Lovely Quilts by Carmen Bickle

Detail of a quilt by Carmen Bickle
Portrait of Carmen Bickle

Hello, I am Carmen.

In my main occupation, I held the position of CEO in various software companies. To find balance in my professional responsibilities, I devote myself to various creative hobbies such as sewing, patchwork, painting, and DIY projects.

Patchwork holds a special place in my heart, and my inspiration for it came from my mother, who admired the intricate patchwork quilts in American films. As a token of appreciation for my mother, I tried my hand at patchwork, and ever since, I have been enthralled by this craft. Essentially, I am a self-taught enthusiast, but to further refine my skills in this art, I regularly attend classes offered by the Patchwork Guild and international workshops.

Since May 2023 I am a certified course instructor of the Patchwork Guild Germany.

Upcoming courses

Here you will find courses that will take place in the near future.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about patchwork and quilting techniques.

Apr 23 2022

Trapunto

Trapunto technique without cutting the back

Darned and Y-sewn
Nov 12 2022

Darned and Y-sewn

This course took place as a teaching rehearsal for the course leader training of the Patchwork Guild Germany.

Darned and Y-sewn
Aug 12 2023

Darned and Y-sewn

We are immersed in the fascinating world of the “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” quilt! Have you always dreamed of sewing this timeless pattern with a...
Aug 20 2023

Nine-Patch in Motion

In this course we set the traditional Nine Patch in motion. Forget straight lines – we were dynamic, we were swinging! With curved lines and curves we changed a...
Sep 03 2023

Nine-Patch in Motion

In this course we set the traditional Nine Patch in motion. Forget straight lines – we were dynamic, we were swinging! With curved lines and curves we changed a...
Nov 12 2023

Glossy Y seams in LeMoyne Design

Dive into the world of the silk LeMoyne star. Learn the secrets of Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and Y-stitching to achieve perfect results and learn how to work with...
Nov 18 2023

Card trick with swing

We discover the “card trick” in a completely new way. Learn to master curved lines with Freezer Paper. An exciting mix of creativity and technology awaits...
Nov 26 2023

Card trick with swing

We discover the “card trick” in a completely new way. Learn to master curved lines with Freezer Paper. An exciting mix of creativity and technology awaits...
Feb 23 2024

Basics of patchwork

We deal with the basic craft techniques of traditional patchwork sewing. How do you get a perfect seam crossing? Why are the tips of the triangles missing? Which...

Blog

Dec 01 2025

Breaking the Silence

My art quilt “Silence Tears Apart” was created as a contribution to Orange the World by UN Women Germany. Through textile art, it addresses violence against women...
Aug 31 2025

Donations to outpatient children’s hospices

Ongoing fundraising campaign to outpatient children’s hospices

Jul 30 2025

Breaking the Silence

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. A long, formal name – for a painful and persistent reality. Violence against women...
Jun 30 2025

AI: From Digital to Handmade – Part 2

How to Turn Your AI Quilt Design into a Real Quilt Welcome back! Now it’s time to bring your digital design into the real world – where fabric crinkles, needles poke,...
Jun 30 2025

AI: From Digital to Handmade – Part 1

In today’s increasingly digital world, new ways to enhance creative processes are popping up all the time. One quilter is still stitching on her trusty 1962 Singer,...
Mar 10 2025

AI in the sewing room – Guildo at Rhein MQG on 3 April 2025

I’m looking forward to the Guildo!

Dec 16 2024

AI assistance or cold machine art?

You decide how to use it – or not!

May 07 2024

Donations “Quilts for Comfort”

Ongoing Donation Campaign for Outpatient Children’s Hospices “Quilts for Comfort”

Nov 29 2023

AI (artificial intelligence) in the sewing room

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated and revolutionized numerous areas of our lives in recent years. Who would have thought that artificial intelligence (AI)...

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I look forward to hearing from you!