Turn your unfinished quilts into a personalized plan for becoming a better quilter

Instead of letting your UFO pile choose your adventure for you, you'll intentionally create your own

This may surprise you...

This isn't a class about free motion quilting techniques.

And it isn't about sorting your quilts from easiest to hardest.

It's about learning to look at every quilt top with new eyes.

Together, we'll work through a simple thought process to help you recognize the unique learning opportunities hidden in each project. Then you'll use those insights to create an intentional sequence that fits your own quilting goals. 

During this interactive workshop, you'll:

  1. Learn how to identify what each quilt has to teach you.

  2. Recognize which projects are perfect for building confidence, which ones invite you to practice a new style of quilting, and which ones are worth saving until you've gained more experience.

  3. Stop choosing projects based on guilt, convenience, or indecision.

  4. Build a personalized sequence of quilts that balances confidence-building, technical challenges, experimentation, and pure enjoyment.

  5. Understand why each quilt belongs where it does in your own quilting journey.

  6. Leave with a completed plan you can return to every time you finish another quilt.

This is a working session - for you!

Bring 3 to 10 unfinished quilt tops (or a written list with a brief description of each).

The workshop is super practical. I'll first give you some criteria and examples, then you'll evaluate your own quilt tops, and identify the learning opportunities in each one.

We'll repeat that a couple of times, and finally organize them into a sequence that reflects where you are today and where you'd like your quilting to go.

PLUS - we'll build a simple journal (think 50-cent school composition notebook) where you can jot your thoughts about each quilt today....and in the quilting days to come.

The next time you're ready to quilt, you'll know...

...which quilt feels like the right next step.

...what you hope to learn from that project.

...which quilts are waiting for a little more experience.

...and how each finished quilt moves you closer to becoming the quilter you want to be.

Here's my invitation to you:

Give me 60 minutes, and I'll help you see your unfinished quilts in an entirely new way. Instead of looking at a pile of projects, you'll see a collection of opportunities to build confidence, explore new ideas, solve technical challenges, and enjoy the quilting process. You'll leave with a personalized sequence of quilts and, even more importantly, a thought process you can use every time you decide what to quilt next.

Instant Access - $27.00

Why Learn from Me?

I’ve quilted over 1,500 client quilts, with ALL kinds of challenges and opportunities.

And the question I hear constantly is: “What should I quilt next?”

Most quilters don’t need more design options - they need a way to evaluate the quilt options...a way to decide which one to tackle....and ultimately a way forward through those UFOs 😁

That’s what I’m teaching you.

Common Questions

  • Is this workshop only for people with lots of unfinished quilts?

    Not at all! Whether you have three quilt tops waiting to be quilted or thirty, the process is the same. You'll learn a simple framework for evaluating each project and deciding what it can teach you. The goal isn't to work through your backlog faster—it's to become more intentional about the skills and confidence you build with every quilt.

  • Do I need to be skilled at free motion quilting before taking this workshop?

    No. This workshop isn't about specific quilting techniques—it's about learning how to choose the right project for where you are in your quilting journey. Whether you're just beginning to free motion quilt or you've been quilting for years, you'll leave with a personalized plan that helps you make thoughtful decisions about what to quilt next.

  • What will I leave with at the end of the workshop?

    You'll leave with more than a list of quilts to finish. You'll have a personalized sequence for your own quilt tops, a clear understanding of what each project can teach you, and a repeatable way to evaluate every future quilt. Instead of wondering, "What should I quilt next?" you'll know exactly why you're choosing a particular project and how it supports your growth as a quilter.

What students are saying:

  • Linda

    Every time I have machine quilted since I started following Susan, I am reminded of the many things I've learned from her about everything from loading the quilt to keeping it flat and straight to the thread color and quilting pattern selection. Sew grateful.

  • Doris

    I am learning so much with Susan’s excellent instruction. The course material, watching Susan stitch the designs, and her samples of how the design appears on quilts is so helpful. And all in the comfort of my own home!

  • Lori

    I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. They are high quality productions with very, very useful content. I always learn something while watching you and find inspiration to try something new.

FAQ

  • Can I watch this on my own time? Or only a specific time?

    The video is available on-demand, so you can learn at your own pace and on your own time!

  • How do I access the workshop?

    Watch for your introduction email! (And carefully check your email address when you enroll🔎) That email will have login details for your student dashboard.

  • If I'm an ADVANCE member, is this workshop included in my membership?

    No, it's not. This is a stand-alone workshop.