Scrappy Triangles: Foundation Paper Piecing with Confidence
September 9th
Love the look of scrappy quilts but never quite sure how to pull your fabric together?
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to choose fabrics that actually work together—even when they come from the deepest corners of your scrap bin.
Your instructor will share three practical tips to help you confidently select fabrics for your next scrap quilt, so your blocks look intentional (not accidental). Then, you’ll dive into the fun part—sewing!
You’ll learn how to make 6″ Scrappy Triangle quilt blocks using foundation paper piecing. Don’t worry if you’re new to the technique—this workshop is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step. From setting up your workspace to trimming your finished blocks, you’ll see exactly how it’s done and leave feeling confident to try it on your own.
Whether your scrap stash is color-coordinated or chaos-in-a-bin, you’ll love how simple and satisfying it is to turn leftovers into something beautiful!
What You'll Get From This Workshop
How to confidently choose fabric combinations for scrappy quilts
Three simple tips to make your scrap fabric feel more cohesive
How to prepare and organize your scraps for foundation paper piecing
Step-by-step instructions for sewing 6″ Scrappy Triangle blocks
Tips for trimming, pressing, and finishing your paper pieced blocks
How to build a scrappy quilt layout using triangle units
- A Supportive Community: Connect with fellow quilters on a similar journey of self-discovery.
THE DETAILS – WORKSHOP with Leila
- Tuesday, September 9th
- 3:00 pm ET
- perfect for any skill level
- recording will be available
- no membership commitment… stop anytime (but you might not want to lol)
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
September Workshop with Leila / Leila Gardunia
My goal is to share quilts I’ve made and what I’ve learned along the way with you, so you can have more fun quilting too!
I’m a biologist by training, a mom, and a quilter. I love planning, drafting, picking out fabric – all of it. It doesn’t always come easy, but that is what makes it interesting.
I’ve become that crazy quilt lady, and it all started with a children’s book…
I made my first quilt when I was about 10. I was inspired by the Little House on the Prairie books and made a hand pieced nine patch block. In my child’s mind, I thought the “small stitches” described in the book meant “narrow seam allowances” so now my small quilt is literally coming apart at the seams.
I didn’t piece again until I was about 25. A friend convinced me to participate in a local quilt shop’s block of the month program. I thought it would be super lame and only went along to hang out with my friends. Boy, was I wrong! I was hooked.
WORKSHOP FAQ'S
Do I need to prepare anything or buy special materials in advance?
There will be a materials list posted prior to the workshop dates, but they are not required. You can bring your materials and give your hand at trying the technique, or you can watch the workshop and afterwards re-watch while exploring it yourself.
What if I can’t attend the live session?
No worries if you can’t make the live session—the recording will be available within 24 hours of the workshop so you can watch and learn at your convenience. Plus, you are able to grab your supplies and stop and start as you watch while trying out whatever is being taught.
Do I already need to know this technique?
No! This is what is great about Patchworkers Plus. We bring the guests and put on workshops allowing you to explore and try out new things, without the travel and extra teacher fees. Come participate live, watch the replay and give what’s taught a try on your own terms – surrounded by a community of support when you need it.
What else do I get with a PLUS membership?
SO MUCH. In addition to the ever-growing library of workshops available on-demand, we offer sewing days, a book club, show & tell evening, and more quilty cheer-leading supporting you than you’ll know what to do with!
I’m pretty shy and not comfortable being on camera or speaking up in groups.
It takes everyone a few minutes to get settled and used to sharing and being on camera. You are not alone in this hesitation. It is optional, but we do encourage you to try it. It really helps with building friendships and especially wonderful when it’s show and tell time as the inspiration from others projects and progress is a treat you don’t want to miss out on.
I’m not great with technology. What if I have trouble joining the workshop?
I completely understand that technology can be a bit daunting. That’s why I’ll provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions for joining the workshop. And if any issues come up, I’ll be here to help you out. Ensuring you have a smooth experience is my top priority.
What Members Say...
Benefits of joining the Plus Community
- You can pick and choose what you want to sew, participate in and attend!
- Enjoy SEWING with others... aka never sewing alone
- The BEST quilt community ready to support you when you need it!
