FREE Basics of Quilting Lecture (B)
The Sewing Center 120 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City, SD, United StatesNew to piecing and quilting? Thinking about getting into the hobby? Tammy will present the basic tools, terms and techniques to get you going.
New to piecing and quilting? Thinking about getting into the hobby? Tammy will present the basic tools, terms and techniques to get you going.
This quilt will get you thinking of Lone Star quilts in a new light. This is a more advance class to the lone star I have been teaching with 32 blocks and multiple size cuts. There are at least 13 different layouts that you can choose from. With everyone's tastes being different, we will be seeing some Stars that are truly of Wonder. This is a 2 day class.
Let's think outside of the box! We will be converging fabrics with curves using multiple fabrics! We will be using registration marks to bring our curved fabrics together so that they will lay flat. Then we will slice it up and converge with another fabric. Can't wait to see the results! This is a 2 day class.
Do you have Westalee templates that you just don't know how to use or what they can do? We're going back to basics to improve your muscle memory by using drawing discs and paper. No need to drag your heavy machines and all those sewing supplies. If you have a 14x17 sketch pad it's great for keeping a record of what each template will do and what size each design is so they will fit in your quilt. This class is for all templates, not just to starter set.
Indulge your bag addiction! The Ultimate Travel bag and A Place for Everything bags are bigger bags with several unique bag making challenges. These are great travel and organizing bags. Moneik walks you through each page in the process of making these challenging bags. This is a 2 day class.
Learn about your machine while creating a fabulous stitch reference book. You'll enjoy getting to know your stitches and learning how to stabilize them correctly. Let the creativity flow.
New to rotary cutting? Looking to improve your skills. This is the perfect class. We will cover correct ergonomics. How to use the measurements on your rulers and mats. What is most accurate and why. How to prep your fabrics including correct folding to prevent bends in your long strip. Sub cutting strategies and the care and cleaning of your tools.
Curious about how paper piecing works? Try out this time saving technique that gives you precision on detailed blocks. You will learn two different methods. Traditional method sewing through the paper then tearing off later and a freezer paper technique where you can re-use the papers.
Accurate piecing makes all the difference. Learn how to get a perfect 1/4” seam allowance, create strip sets for quicker block creation and how to match seams perfectly.
Learn the basics of quilting with Westalee templates on your domestic machine. Achieve custom finished looks beyond meandering and straight- line quilting. Be inspired to combine designs, create designs, and complete quilting projects from beginning to end!
Learn the art of machine quilting on your domestic machine through this hands-on class. Machine Quilting Basics will cover echo, cross hatching, stitch-in-the-ditch, decorative, and free-motion quilting. Discussion of threads, needles, and layering and basting a quilt top for home-machine quilting will be included in the class. This is a two day class.
Learn how to quilt with your embroidery machine. This class will get you comfortable with all of the settings you need to have your outline quilting look beautiful on your quilting projects