Popular Patchwork has a very extensive online collection of quilting articles and ideas.  They have projects, blocks, events, techniques and so many other categories and constantly add to their articles.

A trip to their site is well worth a visit:  Popular Patchwork.

I thought I would link you to three of their online articles about City & Guilds coursework over the past few years.  What I liked about each article was how the writers offered their ideas and tips while also noting that the student in a City & Guilds course would also have to work directly with their tutors. 

1.  What a Bind! by Davina Thomas

    Davina reviews different corners and bindings for the completion of a quilt:  mitred, butted or rounded corners and straight cut binding vs. bias cut binding among other items.  Great directions.  Here's a couple of images from the linked page to give you an idea of the topic:

Figure 4: Making a long strip of bias binding

2.  Foundation Piecing by Pauline Lindsay

    A great article on foundation piecing including tips on construction, materials, and designing your own blocks.  The article includes a number of great ideas and direction on the benefits of foundation piecing.  Here's an image from the article:

 
After Sun by Gaynor Messenger.                                                        Figure 1 Foundation pattern - back of block




3.  Machine Quilting by Davina Thomas

    Davina Thomas writes about machine quilting including machine fed quilting and free machine quilting.  She includes many tips including tips on techniques and using free quilting.  Here's an image from the article:

 
Jane Munns quilt Beach Huts uses free machine quilting for the background of each block

These Popular Patchwork articles also ended with a general review of the City & Guilds classes that I think is quite informative:

"City & Guilds is possibly the best qualification a quilter can obtain. Awards are offered at a range of levels from introductory to advanced and each level will enable you to work on and develop your skills. There are four qualifications at four different levels. Level 1 is a thirty hour course 7722, and has two modules. If you are ready to go beyond the basics, Level 2 courses 7822/7823 are ideal. This certificate consists of two units working across a range of media including patchwork and quilting. The certificate takes 120 hours to complete - usually one class per week for one year. If you're starting out at Level 3 on courses 7922/7923, you'll be expected to make more demanding items as well as develop your skills in observation, recording and research. You'll have the opportunity to explore new techniques and innovative ideas. One design unit and one craft unit must be completed. This normally takes two years part time study to complete. To learn more about the City & Guilds P&Q course, call 020 7294 2800. Alternatively, visit the website City & Guilds"

Hope you find each of these articles as interesting and informative as I do.

Best,

Fiona