Mastering the Storm: Custom Quilting the Storm at Sea Quilt with IQ

Create unique customised results using a pantograph design, no sew zones and more

Mastering the Storm: Custom Quilting the Storm at Sea Quilt with IQ

Are you ready to transform your quilting with stunning, custom designs? Mastering the Storm is a comprehensive online course crafted to elevate your skills in custom quilting a classic Storm at Sea quilt using the power of Intelliquilter. With 12 in-depth video lessons, you'll be guided through every step to bring a one-of-a-kind, professional look to your quilt, all from the comfort of your own workspace.

This course is carefully structured into two focused sections:

Section 1 - Diagonal Pantograph Mastery in the Quilt Body (7 Videos)

Learn to execute a beautiful pantograph along the diagonal, creating movement and texture that makes your Storm at Sea quilt uniquely captivating. In Part 1, you’ll start by exploring design concepts and gain confidence as we guide you through each step of planning, mapping, and stitching the pantograph pattern across the quilt body.
Here’s what you can expect:

  • Sketching Designs 
    Begin by visualizing your pattern ideas, learning to sketch and plan a design that complements the unique structure of the Storm at Sea quilt.
  • Understanding Diagonal Designs 
    Delve into the elements of design placement on a diagonal to add depth and dimension to your quilt.
  • Creating Master Patterns 
    Learn the secrets of creating master patterns to ensure consistency across your quilt.
  • Building a Quilt Map  
    Set up your quilt map to streamline placement, advancing, and editing as you progress through the quilt.
  • Placing & Splitting Designs Within Throat Space 
    Master techniques for placing your design in the block, splitting it to fit within your machine’s throat space.
  • Advancing & Editing 
    Discover tips for advancing your quilt, editing patterns, and maintaining alignment for each stitch pass. 
  • Final Pass & No Sew Zone
    Refine the finishing touches with final pass adjustments and add a bonus No Sew Zone for polished edges.

Section 2: Customizing the Border with Intelliquilter Tools (5 Videos)

Once the body is complete, it’s time to make your border shine! Using Intelliquilter's drawing tools, you’ll create a customized border that complements your Storm at Sea pattern, including unique motifs, fills, and seamless integration. Section 2’s lessons include:

  • Building a Library of Border Patterns
    Explore Intelliquilter’s pattern library and find or create unique designs for a polished, professional finish.
  • Using Drawing Tools for Unique Patterns
    Learn to draw your own patterns and adapt existing ones to suit your vision for the quilt’s border.
  • Placing & Modifying Motifs
    Customize the look of your border with beautifully placed motifs that reflect your unique style.
  • Creating a No Sew Zone
    Use No Sew Zones to add precision and definition around your borders, ensuring every detail aligns perfectly.
  • Adding a Background Fill
    Add the finishing touch by stitching a custom background fill around your featured motifs, giving depth and dimension to the borders and helping them stand out.

This course is designed for quilters of all levels, from enthusiastic beginners with some Intelliquilter experience to seasoned quilters looking to enhance their custom design skills. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into effective quilting practices, pattern editing, and utilizing Intelliquilter tools to their fullest.

Course Highlights:

  • Step-by-Step Videos: 12 detailed video lessons walk you through each stage of the process. 
  • Hands-On Learning: Follow along as you sketch, place, and stitch your way to a stunning quilt. 
  • Exclusive Tips & Techniques: Learn professional tips for using No Sew Zones, creating custom borders, and more. 
  • Lifetime Access: Revisit the lessons anytime, with lifetime access to the course materials.

Who Should Attend:

  • Intelliquilter Users:
    This course is designed for quilters familiar with the Intelliquilter computerized quilting system. Whether you're a beginner with the system or looking to expand your knowledge, you'll gain valuable insights into being creative when using the pantograph feature.
  • Quilters Looking to Add Professional Detail:
    If you want to add an artistic and professional finish to your quilts with custom border designs with unique simple flowing texture in the body of a quilt, then this course will teach you how to achieve stunning results that stand out.
  • Creative Quilters Seeking New Techniques:
    For those eager to explore new creative avenues in their quilting, this course provides a platform for experimenting with design, editing, and customization using advanced digital quilting tools.

This course provides unique training on utilizing Intelliquilter’s Pantograph feature, No Sew Zones, and equipping you with advanced skills that will help you unlock the full potential of your quilting system. You’ll leave with enhanced digital quilting expertise, allowing you to tackle more complex and creative projects with confidence.

Course Pricing

Mastering the Storm: Custom Quilting Storm at Sea

$49 USD

  • One time fee

    • Stitching pantos on the diagonal - how?
    • Create unique arty border using IQ tools
    • Building designs using the piecing
    • No Sew Zones
    • Ask questions LIVE over 2 sessions
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Course Curriculum

Tracey Browning

Over 30 years being in the quilting business, Tracey has experience in so many areas that she is keen to share with you. From her early years as a quilt teacher, quilt designer, pattern designer, magazine and quilting books contributor to then moving into longarm machine quilting for customers, becoming the Australian Dealer for A1 Quilting machines and Intelliquilter computer systems. Her own customers have long applauded her dedication to mentoring and supporting them as they learn and grow.

The Intelliquilter (IQ) support and knowledge provided by Tracey Browning is first rate! Her experience as both an A1 Quilting machine &  IQ dealer and award-winning machine quilter are invaluable in assisting me with any technical issues I have had over the years. I am so impressed by her knowledge that I purchased a membership to IQ Machine Quilting Academy as soon as I heard about it. Highly recommend Tracey’s skill and know how!

Carla Barrett
Longarm quilter and International quilting teacher

Course Pricing

Mastering the Storm: Custom Quilting Storm at Sea

$49 USD

  • One time fee

    • Stitching pantos on the diagonal - how?
    • Create unique arty border using IQ tools
    • Building designs using the piecing
    • No Sew Zones
    • Ask questions LIVE over 2 sessions
Buy Now

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