Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics Lessons

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Scrap Buster Block Party!

Turn even your tiny scraps into something spectacular with Dee’s Saturday Sampler! In this session, Dee shares her Scrap Buster Block—designed to make the most of your fabric bits so you can stitch, stash-bust, and create a beautifully dynamic quilt block without waste. With Dee’s approachable teaching style and smart construction tips, you’ll learn how to turn those “too good to toss” scraps that have been lingering in your sewing room into something you love.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Make Bias Tape LOVE letters

Join Dee for a unique and creative class where you'll learn to transform bias tape into a sweet written expression. Perfect for gifts or keepsakes, you'll leave the class with the skills to create your own fabric message that speaks straight from the heart.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Make a "Hearts of Love" Quilt

Join Dee to learn how to make a charming "Hearts of Love" quilt featuring a repeating heart motif made with a 60-degree angle ruler. This sweet quilt is perfect for a Valentine's gift, a baby quilt, or a cozy addition to your home decor.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Make Mixed Media Paper Cloth

Discover the versatility and craft of Mixed Media Paper Cloth with expert quilter Dee Christopher. Learn how Dee creates this unique material, explore project ideas, and get inspired by an exquisite gift that beautifully integrates it.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Hexie Projects: Coasters

hat can you do with hexies? This versatile shape offers so many options! In this first class in a series of Hexie Projects, Dee will show you how to construct beautiful personalized coasters to keep for yourself or give as thoughtful gifts.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Hexie Projects: Framing Hexies to Create a Star Quilt

In the next installment of our hexie project series, Dee will guide you through the process of framing a hexagon to create a stunning Hexie Star Quilt.

Dee Christopher's Quilting Basics - Hexie Projects: Making Hexies EPP Style, and a Cool Quilting Idea

In the next installment of our hexie project series, Dee will demonstrate how to make and use turned-edge hexies, and she will give you a fun and innovative idea for quilting them.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Hexie Projects: How to Make a Hexie Illusion Block

What can you do with hexies? This versatile shape offers so many options! In the final installment of our hexie project series, Dee will demonstrate how to make a “Hexagon Illusion Block” to use in your next quilt.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Painting on Fabric with Indigo

This is a two-part class where you'll learn to create stunning indigo designs on fabric using our specialized Indigo Fabric Paint kit, perfect for adding a unique touch to your quilting projects. In the first class, instructor Dee Christopher will demonstrate how to mix the indigo paint and apply it to your fabric, and in the second she will show how to make a small project with your painted fabric.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Painting Fabric with Indigo Part 2: Making a Zip Pouch

Learn how to make a Zip Pouch using the fabric you created in Painting on Fabric with Indigo.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Dyeing Fabric with Sharpies®

Join Dee to discover the art of creating unique fabric designs using a tool you likely already have—Sharpies! This fun and captivating technique will have you hooked from the start, unleashing endless creative possibilities.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Ice Dyeing Fabric for Quilting

Join Dee for some Summertime fun while you create beautiful and unique designs on quilting fabric with Ice Dyeing!

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Make an Ice Dyed Landscape

Join Dee for some Summertime fun while seeing how she uses Ice Dyed Fabric to create a beautiful landscape!

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Make a Circle Square Block!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Make a Combo Cushion to hold clips and pins

Tired of finding fabric clips all over your sewing area (or having to hunt one down when you need it)? Dee demonstrates how to transform fabric scraps into a versatile "Combo Cushion" that functions as both a holder for wonder-type clips and a pin cushion, and it’s just the right size to keep next to your sewing machine.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – A Mystery Project Live From Dee’s Retreat

Join Dee virtually at her annual quilting retreat in the beautiful Saint Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista CA! She'll teach the same project as the in-person retreat and give you an exclusive peek into retreat life.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Learn to Make a Hunter’s Star Quilt Block

Join Dee as she demonstrates how to make the classic Hunter's Star quilt block! You'll learn step-by-step how to construct this striking, geometric design known for its bold, interlocking star shapes. Whether you’re looking to create a full quilt or add a unique accent to your next project, this class is perfect for quilters seeking to expand their block-making skills.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Shape Up! Fun with the Quilters Select 60 Degree Diamond Ruler

What can you do with Diamonds? Join us for a fun session where Dee will unlock the magic of this versatile shape. Discover exciting pattern options and learn how to create a stunning Latticed Diamond Quilt!

