Welcome to Quilting Bee University!

Welcome to Quilting Bee University. This is the site where we will host all the classes on basic techniques and advanced topics that our members at The Quilting Bee forum and Facebook group have requested. If you are not a member of these groups, we hope that you find this information helpful and useful and we invite you to come check us out. Links to both groups are at the bottom of every page, just click on the Delphi Forums or Facebook logos below.

Block Building Perfect Pinwheels Instructor: Valerie B. How to create perfect pinwheel blocks to use in your quilts. Partial Seams Instructor: Kathy Y. How and when to use partial seams when sewing your blocks. Free-Form Hearts Instructor: Kathy Y. A new and easy method to make free-form heart blocks. Yin and Yang Triangle Blocks Instructor: Kathy Y. How to make "split" blocks that form an optical illusion when set into a quilt. Pointed Log Cabin Star Block Instructor: Valerie B. How to make the versatile Pointed Log Cabin Star Block in a 12" finished size. Preparing T-shirts for a T-shirt Quilt Instructor: Valerie B. Have you wanted to make a T-shirt quilt but were unsure of how to prepare your shirts for the project? This video shows you just how to do this. :) Quilt Assembly Adding Sashing The Easy Way Instructor: Valerie B. A foolproof way to add sashing to your quilt quickly and easily. Drop Shadow Effect Instructor: Valerie B. This shows how to add a drop shadow effect to your quilt. It's a great way to showcase favorite fabrics or make a t-shirt quilt that is unique. Binding and Finishing Touches A Beginner's Guide to Binding Instructor: Valerie B. A tutorial to show you how to create your own straight-grain binding, how to sew it to your quilt, how to join the ends, and how to sew it in place on the back by hand. Note: The PDF file is large, please be patient and allow it to load completely. Quilt Binding By Machine Instructor: Valerie B. A tutorial to show you how to create your own straight-grain binding, how to sew it to your quilt, how to join the ends, and how to sew it in place with your sewing machine. No hand sewing necessary! Note: The PDF file is large, please be patient and allow it to load completely. Raggedy Binding Instructor: Laurie W. A new way to make raw-edge raggy binding. Making Labels on the Computer Instructor: Valerie B. A quick introduction to making custom quilt labels with your computer and inkjet printer.

Bags, Purses, Totes Quick & Easy Coin Purse Instructor: Valerie B. A quick pattern for an easy coin purse, a great way to use up scraps of fabric and batting. Kindle Cover Instructor: Sheryl W. A quick pattern for a neat Kindle (or other eBook reader) cover. Easily customizable to fit the dimensions of your eBook reader. For The Home Easy Removable Pillow Sham Instructor: Valerie B. A quick pattern for an easy removable pillow sham. All seams are finished, so the sham is machine washable too!