Quilt with Confidence
Schedule
Sat Apr 05 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
124 W Vanburen st, Columbia City, IN, United States, Indiana 46725 | Columbia City, IN
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Where: Sage + Stone at 124 W Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN, 46725When: April 5th from 11:00am-1:00pm and April 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
Topic
During this 2 class series, we will be breaking down the process of sewing your first quilt into simple manageable steps so you can confidently sew beautiful heirloom quilts for yourself and your family.
This class will be for a 4-Patch lap size quilt
Objective
For you to learn essential skills for beginner quilters so you can release the overwhelm and learn the basic skills from which you can build upon to create beautiful quilts to last a lifetime
Format
In person
2 classes
3-3.5 hours each
Price
$55 each~I have all my own tools/supplies & machine
$100 for both
$75 each~I will need to borrow tools/supplies & machine
$140 for both
Description
Techniques you will learn:
¼’ seam allowance
pressing/setting seams
Strip sets
Nesting seams
Chain piecing
Class 1:
Breaking down the basics sewing tools
Rotary cutters
Acrylic rulers
Cutting mats
The ¼” Seam
Testing it on your own machine
Maintaining an accurate seam
Knowing whether your lean towards a smaller/larger ¼” seam will take time
Marking on your machine
Different options to mark your machine for quick reference
Run a test piece through machine
Leaders and enders
Pressing vs Ironing
How to press seams with distortion
Which direction to press & why
Why it matters at times to press open
Prepping new fabric for cutting
Cutting fabric (cutting strips)
How to read markings on a ruler and cutting mat
Using tape as a guide when needed
Direction to lay fabric
Getting a straight edge to begin
The importance of the lines on the ruler and mat
Piecing strips together
Pressing strips
Making 4 patches
Nesting seams
Chain piecing
Cutting plain squares
Putting 4 patches with plain squares to make strips
Sewing together strips
Pressing as you go
Cover what supplies are needed for 2nd class
Supply list
Batting
Fabric for binding & backing
Homework to finish piecing if necessary
Contact information for any assistance they may need to finish
Class 2:
Recap from class 1
Any questions about piecing, cutting, ¼” seam or pressing
Prepping quilt top for basting
Pressing
Basting styles
Pinning or basting spray
Tips for a smooth basting
Share stories of frustration
Use a large, hard, table height surface
Ask for help
Extra set of hands is so beneficial
Baste quilts
Quilting on a DSM
Feet for machines to assist with machine quilting
Benefits of machine quilting
Saves time
Saves money
Pride in a Quilt 100% completed by you
Marking tools for quilting lines
Hera marker
Heat pens
Squaring up quilt
Trimming excess
Binding
Width of strips
How to determine amount of strips to cut
Pressing strips
Beginning binding tips
Ending binding tips
Share website I use
CELEBRATE
Take pictures of finished quilts
Discuss quilt labels
Offer reference materials
Special QR Code to exclusive binding tutorial
Invite to Facebook group
Student Supply List
Sewing machine
Extra machine needles
thread/bobbins
Foot peddle/power cord
Scissors
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Acrylic ruler
Pins
Clips
Glasses (if needed)
Iron
Wool pressing mat
Willingness to learn and ask questions
Anything else you may need to be comfortable-chairs are folding chairs
Teacher Supply List
Tables
Power strips
Extension cords
Sewing machine
Mock ups
Pins, clips
Irons, wool mat, pressing spray
Scissors, rotary cutters, mats, rulers
Class handouts/reference material
Sign in sheet
Business cards
Enthusiasm
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Where is it happening?
124 W Vanburen st, Columbia City, IN, United States, Indiana 46725Event Location & Nearby Stays:
