Learn in this 4 week class the fundamentals of sewing, quilting techniques, tips and tricks on a manageable scale with Heather! By the end of class, you will complete a beautiful baby size quilt or four quilted place mats.
Focusing on teaching you the basics of sewing you will get the opportunity to create your own simple quilt blocks with a pattern of your own choice that is simple and fun!
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this class; no sewing experience is necessary. These classes are for brand new sewers who have no sewing machine experience or for those who have not sewn in a long time.
Please note: depending on how fast you learn, you may have homework to complete between classes. If you don't have a sewing machine or cutting mat/rotary cutter at home, you can book Open Studio time with us to work on your project.
Ages 16+
In this workshop you will learn:
- New sewing vocabulary
- How to thread and operate your machine
- Fabric grainlines
- The properties of quilting cotton
- Proper cutting techniques
- How to piece quilt blocks
- How to assemble a quilt "sandwich"
- How to quilt the pieced top, batting, and backing
- How to bind your quilt or place mats
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What We Provide:
- Equipment: sewing machines and all tools
What You Provide:
- Fabric: ** You will want to use quilting cotton ONLY
Baby size quilt (36" x 45"):
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Quilt top = 1.5 m total (you can get 6-8 different fabrics totalling to 1.5m)
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Quilt back = 1.5 m
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Quilt batting (100% cotton) = 1.5 m or a Throw size package of batting)
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Binding = .5 m
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Four quilted place mats (17" X 13" each)
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Mat Backing = .75 m
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Mat top = 1 m total (3-6 different fabrics to total to 1m)
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Quilt batting = .75 m
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Binding = .5 m or 2 packages of extra wide double fold bias tape
We offer 20% off any materials you may need for your project/s. Also, Gala Fabrics offers our students 20% off and The Green Thimble offers 15% off. You may be asked for proof of class registration at these stores.
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Sewing machine (optional): we highly encourage you to bring their own sewing machine, if they have one. Don't forget to pack the manual, foot pedal & power cord!
Group size: Maximum 6 students