Valentine’s Porthole Window Mug Rugs - FREE Taster Class - 5th-15th Feb 2026

Learn how to sew Porthole Windows and the scrappy Quilt As You Go technique
  • Got a Valentine or Galentine in your life that you want to make a quick gift for? 
  • Want to learn the Porthole Window sewing technique? AND use up some scraps using the scrappy Quilt As You Go technique!?
  • Heard me chatting about my Quilt Hive membership, and wondered what it's all about?
  • Fancy a FREE sneak peek of what an online class with The Crafty Nomad is like?
Well, here's the thing. 

This year for Valentine's I'm giving you a
FREE Taster class as a gift! 

Yep you read that right! You'll get access to my Valentine's Porthole Window class, so you can learn how to do the techniques, AND make a cute little gift for your Valentine! The class is pre-recorded so you don't need to worry about not being able to make it to a live Zoom session. And I'm making it available to you for 10 days so you're sure to find a time to watch it.

How it's Going to Work...

5-15th February 2026

  • Sign up for FREE, create a log in, and watch the 45 minute video class. You'll be able to ask any questions using the question boxes inside the teaching portal.
  • Make a Valentine's Mug Rug - not keen on heart shapes? Don't worry I include a circle template and show you that too ;-)
  • Share a picture of your make in our Facebook group
  • Need some inspiration? Join the Facebook group to see what others are making!
  • Consider joining the Quilt Hive membership to get access to the fun BONUS project (and the other 50+ classes in Quilt Hive!)

16th February 2026

Access to video classes will cease for non Quilt Hive Members

What You'll Learn...

  • How to sew Porthole Windows - with a heart shape and a circle shape
  • How to do the scrappy Quilt As You Go technique
  • What a class in the Quilt Hive membership is like.

Check out some alternative projects below that all use the porthole window technique.

" Jo is a fantastic teacher, breaking it down in to bite sized chunks and delivering both videos and handouts. Using the online portal together with the lives makes it feel very personal. Jo is super responsive to any questions or problems you share. As a bonus there’s a tremendously supportive Facebook group too!" 

Gill - Joyful FMQ Course Participant

Why You Should Attend...

  • It'll be FUN! And you'll make a tiny dent in your scrap fabrics!
  • You'll learn the Porthole Windows technique.
  • You'll learn the scrappy Quilt As You Go technique.
  • You might learn a new skill or pick up some new tips.
  • You get to see what a Quilt Hive class is like.
  • You have nothing to lose as it's FREE!
  • Make a mug rug and share it in the Facebook group, and get lots of lovely comments about your make!
  • Participants of this class will be given a special discount link for Quilt Hive Membership just in case they decide to join up after taking this class ;-) (a little gift from me to you!)

Get a FREE
PDF workbook
with the class

BONUS for Quilt Hive Members

If you are already a Quilt Hive member then you'll be automatically getting this class AND a BONUS! 

  • This class will be going into the Quilt Hive membership as an extra bonus module.
  • You'll get a template and a 45 minute class for a 'follow on' project pictured below: The LOVE Cushion / Mini Quilt

Join Quilt Hive to get the bonus.

(Hint: use the link in the Welcome section after signing up to this FREE event!)

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.

Got Questions? Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions Section
If your question isn't there, feel free to email me.

Don't Miss Out! Sign up NOW!

2026 Free Taster Class

Free

  • Valentine’s Porthole Window Mug Rugs

Free

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Once you’ve signed up you’ll be asked to set up a log in if you don't already have one.  Once that’s done you’ll be able to access the portal. You’ll automatically be sent an email with class access instructions, this will include a link to set up a log in so if you didn’t set up the log in when you signed up, you’ll be able to do it using the link.   

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 class 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 may be that there was a typo in your email address when you signed up.

If you are stuck on a bit that just isn't making sense to you, just pop a comment in the comment box under that lesson.  I'll get a notification of it and can pop you an answer in the comments.  Keeping it there also helps other people who might be stuck on the same bit.  

You'll have access to the teaching content until the 15th February 2026.  After that time the class will be available to members within the  Quilt Hive membership so if you would like to continue having access to it beyond the 15th you can join Quilt Hive.

I try to keep the videos bite sized so they range from 2-11 minutes, totalling about 45 minutes. 

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