The Mandala Project

Once you’ve developed some confidence in your free motion quilting skills it’s time to lock in those learnings with a free motion quilting centric project “spiced up” with a little walking foot quilting. Completing this project will provide you with opportunities to practise and become comfortable with a wide range of motifs. This is a great way to “lock in” everything you’ve learned about free motion quilting by applying what you know in this project.

Remember there is no improvement without practice.

If you’re considering this course, you probably have some experience with free motion quilting, but I demonstrate every motif in the project (in case you are a little rusty) and show how to complete the quilt.

• Learn how to get your mind and your body “warmed up” for free motion quilting.

• Refresh the free motion designs that are in your repertoire (and maybe add a few new ones).

• Complete the Mandala Project to learn how to successfully apply motifs in different situations. Learning how to apply motifs in this way will really increase your confidence in your ability to use motifs to create your own quilt design.

Learn how to use your quilting skills to create this beautiful whole cloth wall hanging. In The Mandala Project course, you’ll create the entire design with quilting designs. Use a variety of motifs to create the Mandala design and then echo it with walking foot quilting. Complete the project with more free motion quilting.

Create a beautiful whole cloth wall hanging using your quilting skills!

In The Mandala Project online course, you’ll create the Mandala design with free motion and walking foot quilting using a variety of different coloured threads. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn and practice some free motion quilting designs while creating a lovely project.

I designed The Mandala Project for quilters who already have some experience in free motion quilting but if you don’t have any, no need to panic! The free motion quilting designs in The Mandala Project are easy enough for beginners and I’ll take you step-by-step through the entire quilting process. As this is a small project, measuring 20” square when finished, it’s the perfect size to explore free motion quilting motifs without feeling overwhelmed.

If you want to learn a variety of free motion quilting designs while creating a stunning project, register in The Mandala Project and start stitching today.

Here are the free motion quilting motifs that you’ll learn while quilting The Mandala Project:

• Swirls and wavy lines

• Wavy crosshatch

• Bumps

• Arcs

• Meandering loops

• Pebbles

• Spiky back and forth lines

In addition, you’ll learn how to use your walking foot to echo quilt around the central Mandala design, including how to ensure that your lines are perfectly spaced around the design.

All of the free motion quilting motifs and how to echo quilt using your walking foot are covered in detail in individual video lessons.

After you’ve completed The Mandala Project, you’ll be able to take the free motion quilting designs that you’ve learned and apply them to other projects.

A stunning whole cloth project completed and new quilting motifs learned that you can use in future projects – a win-win!

The Mandala Project includes the pattern and templates but also the following lessons (written & video):

• Tracing

• Overview

• Warming Up

• Swirls & Wavy Lines

• Wavy Crosshatch

• Bumps

• Arcs

• Meandering Loops

• Pebbles

• Spiky Back & Forth Lines

• Echo Quilting

• Background Pebbles

• Finishing

• Conclusion

FAQ’s

I’m not very good with computers, will I be able to watch the videos?

Yes! We make it easy for you to access all of the content in the course and, if you ever have any problems, we’re just an email away.

I’ve never tried free motion quilting: will I be able to make this project?

While I suggest that you have some experience in free motion quilting before enrolling in this course, there are many quilters who have made it without having any experience in free motion quilting. If you are open to learning and not afraid to try new techniques, you’ll definitely be able to create this project. If you have any issues during the course, you can always contact me for help.

How long will I have access to The Mandala Project course?

Once you purchase The Mandala Project, you’ll have unlimited access to the course and lessons.

Do I have to purchase a pattern for The Mandala Project course?

No! The Mandala Project pattern and full-size template is included in your course purchase. These can be downloaded for your use.

What if I have problems during The Mandala Project course? Is any help available?

The video lessons in the course are very details but sometimes you may have questions. No worries! I’m just an email away at help@chatterboxquilts.com. I want you to be successful in this course so am always available to help if you need it.

What materials are required for The Mandala Project course:

In addition to regular quilting supplies, you’ll need top and backing fabric and batting (22” square each) as well as some marking tools, thread, and a sewing machine with a darning or free motion quilting foot. A complete Materials list is provided in The Mandala Project pattern upon purchase.

This is your opportunity to learn easy and practical free motion quilting designs that you’ll use over and over again in your own projects while creating an amazing whole cloth project.

Don’t wait, purchase The Mandala Project now and start creating a beautiful design. 

If you have any questions about this online course, please contact me at help@chatterboxquilts.com.