Sewing in Strips: A Two-Part Intro to Quilt Piecing

Name: Sewing in Strips: A Two-Part Intro to Quilt Piecing
Start: 2025-10-19T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-19T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510

Schedule

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510 | New Haven, CT

In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will explore the colorful and creative world of strip piecing—a fast, fun method for building quilt blocks using fabric strips. You’ll learn how to plan and assemble eye-catching patterns, use a rotary cutter safely and accurately, and work with a sewing machine to bring your quilt top to life. This two-part class includes a follow-up Guided Making session, where participants can continue their project or bring in another quilt top to work on alongside the instructor and fellow makers.

This is a two-part class: October 19th (instruction) and October 26th (guided making).
What to Expect
Students will learn how to plan and construct quilt blocks using the foundation paper piecing block method. In the first session, you’ll work with your own fabric (or small practice scraps provided by the instructor) to learn how to lay out and sew strips into structured quilt blocks using paper as a guide. The class focuses on technique and design, and participants are highly encouraged to bring their own fabric and/or project to work on during and after instruction.
The second session (October 26th) is a Guided Making day—participants can return to build on what they started in the first class or bring in a different quilting project to continue with the guidance of the instructor and support from fellow participants.
*This class focuses on foundational quilt block techniques and does not include making a full quilt or finished design*
Skills You’ll Acquire
• How to use strip piecing to construct quilt blocks
• Measuring, cutting, and aligning fabric strips
• Safe rotary cutting techniques
• Working with a sewing machine to piece quilt tops
• Pattern planning and color placement basics
What’s Provided
• Rotary cutters, mats, and rulers
• A limited supply of fabric scraps for practice
• Sewing machines and tools
• One-on-one guidance and support across both sessions
Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own fabric and/or project materials to get the most out of the class.
Who Should Attend
Perfect for beginner to intermediate quilters looking to explore a new technique or build confidence with rotary cutting and piecing. Whether you’re starting your first quilt top or working on your next creative challenge, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
Basic sewing machine familiarity is required. All tools and safety instructions will be provided in class. Participants should bring their own quilting fabric or ongoing project, especially if they plan to complete a larger piece. A small amount of scrap fabric will be available for learning and practice.

This is a two-part class: October 19th (instruction) and October 26th (guided making)

Instructor: Ashley Zdeb
Workshop Ticket Fee:
Public Ticket: $81.00
MakeHaven Members(active): $60.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
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