TEACHING
Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of teaching across Finland, Germany (Nadelwelt), and France (Carrefour). As a teacher, pattern designer, and blogger, I love inspiring others to explore the art of quilting, and I invite you to join me in uncovering the secrets of this wonderful craft.
I also offer workshops for Guilds and personal instructions on demand via Zoom about English Paper Piecing, Applique, Improvisation, Mending, Hand quilting and Free motion quilting on a domestic sewing machine.
If you are interested, please, contact me at crafternordic@gmail.com
Don´t be afraid to quilt on a home machine
Date: 18.09.2026 9:30–16:30
Place: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Ancien lycée, 3 rue Osmon, France
Language: English, French (translation), Russian, Finnish
More info and registration HERE
This workshop is an introduction to free-motion quilting and ruler work on a domestic sewing machine, demonstrating that it is approachable, achievable, and enjoyable.
Participants will practice a variety of continuous-line freehand quilting designs (nine designs) to develop muscle memory and control.
By the end of the class, participants gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of free-motion quilting and the confidence to continue practicing independently.
This workshop is suitable for confident beginners and beyond.
Perfect Curves in EPP: Tiny Clamshells
Date: 19.09.2026 klo 9:30–16:30
Place: Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Ancien lycée, 3 rue Osmon, France
Language: English, French (translation), Russian, Finnish
More info and registration HERE
This workshop offers the opportunity to learn how to work with tiny 1” (2.5 cm) clamshell shape.
Participants develop precision techniques for creating smooth curves and learn how to hand-appliqué clamshells onto a quilted background using Hexiform for added structure and stability.
A clean machine-quilted crosshatch design provides a refined finishing touch to the composition. By the end of the class, participants gain a solid understanding of how to combine traditional English Paper Piecing (EPP) motifs with modern construction techniques.
This workshop is ideal for those wishing to refine their appliqué and finishing skills through a small-scale project.
Basics of Free Motion Quilting and Ruler Work on a domestic sewing machine
Language: English
This course is the starting point for your Free Motion Quilting journey on a domestic sewing machine. I will share from my experience what is needed to set yourself up for success (the necessities, accessory feet, needles, thread, tension adjustment, quilting tips etc) . We will play with various continuous-line freehand quilting designs and you will get to try quilting with rulers.