You've admired them at quilt shows
You've saved them on Pinterest. Those stunning, expressive art quilts that feel like they're telling a story.
And somewhere in the back of your mind, a little voice whispers: I wish I could make something like that.
But then the doubts creep in.
I'm not creative enough for that. I'm a quilter, not an artist. I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Sound familiar?
Here's what I want you to know: I felt exactly the same way.
For years I told myself I wasn't creative - because I couldn't draw. It wasn't until I discovered art quilting that everything changed. And now, after ten years of teaching quilting in the Netherlands, I know one thing for sure:
You don't need to be an artist to make a beautiful art quilt. You just need someone to show you how to begin.
That's exactly what this mini course is for.
In just three days, about an hour a day, I'll guide you through your very first steps into art quilting.
No overwhelm. No pressure. Just simple, fun activities that open the door to a whole new creative world.
Here's what we'll do together:
Day 1 - You'll discover how simple embroidery marks can bring your quilt to life
Day 2 - You'll learn how lines can become the foundation of a stunning design
Day 3 - You'll create your very first mini art quilt in landscape style
All from your sewing room. With fabric scraps you already have at home.
This mini course is for you if...
What you'll need
Just a few things every quilter already has at home:
- Fabric scraps
- Needle and thread
- Paper and pencil
What makes it even more fun: embroidery thread in one or more colors and colored pencils
What happens after you sign up?
You'll receive a confirmation email right away with all the information you need. Then your first lesson arrives, and every 24 hours after that, the next one lands in your inbox, ready to go whenever you are.
No apps. No logging in. Just open your email and start creating.
Sign up in less than a minute. Your first lesson arrives right away.
Meet your guide
Hi, I'm Marlies de Vries, and I know exactly how you feel.
For the longest time I was convinced I wasn't creative. I couldn't draw, so I assumed art quilting simply wasn't for me.
Then everything changed.
I started with traditional quilting, and slowly my work began to evolve. I started playing with color, composition and texture. And somewhere along the way I became an art quilter.
For the past ten years I've been teaching quilting in the Netherlands. And now I'm bringing my love for art quilting to you.
One small, approachable step at a time.
Don't just take my word for it...
Here's what participants said about the Dutch edition
"I had so much fun and honestly, I'm so proud of what I created!"
"How fun this challenge was... Thank you so much, Marlies!
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"What a wonderful challenge that was! I loved intuitively playing around with fabric scraps and thread."
"What a fun challenge! Thank you for the clear instructions and for the opportunity to take part."
"What a magical thing. You pull some humble little scraps out of a box and they turn into an art quilt. I surpassed myself. What a joy this was!
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