Name: Learn to Sew a Small Quilt in 4 Hours
Start: 2026-05-17T13:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-17T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Shoreline Tool Library

Make a small, six-block string quilt in this sewing machine class for experienced beginners. All supplies provided.
About this Event

In this class, you will learn to make a small, quilted six-block string quilt. All supplies provided.

This class is for students who have basic experience using a sewing machine. All students must already be able to thread a machine and bobbin without guidance, be able to sew straight seams, understand basic seam allowance, backstitching, and simple construction, and have completed simple projects using a sewing machine.

About the instructor, Karen Nakagawa: Karen has been sewing and quilting for over 40 years, and has sewn garments, home decor, and quilts.

This class is a part of our Fabrics and Fibers Skill Series, which includes 12 classes and 1 event that hope to give you the opportunity to learn a variety of textile-based skills.

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

ACCESSIBILITY:

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an all-gender restroom. The restroom is ADA compliant.
Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests.

GETTING THERE:

By transit: Served by King County Metro bus Rapid Ride E Line on Aurora Ave N and N 165th.
By bike: The venue is located one block west of the Interurban Trail. Shoreline Light Rail stations are each about 2 miles away. A bicycle rack is available outside the building.
Car parking: There is an asphalt parking lot that fits up to 20 cars. There is one ADA van accessible parking space with an access aisle.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email [email protected] with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.