Quilt Basics Class
Next Session starts September 11 - 8:30-11:30AM 2 SPOTS LEFT!
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This class is for anyone who wants to learn to make quilts or sharpen their sewing skills. Skills covered include: cutting, pressing, piecing (getting the perfect 1/4” seam), common quilt techniques like half square triangles and flying geese, trimming, borders, and binding. After this 6-week class, you will have a completed small quilt project (shown below) and even have the opportunity to longarm quilt it yourself. If you have a sewing machine and basic supplies - bring them. If not, there are machines available to use in class. Class size is limited to allow individual attention. Class Fee $75
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Call, Text, or Email/Chat to register. 724-454-0429
Classes Cover:
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Cutting Fabric using a Rotary Cutter and Rulers
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Proper pressing techniques
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Getting the perfect quilter's 1/4" seam allowance
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Half Square Triangles
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Working with Triangles
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Flying Geese
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Trimming to ensure square blocks
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Proper ways to measure and add borders
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Binding your project entirely by machine
Class requirements:
No sewing experience or machine is required, but if you do have a sewing machine, please bring it.
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You will need the following fabrics: (Complete fabric bundles available for $62.)
1/2 yard each of 5 fabrics. (or 3/4 yard each to allow for some oopsies)
1/3 yard (12") binding fabric
1 1/4 yard for backing
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Cutting mats, rotary cutters, Ironing pads, irons, pins, seam rippers are are available in the classroom along with sewing machines for use in class, if needed.