Quilting For Beginners

If you fancy having a go at patchwork quilting – these Log Cabin quilted cushion panels are a great place to start! Stylish and cosy, a great addition to your home, with an added sense of pride that you made it! A Log Cabin is a quilting block made up of thin strips of fabric which makes it a great scrap busting project so you’ll be doing your bit for the planet too.

On this course you will learn: –

• How to choose suitable fabrics
• How to Measure and cut your fabric using a cutting mat and rotary cutter
• How to put your fabric pieces together to create your log cabin effect
• How to attach and use a walking foot on the sewing machine
• What type of wadding to use
• How to layer up your quilt
• How to quilt through the layers
• How to assemble your cushion cover
• Plus – lots of sewing tips along the way

The course is suitable for beginners, however, you will need to have used a sewing machine before. If you have never used a sewing machine then you could attend the Absolute Beginners Class first.

Refreshments are included and all equipment is provided, you just need to bring your own fabric.

Time: 10.30am – 1pm

Date: This course is made up of 4 sessions – please click on drop down list to choose your dates