Kaleidobloom Quilt - Self Study Course (Previous BOM)

Make this modern quilt top and take a deep dive into curved piecing. Quilt Size: 66" square.

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  • Become a curvy piecing ninja! Have you been a little bit frightened of sewing curves? After this quilt you'll be an expert!
  • Learn how to make the Kaleidobloom Quilt and fully get to grips with curved piecing!  
  • The step by step videos will help you progress steadily, at your own pace, to make sure you finish the quilt and feel super proud of yourself!
I've heard so many people saying they struggle with curved piecing.  They struggle to get their pieces to lay flat or can't get the ends to meet up. In the Kaleidobloom Quilt course we'll be taking a deep dive into piecing curves using templates, and I'll help you achieve success with every curved seam with all my tips, tricks and secrets!! You'll learn how to piece:
  • Standard Drunkard's Path units; 
  • Standard Orange Peel units; 
  • Oval Drunkard's Path Units; 
  • Double (Complex) Oval Drunkard's Path units; 
  • Oval Orange Peel units.  

By the end of this course you will be an expert at curved piecing for patchwork!

I'll break it down into manageable steps for you so you don't get overwhelmed. You'll be able to download instructions and watch video tutorials. You'll also be able to ask me any questions as you work through the program inside the teaching portal.

We pack our BOM courses with value, so you not only create a beautiful quilt, but also learn heaps of new skills along the way and become an even better quilter!

The Kaleidobloom Quilt was previously my block of the month (BOM) program which concluded in April 2023. It's now available right here as a stand alone self study course for those of you that missed out.
Sign up now and you will get access to the printable PDF instructions, templates and all the video classes to make this quilt.

... about my journey with curved patchwork piecing.  Up until a few years ago I hadn't even tried it!  I LOVED the look of it but I thought it looked REALLY hard, and so I didn't even try! Isn't that sad?  I let the fear of something being hard, stop me from 'having a go'.  That 'have a go' phrase is something I tell my daughter all the time.... something like, 'Well you won't know unless you give it a go' or 'Go on, just have a go and see'.   But here I was, shying away from something myself.  So I gave myself a stern talking to and 'had a go'!  My first try wasn't amazing but it certainly wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be!  So I persevered.  It didn't take long to feel confident.  

So if you are afraid of curved piecing, don't be.  I promise you it won't be as hard as you think, and with a little practise you'll love it and be able to produce some wonderfully modern designs.

 "I love learning with Jo. The Kaleidobloom was my third BOM with Jo and as before it went swimmingly. Jo structures the lessons in such a way that they build on each other and everything is very well explained and presented in detail in the online videos. I'm a beginner but Jo makes everything really clear and easy to follow. Plus she is always available if there are any questions.

The online community is also really helpful and supportive. The Kaleidobloom pattern means learning all about sewing curves, creating circles, ovals and orange peels. After learning all these new techniques I now feel well equipped to tackle patterns I would never have considered before. This BOM was a very enjoyable experience and I've already enrolled in Jo's next BOM, the Geometree.
I'm really glad I found Jo as a teacher!"

Bee R - Kaleidobloom 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.

Testimonials

"Isn’t curved piecing really hard?
I thought this before I took Jo’s first curved pieced BOM. It turned out so well, I wanted to do more. Jo gives written and video instruction for her BOM. Things are broken down into easily achievable parts.

I love the platform Jo uses to present her classes. It feels like you have someone steering you along. I have learnt so much by taking part in this BOM."

Joanne
Kaleidobloom  BOM Participant

"This is the place for tuition! The whole procedure of creating a quilt with curved designs had always been daunting for me. Not any more.

The instruction from start to finish is second to none. Jo has such a happy attitude it’s brilliant… she makes it fun and is so encouraging. Help is always on hand…I highly recommend this course."


Beverley V
Kaleidobloom BOM Participant
"Jo makes it easy with step by step help I'm on month 4 of Kaleidobloom. I'm finding the course very thorough with so much help and facility to ask questions.

The video tutorials are close up and so clear, which are backed up with detailed print outs, templates and diagrams.

I really could not ask for more. It is honestly the best BOM I have done. 5 Star!"
Nicolet S
Kaleidobloom BOM Participant
What's Included in the Course?

