From Silkaphobia to Silk-ccess: Quilt with Confidence!

Join acclaimed fiber artist Laura Wasilowski on an exciting journey into the world of silk quilting! Known for her vibrant narrative quilts and whimsical free-form embroidery, Laura’s playful teaching style will turn your “silkaphobia” into silk serenity.

In this course, you’ll create a stunning art quilt using the finest fabric of all—silk. Laura begins by guiding you through selecting the best silks for quilting and showing how to fuse them for easy handling. Next, you’ll learn to construct your design on silicone release paper, using free-cutting and pattern transfer techniques, and then prepare your quilt top for stitching by steam-setting it to wool batting. In the final lesson, dive into hand embroidery as Laura discusses thread and needle choices, then demonstrates beautiful stitches to bring your silk piece to life. For a polished finish, Laura also shares tips on binding, machine quilting, and even includes a gallery of silk art quilts for inspiration!

What you will learn

  • Silk Selection Tips: Discover which silks are perfect for art quilts and where to source them.

  • Silk Painting Techniques: Discover how to create custom colors and textures by painting your own silk.

  • Fusible Web Secrets: Tame slippery silk with ease using tried-and-true fusible web techniques.

  • Steam Setting Basics: Learn to steam set your quilt top to wool batting for a flawless finish.

  • Hand Embroidery Made Simple: Easily add hand embroidery to your silk quilt once fused to batting.

  • Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Bonuses To Boost Your Creativity

Fine Line Tree Pattern: Elevate your stitching game with Laura’s exclusive Fine Line Tree pattern. This versatile design is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy and elegance to your embroidery or quilt projects.

Hand Embroidery Stitch Library: Right & Left Handed (a $19.99 value): Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, Laura’s step-by-step video tutorials will guide you through 20 essential embroidery stitches. With close-up demonstrations for both right- and left-handed stitchers, you’ll master classics like the French knot and discover playful stitches like the pistil and sheaf. Plus, Laura shares her personal tips and stunning examples to inspire your free-form embroidery art.

These bonuses are the perfect companions to unleash your creativity and stitch with confidence!


Silk Art Quilts Made Simple

Create a stunning silk art quilt with expert tips on fusing, free-cutting, hand embroidery, and finishing techniques.

  • $39.99

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    Includes unlimited access to Laura's Stitch Library Course!

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction

    1 Video 1 Text 1 Download

  • Selecting Silk Fabrics and Painting and Fusing Silk Fabrics

    1 Video

  • Creating a Pattern, Auditioning Fabric, and Constructing Your Design

    1 Video

  • Adding Hand Embroidery and Finishing Your Silk Art Quilt

    1 Video

  • Resources Page and Fine Line Tree Pattern

    1 Text