Beginning Quilting – Session II

Have you dreamed of making quilts? If you’re a confident sewist, you can become a competent quilt maker with the skills you’ll learn in the Beginning Quilting sessions at Sewing and Fitting Mentor.

Enjoy individualized, focused instruction in a small class of learners who share your interest in quilt making. Get started this fall and complete a project in time for holiday entertaining or gift giving.

Prerequisite: Beginner Sewing Lessons (an SFM class) or proven sewing skills, including proper use of a sewing machine, basic sewing terminology, pattern reading, and stitching consistent seam allowances

Beginning Quilting – Session II

Three classes –  Oct. 30, Nov 6 & 13
9:30am to Noon

Cost: $75 for class, plus $17 class supply/material fee. For your convenience, you can add class supply/material fee to your cart at checkout or pay when you arrive for class.

You will also see an optional book & tools for purchase at checkout.

Project: A finished quilted table runner using blocks made in Session I

Pattern: Dancing Squares Table Runner - Click HERE to purchase your own copy of the pattern.

Alternative project: Bring your own “UFO” quilt blocks (or the ones you inherited from your grandma!) and learn how to complete a quilt top and finish the quilting process.

This session will cover:

• Laying out the quilt blocks
• Quick pick-up methods for efficient quilt top assembly
• Batting and backing selection
• Preparing the quilt “sandwich”
• Machine quilting
• Binding, hemming, and finishing
• Design tips from an experienced quilter

* Prerequisites for either session: Beginner Sewing Lessons (an SFM class) or proven sewing skills, including proper use of the sewing machine, basic sewing terminology, pattern reading, and stitching with consistent seam allowances.

**Rotary cutters, rulers, and mats are available for use in studio.