In the "Design Your Own Nature Quilt" class you'll learn how to compose a design, create and control a focal point, and much more. In fact, you'll gain enough knowledge and skill to make a unique design using your own photo as an inspiration source. It doesn't get much more exciting than that!

My students love this class because they find they're able to do things they would have never thought possible. This is exhilarating for all of us!

Chris Staver's Midwinter Visitor is a great student example. Didn't she do a great job creating depth?

Read a short excerpt from the class material. See other student results in the student gallery.

Part One started on June 26th but it's not too late to join. Find full details here.

Whew, that was challenging! But, I finally did enough trial and error to arrive at the composition of my latest quilt called Lava to the Sea.

Now, I love it. This piece began with another one of those wonderful silk panels from Judith Content. My challenge was to add additional components that would enhance the central piece, but not compete with it. You can read about my process on my blog.

A detail shot, showing my hand stitching, and a variety of fabric textures can be seen here.