Big Stitch Quilting

Saturday, May 4, 10:00am-1:00pm

Class Level: All levels

Age Requirements: 18 and older

Teaching Artist: Maday Delgado (@sustainabletextiledesign)

Class Fee: $130.00 (includes all supplies)

In this introduction to the beauty and simplicity of the big stitch, participants will learn how to hand quilt using a big running stitch. The workshop will cover employing the best and most affordable supplies, technique, preparing the quilt layers for stitching, and will delve a little deeper into the running stitch.

Participants will explore and develop their own rhythmic stitch length, and additional ways to use this technique beyond quilting. In addition to its facilitating the creation of beautiful finished works, hand-stitching can be a practical approach to a daily, mindful practice.

All supplies will be provided by instructor, including a 16”x16” quilt sandwich that will be used for learning the technique and practice.

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About Maday:
Maday is a prolific artist, arts educator, Janome America Artisan, and magazine contributor based in Wisconsin who is committed to bringing innovation and artistry to the forefront of her work. Learning from cultural textile traditions and exchanging powerful stories is a source of inspiration for her that she hopes to share with all. Maday’s goal is to unify students with different skill sets and share her love of art and vibrant textiles. She combines paint, weaving, hand-stitching, machine sewing, and embroidery to infuse her creations with energy and pay homage to her Cuban upbringing. Maday’s work has appeared in publications such as Curated Quilts; Spring, Love & Patchwork Magazine; Uppercase magazine; and the book “Quilted.” Learn more about her work at sustainabletextiledesign.com