Block Beginning

Block Beginnings©

by: Chris Dahl

A quilt sampler that takes you from quilt basics to quilt designing all in one great class!

During the course of this class we will learn how easy it is to draft your own blocks, while creating a unique quilt sampler. You will see how easy it is to mix and match blocks, when you understand the basic principles of how the blocks relate to each other. If you are a beginner quilter, then this is a must take course. For those of you who are more confident quilters, don't over look this class, as you will find many helpful tips and tricks to refine, and improve you block building skills and knowledge!

Let's take a trip to the beginning of the quilting process and then go beyond the quilt basics and into creativity. Before we can pick our fabric we need to think about the blocks we want to make. All quilts start with the blocks. Blocks are the foundation to the quilt, so you need to pick the right foundation and then learn how to get organized for the assembly. This class will take you on a journey from choosing the right blocks to picking your fabrics and then into designing your own quilt sampler. I will show you some of the time saving tips for making blocks. Tips, like strip piecing, or chain piecing, which make assembling your top quick and easy. We will learn about color, value and scale of the prints to help you understand how to get the most out of your fabrics and eliminate costly mistakes.

Here are few reasons why you should buy this class

• Avoid costly mistakes and frustration when purchasing fabric. - Learn how to purchase the right fabrics for every quilt guaranteed once you learn the secrets to color, value and scale.
• Detailed instructions. - There are 25 pages of detailed photos, written instructions, and 3 videos are included in this class. This is more than a pattern, it is like getting a private quilting instructor to guide you every step of the way.
• Eliminate costly cutting errors and unwanted trips back to the fabric store. - Watch our 2 informative videos on rotary cutting and follow our easy instructions to making perfect cuts every time no matter what size ruler you have.
• Never fear ½ square triangles again. - Learn how to make them with easy each and every time. We show you 3 different ways to make ½ square triangles; you decide which method is best for you and for your projects.
• Find out how easy it is to draft your own blocks, allowing for unlimited design possibilities. - Once you understand how to use our simple grid method for drafting blocks, you will be able to design your own blocks and reproduce thousands of other favorite quilt blocks with ease.

Making a quilt sampler that you design has never been easier or more affordable. Don't miss your chance to purchase this great class.

Add block beginnings to your cart and get started on your quilt journey today!

Testimonials from previous students

Hi Michelle and Chris,

I indeed did a course a while back, it was the Block Beginnings course and it was a delight to do. The instructions were very easy to follow and I stuck to the colours used in the course and the result was a very bright spectacular quilt. Thank you so much for these classes. I dont have a lot of spare time at present to attend classes so the downloadable lessons are a great idea.

Regards , Karen Lovell.

Last year I took the beginner quilting class. Up until then I was trying to teach myself I did ok. But, after taking the class I am alot more aware of different ways and techniques to use to make quilting easier. Thank you for giving me the chance to learn. I think if I had to continue teaching myself I may have gave up.

So thank you again.

Hi Michelle &Chris,

The Block Beginnings class is great for a beginner. It shows you how to use colours how to create blocks that gets the brain working, the hints and tips that Chris has in this class makes putting blocks together easier, before I took this class I made a couple of cushions, one thing I struggled with was lining up the intersections of the seams, in this class you have ago at drafting your own blocks this was a challenge, who doesn't like to be challenged ?

So if you are just a beginner like me this is one class I would suggest you take, Chris is there to help, if you have any questions or you are struggling with any part of the class just ask.

How our Home Study Program Works

Quilting Weekly's Home Study Program has you in mind.  We know your time is valuable and finding time to learn how to quilt can be difficult when you need to travel to a quilt shop and work with their schedule of classes.

I know this first hand because I have taught live classes and found it challenging to pick the right day of the week, the perfect time to hold class and still pick a project that was interesting enough to make the students commit!

With Quilting Weekly's Home Study Program, you can choose the quilting patterns and quilting lessons you want to work on, you get to decide when you have time to work on them, and the best part is you never even have to leave home to do this! No more lugging machines or forgetting supplies, and no more traveling in bad weather or risking cancellations after you purchased those supplies!  At Quilting Weekly we never cancel class.

Just choose your easy quilt patterns and pay. Once you've completed the purchasing process you will be sent an email with a special link to the download page.  From there you will download all the class requirements, videos, audios and quilting lessons.  You can save them to a file on your computer, burn them to a disk, or print them out for easy reference.  It couldn't be any easier! (Well unless you are lucky enough to be my neighbor and then we could learn together)

What if I have a question during my quilting lessons?

Not to worry if you purchase any of the easy quilt patterns from Quilting Weekly you are never alone.  Would having a secret e-mail address for personal assistance make you feel more confident?  Well that is exactly what you'll get, access to Chris Dahl 24/7! She will answer all your quilting questions and personally guide you through any difficulties you may have with your quilt patterns or quilting lessons.  Now that is like being my neighbor! Well neighbor what are you waiting for?  Go pick up your quilt patterns and get started today!

Our Personal Guarantee

Your satisfaction is our primary concern here at Quilting Weekly.  Although we try to take every possible measure to insure you purchase and time spent here is easy and smooth and without incident, we do know that sometimes technical issues can arise.

For technical issues with this site, problems with the purchasing process, or problems with your download pages contact Michelle Frost

Although our teachers put together quilting lessons that are easy to follow, and we work hard to ensure your success from the start of the purchase to the completion of your quilted items we also know that questions can still come up that may need further explanation or assistance.

If you are having difficulties with your class materials, undertanding the lessons or any other quilting related questions contact Chris Dahl