Learn to quilt - Sample Blocks Part 1 (6 week course)

Description

Learn to quilt one block at a time! Dates: 11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd, 9th, 16th October. A 6 week course learning the fundamentals of quilting and patchwork. Over the course of the six weeks, you will learn and put into practice a number of techniques whilst creating a number of different blocks for you to make into a table runner or small sample quilt to take home at the end of the course. Week one: - Look at choosing suitable fabrics, how to select colours and tones of fabrics using the colour wheel. - How to mix the various prints and designing your blocks. - How to measure and cut fabric pieces for patchwork safely and accurately using a rotary cutter, cutting mat and quilting rulers. Week two: - An introduction to the basics of quilting and patchwork looking at various types of quilt blocks. - How to join units accurately, press seams and achieve a sharp finish. - Make your first block (Rail Fence). Week Three: - Block making. Week Four: - Block making. Week Five: - Block making Week Six: - Piece the sample blocks together and make a quilt sandwich. - Quilt and bind the table runner. - How to make a quilt sandwich. - How to quilt your quilt. - How to square up your quilt. - How to make quilt binding and attach this to your quilt. Should you wish to make an additional 6 blocks and create a sample quilt instead of a table runner you can continue making more block designs in Learn to Quilt - Sample Blocks Part 2 - to add to those made during Part 1 and make up the sample quilt at the end of Part 2.

What's included in the price?

- Tuition and full instructions. - Wadding. - Notions. - Use of equipment. - Tea, coffee and biscuits. You will need fabric (10% discount on fabrics purchased from us for use on the workshop). Suitable for those who are familiar with threading a machine, winding a bobbin, changing stitch settings and are able to sew in a straight line. Or have attended the beginners machine sewing course.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Nellies Fabric Shop

with Craft Courses since 2023

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Here at Nellies we are a family run business and we love all things fabric and craft. Our aim is to help people to create something special and to give advice and support.