Congratulations Quilting Graduates!
You have successfully completed this class with flying (fabric) colors!
I am SEW proud of each and every one of you and all of the hard work you put into this class. Your stunning quilts are a testiment to your growth, and perseverance. With each sewn block, you improved, each day achieving more than the last. Take these lessons forward with you as you go out into the world.
No matter which way life takes us, we can always come back to quilting.
If you are still working on some of our lessons, that is okay, take your time!
There is no rushing when it comes to learning.
All the Finishings
Really make this quilt something special by adding a bit of Appliqué and
personalized touches to the quilt top.
We have the perfect Green Thumb and Olive Branch Silhouettes for you to choose from. Fill your corner baskets with flowers or just sprinkle it around the borders.
Once your quilt top is completed, then it is time to think about your backing and batting.
These are a few supplies I recommend using: Measuring Tape, Big Scissors
For Backing, there are two options- 2½ yards of 108" wide fabric
4½ yards of 42" wide fabric
For Batting, my favorite is Hobbs batting and I recommend the
How To Quilt
There are SEW many wonderful ways you can quilt your quilt!
Watch our LIVE video for all the fun suggestions.
You can quilt your quilt by Hand, Home Machine or Long Arm.
A few notions that are helpful for machine quilting are:
A few notions that are helpful for hand quilting are:
Or you may be a fan of big stitch quilting or tying your quilt, you will need:
For Binding, you will need 2/3 yard of fabric. I also recommend Aurifil threads 2370 or 2312 with a size 11 embroidery needle.
Now it is time to sign your finished quilt or add a label. I like to sign the front of my quilts in little fun, secret places, but you can sign yours anywhere. You can even put your dipolma on the back in some fun fashion, whether that be hand drawing or printing it from a small printer onto fabric - there are all sorts of creative ways to leave your mark. Do what feels right to you.
I could not be more proud of you!
Show and Tell
Diane Budd Nita Hughes Bise Hope Volpe
Maryann Hanley Jean Gyure Janelle Bruner
Sue Murphy Ellen Mueller Diane Okeson
Creating together over the past few weeks has brought me endless joy.
Thank you.
DIPLOMA
It is my pleasure to present you with this Diploma to document your successful completion of this course!
You have graduated this Valley Ranch class, earned your credits, and are ready to go out there and enjoy so many more amazing projects! This graduation may be the ending of one journey, but it is the beginning of another (quilt) - may you always continue to learn, grow, and SEW!
Happy Learning!
Edyta
You can still Show and Tell your blocks and final quilt with us on Facebook and Instagram!