QUILTING 101: QUILTING BASICS AND MORE

Helena has been in the apparel manufacturing business for over 40 years. Entering the field as a sample-maker, she worked her way up to designing technical apparel patterns for brands like Susan Bristol, J.Jill, Brass Clothing, Bennet & Co., and Sterlingwear.

Her first class at A2 was sewing, and this year she’s added quilting and patternmaking to the mix. Quilting has been one of her favorite hobbies for years, and she’s excited to share it with others. When she’s not sewing or quilting, Helena also enjoys painting watercolors and gardening.

To take this course students should have completed Sewing 101 or be an experienced sewer(someone who can sew a consistent 1/4 or 1/2-inch seam).

This four-week course, with a three-hour class every week, is a perfect introduction to quilting. Students will learn the basic steps of making a quilt and quilting terminology, become comfortable using quilt-cutting tools, and create interesting quilting projects.

Learn all the special tips and tricks that quilters use and the steps to complete the class project.

With fun, hands-on projects, you’ll quickly master the basics of quilt making & discover just how easy it is to let your creativity shine.

This course will give you the confidence and experience to take on any project your heart desires -- whether you’re dreaming of a grand-scale bedspread or envisioning a show-stopping wall hanging. Let’s get stitching!

The materials fee for this class is $160. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.

Attain an accurate quarter-inch seam when you sew. Learn how to make quilting blocks.

Students will learn how to use the latest quilting tools and follow quilting patterns.

We will learn different ways to finish quilts and how to use “quilt as you go” systems.

We will learn how to incorporate appliqué into quilts and learn about fabric panels in quilts.

The goal of this course is to provide students with the confidence to explore more quilting projects in the future.

All materials, including fabrics, interfacing, and batting, patterns for the projects, additional tools, and my expertise.

Students should wear closed-toe shoes, no flip-flops, and clothes that cannot get caught in the equipment. Wearing an apron is preferred.

Basic Quilting Tools needed:

1. Self-healing Rotary Mat

2. Rotary Cutters with Blades.

3. Wool Pressing Mat

4. Quilt Rulers - 6”x24” is a starter

5. Patchwork Pins and pin cushion

6. FriXion Pen

7. Seam ripper

8. Multipurpose Sewing/quilting Clips

9. Thread snips

10. 1/4" foot

11. Walking foot

12. Guiding tape

Some quilting tools are available to borrow for the class.

Your sewing tools box will help. You can buy a kit with most of the needed sewing tools. The cost of this kit is $40.00

You are welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer using it.

All students must be 16 years or older. Students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible an adult.

Students must have completed Sewing 101 or have similar skills. Experienced sewers are preferred for taking this course. Students must have completed Sewing 101 or have similar skills.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States