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Shape Up! Fun with the Quilters Select 60 Degree Diamond Ruler- PART 2

Part 2 of Shape Up! Fun with the Quilters Select 60 Degree Diamond Ruler

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Craft a Cozy Autumn Pumpkin Placemat

Learn how to make an Autumn Pumpkin Placemat

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Make a Holiday Ornament Garland

Join expert quilter Dee Christopher for a FREE class and learn to create a festive holiday ornament garland that can be customized and embellished to add a personal touch to your Christmas décor.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – How to Make Thread Lace

Dee teaches you how to make Thread Lace motifs to use for embellishing your quilts and projects.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Making Sense of Fusibles & Stabilizers

Flustered by Fusibles? Stumped by Stabilizers? Watch Dee's class where she explains them and shares her favorites.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Monochromatic Quilts Made From Your Stash

Join Dee to learn how to create a stunning monochromatic quilt using your very own fabric stash! Dee will guide you step-by-step through the process of selecting fabrics, choosing the perfect shades, and making a cohesive quilt that showcases the beauty of a single color palette.

Dee's Saturday Sampler – Using Tints to Stitch Double Hourglass Blocks From Your Stash

Join Dee to learn how to create beautiful Double Hourglass Blocks using color theory and fabrics from your very own stash! Dee will guide you step-by-step through the process of choosing the perfect tints, selecting fabrics, and stitching up the block.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Paper Piece That Block!

Join Dee Christopher as she shows you how to take a traditionally pieced quilt block and transform it into a foundation paper piecing pattern. You'll learn how to break down the block, draft your own pattern, and gain the precision and versatility paper piecing offers.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Free Form Monochromatic Wall Hanging - Class 01

Explore the beauty of simplicity in this creative class! You’ll learn how to design and stitch a freeform quilt, wall hanging, or table runner using a raw-edge technique and a limited color palette. We’ll also cover how to give your finished piece a clean, modern look with a facing technique—perfect for art quilts!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Free Form Monochromatic Wall Hanging - Class 02

In this second class from Dee Christopher, continue exploring the beauty of simplicity, while you learn how to design and stitch a freeform quilt, wall hanging, or table runner using a raw-edge technique and a limited color palette. We’ll also cover how to give your finished piece a clean, modern look with a facing technique—perfect for art quilts!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Make a Wrap & Reuse Gift Bag

In this creative class, Dee Christopher teaches you how to make a beautiful fabric gift bag designed to hold a quilt. The best part? The bag can be reused for storage—or taken apart and transformed into a brand-new project!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Learn To Make Japanese Folded Patchwork Blocks

Join Dee for a free class and discover the art of Japanese Folded Patchwork Blocks! These elegant, dimensional blocks are as addictive to make as they are beautiful—you’ll be hooked after the first one!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Patchwork Poinsettias

Dee Christopher will guide you step by step through creating a beautiful poinsettia quilt block—perfect for festive quilts, table runners, or seasonal decor. Learn tips for precise piecing and bring some winter magic into your sewing room.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Shoofly With A Twist

Join Dee for a fresh take on the classic Shoofly block! In this fun and informative class, Dee shares a clever new method for stitching the triangles, making construction easier and more precise.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Hunter's Star Quilt With Extra Drama

How many blocks does it take to make a quilt? Not as many as you think! In this class, Dee first shows you how to make the beautiful Hunter’s Star Block, and then discusses how to turn just a few of them into a quilt that is low on effort but high on drama!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Kitten Star Quilt Block

