CSP-HMK8397 - Quilting
Course Description
With the popularity of Farmhouse décor fashionable quilts are often used as decorative art, traditionally on beds or as murals in designer homes. Increase your understanding of quilting terms and processes as you build skills, exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to quilting. Beginning students complete a quilt block to be turned into a pillow, small wall hanging, or part of a larger quilt while experienced quilters receive expert help with a current project. Work will be done by hand and on our sewing machines. Instructor introduces new quilting techniques and options each semester. All skill levels welcome!
Course Outline
Lesson 1
- What is quilting?
- Quilting Terms
- Supplies
- How to choose a pattern and determine size of project
- Making a Template or cutting
- Selecting fabric
- Assignment of sewing machines
- Sewing Machine 101
Lesson 2
- Rotary cutter, rotary mat – proper use and safety
- Color placement
- ¼-inch seam allowance
- Sewing and pressing order
- Batting
- Making a quilt sandwich
- Machine or hand quilt
Lesson 3
- Lattice, sashing and borders
- Layering the quilt
- Marking the quilt
- Sewing time and individual help
Lesson 4
- Applique
- Machine
- Hand
- Fusible Web
- Sewing time and individual help
Lesson 5
- Demo: Log Cabin Blocks and “Cousins” of the Log Cabin Block
- Sewing time and individual help
- Course Evaluation
(Show and Tell at the beginning of each class)
Learner Outcomes
Students will learn basics that will start them on a successful quilting journey. These include information about sewing machines, tools and notions, fabric and batting, and quilting terms.
Notes
A materials list will be provided in the first class.Students purchase materials for course.