Beginning Quilting Class

Learn the basics of quilt making!  You will learn about tools of the trade, cutting fabric, sewing and pressing.  You will make 9 different quilt blocks and they will be assembled to make a sampler quilt.   Final quilting and binding is also covered in class. 

First class will not require a sewing machine - we will be going over supplies needed for class and fabric choices. 

Note:  Basic rotary cutting is covered in class for the first block.  All blocks are sewn in class. Rotary cutting will be expected as home work after the first working class so that blocks may be sewn during the next class.

Please note that these classes are an all-day class.  Class days required may vary based on the needs of the class attendees.  

Bring the following to each class:

• Sewing machine and manual
• 1/4" foot/quilters foot
• Rotary cutter and cutting mat ** 
• pins **
• seam ripper **
• sewing machine needles **
• iron **
• thread (100% cotton) **
• sewing scissors and snips **
• Ruler **
• Ziplock baggies
• notebook and pen

** These tools will be discussed during the first class for the different options that are available.   
Not all of these tools will be used during the first working class.

Class 1 - First class covers the following:

• Go over supplies required for the class, some basic quilting information and terminology.
• Assistance with picking out fabrics (e.g. Light, Medium, Dark)

Class 2 - Second class covers the following:

• Continuation of basic quilting information and terminology and finalize fabric choices.
• Bring your sewing machine, 1/4" foot, sewing machine needles, seam ripper and pins.  
• 100% cotton thread for sewing

Class 3 - Cutting the fabric and sewing a 4 patch and 9 patch block

• A Ruler is needed for this class.  
• Bring your sewing machine and supplies indicated above 
• Bring your Ziplock Bags to this class.  
• Iron
• Rotary Cutter (Note: available to purchase)

Class 4 - Rail Fence and Quarter Log Cabin block

Class 5 - Friendship Star and Churn Dash block
           
Class 6 - Sawtooth Star block

Class 7 - Hip to be Square and Beautiful Bloom block

Class 8 - Preparing the quilt, Basting, Calculating the back fabric, discuss quilting options

Class 9 - Walking Foot Quilting and Binding

Class 10 - (if needed) Completion of Walking Foot Quilting and Binding