Crazy Patchwork Techniques Course

Alice Wilhoit delivers a great value in this class as she teaches needle-turn, cut-away, back basting, and reverse appliqué so you can make the beautiful flowers in this Lily’s Flowers pattern bloom just as beautiful as on the original quilt.

You’ll learn English paper piecing, over a dozen embroidery stitches plus endless combinations, French and colonial knots, beading, silk ribbon embroidery, and how to use dainty vintage handkerchiefs on your crazy quilt.

Crazy patchwork is a traditional art form that adds appealing asymmetry to the finished quilt but also gives you freedom as you stitch. So gather your lace, beautiful threads, luscious fabrics, and enjoy the fun of crazy patchwork. As Alice says throughout the class, “Most importantly, there are no rules! You just create, create, create!”

For your convenience, this class can be purchased for online viewing or purchased on DVD.

It was decades ago that Alice Wilhoit took a class at a local quilt shop and found herself immersed in a world of infinite possibilities with fabrics. Since that time, she has produced over 250 quilts, many of them her original designs. Her designs and patterns can be found at quilt shops around the country. She is the author of the book Crazy Patchwork and Hummingbirds & Friends, a block-of-the-month pattern available through AQS. Alice is a respected teacher, offering a wide variety of classes and workshops. She especially embraces the opportunity to teach appliqué, crazy patchwork, and needlework. Over the years, this award-winning quilter has developed many time-saving techniques to aid in the preparation portion of appliqué. Alice lives in Texas with her husband, Bill, and their rescue dog, Lucy.