Introducing Our 2027 Quilting Projects: 101 & 102!

We are excited to introduce our Quilting 101 and Quilting 102 projects for 2027! This year, both classes will be using Alice's Wonderland Sampler Quilt by Alice Caroline as our inspiration and resource. The book is available through Amazon and other online retailers.

Quilting 101 – Building Your Quilting Skills

New to quilting or looking to strengthen your basic skills? Quilting 101 is the perfect place to start! We'll begin with the fundamentals of quilting, learning essential techniques and building confidence as we go. Then we'll put those skills into practice by selecting and sewing some of the simpler blocks from the sampler quilt.

Quilting 102 – Expanding Your Quilting Skills

Ready to take your quilting to the next level? Quilting 102 will begin with a brief review of basic techniques before moving on to more challenging and creative blocks from the sampler quilt.

We'll explore a variety of techniques, including:

• English paper piecing
• Appliqué
• Piecing with templates
• Sewing curves
• Adding hand-embroidered accents

This year we have a team of teachers to guide you. Linda Chadwick, Sue Wilson and Barb Fraser will lead the classes. Several others will be on hand to help. Guest lecturers will be brought in for special topics.

This class is a wonderful opportunity to expand your skills, try new techniques, and add some special details to your quilting projects.

Whether you're just beginning your quilting journey or ready to explore new techniques, we look forward to sewing with you in 2027!

Schedule

All classes will be in  McCormick Hall at the Big Canoe Chapel

January 4 - 9 am Orientation meeting

January 11 - 9 am Shopping day

January 18 - 8:30 - 11:30 First day of class

We will continue meeting on Mondays from 8:30 - 11:30 through March 1

Supply List

Alice's Wonderland Sampler Quilt by Alice Caroline

Sewing machine in good working order

Cutting mat -  24 x 36 inch size for home. For class it's good to have 18 x12. You might also consider an omnigrid foldaway that includes cutting mat and ironing space.

Rotary cutter - there are a variety of sizes and shapes, I find the 45mm works great for most cutting and recommend this size to start, I like Havel's

Ruler- I would suggest the 6 1/2" x 24", it's a good first ruler that you will continue to use in quilting, also a 6 x12.  I have used many brands but really like Quilter's Select which has a non slip back.

Thread - a good quality  50W cotton thread, I use Aurifil, Metterler is also good, Guttermann, Sulky also

Sewing Machine Needles - check your machine manufacturers recommendation for sewing with 50W

Scissors - good sharp scissors, smaller size, 4-5" to use at your machine

Pins - long (about 1 7/8") thin pins work well

Project box - Hobby Lobby in the scrapbooking dept. has a great box, about 12" square, approx 3-4" tall, they are about $4

Optional; small iron and wool ironing mat.  Great small iron available at Walmart for about $14.