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Beginner Quilting 101



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Welcome to the beginning quilting class at Not Your Mama's Quilt Store, where quilting is an adventure and seam ripper drama is kept to a minimum! Dive into the mysteries of pattern reading without the head-scratching confusion—no hieroglyphics here! Channel your inner fabric ninja with rotary cutting skills so sharp they could cut through butter. With the cutting mat and ruler as your trusty sidekicks, your cuts will be as accurate as a GPS. Say goodbye to wonky seams as we master the 1/4" seam, bringing consistency to your stitches and peace to your soul. We'll turn ironing from a chore to a triumph, flattening seams like pros. Unleash your inner artist with color layouts that will make your quilt pop like a fireworks display. By the end, you'll be sewing pieces together with the precision of a puzzle master, crafting quilts that fit just right. Get ready for a quilt-tastic time!

Learn to
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Read a pattern
Develop proper rotary cutting skills
Use the cutting mat and ruler to get accurate cutting results
Improve your 1/4" seam for consistency
Improve your ironing technique for flatter seams
Improve color layout to compliment the pattern
Sew pieces together to get proper quilt size


Supply list

Sewing machine w/electric cord & foot pedal
Sewing machine manual
Sewing machine needles
Spare empty bobbins 
Rotary Cutter (45mm is great)
Thread
Snips or little scissors
Seam Ripper
Heat Resistant straight pins (longer is better)
Flower Head straight pins 
Fabric marking pen or pencil
Post-it notes & writing utensil

1/4" sewing foot (if you have it)
Long Quilting Ruler; we suggest 5" x 24" Omnigrid Edge Ruler
Gold Medal pattern card (available in-store)
Fabric as required on pattern
    *6 Fat Quarters + 3 more Fat Quarters for Squares OR 3/4 yd for Squares.


**Please do not purchase Fiskars Starter Pack, it's low quality and you'll have to repurchase**

Homework: Please iron all of your fabrics before arriving to class.

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Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
You must have working knowledge of your sewing machine. If you don't know how to use your sewing machine you should sign up for the Intro to Sewing Class.
Requirements:
Cancellation Policy Thank you for signing up for a class at Not Your Mama's Quilt Store. Due to the high number of late-notice cancellations, our cancellation policy has been updated: In the case that you are unable to attend the class, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to class date for a FULL refund*. If you cancel 4 days prior to class, there is a 50% forfeiture fee deducted from your class fee. You may choose to transfer to another class if available, with a $20 transfer fee plus additional registration fee if applicable. If you cancel 3 days or less prior to class, your class fee is 100% forfeited. Transfer to another class is not available with less than a 3 day cancellation. *If you paid for a class via PayPal or Credit Card and later need to cancel, a 10% cancellation fee will be deducted to cover service fees charged by PayPal and the credit card processing company. Thank you for your understanding.
Instructor Name:
Jenn Kellam
Instructor Bio:
BQ101

Beginner Quilting 101

Cost:
$ 49.00
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 at 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
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