Learn to quilt - Sample Blocks Part 1 (6 week course)
Description
A 6 week course Learning the fundamentals of Quilting and Patchwork. Over the course of the six weeks you will learn and put into practice a number of techniques whilst creating a number of different blocks for you to make into a table runner or small sample quilt to take home at the end of the course. Week one Look at choosing suitable fabrics, how to select colours and tones of fabrics using the colour wheel. How to mix the various prints and designing your blocks. How to measure and cut fabric pieces for patchwork safely and accurately using a rotary cutter, cutting mat and quilting rulers. Week two An introduction to the basics of quilting and patchwork looking at various types of quilt blocks. How to join units accurately, press seams and achieve a sharp finish. Make your first block Week Three Block making. Week Four Block making. Week Five Block making Week Six Piece the sample blocks together and make a quilt sandwich. Quilt and bind the table runner. How to make a quilt sandwich How to quilt your quilt How to square up your quilt How to make quilt binding and attach this to your quilt. Should you wish to make an additional 6 blocks and create a sample Quilt instead of a table runner you can continue making more block designs in Learn to Quilt - Sample Blocks Part 2 to add to those made during Part 1 and make up the sample quilt at the end of Part 2.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Here at Nellies we are a family run business and we love all things fabric and craft. Our aim is to help people to create something special and to give advice and support.
