Description
Skill Level: Beginner | Instructor: Katelyn Vanhise
In this 4-week course, students will learn the timeless art of quilting. Students will make a quilt measuring approximately 48" x 48" using half-square triangles, a basic beginner-friendly sewing block. (This quilt size is perfect for baby gifts!) We'll systematically work through the proper techniques of the quilting process, from cutting to piecing to assembling, basting, quilting, and binding a quilt. Students will not only receive instruction on these steps but will have sufficient time during class to work on and master these skills under the guidance of the instructor.
This class is suitable for beginner level students who can confidently thread and operate a sewing machine. If you have no sewing experience, please take our Sewing 101 class first before registering for this class.
Important Notes:
- This course is designed with enough work time that should be able to finish the quilt during class time, but a finished product is not guaranteed, and students may have to complete homework to finish the quilt within the course timeframes.
- Fabrics for the quilt top must be purchased in our store beforehand and brought to the first class.
Required Materials:
- (1) Pattern: Simple Star Quilt by Studio M Squared
- (1) Project Kit: Simple Star Quilt (note: kits do not include backing fabric, batting or thread)
- 3-1/4 yds of backing fabric
- (1) twin size package of cotton batting (at least 54"x54")
- (1) spool of 50 weight Aurifil thread for piecing - available to purchase in our shop
- (1) spool of 40 weight Aurifil for quilting - available to purchase in our shop!
Alternatively, if you do not wish to purchase a Project Kit, you will need:
- (8) fat quarters OR (8) 3/8 yd cuts for star fabrics
- (8) fat quarters OR (8) 3/8 yd cuts for background fabrics - alternatively, if you are using (1) fabric for the entire background, you will need 1 yd of fabric
- 1/2 yd of border/sashing fabric
- 3-1/4 yds of backing fabric
- 3/8 yd of binding fabric
- (1) twin size package of cotton batting (at least 54"x54")
- (1) spool of 50 weight Aurifil thread for piecing - available to purchase in our shop!
- (1) spool of 40 weight Aurifil for quilting - available to purchase in our shop!
Recommended Fabric:
- For this project, we suggest using quilting cotton for all fabric requirements.
Required Tools: