Curve College
Curve College Enrollment is currently closed and will reopen in 2024. Be the first to know when doors open by signing up for the waitlist here.
Curve College is a comprehensive online quilting program that features a brand new “sampler” style quilt using three different kinds of pieced curves. Inside, you’ll receive video education from start to finish, a safe space to practice, ask questions and you’ll finish the course with a beautiful complete quilt! This course is perfect for anyone who is looking to master the art of pieced curves and level up their advanced beginner skillset. Curve College is also a great next step for Triangle School and/or Beginner Quilting Academy graduates!
Sounds fun, right? Keep reading!
Curious about what we’ll cover inside of Curve College? Let’s take a look!
Module 1 - Planning & Organization
Module 1 is all about creating a foundation for our time together inside the course. We’ll gather supplies and make sure that we have everything we need to get started.
Module Highlights:
- Choosing Fabric - We’ll cover strategies for confidently choosing fabrics for this quilt. Get inspired by one of our many digital mock-ups or create your own color-way using our digital coloring pages via PreQuilt! We’ll also have quilt kits to choose from if you’d rather go that route.
- Supplies - We’ll talk about required and optional supplies that you can choose to use for this quilt.
- Templates - The pattern comes with paper templates (something that we’ll spend lots of time talking about) but you can choose to upgrade and purchase acrylic templates if you wish.
- Fabric Prep - We’ll cover how to starch and press your fabric so that they’re ready to go for Module 2!
Module 2 - Cutting
Module 2 covers how to properly cut your fabrics. We’ll walk through how to use paper and/or acrylic templates in a few different ways and learn how to get the most accurate cuts possible.
Module Highlights:
- How to safely cut curved pieces using paper or acrylic templates
- How to cut “on-grain”
- How to cut from a large cut of yardage
- How to cut from FQs
- What to do if you mis-cut
Module 3 - Drunkard's Path
We’ll start sewing in Module 3! We’re easing into things by starting with the easiest curve first, the Drunkard’s Path. This block has a gentle curve and plenty of room for trimming. You’ll feel proud and prepared for what’s to come after this first block!
Module Highlights:
- Testing our seam allowance and making necessary adjustments
- Sewing basics for starting and ending a seam
- We’ll talk about how to pin your pieces so that you get accurate results every time.
- Learn how to avoid “pleats” or “folds” in your seam.
- Learn about my preferred sewing machine settings for curves.
- Learn how to press curved seams open.
- We’ll cover how to trim this block so that you’ll keep your “points” in your finished quilt!
Module 4 - Orange Peels
In Module 4, we’ll take our skills up a notch and learn how to construct the timeless and beautiful Orange Peel block. This module covers a multi-step process from cutting new pieces, sewing and trimming.
Module Highlights:
- How to cut pieces from previously sewn units. We’ll be using our Drunkard’s Path blocks from Module 3 to create these Orange Peel blocks. Its a fun and unexpected skill builder!
- How to press curved seams to one side without stretching or distorting your fabric.
- How to trim the orange peel block and keep your “points” in your finished quilt!
Module 5 - Half Circles
Module 5 pushes those new-found curve skills and tackles how to sew a half circle. These half circles form the super cute border around the Retro Blossom quilt, so this step is the icing on the cake!
Module Highlights:
- How to fold fabric in half to cut two layers at once
- Pinning and sewing tips to avoid puckers and pleated
- How to trim blocks so that everything connects in the final quilt
Module 6 - Block Assembly
In Module 6, we’ll sew all of our units together to create our blocks! This is when you’ll start to see your quilt top come together!
Module Highlights:
- How to adjust your seam allowance to keep your points
- How to keep things square as you sew
- Pressing tips to decrease bulk in your finished quilt top.
Module 7 - Quilt Top Assembly
Module 7 is a big one! We’ll construct our entire quilt top, included the adorable scalloped border.
