If you are looking for something fun and different to do this summer, why not consider taking a class at Quilt University? The classes are for those who want to learn outside of a traditional brick and mortar classroom. The lessons are sent, one at a time, are not graded, and yet working through them, one can discuss anything with fellow classmates or the teacher.

Just for fun, I recently signed up for “Math for Quilters.” The teacher is Dena Crain who lives in Kenya. Due to her international experience, she decided to include information about the metric system. The second lesson includes some “algebra.” Yes, we have been working with the Pythagorean Theorem of a square + b square = c square. I have heard this “saying” for years, but never applied it to the geometry of quilting before now. It’s rather a fun concept that allows you to determine the diagonal (base) length of a right triangle!

The teacher has gone to a lot of work to create reference guides and charts to aid in future projects for those who want to begin designing their own quilts. I am so glad I signed up! In fact, I am so happy that I saw another class that sounds great and I’ve signed up for that one, too! For a long time, I’ve been on the teacher side of the table, but there is always more to learn and at Quilt University, with its no hassle policy, broadening one’s knowledge is a joy!

Whether you want to learn to create pictorial quilts, or make a Bargello quilt, or learn how to use Electric Quilt software, Quilt University has a class for you, and so many more! For more information, visit: You’ll be glad you did!

In October 2006, I prepared a feature story about , which is still on our website.

Patricia Cummings

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