Beginners Quilting Workshop – Festive Fir Tree – 25th November

Create a festive lap sized quilt in this step by step beginners class, in just one day!  The workshop will cover quilting and patchwork skills as well as assembling and quilting a finished quilt.

Classes are kept small so that you can get the benefit of one to one tuition.

The course will run over one day.

25th November 11am – 5pm (1hr break for lunch)

Below is a list of the learning outcomes of the course.

By the end of the course you will

• understand the different fabric and thread used in patchwork
• know how to select colours and patterns that work well together.
• know what tools to use for patchwork
• know how to use a rotary cutter safely
• know how to make accurate cuts.
• understand how to cut patchwork.
• know how to assemble a quilt block
• know how to sew a scant quarter inch seam
• understand the importance of correct pressing.
• understand the difference between batting
• know how to baste a quilt.
• be able to set up you sewing machine for straight line quilting.
• Know how to use a walking foot.
• know how to do basic straight line quilting.

 All students will receive a 10% discount code to use on all full price fabric , and notions in store and on craftystudio.ie.

Tea and coffee will be provided in the morning. There are no lunch making facilities for students on the premises.