Advanced Beginner - Intro to Improv Hand Quilting - Baby Quilt

In this intro to improv and hand quilting class, you'll create a small quilt (36”x36”) that can be used as a baby blanket, playmat, or small picnic blanket. This is a great project for anyone who has some beginner machine sewing skills who wants to learn to quilt! You'll learn to cut fabrics for your quilt, learn to back the piece, bind it and hand quilt it. This class is 3 sessions with a two week break in between to allow time for some homework.  Class Breakdown: Class 1 (3 hours): -Play with fabric colors and patterns to create a design -Cut fabric out as you desire for the design -Start sewing pieces together Class 2 (3 hours): -Ideally finish sewing the quilt top -Lay out backing/batting/top -Pin basting -Go over threads, quilt designs, stitching, and how to use a hoop if using Third class (2 weeks later) 3 hours: -Learn how to make binding -Sew on the binding -Finish the binding Skills you will learn How to cut fabrics for quilting How to design and assemble improv quilt top H