Module Highlights:
- How to create nesting seams
- How to arrange your blocks within the quilt
- How to sew a border on a quilt
- Tips for sewing blocks together
- How to keep everything square while you sew
Module 8 - Basting, Quilting, Binding
In Module 8 we’ll wrap things up by basting, quilting and binding our quilts. While Curve College assume that you have some knowledge of this process, we’ll still cover all of the highlights with lots of tips so that you have the best results possible.
Module Highlights:
- How to plan and prepare your backing fabric
- How to pin baste your quilt
- How to quilt your quilt using a walking foot
- How to prepare your quilt sandwich for binding
- How to prepare your binding
- How to machine bind your quilt
BONUSES:
At the end of Curve College, we have some extra goodies to celebrate your accomplishments!
- Bonus projects for leftover scraps from Retro Blossom.
- Additional curved template sizes for other projects.
Curve College Enrollment is currently closed and will reopen in 2024. Be the first to know when doors open by signing up for the waitlist here.
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By The End of this Course you will:
- Learn how to confidently choose fabrics for your quilts
- Learn how to interpret and follow cutting charts and diagrams
- Know how to safely and accurately cut your fabrics with a rotary cutter
- Learn how to use paper and/or acrylic templates to precisely cut curved pieces
- Gain confidence learning about your seam allowance and how to make necessary adjustments
- Learn about trimming finished curve blocks to keep your points within your final quilt
- Understand how to create beautiful curved seams without pleats and puckers
- Learn about preferred sewing machine settings for curved piecing
- Know how to prepare your quilt top for quilting with confidence
- Learn about our preferred finishing techniques and walk away with ideas of how you can customize the process
- Have a finished Retro Blossom quilt to show off to friends and family
- Receive a complete copy of the pattern (includes 7 sizes!) so you you can make the quilt again and again!
Inside Curve College, you’ll get
- 8 modules over 10 weeks that walk you through every step of creating a Retro Blossom quilt from start to finish
- A Student Workbook that includes a full copy of the Retro Blossoms quilt pattern, step by step written instructions with colorful diagrams of the entire process. The quilt pattern includes 7 sizes, ranging from Pillow to King!
- Pre-recorded, on-demand video lessons so that you can learn from the comfort of your home regardless of your work schedule or time zone.
- A community of other intermediate quilters within a private group setting (not social media)so that you can share your work and cheer each other on!
- Lifetime access to Curve College so that you can work at your own pace and refer back to the content when needed.
You will be given one module per week (with the exception of the catch-up week so that you can learn and master each skill before moving onto the next. This kind of structured environment is proven to help you stay on track and finish the quilt. But no worries if you get behind! Life happens. Feel free to work at your own pace, if needed and we’ll be cheering you on along the way.
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About the Instructor
I'm Brittany, the owner, designer and educator behind Lo & Behold Stitchery. I have been designing quilt patterns since 2017 and teaching online quilting classes since 2021. Before quilting, I was a Neonatal ICU nurse for 7+ years, where I especially enjoyed the teaching aspect of the role. So much so, that I was a Discharge Coordinator for the last year of my position. It was here that I discovered my love for meeting others where they are to transform their skillset and knowledge in a way that may not initially seem possible.
Now, as a pattern designer and online educator, I am honored to have a similar role in the lives of others. We've had hundreds of students go through our online quilting courses and the transformation is always so inspiring. Through bite-size lessons and thoughtful curriculum, I have put so much care and attention into this program and I would love to see you inside!
With quilting, the learning never ends. There will always be a new method or technique to master, which is what makes this hobby so exciting!
As a mostly self-taught quilter, I know all about the frustrations that can happen from blog-hopping or You-Tube trial and error. Curve College is meant to eliminate that process and also to be FUN. With my guidance and expertise you will feel confident and equipped to finally conquer those curves and create a beautiful quilt in the process. The skills inside this course cover a wide range of quilting basics (and advanced) skills that will really set you up for success for future quilts. It would be an honor to guide you to success with curved piecing and I hope to see you inside of Curve College!
Curve College Enrollment is currently closed and will reopen in 2024. Be the first to know when doors open by signing up for the waitlist here.
Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to us here, or directly email us at hello@loandbeholdstitchery.com .