stained glass applique patterns and workshops

Easy and Quick Quilts to Gift

Tags: applique, Christmas, quilt pattern, quilts, stained glass applique

Some time ago I was making a list of simple gift ideas, decorations and other creations that would be great ideas to make as gifts. You can find that blog post here: My Christmas Check List 

This week I decided to mention how simple stained glass quilts make really quick and easy gifts to give too.

Christmas Poinsettia stained glass quilt pattern by Ruth Blanchet
Christmas Poinsettia

I've made a number of stained glass quilts and love this technique - the reason I have written a couple of workshops to explain how it is done, one for beginners and one for advanced quilters. The beginner's course includes two patterns - the poinsettia above and the sunflower below and both are quick to make. (both designs can also be purchased as patterns too! details below)

Stained Glass Sunflower quilt pattern
Stained Glass Sunflower

The art of stained glass applique is very similar to stained glass work using actual glass where, in a nutshell, you cut colored glass and cover the joins with leading. In applique, you cut colored fabric to represent the glass and use black bias binding (as leading) to cover the joins. 

sunflower adding bias

Bias Binding is used to cover the sections

I thought today I'd get you started by sharing one of the videos from the beginner's workshop where I talk about the requirements. Note how I mention you can use pre-made bias binding or make your own. We talk about both in class but it pays to know that using fusible pre-made bias binding will have you finished before you know it.... and definitely makes either pattern a weekend project.


Requirement suggestions for Stained Glass applique

I hope you find that video helpful when choosing your requirements for your next stained glass applique project. If you would like to know more about my workshop you can find details below. You can also find the individual patterns on my website by following these links: Stained Glass Poinsettia and Stained Glass Sunflower. There are other stained glass projects there too!

Christmas Poinsettia stained glass quilt pattern by Ruth Blanchet Stained Glass Sunflower quilt pattern 


online workshop for learning stained glass applique for beginners

About Stained Glass Applique for Beginners online workshop: Learn the ins and outs of stained glass applique while making this delightful project. There is no quilting required and all stitching can be done with straight stitch - or if you prefer, by hand (not shown in instructions but advice will be given in the forum). You can make this beautiful poinsettia project in no time at all with pre-made bias or make your own original bias with the instructions included - several methods taught in class. A fun easy quilt that makes an ideal Christmas gift. Find out more....

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