Make something new and beautiful out of old clothes and materials. Spend quality time with children at home being productive and creative. Design homemade quilts, decorations, and wall hangings made with love and filled with sweet memories.
In this course, you have 24 fun and easy designs to follow. Even if you’ve never sewn before, you will start with quilting for beginners basics - making napkins - before building your skills by producing magical fairytale wall hangings, quilts, sleeping bags for dollies and teddies, personalized pillowcases for sweet dreams, and so much more.
As well as enjoying a shared interest, quilting is an amazing skill for children to learn. Enjoy this healthy alternative to screen time as you work your way through the 24 quilting patterns in this online course.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction
- How to use this course
- Crafting with your kids
- Gather your supplies
- Finishing your quilts
Module 2: Jumpstart Projects
- Napkins
- Basic napkin
- Pieced napkin
- Corner triangle napkin
Module 3: Personalized Pillowcases
- Basic pillowcase
- Artsy cuff pillowcase
- Contrasting cuff pillowcase
- Pieced-cuff pillowcase
- Mini me pillowcase and pillow
Module 4: Skill-building Projects
- Quilting with squares
- Mini me sleeping bag
- Postage stamp quilt
- Quilting with rectangles
- Floral placemats
- All lined up quilt
- Staggered block quilt
- Jumbled watermelon block quilt
Module 5: Using Your New Skills
- Quilting with frames
- Holiday pillow ornaments
- Baa baa black sheep throw pillow
- Fairy tale wall hanging
- Quilting with strips
- Mini me quilt
- Beach towel quilt
- Quilting with panels
- Alphabet quilt
Module 6: Challenging Quilts
- Log cabin quilt
- Snowball quilt
Who is this course for?
- Everyone of all ages can create their own unique household items, wall hangings and decorative items from the 24 quilting patterns in the course
- Parents and grandparents who want to share a common interest and build a closer bond with children over their love of quilting
- Childminders, carers, teachers and organizers of children’s groups can unleash their creative spirit through quilting
- Anyone who works with or interacts with children can teach them the age-old tradition of quilting and learning how to sew
How will it help me
Spend quality time with family in a way that is both decorative and practical. Find creative ways to use old materials - turn well-loved clothes or T-shirts into awesome quilts. Plus your sewing skills will come in handy if you need to sew on buttons or patch up your clothes. This course helps you to build up your confidence by starting with the basics while still producing beautiful handmade handicrafts. It then lifts your spirits further by empowering you to create more sophisticated designs.
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Wendy Sheppard & Gwendolyn Sheppard
Expertise: Quilting
Wendy Sheppard began her career as a chemical engineer, but in 2005, with encouragement from a friend and no prior experience, she made her first quilt. Now Wendy's original designs have been featured in numerous quilting magazines and she designs patterns for several major fabric companies. Wendy’s daughter, Gwendolyn, is one of Aurifil's first batch of "Aurikids," part of an initiative to reach out to the next generation of crafters and sewists. Quiltmaker Magazine published an article on Wendy and Gwendolyn quilting together, and Wendy was a guest on Pat Sloan's podcast talking about stitching with her daughter.
Make something new and beautiful out of old clothes and materials. Spend quality time with children at home being productive and creative. Design homemade quilts, decorations, and wall hangings made with love and filled with sweet memories.
In this course, you have 24 fun and easy designs to follow. Even if you’ve never sewn before, you will start with quilting for beginners basics - making napkins - before building your skills by producing magical fairytale wall hangings, quilts, sleeping bags for dollies and teddies, personalized pillowcases for sweet dreams, and so much more.
As well as enjoying a shared interest, quilting is an amazing skill for children to learn. Enjoy this healthy alternative to screen time as you work your way through the 24 quilting patterns in this online course.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Introduction
- How to use this course
- Crafting with your kids
- Gather your supplies
- Finishing your quilts
Module 2: Jumpstart Projects
- Napkins
- Basic napkin
- Pieced napkin
- Corner triangle napkin
Module 3: Personalized Pillowcases
- Basic pillowcase
- Artsy cuff pillowcase
- Contrasting cuff pillowcase
- Pieced-cuff pillowcase
- Mini me pillowcase and pillow
Module 4: Skill-building Projects
- Quilting with squares
- Mini me sleeping bag
- Postage stamp quilt
- Quilting with rectangles
- Floral placemats
- All lined up quilt
- Staggered block quilt
- Jumbled watermelon block quilt
Module 5: Using Your New Skills
- Quilting with frames
- Holiday pillow ornaments
- Baa baa black sheep throw pillow
- Fairy tale wall hanging
- Quilting with strips
- Mini me quilt
- Beach towel quilt
- Quilting with panels
- Alphabet quilt
Module 6: Challenging Quilts
- Log cabin quilt
- Snowball quilt
Who is this course for?
- Everyone of all ages can create their own unique household items, wall hangings and decorative items from the 24 quilting patterns in the course
- Parents and grandparents who want to share a common interest and build a closer bond with children over their love of quilting
- Childminders, carers, teachers and organizers of children’s groups can unleash their creative spirit through quilting
- Anyone who works with or interacts with children can teach them the age-old tradition of quilting and learning how to sew
How will it help me
Spend quality time with family in a way that is both decorative and practical. Find creative ways to use old materials - turn well-loved clothes or T-shirts into awesome quilts. Plus your sewing skills will come in handy if you need to sew on buttons or patch up your clothes. This course helps you to build up your confidence by starting with the basics while still producing beautiful handmade handicrafts. It then lifts your spirits further by empowering you to create more sophisticated designs.
Wendy Sheppard & Gwendolyn Sheppard
Expertise: Quilting
Wendy Sheppard began her career as a chemical engineer, but in 2005, with encouragement from a friend and no prior experience, she made her first quilt. Now Wendy's original designs have been featured in numerous quilting magazines and she designs patterns for several major fabric companies. Wendy’s daughter, Gwendolyn, is one of Aurifil's first batch of "Aurikids," part of an initiative to reach out to the next generation of crafters and sewists. Quiltmaker Magazine published an article on Wendy and Gwendolyn quilting together, and Wendy was a guest on Pat Sloan's podcast talking about stitching with her daughter.