Quilting Basics - Bargello

5 Week Duration. Suitable for a beginner quilter who has operated a sewing machine before (Basic operations like threading a machine, wind bobbin, select stitches, change the needle).

Never quilted before, but can sew a straight line with consistent seam allowance? Come on out and join us for this class, that looks advanced but is deceptively simple to make. It's a wowser pattern.

If you are new to sewing or unfamiliar with modern sewing machines, taking our Machine Basics Class will ensure you're comfortable and confident before joining this class.

The following will be taught during class:

• How to organizing strips in the correct sequence.
• Piecing fabric strips into "strip sets."
• Pressing seams for accuracy and ease of sewing.
• Cutting strip sets into sub-strips for pattern creation.
• Arranging sub-strips to form the Bargello pattern.
• Adjusting for seamless pattern flow.
• Strategies for keeping strips organized during sewing.
• Sewing sub-strips together while matching seams precisely.
• Troubleshooting common alignment issues, and
• Adding borders or sashing.

You will need to bring to class:

• Rotary cutter
• 6" x 24" or 6.5" x 24" ruler
• Seam Ripper
• Coordinating thread
• Fabrics - 20 fat quarters

You will receive a 15% discount plus loyalty points on the supplies purchased for this class at The Sewing Cafe. We have a kits created that will have you ready for Christmas next year with a beautiful wall hanging available for purchase. 

Or bring 3 co-ordinating paint chips of different colours to the store by end of day Jan. 3rd and choose one fabric you love, and we'll have a mystery kit built uniquely for you by the instructor and ready for your first class.

Kits are available here: Bargello Quilt Kit

Homework must be done between classes. If you do not have access to a sewing machine, you can book time in our classroom for $15 per hour. 

There are no makeup classes scheduled for this workshop. Please ensure you are able to come to each one.

Please review our class and refund policy here before registering.