Quilt Information
Quilt Size:
- Empire Border Setting – 102” x 102”
- Without Empire Border Setting – 90” x 90”
*You could add a traditional border onto either of these settings.
Tools Required: ·
• Tucker Trimmer III™
• Wedge Star™
Note: You will receive access to a discount coupon upon enrollment that you can use to purchase tools you may not have.
Fabric Requirements:
- 1/3-1/2 of 19 Fabrics
- See the FIREWORKS Overview download
- Background - 7 Yards
- Border/Binding for Traditional Setting: 1 1/2 Yards (if used in the center)
- Binding for non-Empire Border Setting: 1 Yard
NOTE: If you would like to use the same fabric as Michelle (not required), she has coordinated a kit to be sold independently through The Yankee Quilter. See information below.
Included in the Sew-A-Long
- Includes the Pattern, 16 Lessons, and Finishing Instructions.
- Each week, when the weekly pattern and lesson is released, you will be able to immediately download the Weekly pattern.
- Lifetime access to the Patterns and Video Lessons.
- Access Pattern and Video at any time by logging onto your MichelleReneeHiatt.Teachable.com account.
- You can download and save the Pattern to your personal device (cell phone not recommended). The Pattern is for your personal use and not to be shared.
- Access to the Fireworks Facebook Group
- Online/on demand weekly Video Lessons which will walk through step-by-step weekly techniques and construction.
- Lessons include:
- Fabric Selection
- Tool overview
- Step-by-Step Lessons on new units (repeat units will feature a high-level overview)
- Block Construction
- Bonus Tips, plus basic Quilting tips and techniques.
- 10% Coupon Code for Tools and Notions.
- Email Notification - Available with your agreement to “receive instruction” emails.
Since this course offers a Lifetime Access, it is not refundable.
Instructor: Michelle Renee Hiatt
Michelle Renee is an award-winning quilter, designer, and national instructor who has been sewing since before she can remember. She fell in love with quilting over 30 years ago. As a certified Professional Process Expert (LSSMBB), Michelle seamlessly blends her love of quilting with process improvement techniques, teaching others how to simplify their piecing while improving the quality of their quiltmaking.
Michelle Renee is the designer for her own pattern line, Sew On The Go, and her designs have appeared in several international quilting magazines. Additionally, she is a Certified Instructor for Studio 180 Design and many of her patterns have been published in their Modern 180 pattern line. Michelle Renee teaches internationally at Quilt Shows, Retreats, and Quilt Guilds. She is known for the fabulous online mystery series she organizes twice a year.
In 2023, Michelle Renee Hiatt became the Executive Show Director for American Quilter’s Society. She is known for her humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement! Find out more at Sewonthego.net.
Fireworks Sew-A-Long
Michelle has designed this to be a Technique Building Series.
TALENT + INVESTMENT OF TIME = STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILL SET
Spending a few hours each week learning new techniques, building on techniques, is sure to strengthen your Quilting Skills a little bit at a time. Each week will reinforce techniques and make you a better quilter while producing a beautiful project.
This Sew-A-Long will feature Studio 180 Design Tucker Trimmer III and Wedge Star.
The series will be a technique building series offering different techniques, color building skills, and organizational tips.
The Sew-A-Long will start in September 2024 and run through January 2025. No pattern releases will take place in December 2024.
Clue & Class Curriculum
- Block #1 - Overview (2:18)
- Block #1 -Fabric Tips and Organization (5:28)
- Block #1 - Fireworks Fabric Assignment
- Block #1 - Downloadable Instructions
- Block #1 -Overview and Fabric Selection (1:14)
- Block #1 - Paper plates and Cutting tips (11:03)
- Block #1 - Piecing the Diamonds (10:30)
- Block #1 - Cutting the Small Wedges (3:07)
- Block #1 -Piecing the Diamond Wedges (6:21)
- Block #1 - Block Construction - Part 1 (9:52)
- Block #1 - Block Construction - Part 2 (6:44)
- Block #1 - Final Words (1:09)
- Block #2 - Downloadable Instuctions
- Block #2 - Overview and Fabric Selection (5:55)
- Block #2 - Paper Plates and Cutting Tips (5:40)
- Block #2 - Piecing the Diamonds (7:49)
- Block #2 - Cutting the Small Wedges (2:27)
- Block #2 - Piecing of the Diamond Wedges (7:49)
- Block #2 - Quarter and Half Wedge Construction (5:19)
- Block #2 - Block Construction (10:03)
- Block #2 - Final Words! (11:30)
- Block 3 - Downloadable Instructions
- Block #3 - Overview & Fabric Selection (4:55)
- Block #3 - Paper Plates and Cutting Tips (3:53)
- Block #3 - Piecing the Diamond (5:03)
- Block #3 -Cutting the Diamond & Construction the Wedge (3:29)
- Block#3 - Quarter and Half Wedge Construction (4:22)
- Block#3 - Block Construction (4:01)
- Block #3 - Final Words (0:41)
Kit Information
If you would like to use the same fabric as Michelle (not required), she has coordinated a kit to be sold independently through The Yankee Quilter. The kit will be directly purchased and managed by The Yankee Quilter Reserve early as there are limited kits.
Purchase Kit from The Yankee Quilter
The Yankee Quilter is offering an exact kit to match Michelle's fabric selection/version with the yardage for each of the 19 fabrics selected, background and Empire Border.
