All these classes are taught online (and occasionally, in person). The “Improv Log Cabin”, "Scrap Cities," and "Artistic Scrap Baskets" classes below are available on-demand, to take individually at your own pace; but they can also be taught as online workshops to guilds and shops. If you have any questions, please email me at cathy.perlmutter@gmail.com.
Improv Log Cabin Triangle Kaleidoscope Quilts
An enthralling way to spend a weekend. Improvise stitch-and-flip triangles on scrap paper. This is NOT English Paper Piecing or foundation paper piecing - it's much more relaxing! Piece triangles into a sparkling “kaleidoscopes,” like those on the right. Learn to cut and piece triangles accurately and easily. Make a table mat; pillow; wallhanging; or the start of a larger quilt. See more possibilities in Gallery 1.
My new on-demand class, with 30 videos to take you through the entire process, is available here.
The workshop fee includes a copy of my 54-page PDF book. Should you just buy the book, or sign up for the class? IF YOU LEARN BETTER FROM VIDEOS, take the class. It includes 30+ videos. The book comes with the class for no additional charge. But if you prefer to learn from books, you can buy just the book from my Etsy store.
English Paper Piecing Your Way
After a tour of the possibilities (see Gallery 2) I’ll show many technique options, including hand and machine stitching.
For the half-day class, we’ll make a hexagon-shaped mug rug (left) or other small, lined, reversible project.
For a full-day class, get started on making the Seven Sisters sampler like the one on the right, with 7 hexagon-shaped blocks. If you learn better from books, find my English Paper Piecing book, ‘Hexagon Star Quilts, 113 English Paper-Pieced Star Patterns to Piece and Applique’ (Landauer, 2020) in bookstores and quilt shops. This book is not required for the class.
Artistic Scrap Baskets the Q-Cord Way
My approach borrows techniques from rope baskets and jelly roll rugs, but these are quirkier, smaller, and you probably won't have to buy anything to make them, assuming you're a quilter with a stash of batting and fabric scraps.
I had such a good time making these that I decided to make an on-demand class about them, at Creative Spark. Here's the link: https://ctpub.com/products/3026633?ref=CATHYPERLMUTTER (This is an affiliate link. If you decide to sign up using this link, I receive an extra ten percent). There are 2.5 hours of video, plus a 29-page handbook that comes with the class.
This technique is perfect for quilters who want to use what they already have. You’ll finally have a reason to keep all those narrow batting strips and beloved fabric strips that you cut off the sides of your quilt but can’t bear to toss!
Scrap Cities: You’ll never look at buildings the same way again!
I teach cityscapes in live Zoom classes for guilds and other groups; and also in an on-demand class. For group rates and options, email me.
My on-demand online class for individuals is called "Scrap Cities, Architecture-Inspired Quilts," and offers inspiration, ideas, and techniques that will empower and excite you about building your own world! Details are at https://ctpub.com/products/3059945?ref=CATHYPERLMUTTER (This is an affiliate link; if you sign up using this link I get an extra 10%)
After a tour of some of the world's most interesting buildings, and how I interpreted them in fabric, we’ll make our own, starting with the easiest, most playful techniques – like the “Hotel Bargello”, and a “Log Cabin Skyscraper.” Then you’ll learn:
- My method for turning raw edges inward DURING piecing. This technique was designed specifically for architecture – modern or classical – with overhangs and setbacks. They become very easy to appliqué or piece in position,.
- Artist’s perspective: Techniques and fabric choices that create a 3D effects, easily.
- Once you have two or more, buildings, I’ll show you how to play with layouts, audition backgrounds, and sew them in place with hand or machine appliqué.
- Improv-friendly. All my tutorials offer measurements, but once you understand the principles, you’re going to have a lot of fun making up your own buildings!
Pick and choose from 6 hours of videos, which show you how to make some of my buildings, brainstorm and design your own, and put everything together, into a small project, or a large quilt with a penthouse view!
If you're interested in taking this class with a group, contact me, there are several different ways to do this, according to your guild's preferences.
Testimonials
Thank you very much for a generous, interesting and enjoyable workshop. I have learnt new techniques, your instructions are very clear and exact, and I find that I look at buildings now, in a complete new way.
— NC (Scrap Cities)
Thank you for being such a great teacher, with a big heart and generosity. — FC (Scrap Cities and Kaleidoscopes)
Thank you again for a marvelous class. You were patient and encouraging with us. I think we all enjoyed learning a new technique. I especially liked that there can be so much variation in what is produced. I look forward to trying more of the shapes and putting the puzzles together. I think we still have one of those wooden block sets. I'll have to get it out. — LL [Kaleidoscopes)
I'm a quilter over 30 years. Never have I met a teacher like you. The materials you prepared for us, in the triangle workshop and especially here, in the building workshop - are so detailed, so clear, and you gave us so much information- sharing your knowledge with us. It makes me want to create wonderful things, so you'll have satisfaction from teaching us. I literally sat and made each and every page, just to practice, and because it's fun. Thank you so very much. — JH
I want to thank you for the class last night it was amazing. The amount of material you gave us was wonderful , I can't wait to start using it. Thank you you are a very easy teacher to understand. — GS (Scrap Cities)