- Pattern LIBRARIES to keep you sewing all year long
- A private COMMUNITY you can share what you're working on and be inspired by others
Some of our favorite workshops
Available now (and at no extra cost!) in the PATCHWORKERS PLUS Video Library
with Laura / Orange Blossom Quilts
Time to dig out from under your fabric piles and notion collections. Learn all about color on your walls, making your own work stations and organizing everything from fabric to Accuquilt dies.
with Monika / Penny Spool Quilts
Monika takes us behind the scenes on how she uses her fabric scraps! Learn how to sort, organize and be ready for inspiration on how this can work for you.
with the Warm Company
Get ready to explore all the types of batting, how it’s made and what you’ll want to try out on your next project. You’ll see batting in a whole new light.
with Kelly / Vintage Fabric Studios
Cotton can be from anywhere – especially from vintage sheets. Join Kelly as she walks through her process of finding the fun prints, caring for them and using them in quilts.
You're in the right place!
If you’re looking for an online group of quilters who are passionate about fabric, beautiful quilts, and having fun sewing, then you’ve come to the right place!
Our members are some of the most talented and friendly people you’ll ever meet, and we’re always happy to welcome new members into our community.
So whether you’re just getting started with quilting or you’re a seasoned pro, we hope you’ll join us and see what all the fuss is about!
FAQ's About Patchworkers Plus
After you join, you’ll have full access to everything. This allows you to pick and choose what you’d like to sew and participate in.
We offer different days and times for our meet ups and sew days, plus if you just can’t make it, you can catch the replay as our designer chats and meetups are recorded.
The patterns inside the quilting community are designed for any level of quilter.
No matter your experience or if you just started quilting, our patterns include diagrams for following along and some video tutorials walking you step by step so you are able to finish what you start.
There are no additional costs after joining. In fact, we encourage you to use your stash! There are no additional kits or supplies needed other than you basic quilting tools.
We share exactly what you need to begin and how to use what you already have in your quit room.
This is whey I began the quilting community – so it’s flexible to YOUR schedule.
Many of our members have moved during their membership and nothing changes! They are still able to connect, share and some have even found that they are closer to other members and have met up in real life!
Other members have still popped in to attend our meetups and show & tells even though they were at a retreat or in a hotel. We love that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you are still able to participate.
Members may cancel their subscription at any time. You will still have access to your content until the end of the current billing cycle.
You’ll find instructions for setting up you zoom connection for our meetups as well as how to bookmark or save the site, save the patterns and more.
Patchworkers Plus+ is a monthly or yearly subscription to a growing library of classes, a community of supportive creatives, and access to Becky as your teacher. Payments are automatically deducted from the payment method you choose at sign-up on the same date every month until a member cancels. Once a member cancels, all member benefits end.
Please note that due to the nature of digital products, payments are non-refundable.
When a member cancels, access to member benefits and content ends, and the cost to rejoin will be at the current membership cost (your locked in rate will be lost), and you will only be able to rejoin during the next enrollment.
There are no additional costs after joining. In fact, we encourage you to use your stash! There are no additional kits or supplies needed other than you basic quilting tools.
We share exactly what you need to begin and how to use what you already have in your quit room.
This is whey I began the quilting community – so it’s flexible to YOUR schedule.
Many of our members have moved during their membership and nothing changes! They are still able to connect, share and some have even found that they are closer to other members and have met up in real life!
Other members have still popped in to attend our meetups and show & tells even though they were at a retreat or in a hotel. We love that no matter where you are or what you’re doing, you are still able to participate.
One of the benefits of joining the membership earlier rather than later is that you lock in the cost at which you join. As the pattern and technique library grows and the value grows, the cost of the membership may increase – but YOUR monthly cost will stay the same as long as your payments are in good standing and you have not cancelled.
Ready? Let's Sew!
What else do I get when I join Patchworkers Plus?
In addition to monthly workshops and our library of past workshops, you also gain access to:
- Exclusive Patterns: Access to members-only patterns to jumpstart new projects.
- Monthly Live Q&A Sessions: Direct interaction with quilting experts to answer questions and provide personalized advice.
- Project Tracker: A tool to help members keep track of their progress and manage multiple projects.
- Community Challenges: Fun, structured challenges to motivate and inspire members to complete their quilts.