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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 8th - Quilting the Dream Big Panel with QCT Automation
In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll be quilting the stunning Dream Big panel by Hoffman Fabrics and showing how to plan and stitch beautiful designs using QCT (Quilter’s Creative Touch) automation.
This iconic panel features dramatic color gradients and large petals that are perfect for showcasing quilting designs. Our instructors will walk through how to evaluate the panel layout, choose designs that enhance the natural flow of the petals, and use automation tools to create balanced, professional-looking quilting.
Whether you're new to quilting panels or looking to improve your automation workflow, this session will show practical strategies you can apply to many panel quilts.
If you’d like to quilt along with us, consider picking up a Dream Big panel from Hoffman Fabrics so you can follow the same project step-by-step.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Plan quilting designs specifically for panel quilts
- Choose quilting designs that enhance the flow and movement of the panel artwork
- Break down large quilting areas into manageable quilting zones
- Combine multiple automated designs for a cohesive finished quilt
Perfect for quilters who want to get more comfortable quilting panels, improve their automation skills, and turn a beautiful fabric panel into a finished quilt that truly shines.
April 15th - Edge-to-Edge Quilting with QMX
Edge-to-edge quilting is one of the most efficient and popular ways to finish a quilt — but getting started with pattern placement, alignment, and advancing your quilt can feel overwhelming.
In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll focus on how to confidently set up and quilt an edge-to-edge design using QMX. Our instructors will walk you through the full process, from placing your pattern on the quilt to stitching it out and advancing your fabric to the next section.
You’ll learn how to position designs for consistent results, how to avoid gaps or overlaps between rows, and how to smoothly move your quilt through each section without losing alignment. We’ll also cover practical tips to help you feel more comfortable using QMX so you can quilt more efficiently and with greater confidence.
Whether you’re new to QMX or looking to refine your workflow, this session will give you the tools to successfully complete edge-to-edge quilting from start to finish.
You’ll Learn How To:
• Place and align edge-to-edge quilting designs using QMX
• Quilt out a full row with consistent spacing and accuracy
• Advance your quilt and realign patterns for the next section
• Avoid common issues like gaps, overlaps, and misalignment
• Build confidence using QMX for efficient quilt finishing
Perfect for:
Quilters who want to get comfortable with QMX, improve their edge-to-edge quilting workflow, and finish quilts more efficiently with consistent, professional results.
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.