Intro to patchwork Hand Quilting - Large Tote

In this intro to patchwork and hand quilting class, you'll create a patchwork tote bag--the perfect bag for picnics and outings to the farmers market. 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 and bind it and hand quilt it. This class is 3 sessions with time in between to allow time for some homework.  Class Breakdown: Class 1 (3 hours): -Design pattern of patchwork blocks (contrasting best) -Cut fabric out -Sew blocks together Class 2 (3 hours): -Finish sewing quilt top together -Pin baste batting together -Go over threads, quilt designs, stitching, and how to use a hoop if using Homework is to hand quilt your piece Class 3 (2 weeks later) 3 hours: -Sew the tote together with lining Skills you will learn color theory and planning your design rotary cutting patchwork techniques hand quilting techniques how to construct the tote with boxed corners and l