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Testimonials

I have met some quiltmakers who are self taught and find quilting to be an unpleasant challenge. They often give up and tell me “I tried to make a quilt, but I wasn’t pleased with the result. Quilting is not for me.” Often these unlucky sewers did not learn the basic steps which are important to a satisfactory outcome in both pleasure of the process, and the completed project. I love to share the tips, tricks and new techniques that I have picked up and developed over my years at my sewing machine, to help others to improve their precision in quiltmaking, and to make the process most efficient.

 

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Colleen

I completed Andrea’s Cathedral windows course on Zoom! It was a top notch class! Andrea is an excellent teacher leaving us lots of time to complete each step and offering guidance along the way. 

I just finished a sew in with Andrea on Bow Tie quilts. She is so patient and we could see so well on her screen.  . She helps us so well when we get lost in the middle of the demonstration. Such a great teacher. We use her in our guild and I highly recommend her. 

Lyn

I have taken several quilting classes with Andrea. She is a great teacher, patient, informative and great at helping someone who is stuck on a technique to “unstick” themselves and understand a concept. 

Fay

Christine

Andrea the teacher/quilter :  wonderfully patient, full of knowledge and totally willing to share, providing both clear verbal instructions and excellent print instructions plus cool pattern choices that just make you want to make them again and again.  Totally enjoyed her course on Stars, loved her private course on Deb Tucker’s Hunter’s Star ruler, looking forward to her private course on her innovative Cathedral Windows design.  An all-around excellent quilter and communicator – it is fun to work with someone who is comfortably competent with her skills in sharing her deep knowledge with her students.  Yay !

Helena

Andrea is an amazing teacher. She is so knowledgeable and patient. Simply the best! 

Andrea is a great patient teacher and so knowledgeable! I never hesitate to take a class or workshop with her! 

Cathy

I agree with everyone that Andrea is an excellent teacher and you will learn a lot. 

Louise

Beth

I just finished taking [the Starry Starry Skies class] with Andrea Torrens and 4 other lovely ladies. This class is so, SO much more than making stars! We started with more straightforward stars, and over the 12 weeks, progressed to more and more complex stars. Her impeccable patterns and written instructions came every week in advance of the class so we could cut and prepare our fabrics. In class, Andrea took us clearly and patiently through the tips and tricks that make all the difference in the quality of the block. I feel so much more confident with my piecing and fabric selection now. When I look at a quilt now, it is with a very different eye - I can see the building blocks of the assembly, and what the tricky/important parts will be. Paper piecing became a breeze! I learned from my classmates as well - there was lots of laughter, and lots of sharing collective wisdom. Andrea allowed time for us to show our triumphs every week, and even some of our "tragedies" though none were so bad that a little seam ripping couldn't fix. Speaking of seam ripping, Andrea even taught us how to properly rip open a seam. What a difference that made! I can't say enough positive things about this course and Andrea's instruction. I'm taking her Innovative Cathedral Windows class in a few weeks, and am looking forward to it. This girl from Waterloo, Ontario is very, happy to have spent 12 wonderful zoom-mornings with a wonderful subset of the Beaconsfield Quilters guild. Andrea - feel free to share this on your website if you want! Thank you so much.

Bonnie

Lucky are those fortunate enough to take a quilting course from one of the best! Act fast before the spots are taken. You will be inspired to create something special.

To anyone in my network who is intrigued by quilting, be it traditional, modern, contemporary or artistic, Andrea is an excellent teacher and she can guide you on your way. 

Noreen

I highly recommend Andrea! Wonderful teacher! 

Julie

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