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Intro to patchwork Hand Quilting - Large Tote

Intro to patchwork Hand Quilting - Large Tote

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In this intro to patchwork and hand quilting class, you'll create a patchwork tote bag--the perfect bag for picnics and outings to the farmers market. This is a great project for anyone who has some beginner machine sewing skills who wants to learn to quilt! You'll learn to cut fabrics for your quilt, learn to back the piece and bind it and hand quilt it. This class is 3 sessions with time in between to allow time for some homework. 

Class Breakdown:

Class 1 (3 hours):

-Design pattern of patchwork blocks (contrasting best)

-Cut fabric out

-Sew blocks together

Class 2 (3 hours):

-Finish sewing quilt top together

-Pin baste batting together

-Go over threads, quilt designs, stitching, and how to use a hoop if using

Homework is to hand quilt your piece

Class 3 (2 weeks later) 3 hours:

-Sew the tote together with lining

Skills you will learn

  • color theory and planning your design
  • rotary cutting
  • patchwork techniques
  • hand quilting techniques
  • how to construct the tote with boxed corners and lining


You’ll take home a finished tote bag!

Skills expected: Beginner sewing skills (we don't go over how to sew start to finish in this class. If you've made a few simple projects on a sewing machine, you're good to go.)

Materials: We make it easy on you! You can purchase a materials kit for this class. You'll have a choice of fabrics in various colors when you come to the first class. Just choose in-store pickup at checkout, but you'll actually pick out and receive the materials at class. 

If you want to supply your own fabric: You'll need 4 fat quarters (18 x22" fabric) for patchwork, 3/4 yard for the backing and border, 3/4 yard for the lining, and cotton webbing for the handles. 

Materials provided: A sewing machine, choice of threads, needles, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, rotary cutter, rulers.

Max number of people for class: 6

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