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I have been quilting since 2008 and am completely self taught. I know EXACTLY how it feels to make block after block only to find that nothing fits the way it should. Let me help you with this...

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About Precision Workshop

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Are you struggling with block making?

Quilt block making can be frustrating without a class or a teacher to show you the way. You can fumble through a pattern yourself, of course, but there's a lot of details while working on a quilt that doesn't get included in the patterns. These details CAN be found in Precision Workshop!

  • Do you find that your units or blocks do not finish at the accurate size?

  • Do your points never line up accurately?

  • Are you frustrated and finding yourself disenchanted with a quilt pattern after something doesn't work out right?

  • Demos

    Every topic includes a demo showing you best practices for your cutting, sewing and pressing. We will walk through every step of block making: Cutting, sewing and pressing.

  • Real Talk

    Precision Workshop isn't an abstract class. It's a class with real talk and real instructions to help you improve your quilt block making. I'll be showing you all the techniques I use in my own quilts.

  • Block Patterns

    The Precision Workshop includes 2 block patterns (that can later be turned into pillows). We will work through these blocks together and put your new skills to use.

Join me!

Let me show you all the ways I've found to solve any frustrations that come along with block making.

I'm READY!

Class curriculum

    1. Before we begin the class a few things...

    2. Download the Precision Workshop PDF

    3. The 4 reasons that cause all the frustrations

    1. All About Cutting

    1. All about the 1/4" seam and the scant 1/4" seam

    2. Showing you two quilts and talking more about the 1/4" seam versus the scant 1/4" seam

    3. Showing you how to sew a scant 1/4" seam

    1. Let's chat about pressing

    2. Pressing Demo

    1. Why you should care about seam directions

    2. How to alternate seams, nest seams and open your seams

    1. Growth Block Pattern PDF

    2. Putting our skills to use

    3. Making 4-patch Units

    4. Completing Inner Block

    5. Adding Borders

About this course

  • Free
  • 29 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Get started!

I want making a quilt to be smooth and joyful for YOU! Get started and learn those basic techniques and skills.

Yes, I'm ready!

Class Reviews

Here's what students are saying:

5 star rating

Precision Workshop

Jill Neumann

This workshop shares processes and tips from which every quilter could benefit, even those with experience. Melanie shares how and why these practices could...

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This workshop shares processes and tips from which every quilter could benefit, even those with experience. Melanie shares how and why these practices could improve your quilting. The videos show exactly how to accomplish the tasks. Plus, there is a small project quilt-a-long with Melanie at the end which allows you to practice what you have learned. I highly recommend this workshop.

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Confidence builder

Amanda Schoeph

I completed this class while doing one if Melanie's quilt alongs with the Checkie pattern. My blocks have never been so precise...ever. I will definitely ref...

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I completed this class while doing one if Melanie's quilt alongs with the Checkie pattern. My blocks have never been so precise...ever. I will definitely refer back to all the tips. First time pressing seams open and I may be obsessed with it now. My blocks look so beautiful!! I'm looking forward to another class and definitely more quilt alongs.

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Precision Workshop

Kay Holt

This has been an excellent teaching workshop Melanie. You are so thorough in your teaching. I hope to put some of my new learned skills to work. I think I...

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This has been an excellent teaching workshop Melanie. You are so thorough in your teaching. I hope to put some of my new learned skills to work. I think I understand when to use the scant 1/4" now. Quilting is so much more fun when you have some knowledge behing what you are doing. I wish I would have taken this class sooner as a new quilter. Hopefully my next quilt will be more accurate. Thank you Melanie.

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Precision Workshop

Karen Chandler

Amazing bits of needed information. My quilting experience would have been more precise if I had known the information and instructions. All quilters, exper...

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Amazing bits of needed information. My quilting experience would have been more precise if I had known the information and instructions. All quilters, experienced and no experienced, need to take this class.

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Appropriate title

Holly Bailey

It is very precise but my computer keeps rotating ( if that’s the correct word) can’t get it to play without stopping . Must be my end problem

It is very precise but my computer keeps rotating ( if that’s the correct word) can’t get it to play without stopping . Must be my end problem

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Nesting/pressing seams

LeeAnne Bretz

So helpful for flat blocks!

So helpful for flat blocks!

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5 star rating

So many light bulb moments!

Barbara Berger

I really wish I had taken this course earlier in my quilting career! Melanie is an excellent teacher! She breaks every step down into simple, understandable ...

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I really wish I had taken this course earlier in my quilting career! Melanie is an excellent teacher! She breaks every step down into simple, understandable tasks and includes great trouble shooting tips! So many times that I said…Aha! That’s where I’m going wrong! Looking forward to using all of these techniques with my next quilt! Thank you, Melanie!

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Precision Workshop

Sandi Grubbs

I really enjoyed this class. I especially appreciated the information on figuring out what I am doing wrong! I have been struggling with precision and I lo...

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I really enjoyed this class. I especially appreciated the information on figuring out what I am doing wrong! I have been struggling with precision and I look forward to applying this information and moving forward.

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FAQ

  • Do I have to show up a certain time?

    No, this is a self paced class. You can come and go as you please.

  • Are classes refundable if I decide I don't have time?

    All class sales are final. As a digital item, I can't offer refunds for any reason.