Join Dee Christopher for a half-hour class where you’ll learn to make the charming Kitten Star quilt block using the easy sew-and-flip method. A printable block layout is included! Copy the link below to get th layout. https://thequiltshow.com/learn/category/quilt-patterns-projects/kitten-star-block-dee-christopher

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Double Dutch Quilt Block

Discover the charm of traditional patchwork in this FREE streaming class with Dee Christopher as she teaches you how to sew the timeless Double Dutch Quilt Block. With its windmill-like design, this block brings movement and whimsy to any quilt, making it a versatile choice for both modern and classic styles. Here is the link to the block layout: https://thequiltshow.com/learn/category/quilt-patterns-projects/double-dutch-quilt-block-dee-christopher

Dee's Saturday Sampler - ITSA Block

It’s a star, it’s a block… it’s the ITSA Block! Join Dee here where you’ll learn to stitch a simple star block that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Easy, versatile, and fun, the ITSA Block is a great addition to your quilting toolbox!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Circle Around Block

Join Dee and learn to make the charming Circle Around quilt block. Dee will guide you step-by-step, making this playful block easy and fun to sew. The pattern for the block can be found here: https://thequiltshow.com/learn/category/quilt-patterns-projects/circle-around-block-dee-christopher

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Gifts to Make and Give

Join Dee for a fun and free class to make meaningful, handmade gifts. Dee will teach two delightful projects—one designed especially to make later with kids—so you can enjoy both creative time for yourself and a project to share with the young makers in your life.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Make a Temperature Quilt!

Expert quilter Dee Christopher teaches how to construct the dynamic Cross Purposes block and adapt it beautifully for use in a temperature quilt. Learn how thoughtful color placement and value choices can turn daily temperatures into a bold, graphic story of your year stitched one block at a time.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Mini Moons Class 01: Introduction

Join Dee for a fun free 3-part class to learn how to make the playful Mini Moons quilt, designed by Jennifer Wagner. This versatile project offers 14 different layout possibilities, and you will learn a clever, confidence-boosting construction method that makes piecing circles surprisingly easy!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Mini Moons Class 02: HSTs & Making the Template

Dee will be focusing on the half-square triangles and template creation for the Mini Moons quilt..

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Mini Moons Class 03: Making The Moons & Assembling Your Quilt

For the third part of this class, you will be making the moons and seeing how to assemble your quilt.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Block Party! Turn Your Orphan Blocks Into a Quilt

Join Dee to learn how to take all of those orphan blocks you have —no matter the size— and put them together into a quilt!

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Tri & True Equilateral Triangle Quilt

Tri & True is a fun (and free!), confidence-building class all about making equilateral triangles behave. Dee will show you how to combine multiple triangle sizes into a dynamic, modern quilt design so you can focus on play, contrast, and composition without stressing over the geometry.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Maker's Market Tote

Join Dee for our free Maker’s Market Tote class and learn how to create a sturdy, go-everywhere tote perfect for grocery runs, farmers markets, and hauling quilting supplies. Using a clever “secret ingredient” — a canvas drop cloth lining — this bag is built for strength while still looking stylish.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Log Cabin Block Variations: Converging Corners

Join Dee and learn how to create the striking Converging Corners log cabin quilt block. This is the first in a special series exploring creative log cabin block variations, and Dee will guide you through piecing techniques, construction tips, and steps that make this dynamic design come together beautifully.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Log Cabin Block Variations: Hexagon

Join Dee and learn the best way to stitch the tricky Hexagon Log Cabin block. This is the second in a special series exploring creative log cabin block variations, and Dee will guide you through piecing techniques, construction tips, and steps that make this dynamic design come together beautifully.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Log Cabin Block Variations: Contemporary Half Log Cabin

Dee will teach you the best way to stitch Contemporary Half Log Cabin block.

Dee's Saturday Sampler - Log Cabin Block Variations: Diamond Log Cabin

In her fourth Log Cabin Variations class, Dee will guide you through the piecing techniques, construction tips, and steps that make this striking design come together beautifully.

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