Quilters' Playground

Discover, Learn, and Create with Quilters' Playground!

Join us for Quilters' Playground, an interactive online Zoom learning experience led by Karla Gerome, our Director of Education and quilting expert. These engaging sessions are designed to help you develop your quilting skills, explore new techniques, and get the most out of your favorite Grace Company products.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned quilter ready to expand your skills, Quilters' Playground offers something for everyone. Dive into a variety of topics—from mastering quilting basics to learning advanced techniques—all in a fun and supportive environment.

Bring your questions, share your creativity, and connect with a community of passionate quilters as you learn directly from Karla and elevate your quilting journey!

Ready to play, learn, and create? Join us today!

Community members receive tons of special perks, including but not limited to a $15 coupon, birthday surprise, and more.

April 22nd - Quilting the Dream Big Panel with Free Motion

Panels offer a beautiful canvas for quilting — but deciding how to quilt them can feel overwhelming.

In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll return to the Dream Big panel by Hoffman Fabrics, this time focusing on free motion quilting techniques that bring the panel to life.

Our instructors will demonstrate how to read the panel design, use the natural shapes of the petals as quilting guides, and create flowing free motion designs that enhance the fabric artwork without overpowering it.

You’ll see how simple quilting motifs can create stunning texture, movement, and depth across a panel quilt. Whether you're quilting on a longarm or practicing your free motion skills, these techniques will help you approach panel quilting with more confidence.

If you'd like to follow along with the same project, consider grabbing a Dream Big panel so you can quilt along with us during the session.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Use the shapes in the panel design to guide quilting paths
• Add texture and movement with simple free motion motifs
• Quilt large open areas without overwhelming the panel artwork
• Build confidence when quilting panel quilts

Perfect for quilters who want to strengthen their free motion skills, gain ideas for quilting fabric panels, and learn how quilting can transform a panel into a finished quilt.

🧵 May 13th – QCT Automation on the “Whisper” Panel

Quilting panels can feel intimidating—but with the right tools, they become one of the most fun and rewarding projects to complete.

In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll focus on using QCT Automation to quilt the beautiful “Whisper” panel by Northcott. Our instructors will guide you through how to approach panel quilting with automation, from selecting designs to placing them effectively for a polished, professional look.
You’ll learn how to enhance the panel’s artwork with quilting that complements (not competes with) the design, while also building confidence using QCT features.

You’ll Learn How To:
• Choose quilting designs that complement a panel layout
• Use QCT Automation to place and stitch designs with precision
• Adjust and align designs for different sections of the panel
• Quilt panels efficiently while maintaining visual balance
• Build confidence using automation on printed panels

Perfect for:
Quilters who want to learn how to use QCT Automation on panels, improve design placement, and create beautifully finished projects with confidence.

May 20th – QMX Design Selection + Uploading Designs

Choosing the right quilting design can make all the difference—and knowing how to get those designs into QMX is just as important.
In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll focus on how to confidently choose, upload, and manage quilting designs in QMX. From understanding what designs work best for different projects to learning how to bring in your own files, this class will help you take full control of your quilting workflow. We’ll walk through the process step-by-step so you can feel comfortable selecting designs and using them in your quilting projects.
You’ll Learn How To:• Choose the right quilting designs for your project• Understand what makes a design work well in QMX• Upload and download designs into QMX• Access your design library• Avoid common issues with file types and compatibility
Perfect for: Quilters who want to expand their design options in QMX, improve their workflow, and feel more confident working with digital quilting designs

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