Discover the joy of creating a personalized quilt inspired by your own garden. This comprehensive class will equip you with the essential skills to design, fabricate, and quilt a masterpiece that reflects your unique style.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just starting your quilting journey, this class offers a supportive and inspiring environment to explore your creativity. We'll guide you through the design process, teaching you how to translate your garden inspiration into a beautiful quilt. You'll also learn essential quilting techniques, including fabric selection, cutting, piecing, and quilting. Students will receive a printed pattern at the first class.

Join us and let your imagination bloom as you create a truly one-of-a-kind quilt that will be cherished for years to come.

Basic sewing knowledge necessary. Students should be able to use their machine to sew a straight seam, wind a bobbin, and thread their machine (store machines available on a limited, first-come basis but student must supply thread). Class intended for students ages 15 and older or ages 10-14 with adult assistance.

Some sewing may be required outside of class times. This class runs over 6 weeks and assumes quilt will be approximately 62in x 76in. Additional sessions available for $15 each (same day/time each week).

Material requirements for a throw-sized quilt approximately 48in x 72in:

*Fabric 1 Large Blocks - 2yds
*Fabric 2 Small Blocks - 1yd
*Fabric 3 Sashing - 2.25yds

If using various fabrics for the large and small blocks, make sure total yardage equals required amount. I used six fabrics in total for my Spring Flowers blocks plus one additional fabric for the sashing. For the Winter version, I used 12 fat quarters for the blocks plus 1yd for sashing to make the small throw at 36in x 56in.

Additional requirements:
*Backing: 3yds
*Batting:  1.5yd to 3yds depending on width of batting
*Binding:  1/2yd
*Sewing machine, thread & bobbins, scissors, pins or clips, any other notions students like to use when sewing. 

Fabric can be purchased at Life In The Craft Room, but fabric must be purchased at least one day before class starts.

Preparation prior to first class:
*Fabric must be ironed prior to beginning class.
*Cutting instructions will be emailed prior to class. If possible, please cut before class starts.

Optional:
*Students are encouraged to bring their own rotary cutter, ruler, and mat.
*Pre-washing is not required; however, students may do so if preferred. If pre-washing fabric, students are strongly encouraged to zig-zag stitch each cut edge to avoid excess fraying during the wash and dry. Fabric must be ironed after washing.
*Material requirements for larger quilts available upon request.

Schedule:
Week 1: cut small blocks and sashing, begin sewing if time permits
Week 2: sewing blocks, cutting large blocks
Week 3: finish sewing blocks
Week 4: sew rows and columns, then add borders
Week 5: finish sewing borders and begin quilting
Week 6: binding (can be scheduled later)