The Glitter Ball quilt was my 2022 Block of the Month program (as detailed below). As we come to the end of the program, I've been receiving emails from people that missed out and want to make their own Glitter Ball Quilt. So in the Autumn I'll be making it available as an On-Demand course. This means you'll be able to access all of the written instructions and video tutorials from the whole BOM and make it at your own pace.
I'll drop you an email when the course opens for enrolment.
"I am a pretty regular BOMer so I have been exposed to lots of different teachers using different platforms and teaching techniques. I have to say that Jo's ... are the best of all of them. Apart from anything else it is amazing value for money. I can't imagine how many hours of work it must have taken her to put all that instruction together. The clarity of explanation of sometimes tricky techniques is wonderful. I'm sure everyone who has participated is a better quilter now than they were at the start. Thank-you Jo. I will definitely be back for the next one."
Cathy S - Glitter Ball BOM Participant
I've been teaching sewing, patchwork & quilting for over 10 years and I'm excited to help you.
I have absolutely LOVED helping every single one of my customers develop and improve their sewing, patchwork & quilting skills. It's truly rewarding to see students progress and have 'lightbulb moments'.
I love teaching, breaking topics down into bite-sized chunks and making it achievable for all! Since moving most of my teaching online it's been eye opening to realise that most people learn better this way: working at their own pace and having more time to practise; but still getting time with the teacher to ask questions.
"I've done a few BOMs over the years and this is the third of Jo's courses I've been on during lockdowns. I'm really enjoying the Dashing Dutchman BOM - Jo's instructions and videos are brilliant. If I don't get it first time, the portal lets me revisit the lessons and ask questions. Thank you so much, Jo - you set a very high standard for online teaching."
Penny - 2021 BOM Participant
Yes we have. This was the 2023 BOM that ran May-November 2023. It was so popular I've brought it back as a self study course that people can join any time!
Once you’ve paid you’ll be asked to set up a log in. Once that’s done you’ll be able to access the sewing school portal. You’ll automatically be emailed a receipt and log in link to my Online Sewing School (Portal), so if you didn’t set up the log in when you paid, you’ll be able to do it using the link. You'll then be able to access all of the teaching. In the same email you’ll also see a link to the Facebook group that you can request to join.
Some security systems are causing a glitch in the system and not registering the click on the Buy button. If this happens you have various options to buy the course: try buying on a different device; contact me to arrange a different payment method; go into your security (e.g. Kaspersky) and allow data collection for this website, that seems to resolve the issue.
Yes! Absolutely! The video lessons and downloadable instructions will be hosted in my Online Sewing School Portal. Plus we have the added bonus of a Community Page right here in the portal. So you do not need a Facebook account to access tuition or support. However we have found that lots of our customers like to use Facebook and so we also provide a Facebook group as well.
I wouldn't say it was aimed at absolute beginners, no. However, a confident beginner who can sew an accurate scant quarter inch seam allowance should be fine.
No problem at all! This is a self study course, which means you can sew at your own pace. I suggest a monthly schedule but you can choose a pace that suits you best. The important thing is to remember that this is fun! It's your hobby and should never make you feel stressed out! You'll be able to download the instructions sheets to keep forever. I don't actually put a time limit on your access to the videos on my website in my stand alone courses. You will have access for as long as I have the website open. I have no plans to close the website as my business is going very well. If that ever did become a possibility, I have committed to giving customers 6 months notice.
No problem! Under each video tutorial there is a Discussion / Question box that you can type your question into. Alternatively post your question in the Community Page or Facebook Group. Either myself or one of our other lovely members is sure to be able to answer it for you. :-)
No. As this is a self study course there won't be any live sessions. All the teaching is via the pre-recorded video classes. However I have included the recordings from the live sessions from when it was ran as a live block of the month program.
Fabric Requirements are specified in the table above
Sometimes the technology decides not to do what it should! Very frustrating! Sorry it's happened to you. First of all, just double check your junk/spam folder. Also make sure to add jo@thecraftynomad.co.uk to the Safe Sender list in your email settings. Next go to the Register Page and sign up. Once you are in, you'll be able to click on the My Courses tab at the top. If your enrolment was processed then the course will show up in your courses. If it's not there or you have problems registering then just drop me an email at jo@thecraftynomad.co.uk, it's most likely just been caused by a typo in your email address.
That isn't an option for this design.
It is not possible to issue refunds for digital products for immediate download and customers lose their 14 day right to cancel. This is because it is not possible to recall digital content. By continuing to purchase digital products the customer is acknowledging that they have waived that right.
"I have not been quilting for long or had many classes so was a bit apprehensive as to how I would get on but it’s coming together and it’s looking good! Jo is so clear with her teaching videos and instructions and breaks it down into easily followed instructions. So good to be able to view it over and over when you get to a bit you are unsure about. Jo is also very responsive when you have a problem. Highly recommended you won’t regret it and excellent value for money. Will definitely be joining the next one."
Alison - Glitter Ball BOM Participant
What are you waiting for?
I can't wait to sew with you in 2022!
Disclaimer: I promise to show you how to sew the blocks together and will impart lots of useful nuggets of information along the way, adding to the experience. So you are sure to pick up lots of new tips and tricks. But, like anything in life, you only get out what you put in.
So if you don't do the work, a quilt you will not have :-(
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