Learn pleats and pintucks from Heidi on the Quilty Nook with Zak Foster! Pleats and pintucks are efficient and effective way to create texture, depth, and visual interest in anything you sew—and they’re also a lot of fun.
Not a member of the Quilty Nook? Learn more about a free trail at the link above!
I’m pleased to be offering my year-long class, Quiltmaking with Heidi Parkes: Aesthetics, Curiosity, Efficiency, in 2025!
Registration for 2025 is OPEN!!
Quiltmaking: Under the umbrella of artmaking, this course relates to the skill, study, and practice of making quilts with any collection of techniques or materials- as desired by the maker.
Aesthetics: Cultivate your personal style and the recognizability of your work. Become an expert in your niche.
Curiosity: Ask yourself compelling creative questions and build resilience in critique settings.
Efficiency: Grow skill and speed while you structure your making to work with your life, aesthetics, and goals.
Saturday Small Group, 2 pm - 5 pm Central: 1/4, 2/1, 3/8, 4/5, 5/3, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 12/6
Sunday Small Group, noon - 3 pm Central: 1/5, 2/2, 3/9, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 6/29, 7/27, 8/24, 9/28, 10/26, 12/7
Monday Small Group, 2 pm - 5 pm Central: 1/6, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 12/8
Tuesday Small Group, 5 pm - 8 pm Central: 1/7, 2/4, 3/11, 4/8, 5/6, 6/3, 7/1, 7/29, 8/26, 9/30, 10/28, 12/9
Optional large-group 2-hour co-working sessions 1-2 x’s per month: 1/13 7pm, 1/22 2pm, 2/10 7pm, 2/12 2pm; Additional times and dates will vary, and will be shared as they approach.
Sometimes it’s fun to go fast! We will sew with intuition and convenience front of mind in this class focused on the exploration of shape, color, and visual movement. We’ll start with machine piecing to efficiently discover the personalities of our fabrics and will then transition into hand applique and piecing to complete our medium-sized quilt tops. Mid-week, we’ll transition to hand quilting. On our last day, we’ll explore hand binding and/or framing our quilts on a wooden frame.
Students will have access to pre-recorded technique videos before class, including my Framed Quilts On-Demand class.
Learn more about the class here.
This class is SOLD OUT!
Join the waitlist by emailing Chris via: dyecandy@gmail.com
In person at Woodland Ridge Retreat
Join Heidi as she shares hand yoga and a quilt update with Libs Elliott’s Sew Squad! You can access Heidi’s talk and experience Sew Squad’s inclusive creative community with a free 3-day trial here.
Join me for a Hand Yoga lecture at the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show! We’ll move together and learn about hand health.
Register here!
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable wellness journey at Galanias Bari Sardo Hotel in Sardinia, an exquisite island off the coast of Italy. Heidi will guide you in yoga, traveling, and stitching with daily workshops on hand sewing a quilt top for yourself. Enjoy delicious Sardinian meals with vegan and vegetarian options, and days filled with a range of enriching activities, including a hike, a boat ride, and an excursion to Sardinia’s famed town of murals: Orgosolo.
Beginners are welcome, and you will meet with Heidi before and after our retreat on Zoom to receive additional instruction on the art of hand piecing your quilt top. Balancing effort and ease is prioritized as you learn to pace yourself and stay curious about your artmaking.
Learn more and register here!
