Quilting Boot Camp

Are you looking for a fun and lively introduction to quilt making? Let us guide you through the steps while you create a lap or baby quilt with your choice of fabrics!

Learning Outcomes:

• Reading patterns and choosing fabric
• Colour theory and fabric selection
• Safe rotary cutting techniques
• Piecing to create square quilt blocks
• Pressing tips and technique
• Proper use of hardware (needles + machine feet
• Quilt assembly
• Binding and quilt labels

Material requirements:

You will be required to purchase fabrics, batting and thread for your quilt. Materials will be discussed before the first session and students will receive a 20% discount on fabrics purchased at The Makehouse and Gala Fabrics. You are welcome to bring any fabrics that you would like to use from home as well.

Equipment requirements: 

Please note that we provide a sewing machine for you to use in the studio, but you are more than welcome to bring your machine from home. Please remember to bring the manual (and foot pedal/power cord) and arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Prerequisite: 

Basic sewing machine experience required

Equipment requirements: 

Please note that we provide a sewing machine for you to use in the studio, but you are more than welcome to bring your machine from home. If you’d like to bring your home machine, please remember to bring the manual (and foot pedal/power cord).

Group size: 

Maximum 5