Neutral Blooms Lessons
In this class you will learn how to use neutral fabrics in your quilts.
- Lesson 1 - Basics
- Lesson 2 - Half-Square Triangles
- Lesson 3 - Setting the Triangles
- Lesson 4 - Making the Stems
- Lesson 5 - Finished Machine Appliqué Plus Crocheted Chairs | Knitted Chairs
- Lesson 6 - Appliqué the Apliquick Way
- Lesson 7 - Assembling the Flowers
- Lesson 8 - The Border Stems
- Lesson 9 - Quilting a Neutral Quilt
- Lesson 10 - Quilt Basting
This class is created using Facebook/YouTube LIVE sessions. These are recordings of those sessions
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Neutral Blooms - Lesson 01 - Basics
Alex begins her neutrals quilt, "Neutral Blooms", with the basics.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 02 - Half Square Triangles
It's time to keep building your neutrals quilt today, as Alex shows how she makes half square triangles. Join us and make this quilt your own.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 03 - Setting the Triangles
To get the right look and to make the piecing work, you need to know how to set your triangles. Alex has done it and has some tips to show you in her next Neutrals Class.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 04 - Making the Stems
Stems can involve bias, straight lines, curvy lines, and colors. Alex gives you tips and ideas for making your stems just right.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 05 - Finished Machine Appliqué PLUS Crocheted Chairs
Alex shows on her sewing machine the stitch, the stitch lengths, and the foot to demonstrate her finished machine appliqué. Plus, Alex got swept away by crocheted chairs she saw in a store in Mendicino, California. Alex learned to crochet in college and was excited about these chairs. See why.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 06 - Appliqué Using the Apliquick Way
It's time to prepare the flowers for Neutral Blooms. This is finished appliqué and Alex likes to use the Apliquick Method. This way she doesn't burn her fingers with the iron or get sticky fingers from glue. Alex used to like the starch method, but has changed over to using the Apliquick tools. Find out why.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 07 - Assembling the Flowers
It's time to put the flowers on the quilt. What is the best approach? What thread do you use on top and in the bobbin? Alex has been there before and guides you through the process.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 08 - The Border Stems
Alex continues the Neutral Blooms quilt with the fun border. In this lesson she shows how to attach the stems to achieve that wonderful flowing effect.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 09 - Quilting A Neutral Quilt
How do you quilt a neutral quilt? Alex has made many neutral quilts and has some ideas, advice, and examples for you to consider. This is a fun video with great information.
Neutral Blooms - Lesson 10 - Alex's Thoughts on Basting
Alex gives you ideas on basting a quilt. She will talk about several basting approaches and will include a demo using Free Fuse Basting powder.
