Want to start quilting but not sure where to begin?

Join us at Calico Station for a fun and friendly 4-week quilting class designed just for beginners!

Over the course of four sessions, you’ll learn everything from fabric selection to finishing your very own quilt!

What You’ll Learn:

Week 1:

We’ll cover fabric color and selection, how to prepare your fabric, tools and rulers, cutting, pressing, and how to read a pattern.

From there—it’s sew, sew, sew!

Week 2:

We’ll cut and piece the quilt top together.

Week 3:

Learn how to “sandwich” your quilt, mark it for stitching, and machine quilt it.

Week 4:

We’ll bind your quilt by machine—and just like that, you’ll have a completed quilt to take home! 

Week 1 Supplies:

                  •               Camera or cell phone (for taking reference photos)

                  •               Pen and paper for notes

                  •               Pattern (provided in class)

                  •               8 fat quarters (you’ll choose these after the first class)

                  •               Border fabric – ½ yard

                  •               Binding fabric – ½ yard

                  •               Backing fabric – 2 yards

                  •               Quilt batting – 50” x 60” (twin size)

Homework: Prepare your fabric for cutting and sewing. We’ll begin sewing in class!

Week 2 Supplies:

                  •               Sewing machine with electrical cord and owner’s manual

                  •               2 bobbins

                  •               Walking foot

                  •               Rotary cutter and mat

                  •               Stripology ruler (by GE Designs)

                  •               Sewing machine needles – size 80/12

                  •               Thread – neutral gray or coordinating color

                  •               Wonder clips or pins

                  •               At least 50 quilting safety pins

                  •               Fabric marking pens

                  •               Tape measure

                  •               Prep fabric with a 50/50 mix of Terial Magic and water

Homework: Sew all your blocks together into a completed quilt top and have your border fabric ready.

 Week 3 Supplies:

Bring your completed quilt top, sewing supplies from Week 2, backing fabric, batting, and quilting safety pins.

Homework: Finish any remaining quilting and get ready to bind next class!

Week 4 Supplies:

                  •               Neutral or coordinating thread (medium gray is always a great choice)

                  •               Sewing machine, electrical cord, walking foot with quilting guide

                  •               Sewing machine needles – size 80/12

                  •               Ruler (approx. 18” long)

                  •               Camera or cell phone

By the end of the 4 weeks, you’ll have a beautiful, completed quilt and the confidence to keep sewing on your own!