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.

🧵 June 10th – QCT6 Automation: Quilting a Tote Bag Panel

Quilting projects don’t always have to be full-sized quilts! In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll show you how to use QCT 6 Automation to quilt a beautiful tote bag panel and turn it into a finished bag you can actually use and show off.
Using the Multi Flora Form Bag Panel, our instructors will walk through the quilting process from start to finish—including design placement, quilting strategies, and tips for assembling your finished project.
You’ll learn how automation can help make smaller projects easier, faster, and beautifully polished.

You’ll Learn How To:
• Use QCT 6 Automation on a tote bag panel
• Choose quilting designs that complement panel artwork
• Place and align quilting designs effectively
• Quilt smaller projects with confidence
• Turn a quilted panel into a finished tote bag

Perfect for:
Quilters who want to practice automation on smaller projects, improve design placement, and create functional quilted projects with confidence.

🧵 June 17th – QMX Automation: Quilting a Tote Bag Panel

Want better results with edge-to-edge quilting in QMX? Join us for this Quilter’s Playground session as we quilt a tote bag panel using QMX Automation and the Cutie Breeze Frame.
In this class, we’ll focus heavily on edge-to-edge design placement, scaling, and setup so you can get smoother, cleaner quilting results on smaller projects.
Using the Multi Flora Form Bag Panel, our instructors will demonstrate how to approach panel quilting with QMX while sharing tips for improving design flow and getting the best possible results with edge-to-edge quilting.

You’ll Learn How To:
• Use QMX Automation on a tote bag panel
• Improve edge-to-edge quilting placement
• Scale and position quilting designs effectively
• Get smoother quilting results on smaller projects
• Use the Cutie Breeze Frame with confidence

Perfect for:
Quilters who want to improve their edge-to-edge quilting skills in QMX and gain confidence quilting smaller projects on the Cutie Breeze Frame.

🧵 June 24th – Free Motion: Quilting a Tote Bag Panel

Free motion quilting is the perfect way to add personality and creativity to smaller projects—and tote bag panels are a great place to start!

In this Quilter’s Playground session, we’ll explore how to use the design and artwork of a panel to inspire your quilting choices. Using the Sunshine Sally Kelly Bag Panel, our instructors will demonstrate how to break down the design, choose quilting motifs, and add beautiful texture and movement with free motion quilting.

This class is all about building confidence and learning how to let the panel guide your quilting decisions.

You’ll Learn How To:
• Use panel artwork to inspire quilting designs
• Add texture and detail with free motion quilting
• Break down panel sections for easier quilting
• Choose motifs that complement printed designs
• Build confidence with creative quilting techniques

Perfect for:
Quilters who want to improve their free motion quilting skills and learn how to create more artistic, personalized projects.

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