Can't beat a 'live' class if you can do one at your LQS. I did one with a popular and talented quilter from South Australia and learnt so much in 4 hours. After that I caught up with Leah Day's online free classes for more ideas.

She's won many prizes and is exhibiting at Paducca this year.

Here's what I did after just one lesson (and plenty of practice)

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