Meet Lulu Louise

Lulu Louise is all about color, value, and simple shapes coming together in a big way.

Originally designed for my book A Life With Quilts, Lulu Louise has been one of those quilts I've returned to again and again. This updated version includes three sizes and a more efficient strip-piecing method that makes the quilt surprisingly simple to put together. Choose 14 foreground fabrics, add a background, and watch the design begin to take shape one strip set at a time.

IS THIS CLASS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Lulu Louise is a beginner-friendly quilt with simple construction and lots of room to play with fabric.

If you're comfortable sewing a 1/4" seam, you're ready to make Lulu Louise. We'll work through the piecing together, from preparing and cutting the fabrics to making strip sets, building the columns, and assembling the quilt top. And when the piecing is finished, we'll keep going with free-motion quilting, including feathers and S-curves.

What You'll Learn

Inside the Lulu Louise Quilty Class, you learn...

  • Fabric + Color - Explore fabric placement and see how different color and value choices change the look of Lulu Louise.

  • Strip Piecing - Learn the simple, efficient strip-piecing method used to create the quilt.

  • Quilt Assembly - Build the foreground columns, add the background pieces, and bring the entire quilt top together.

  • Free-Motion Quilting - Plan the quilting design, then add feathers to the foreground and S-curves to the background.

There are 3 sizes to choose from

  • Crib

    38" × 48"

  • Throw

    57" × 72"

  • Bed

    76" × 96"

The Pattern Is Included

The Lulu Louise quilt pattern is included with the class and will be waiting inside the course.

The pattern includes all three quilt sizes, fabric requirements, cutting instructions, full-color diagrams, and everything needed to make Lulu Louise.
Shop our Lulu Louise quilt kits here

Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 1 – About the Lulu Louise Quilt

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    2. Lesson 2 – Finding Your Way Around Quilty Class

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    3. Lesson 3 – Supplies & Tools

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    4. Lesson 4 – Pattern Download & Walkthrough

    5. Lesson 5 – Choosing Fabrics

    1. Lesson 6 – Preparing the Fabric

    2. Lesson 7 – Cutting Long WOF Strips

    1. Lesson 8 – Organizing the Strip Sets

    2. Lesson 9 – Piecing the Strip Sets

    3. Lesson 10 – Cutting the Strip Sets

    4. Lesson 11 – Building the Foreground Columns

    1. Lesson 12 – Laying Out the Quilt

    2. Lesson 13 – Chain Piecing the Background Pieces

    3. Lesson 14 – Completing the Quilt Top

    1. Lesson 15 – Planning the Free-Motion Quilting - Method 1

    2. Lesson 16 – Practicing Free Motion Feathers

    3. Lesson 17 – Quilting Feathers in the Foreground: Part 1

    4. Lesson 18 – Quilting Feathers in the Foreground: Part 2

    5. Lesson 19 – Quilting the Background with S-Curves

    6. Lesson 20 – Finishing Our First Quilting Design

    1. Lesson 21 – Planning a Second Quilting Design

    2. Lesson 22 — Straight Line Quilting the Foreground Edges

    3. Lesson 23 — Quilting Scallops in the Foreground

    4. Lesson 24 — Doodle Quilting Flowers + Leaves in the Background

    5. Lesson 25 — Doodle Quilting Flowers + Leaves in the Background: Part 2

    6. Lesson 26 — Another Finished Lulu Louise Quilt

About this course

  • $69.00
  • 26 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

Thinking Bigger?

If you're interested in taking multiple classes, Quilty Club may be the best option. Members receive access to the entire Quilty Class library, plus every new class and project released during their membership. Many quilters join for one class and discover dozens more waiting inside.

  • $15.00 / month

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Meet Your Instructor

Quilt Pattern Designer & Instructor Melanie Traylor

Hi, I'm Melanie Traylor, the quilt pattern designer behind Southern Charm Quilts and the instructor here at Quilty Class. I believe quilting should be enjoyable, approachable, and something you look forward to making time for. Whether you're stitching your very first quilt or you've been quilting for years, my goal is to help you build confidence and enjoy the process every step of the way. Inside Quilty Class, you'll find beginner-friendly patterns, detailed video lessons, quilt-alongs, and a welcoming community of quilters making projects right alongside you. I love teaching techniques in a clear, encouraging way and helping quilters turn fabric into something beautiful. When I'm not designing patterns or filming classes, you'll usually find me in my quilt room playing with fabric, working on a new quilt, or dreaming up the next project for us to make together.

Find a Lulu Louise Quilt Kit

Ready to choose fabrics? Browse the Lulu Louise quilt kits at Meander + Make for curated fabric combinations made especially for this quilt.

SHOP LULU LOUISE KITS

FAQ

  • Is the Lulu Louise pattern included?

    Yes. The Lulu Louise quilt pattern is included with the class.

  • What skill level is this class?

    Lulu Louise is beginner-friendly. The quilt uses straightforward strip piecing, and the class walks through the piecing process together.

  • What sizes are included?

    The pattern includes Crib (38" × 48"), Throw (57" × 72"), and Bed (76" × 96") sizes.

  • Does the class include free-motion quilting?

    Yes! We'll plan the quilting together, then quilt feathers through the foreground and S-curves through the background.

  • Does the class include basting and binding?

    No. The class focuses on piecing the Lulu Louise quilt top and free-motion quilting.

  • Is this class included in Quilty Club?

    Yes. Quilty Club members have access to Lulu Louise as part of their membership.

Come Make Lulu Louise With Me

Choose your fabrics, pick your size, and let's make Lulu Louise together. The pattern is included, and I'll be there to guide you through the piecing and free-motion quilting along the way.

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