Hexagon Stars

2 Day Workshop

The Hexagon Stars for Ulladulla quilt is a great example of the versatility of Marti Michell’s Hexagon template sets. There are 30 different hexagon star blocks - something to suit every skill level.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary cutting with templates
Working with stripe and directional prints
Fussy cutting techniques
Precise machine piecing
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Hexagon Stars for Ulladulla 172 x 187cm (10 1/2 x 12” block)

Simplified Seven Sisters

2 Day Workshop

This workshop will concentrate on the cutting and construction of the Simplified Seven Sisters block. You will love how easily and accurately the pieces go together. There are no set in seams and blocks can be multi layered cut for added speed. Yes, you can also cut a real  Seven Sisters block, it just won’t be as quick to stitch.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary cutting with templates
Working with stripes and directional prints
Fussy cutting techniques
Precise machine piecing
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Extended Family 180 x 188cm ( 20” x 17” block)

Seven Sisters

2 Day Workshop

This workshop will concentrate on the cutting and construction of the Traditional Seven Sisters block. Although this workshop will emphasise machine construction techniques, hand piecers will also experience the benefits of accurate cutting and the ease to which the special engineered corners on the templates aid in perfect piecing.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary cutting with templates
Fussy cutting techniques
Precise machine piecing
Y-seam piecing
Pressing techniques
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Sisterhood 220 x 240cm (block size 13 1/8 x 15”)

Eight Pointed Star

2 Day Workshop

Traditional or modern, it’s your choice. Go traditional with Googly Eyes or modern with the larger scale Harlequin Stars. The techniques are the same and fabric selection is the key to making both of these quilts ‘work’.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary Cutting with templates
Working with stripes and directional prints
Fussy cutting techniques
Dot-to-Dot / Y seam machine piecing
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing
Hand applique perfect circles
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilts:
Googly Eyes 195 x 245cm (17” block)
Harlequin Stars 250 x 250cm (24” block)

Feathered Star

2 Day Workshop

The Feathered Star is quite a versatile block. It can be stunning made with a two fabric positive/negative combination or fussy cut to take advantage of unusual prints. It is not uncommon to use six or more fabrics in this block or to showcase a pieced/appliqué block in the centre.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary Cutting with templates
Fussy cutting techniques
Precise machine piecing
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing
Alternate quilt layout designs

Featured quilts:
Julie’s Quilt 245 x 245 cm (19 5/8” block)
Stars to Remember Debbie 190 x 190 cm (19 5/8” block)
Folk Art Feathered Star 186 x 186 cm (27 5/8” block)

Fat Quarter Log Cabin

2 Day Workshop

This scrappy Log Cabin quilt depends on orderly repetition of fabrics within each block. Learn a clever multi layer cutting technique that will have you producing beautifully square blocks. The four blocks you make in class can be the start of a big quilt or a very attractive wall hanging.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Multi-layer rotary cutting with Marti Michell’s Logcabin ruler
Precise machine piecing
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Fat Quarter Log Cabin 235 x 235 cm (13” block)

Curved Log Cabin

2 Day Workshop

Have fun playing with your stash/scrap fabrics with this curvy log cabin quilt block. Not the scrappy type? Then choose 2, 3 or 4 of your favourite fabrics and come learn the benefits of working with Marti Michell Log Cabin Rulers.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Multi-layer rotary cutting with Marti Michell’s Logcabin ruler
Precise machine piecing
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing
Alternate quilt layout designs 

Feature quilt:
Playtime 178 x 178 cm (15” block)

Kaleidoscope

2 Day Workshop

The classic kaleidoscope quilt layout gives the illusion of curves and circles yet the blocks are stitched with straight seams! With only two different shapes to cut the kaleidoscope block is ideally suited for scrappy quilts.

Not keen on scrappy quilts? Choose the two fabric option of one light & one dark fabric.

Once you have mastered cutting and stitching the kaleidoscope block, the design possibilities are endless. (Fussy Cut Kaleidoscope Workshop)

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Organising scraps for a well-balanced scrappy quilt
Multi-layer rotary cutting with Marti Michell’s Kaleido-ruler
Precise machine piecing
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Sue’s Blues 200 x 200 cm (9” block)

Fussy Cut Kaleidoscope

2 Day Workshop

It’s all about the fabric! Carnaby Street is an excellent example of how fabric choices can change a simple block, in this case the kaleidoscope block, into a wonderful medallion quilt.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Working with stripes and directional prints
Rotary cutting with templates
Fussy cutting techniques
Precise machine piecing
Pressing techniques

Feature quilt:
Carnaby Street 225 x 225cm (16” blocks used n quilt interior )

Double Aster

2 Day Workshop

In this workshop you will cut this old time favourite Nancy Cabot block with Marti Michell templates.  Marti’s templates are ideal for multi layer cutting when quick quilts are the order of the day, and they provide the accuracy required when choosing to fussy cut for special effects.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Working with stripes and directional prints
Rotary cutting with templates
Fussy cutting techniques
Partial seam construction
Back to basics: the importance of grainline & pressing

Feature quilt:
Mexican Asters 186 x 230cm (16” block)

Jolly Stars

2 Day Workshop

This modified elongated star block was cut using Marti Michell’s template Set D. It can also be cut using Mart’s multi-sized Peaky & Spike templates for more options in block sizes. These templates have engineered corners which make accurate piecing a dream. Warning: if you haven’t worked with Marti Michell templates before, this is the class that will get you hooked.

Topics & techniques

Fabric selection
Rotary Cutting with templates
Precise machine piecing
Hand applique perfect circles
Pressing techniques
Alternate quilt layout designs

Feature quilt:
Jolly Stars 200 x 200 cm (12 ” block)