Want to start quilting but didn’t know where to start?  Calico Station has a fun 4 week class just for you!

Week 1 we will talk about fabric color and selection, preparing the fabric, tools, rulers, cutting, pressing,  and reading patterns.   From then on, it’s sew, sew, sew!  

Week 2 we will have the top cut and sewn.

Week 3 is sandwich, mark and machine quilt.

Week 4 is binding the quilt by machine.... and it’s complete! 

Week 1 supplies/materials needed for class
Camera or cell phone, pen and paper for notes, pattern will be provided, 8 fat quarters - select them after the first class, border fabric 1/2 yard, binding fabric 1/2 yard, backing fabric 2 yards, and quilt batting 50" x 60" (twin size).

Homework: prepare your fabric for cutting and sewing...we will sew in class.

Week 2 Supplies/materials required for class
Sewing machine with electrical cord and owner's manual, bobbins (2) for your machine, walking foot for your machine, rotary cutter and mat, stripology ruler by GE designs, sewing machine needles size 80/12, thread - neutral grey or a color to match fabric selection, wonder clips or pins, quilting safety pins at least 50, fabric marking pens, tape measure, thread to match or coordinate with fabric (neutral grey is always a good choice), prep the fabric using 50/50 terial magic and water.

Homework: come to the next class with all your blocks sewn together into a quilt top and have the order cut.

Week 3 materials/supplies for class
Bring your completed top to class along with your sewing supplies from Class 2.  Your backing fabric, batting and quilt safety pins.

Homework: Finish any portion of your project that is not completed; be ready to bind your quilt in the last class.

Week 4 materials /supplies for class
Neutral thread (medium grey) or a color that matches your binding fabric, sewing machine needles size 80/12, sewing machine, electric cord, walking foot with quilting guide, rulers (18" length by an width), camera or cell phone