Swoon Quilting Series - make a lap quilt with Erin

this 8 week quilting series consists of (8) 2-3 hour sessions including the option to keep progress going by attending any of our fiber art or quilt club nights.

this is a sewing machine quilting class so, basic sewing machine experience is required. if a sewing machine 101 class is needed, we’ve got you! just let us know and we’ll get you all ready for the class before stitching starts.

SWOON SOCIETY MEMBERS CAN USE THEIR DISCOUNT CODE AT CHECK OUT, AND CLUB PASSES FOR PROGRESS NIGHTS!

series includes:

• weekly instruction, guidance and support
• weekly use of studio sewing machines, sewing tools, and other necessary notions
• beginner quilt patterns and a guide on improv quilting to choose from for a small 40x40 quilt

a prep packet, including a supplies shopping list, details on what to expect, examples and inspo will be provided on intro day.

also including info on how to use personal or thrifted textiles for your quilt in lieu of buying new fabric for those interested.

light snacks and drinks provided at each session.

provided below is an overview of the series timeline:

WEEK 1 - Introduction to Quilting and Design

• designing our quilts using various methods, picking colors and pattern, discussing quilt elements, design, and color theory.

WEEK 2 - Continued Design and Fabric Prep

• finalizing design plans and beginning prep by laying out a quilt block mock up with your chosen fabric, and beginning to prep fabric by measuring, cutting, and organizing for the following week’s sewing

WEEK 3-5 - Sewing and Building your Quilt Top

• each student will begin and complete a quilt top over the course of the next 3 weeks

WEEK 6-8 - Completing your Quilt / Batting, Backing + Binding 

• our final classes of the series will include putting the three layers of a quilt (top, batting & backing) together including top stitching and binding it.