Story Quilt Top: A Daily Practice in Hand Stitching

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 
  Learn how to:

• 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