Alicia's Attic

Men love this quilt! Impress him and everyone! Learn Marci Baker’s simple, timesaving methods including how-to select perfect fabrics to achieve stunning optical illusions. By eliminating inset (or Y) seams and adding strip piecing, these designs come together faster than ever, even for beginners. Amaze your friends and only you need to know how easy it was to tame the tumbling block!

Throw away those templates and find another use for your scissors. With Marci Baker's easy strip piecing methods you will learn how to create this beautiful quilt in a fraction of the time! Explore the creative options of working with hexagons. You learn the cutting and sewing techniques used in all the projects so you can select any of the projects from the book and create your own heirloom in a fraction of the time.  Even beginners will find these flowers within their reach!

Frustrated with your bindings?  You don't have to go under cover as a secret agent to learn the ins and outs of making a perfect binding because the secrets are revealed in this Know Before You Sew^TM binding class.  We will discuss the causes in order to avoid the pitfalls of common binding problems like rounded, pointed, and tucked in corners, lumpy finishes, and bindings that are not filled to the edge.  While making your own sample, you will find out how bias, grain, double-fold, strip width, mitered corners and a smooth ending come into play.

With the Clearview of Quilting^TM method, everyone can foundation piece easily.  Discover the fun and freedom of foundation piecing (commonly referred to as paper piecing).  This unique and quick method ensures correct placement without wasted fabric.  Use only what you need with no misfits.  This is the easiest method ever!  Eliminate your frustrations and fears about foundation piecing and learn to sew even the most detailed design.

In class you will make one of the blocks. The pattern and foundation are provided. In half-day classes you will make the block and discuss other patterns. For full-day classes bring any foundation pieced design and the fabric so you can start that project.

Explore and learn what colors you like and why. This is a value-able class for selecting fabrics for your next quilt. You’ll learn the basics of color and value and play with lots of fabric swatches for several exercises. These exercises will train your brain and eyes for color and value! Learn how to sort fabrics by value including the effect of large and small prints. Next time you are picking fabric at a store, you’ll find it easier and you’ll know why you like your choices. Your color confidence will soar!

If you want something new then this is it!  Take a look at log cabin from a whole new angle as designed by Sara Nephew with Marci Baker.  Students will construct log cabin diamonds and triangles using easy step-by-step instructions to create unusual and gorgeous designs.  To top it off, the simply amazing designs are amazingly simple, providing success for all levels of quilters.  Just cut up your scraps and paint with strips.  "Bet you can't make just one!"