Learn the foundations of quilting in this beginner-friendly introduction. Students will become familiar with quilting tools, fabric selection, rotary cutting, seam allowance basics, and sewing machine setup. During class, students will begin cutting and piecing the first blocks of their quilt.
Understanding quilting cotton
Fabric preparation
Rotary cutting safety
Using rulers and mats
Accurate 1/4" seams
Basic pressing techniques
Sewing machine basics
Complete assigned blocks before next class.
Build confidence and accuracy while continuing quilt construction. Students will learn how to match seams, chain piece efficiently, and assemble quilt rows while improving cutting and piecing consistency.
Chain piecing
Nesting seams
Improving accuracy
Organizing blocks
Row assembly
Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes
Continue quilt top assembly.
Learn how to finish and square up a quilt top with borders and optional sashing. Students will explore layout choices and techniques that help quilts lay flat and finish professionally.
Measuring correctly for borders
Adding borders without waviness
Optional sashing techniques
Squaring up a quilt top
Final pressing and preparation
Complete quilt top and choose backing fabric.
Students will learn how to prepare their quilt for quilting. This class covers batting choices, backing preparation, basting methods, and binding basics.
Batting types and selection
Backing preparation
Spray basting vs pin basting
Quilt sandwiches
Preparing and attaching binding
Straight grain vs bias binding
Layer and baste quilt if not completed in class.
Finish your quilt while learning beginner-friendly machine quilting techniques. Students may choose straight-line quilting or simple free-motion techniques depending on comfort level and machine setup.
Walking foot quilting
Straight-line quilting
Stitch length and spacing
Simple free-motion options (must be able to drop the feed dogs on your machine.
Finishing binding
Final quilt finishing tips
Students leave class with a completed quilt or a clear finishing plan.
Please note, students must have their own sewing machine for this class. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, if a walking foot is available, this will be useful.
Please note: Workshop fees are non-refundable.
If you’re unable to attend, we’re happy to offer a one-time transfer to a future session or a similar class, based on availability. To be eligible for rescheduling, notice of cancellation must be received at least 72 hours before the workshop.
No-shows or cancellations made within 72 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for rescheduling.
Thank you for understanding — your spot holds valuable space and materials prepared just for you!
Learn the foundations of quilting in this beginner-friendly introduction. Students will become familiar with quilting tools, fabric selection, rotary cutting, seam allowance basics, and sewing machine setup. During class, students will begin cutting and piecing the first blocks of their quilt.
Understanding quilting cotton
Fabric preparation
Rotary cutting safety
Using rulers and mats
Accurate 1/4" seams
Basic pressing techniques
Sewing machine basics
Complete assigned blocks before next class.
Build confidence and accuracy while continuing quilt construction. Students will learn how to match seams, chain piece efficiently, and assemble quilt rows while improving cutting and piecing consistency.
Chain piecing
Nesting seams
Improving accuracy
Organizing blocks
Row assembly
Troubleshooting common beginner mistakes
Continue quilt top assembly.
Learn how to finish and square up a quilt top with borders and optional sashing. Students will explore layout choices and techniques that help quilts lay flat and finish professionally.
Measuring correctly for borders
Adding borders without waviness
Optional sashing techniques
Squaring up a quilt top
Final pressing and preparation
Complete quilt top and choose backing fabric.
Students will learn how to prepare their quilt for quilting. This class covers batting choices, backing preparation, basting methods, and binding basics.
Batting types and selection
Backing preparation
Spray basting vs pin basting
Quilt sandwiches
Preparing and attaching binding
Straight grain vs bias binding
Layer and baste quilt if not completed in class.
Finish your quilt while learning beginner-friendly machine quilting techniques. Students may choose straight-line quilting or simple free-motion techniques depending on comfort level and machine setup.
Walking foot quilting
Straight-line quilting
Stitch length and spacing
Simple free-motion options (must be able to drop the feed dogs on your machine.
Finishing binding
Final quilt finishing tips
Students leave class with a completed quilt or a clear finishing plan.
Please note, students must have their own sewing machine for this class. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, if a walking foot is available, this will be useful.
Please note: Workshop fees are non-refundable.
If you’re unable to attend, we’re happy to offer a one-time transfer to a future session or a similar class, based on availability. To be eligible for rescheduling, notice of cancellation must be received at least 72 hours before the workshop.
No-shows or cancellations made within 72 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for rescheduling.
Thank you for understanding — your spot holds valuable space and materials prepared just for you!
