
Takes a beginner from the basics like threading a needle to trying new techniques. A more experienced sewist will find themselves adapting and rearranging elements - an interesting challenge in itself. For me, I struggled to keep the tasks to just 15 minutes a day but discovered blocks of time where I could complete a couple of days at once and catch up. Working to a set of mini deadlines was a welcome discipline.
June 26, 2024
Scotti Stanley
Wow! I was surprised by how much I liked this class and how much I looked forward to each day's prompt. This first time I watched I did not stitch along because I like to have an idea of where I am going before I begin. I know that takes away from the spontaneity, but I also know that I am somewhat of a planner and am much more comfortable working this way. I will say that this class has given me permission, and the desire, to be less so when I decide to watch again and stitch along. Until then the only decision I need to make is, what size shall I make my quilt?
May 23, 2024
Hollis L Gentry
I like the discussion and demo, along with the suggestions on how to proceed in creating a story quilt.
More than 3 months ago