Beginning Quilting
Wednesdays, May 1, 15, and 29
5:30-8:30pm each date
Class level: Beginner
Age requirements: 16 and older
Teaching artist: Kaitlin Esche-Lyon (@quarterlifeleap)
Class fee: $200.00
Learn how to quilt from start to finish. In this workshop participants will learn a simple, beginner-friendly, block and create a gorgeous throw-size quilt. Learn how to accurately cut and piece fabric. Sew blocks together to create a quilt top. Learn how to sandwich and prep your quilt top, batting, and backing for quilting. Machine quilt a quilt, and finish the quilt with binding.
This class needn’t require a major investment in fabric… Kaitlin is a 2024 Ambassador for Benartex fabric, and all fabric will be provided by Benartex. A variety of patterns and colors will be available for each student to choose from. (If you’d like to bring your own fabric to the first class, email us, and we can send you the fabric requirements/measurements.)
This is a three-session workshop that will walk you through every step of creating your first quilt. In the first session, there will be demonstrations and work time for prepping your fabric, cutting accurately, piecing/sewing accurately, and assembling a quilt block. The second session will focus on preparing your quilt sandwich, learning basting techniques, and quilting your quilt. Finally, in the third session, you’ll learn how to trim and finish a quilt with binding. All sessions will have plenty of work time and time for one-on-one instruction for any questions that arise.
Required tools:
Sewing machine – with your favorite foot or a 1/4” foot, and a walking/quilting foot (walking foot not required, but will be nice if you already have one)
If you don’t have a machine, TAC has secondhand machines available to buy or rent at very low cost. Email us for details.
Thread (bring one spool of a white or natural for piecing for first session; a second spool in a color with fabric selection may be desired for second session of class)
Seam Ripper
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Ruler - 6"x12" or 6"x24"
Scissors
Straight Pins or Sewing Clips
Basting spray or safety pins (will be discussed at first session; needed for second session)
Batting (will be discussed at first session; needed for second session)
Provided supplies:
All fabric!
Cutting mats
Irons and ironing boards
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Bio:
Kaitlin Esche-Lyon is a Madison, WI based modern quilter. With a background in architecture, she brings unique geometries and spatial awareness to quilting. She uses a mix of traditional piecing and foundation paper piecing techniques. Each quilt is made using high quality 100% cotton fabric. All of her quilts use bright eye-catching colors. Kaitlin’s hope is to inspire others through her art, and spread the joy and comfort that it exudes. Whether displayed on a wall or used in everyday life, her quilts are meant to be used and loved.
Website: www.quarterlifeleap.com
Social: @quarterlifeleap