Description: Learn to make quilt blocks with Mindy! Our local quilting expert will walk you through the steps of creating a new block each month, with a focus on techniques to help you piece quilts like a pro. All blocks made in club are 12" square, so if you take the class multiple times you'll be able to combine all your blocks into a quilt. This class is held on the second Saturday afternoon each month and is for ages 14 and up. You can bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours!
Prior skills recommended: You'll need to be comfortable using a sewing machine.
Class Sessions:
- Saturday, April 13 from 2:30-5:30pm: Checkerboard Block, you'll learn beginner piecing and pressing
- Saturday, May 11 from 10:30-1:30am: Log Cabin Block, you'll learn about improv and building from the center out.
- Saturday, June 8 from 2:30-5:30pm: Drunkard's Path Block, you'll learn about piecing curves.
- Saturday, July 13 from 2:30-5:30pm: Half Square Triangles Block, you'll learn about triangles, points, and trimming.
Materials needed: For each session of class you'll need at least 2 fat quarters, as well as basic sewing supplies including thread, pins, and seam ripper.
Prep work: Before class begins you'll need to:
- Gather your fabric and supplies.
- Press (and starch, if desired) your fabric.
Class Policies: Materials that you buy in person at Harmony for your class will be 20% off. Class fees are not refundable or exchangeable for any reason. Classes with 2 or fewer sign ups will be canceled, and if the class is canceled students will be notified via email 2 days before the class begins. All classes are held in-person at Harmony. Students may be contacted via email before class begins, please check your email for important class info.
NOTE: Please select below which block you'd like to sign up for AND if you'd like to bring your own machine or use one of Harmony's machines.
