Whirligig Garden Stitch Along with Quilters Select

By American Quilter's Society
Aug 26, 2025

Looking for your next creative adventure? Join us for the Quilters Select Stitch Along with quilt designer and instructor Ellen Schmidt! This stitch along is bursting with whimsy, featuring a delightful mix of piecing and appliqué that’s perfect for quilters who love to add a playful twist to their projects.

9/8/2025 - Week 1

It's time to get started! Let's prep the Four Patch Sky blocks using a twirled seam method. Perfect in keeping with the whirligig theme of our garden!

Download Week One Four Patch Sky Block Instructions here.

If you're just getting started, don't miss the Just the Facts download below.

Getting Started

It’s easy to jump in! Review the Just the Facts sheet, gather your fabric, and let your imagination take off.

Let's get started!

Download Just the Facts here.

Plus, for those using Design N Quilt, we’ve included .waf files so you can plan your fabric layout with confidence.

Whirligig Garden 5 colored background WAF

Whirligig Garden 7 colored background WAF

If you missed the intro workshop about Dresden Plates, you can catch up below.

Dresden Petals!

Wondering how to cut, stitch, and finish Dresden petals with ease? Quilters Select's Dresden mini-workshop/primer is for you! Spoiler alert, this workshop will equip you for the Quilters Select's upcoming Stitch Along.

Download the Quilters Select Dresden Workshop here.

The quilt along will feature 30-degree Dresden units. In preparation, next week will cover cutting, piecing, and construction tips to keep your plates flat.

Click here https://rnk-floriani.com/product/dresden-bundle/ if you need to add Dresden Rulers to your toolbox. The non-slip coating makes perfect Dresden plates SO much easier.

Be sure to join The Official Quilters Select Facebook Group to watch the videos, share your progress, and quilt along!