Introduction to Quilting
This class helps you develop solid block and quilt construction techniques. In this hands-on class, you will make a block that you can use to make a pillow, table runner, or larger quilt while learning new sewing skills. In this class, you will learn:
- What tools you need vs. those you want
- How to use rulers- all those lines and angles
- How to care for your cutting mats
- How to choose thread and needles
- Tips on stitch length and tension
- Fabric basics, e.g., WOF, fat quarter vs. yardage, quality, how much to buy, washing vs. not washing fabric, starch vs. not starch, ironing vs. pressing, fabric bleed rescues, cutting, straight of grain, bias, across grain
- How to find your quilting style and begin building your stash, saving scraps, etc.
- Plan a project
- Sew a consistent quarter inch and scant quarter-inch seam allowances
- Nest seams, press seams in the "best" direction
- Pin or not pin
- Square up blocks
- Make a quilt sandwich (spray baste, pin baste, hand baste)
- How to add long horizontal and vertical borders
When buying materials for this class, student will receive a 15% discount at time of purchase.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Entry level quilting |
| Materials Included: | Fabric kit included with class fee |
| Requirements: | Sewing machine in good working order with basic sewing tools (Ex. scissors, thread, seam ripper, pins, extra bobbin already wound with thread) When buying materials for this class, student will receive a 15% discount at time of purchase. |
| Instructor: | Johnnie McKenzie |
| Instructor Bio: | Quilting has been an important part of my life for over 70 years. I made quilts with my mother, quilts of necessity. I made quilts for my family and friends, quilts of love and celebration. As an adult, I became driven by advanced techniques and patterns and was influenced by master quilters like Jinny Beyer. After I retired in 2008 from a career in IT communications and education, I had the time to expand my traditional quilting skills into modern designs. From there, I began exploring many fiber art techniques and for the last ten years I have enjoyed designing most of my pieces. Color, texture, nature, geometry, and yes, even math, have been the main foundation elements in my recent work. I was selected as the Artist in Residence for Q1 2021 by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. No matter the material, no matter the design, no matter the quality of workmanship, the success of each piece is always the joy of the process. |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.