Description
In this class, Joan shares her original 20″ x 30″ bald eagle quilt and shows how to make your own 3-D version using water soluble stabilizer and her foolproof process. Joan shows how to mark and cut the foundation and add feathers.
The nest is an artistic creation in itself and gains its realistic appearance due to Joan’s unique stitching process. Borders, stems, and leaves are carefully layered and stitched, adding depth. Once the nest is attached and the eagle is settled in, Joan offers quilting and finishing tips that complete the look.
Pay tribute to our beloved national bird and bring the outdoors inside with this fabulous quilt and be inspired to use the appli-bond technique in many other ways!
For your convenience, this class can be purchased for online viewing or purchased on DVD.
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Joan, best known for her 3-D Appli-bond© technique, is always eager to show quilters how to add appliquéd dimension to their quilts, resulting in projects which can be washed and still keep their shape! Her unique method involves no edge turning and is easy for any quilter, no matter your level of expertise. Joan is an AQS published author with titles including Redwork Embellished and Petal by Petal. Joan designs patterns and travels extensively teaching her techniques.
Marie Seroskie (verified owner) –
I took a class from Joan some 15 years ago and everyone of us went home with a finished project. I’m thrilled to see her teaching on line as her explanations and demonstrations are easy to understand and I would highly recommend this video even to a beginner. Joan leaves no questions unanswered…a question may come to mind and before I know, she has answered it. Because of this tutorial, I’m ready to tackle some small unfinished tops made a few years ago and embellish them using Joan’s Appli-Bond method. Thanks Joan for all of your clear directions, patterns and great tips!
Jeanie Sullivan (verified owner) –
I chose this class because I love Eagles, I did not know I was going to fall in love with the technique and the Instructor. I first watched it thinking I would take notes gather supplies and ask questions. Joan has such a gifted way of teaching I didn’t write one thing down. I was I thrilled and so excited I just wanted more. Her instructions are so thorough I felt like she was right beside me talking to just me! Thank you so much for offering souch an encouraging class. This has endless possibilities and can’t wait to finish this one and take the next!
Gloria Grohs (verified owner) –
This is my first on-line course . I am so happy that I could take Joan’s class at home. Her style of teaching is easy to understand. I love that I can watch this at any time I want at my leisure. I have gathered all my supplies together and can’t wait to watch this as I create Joan’s beautiful Eagle. I have her Petal Play book and this class is an added bonus to refresh my skills that I learned from the book. Thank you Joan for bieng my private teacher. Your # one fan.
Linda Spence (verified owner) –
Joan’s Appli-Bond method of applique brings a realistic dimension to the craft. No more flat flowers, birds or baskets! I have taken two classes with Joan Shay in person and own one of her books. The details that she shares in this iquilt class are numerous, but not at all overwhelming! While she explains her own products used in the project, she also names the products of others that she prefers to use and she tells you WHY she has the preference. It’s information based on her considerable experience.
Her approach to teaching is to consider that the student doesn’t know anything but does not speak in belittling terms. Beginners to advanced quilters will learn much from her! The tips she shares are alone worth the cost of the class!! Take it and see your applique come to life!
Susan Bernard (verified owner) –
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED! Another wonder project with Joan Shay. I have had the pleasure of taking many of Joan’s classes and own all of her books. From all my classes with Joan, I have gleaned so much information and this class is another example of that. Joan shares so many wonderful tips about products, floss, knots, etc that are so helpful with all quilting projects. Her teaching style is clear, detailed and easy to follow. This class is your own private lesson with one of the quilting world’s best teachers. The Eagle is especially fun with her unique technique used to make the nest and her tips for using chenille yarn. Her creativity and ideas are never ending. I highly recommend this iquilt class with Joan Shay. Take it and have fun!