Show me how to make a quilt from Start to finish for Rank Beginners

Description

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON Class . Do not Sign up if you will not be in the Naperville Illinoi area on the day of class.

Quilting is a fantastic hobby. It can challenge you, inspire, build confidence and warm your home. The hard part is getting started.

In this 4-Part Hands-On course:

lass 1: How do I start? Choose a pattern and Learn all about fabric selection, color, value, shade, choosing fabrics, fabric scale and laundering – crucial to making sure that your first quilt is an eye catcher!

Class 2: Measure Twice – Cut a lot! Learn how to accurately cut for your quilt, the best rotary cutter and rulers to use, what cutting mats work best for your needs and more

Class 3: Precision Piecing – the 1/4″ seam allowance is a quilter’s go to, but there’s more than just using the right foot. Gayle will guide you through stitching a 1/4″ seam, testing it, and finding the best tools to get you on the path to precision,

Class 4: Quilting – Yes, there are tons of ways to quilt a quilt, but you’re new, so we don’t want to scare you. Let’s stick to straight or serpentine lines or cross-hatching.

Class 5: Binding – You will also learn how to bind using a traditional method on a practice swatch before tackling your masterpiece.

Class Registration Fee Includes your choice of Villa Rosa Pattern from the list below

Additional Supplies:

• Thread, Batting, Backing, & Enthusiasm
• Sewing Machine
  • Power Cord Foot Control
  • Patchwork Foot (1/4″ foot)
  • Walking Foot or machine with dual-feed
• Magic Pins or other straight pins
• Seam Ripper

Other Supplies encouraged:

• Rotary Cutter, Mat and Rulers
  • We will discuss these in the cutting class
• Iron
  • We will discuss this in the first and third class
• 505 Basting Spray
• Hand sewing Needle