  • Cutting instructions, diagrams, templates for you to print at home to use for the curved sections
  • Help & advice on choosing colours, colouring-in sheet and option to digitally colour it using popular solid fabric colours.
  • Block Piecing Instructions - these clear and easy to read sheets are downloadable and printable and contain lots of diagrams.
  • Video tutorials for piecing the units and introducing new techniques- you can watch these as many times as you need to, pressing pause and play as often as you like!
  • Immediate access to all instructions and video lessons so you can make it at your own pace, no need to wait each month like a traditional BOM.
  • List of Fabric Requirements (fabric NOT included).
  • Online Community for: sharing photos of your blocks, fabric pulls, finished quilt tops etc with other Sewing School members; asking for advice; sharing ideas about which fabrics to use; and being inspired and encouraged. 
  •  As this is a self study course there will be no live sessions. However, I've included the recordings of the live sessions when this was run as a BOM. 
NO FABRIC is included in this course. You'll need to purchase that separately. 
Fabric Requirements
NOTE: Solids, blends, and ditsy prints will work particularly well, and are recommended for their ease of use.    Cutting instructions assume a solid, blend or non-directional print fabric is being used.  Directional print fabrics that have a specific orientation, can be used, but you may need to purchase more fabric than stated above and cut the pieces differently (extra instructions will not be provided for this).  
COLOURS USED IN MAIN EXAMPLE (pictured below)
All Kona Cottons: Windsor (background); Watermelon; Melon; Regatta; & Copen.
Check out some of these ideas for fabric choices!

"This is the 3rd BoM I've done with Jo. Her patterns are so well-thought out and clearly written, and the videos are so clear and helpful. The close-ups show you the minute details that make following the pattern a dream.

I honestly think Jo is one of the best tutors around, and the content of the monthly tutorials is so comprehensive you can't fail to enjoy every step of the course. I wasn't going to do her next BoM, Geometree, because I have so many WiPs and UFOs - but then I saw the pattern! So I've signed up that too! If you decide to do any of Jo's BoMs, you won't regret it!"

Judy S - Kaleidobloom BOM Participant


Ways to Pay

Kaleidobloom Quilt - Self Study Course

£57

    • Standard Drunkard's Path units
    • Standard Orange Peel units
    • Oval Drunkard's Path Units
    • Double (Complex) Oval Drunkard's Path units
    • Oval Orange Peel units
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes we have.  This was the my BOM that ran from September 2022 and finished in April 2023.  It was so popular I've brought it back as a self study course that people can join any time!  If you signed up for the original one you still have access and don't need to buy it again!

No, I'm only selling this quilt design as pattern/video course combination product. Honestly it would take too long to reformat it into just a pattern and would be the size of a book. By keeping it as a course the customer (i.e. you) will get so much more value out of it. The video tutorials will enhance your experience!

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 you can.   In the pattern I use various templates by Jenny Haynes (PapperSaxSten). Jenny has kindly allowed me to reproduce the printable PDF versions for you in the pattern for you to print at home. So you do not need to buy the acrylic versions.

I choose to use these particular templates as they have a built in allowance enabling us to trim them down to size. It's like magic and leads to perfect units every time! I love them!

I will be demonstrating with both the paper version and the acrylic version in the teaching videos.

If you are interested in buying the acrylic versions, then I have added some links below, but as I said this is not necessary as the PDF ones are included for you to print at home.

If you already have Jenny's templates, we will be using the following:
 - 3½" & 7" Standard Drunkard's Path templates
 - Oval Drunkard's Path 10½" x 7" plus the 'middle'
 - Oval Drunkard's Path 5¼ " x 3½"

If you want to buy Jenny's acrylic versions of the templates you will need to buy the following sets:

- The Complete Standard Drunkard's Path blocks (7” circles)
- And the Complete Oval Drunkard’s Path Template (ovals)  

For stockists please check out Jenny’s website here

But remember these are not necessary to make the quilt, as paper versions will be included, but you will need a printer to print these out.

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 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.

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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 had never attempted to sew a curved seam until I signed up to Kaleidobloom and was quite worried about what I’d let myself in for as they always looked so difficult, but I can now safely say I am confident with curves, be they ovals or circles. This is all down to Jo’s excellent step by step tuition, breaking everything down into bite sized chunks which are explained so clearly. I’m so proud of my finished quilt and can’t quite believe that I actually made it myself."

Lesley S - Kaleidobloom BOM Participant

What are you waiting for?  I can't wait to help you become a patchwork curves expert!

Reviews

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 :-(