Quilting Basics- 5 Session Course

Service Description

DATES TO BE DETERMINED, Please email mnmakersandartists@gmail.com to inquire about times and dates. Quilting basics with Barb Keith. By the end of this course, you will have a completed 9-block mini quilt. You must have basic sewing machine knowledge already for this class ( if you don't have that experience, we suggest that you take Jody's beginning sewing class as a prerequisite) !!NOTE!! You will be responsible for your own materials from the get-go. SESSION 1- You will NEED - 3 different colors and/or patterns of 100% cotton fabric. Look for "fat quarters" at your local fabric store. and if you have any other 100% cotton scraps or a "jelly roll" it couldn't hurt to bring them. After Session 1 - You will NEED- a cutting mat, rotary cutters, quilting clear square ruler, backing, and binding fabrics. ( Barb will tell you more about these items after the first session, and we might have some items to use at the Makerspace for member use) Sewing Machines- If you have a fully functional and portable sewing machine feel free to bring it in to class to use for familiarity, if not, no worries we have sewing machines here at the Space. You will need access to a sewing machine for your homework outside of class, if you don't have access to a machine you can get a day pass and use the sewing machines here at the Space. This is a 5 Session Course, 3 hours for each session 2:30- 5:30pm THUR March 14th- Session 1- Intro and sewing first block ( Split Rail) and homework THURS March 28th- Session 2- Sewing 2 new blocks ( Pin Wheel and Star) and homework THURS April 11th- Session 3- Sewing last block ( Log Cabin) and fixing and finishing all blocks THURS April 25th Session 4- Layering and sandwiching THURS May 9th- Session 5- Binding and finish. If you have any questions your instructor is Barb Keith : 507-779-4124 (texting is preferred) barbartsweden@gmail.com Teaching background and words from Barb: "I have been quilting for about 13 years. I have done some informal teaching, leading a friend from start to finish through a lap-sized quilt, and have made an informal quilt tutorial on YouTube for a particularly tricky technique on a National Quilt Museum BOM because no one could find any resources and they were stuck. I have had leadership/teaching experience through my church and through my work as a nurse."