Beginner's Quilt Making Class

Hello All:

We have had several people asking if we were going to have a Beginner's Quilt class.  Well, we are!  The dates for the class are as follows (all classes will be on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.):

June 14th
June 21st
July 12th
July 19th
July 26th
August 9th
August 16th
August 23rd
September 6th

We will be making nine different quilt blocks during the 9 weeks of class.  We will also discuss the basics of making quilts and how to finish the quilt top with border(s).  When the class is done and if you do the blocks each week, you will have a completed quilt top in about 10 weeks.  The cost of the 9 week class is $100.00.  You will be required to pay the class fee when you sign up for the class. 

You will need basic sewing supplies for this class including a sewing machine (a quarter-inch foot will help immeasurably if you are new to sewing); scissors, pins, rotary cutter, a 6 x 24 grid ruler and a 12" square up ruler, neutral thread for sewing (match to your fabric or an eggshell or natural will work).  You need to know how to operate your sewing machine (we are familiar with several but not all types of sewing machines).  This includes how to wind and load a bobbin, how to use the needle threader, how to thread the machine, etc.  You can generally buy the quarter inch foot for any sewing machine available today from a dealer and it usually will cost approximately $15-30. 

Choosing fabrics for your quilt top begins the creative side of the art we will be learning.  I tell all my students to pick the color they love and go with it.  There are so many different choices and styles of fabric available now so the sky really is the limit.  I would suggest picking a multi-colored fabric for the outside border and then choose colors that will coordinate.  You can use several different shades and values of the same color to give continuity and fluidity to the pieced blocks.  Usually, 3-4 different color groups that blend will give you a nice variety of color to play with when piecing the blocks.  I would suggest 8-10 half yards of coordinating fabric so you have lots of variety, about 3/4 of a yard of a neutral for a first border and then about 1-1/2 yards of fabric for the outside border.  If you are in a time crunch or are very uncertain regarding fabric choices, we can coordinate some fabric for you to purchase in a kit and this will, of course, be discounted the 10%.  When you sign up, you need to let us know if you want us to pick out your fabrics.

All supplies purchased at the shop will be discounted 10%, including rulers, fabric, etc.  If you want help or suggestions for fabric colors or coordination, just stop by the shop and we will be glad to help you any way we can.   We can only sit five people in our classroom, so as soon as you know you want to sign up, call the shop at (931) 682-3746 or stop by the next time you are in the area.  If we have more than five people who want to take a beginner's class, we will do an afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at thequiltingframe@gmail.com and we will answer you back as quick as we can. 

Everyone have a safe and fun Memorial Day Holiday weekend!

Melissa