Traditional Quiltmaking Techniques

The following classes involve learning to make quilts using traditional techniques including piecing, appliqué and quilting by hand. The following skill-level guide will help you determine which classes are appropriate for you.
• Beginners class—no previous quiltmaking experience required.
• • Intermediate class—Beginning Quiltmaking or equivalent is a prerequisite.

Click on the following links to see a specific class, or scroll down to see the complete list.
Beginning Quiltmaking
Appliqué
Pat's Thursday Regulars
Hand Quilting

• Beginning Quiltmaking—Patricia Cox
In this course you will make a 9 block sampler wallhanging or small quilt using a variety of “by-hand” quiltmaking techniques, including piecing, appliqué, curved piecing and finishing methods. Come in to pick up your supply list and select your fabric before the first class so you can come to the first session ready to sew! Please note that class dates are irregular.
8 sessions • fee: $48.00
Tuesday • Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, Nov. 4 & 11 • 6:30–8:30

• Appliqué—Patricia Cox
Learn techniques for perfect hand appliqué. You will apply needleturn techniques to a quilt, wallhanging or miniature quilt of your choice. You will work with pattern choice and fabric selection during the first session—a variety of patterns will be available to purchase (traditional, contemporary, whimsical—something is sure to spark your interest). If you have a project already in progress, bring it to the first class. Bring paper, pencil and basic sewing kit to the first session. This class is geared toward all levels from beginners to intermediate students—Pat works with each student individually during class. Please note that class dates are irregular.
6 sessions • fee: $38.00
Saturday • Sept. 13, 20, Oct. 4, 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 6 • 10:00–12:00
Monday • Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 10 & 24 • 6:30–8:30

• • Pat's Thursday Regulars—Patricia Cox
This class is for students who enjoy the support of a class with Pat as they work on their continuing quilting projects. Students will work on traditional piecing and/or hand appliqué projects with color and design support from Pat. Beginning Quiltmaking or Appliqué is a pre-requisite for this class. Bring your basic sewing kit from Beginning Quiltmaking to the first class. You will be working with pattern and fabric selection at the first class if you're starting a new project. If you're involved in an ongoing project, bring it along. Bring your basic sewing kit to the first class. Please note that session dates are irregular.
6 sessions • fee: $38.00
Thursday • Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 9, 23, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 • 10:00–12:00

• Hand Quilting—Patricia Cox
Here's the perfect opportunity to learn tips and tricks from a master! With some practice you'll be quilting with small, even stitches. At the first session you'll be marking and layering a white-on-white design to make a finished 24" piece. The remaining sessions will be spent working on technique and finishing the project. Come in prior to the first class to pick up your supply list and select fabric for your project.
3 sessions • fee: $25.00
Monday • Sept. 22, Oct. 6 & 20 • 6:30–8:30