Quilting Classes
Washington, D.C.
Quilting 101: Mini Quilt Workshop
Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC 20175
Learn to quilt in this one day workshop with Ceci. Perfect for beginnners, this class will meet all day and cover everything you need to get started quilting! You will learn basic piecing, quilting, and binding while making an adorable mini quilt- all the skills you'll need to make a full size quilt, but in miniature! Supplies: Small amounts of fabric batting thread
Quilting 102
Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC 20175
Students will extend on their quilting skills from the 101 class to make a baby size Indian Summer quilt. (Pattern by Suzy Quilts) Students will learn techniques for half square triangles to create this beautiful quilt top. Students will have homework, as to walk away with a finished quilt. Skills to be covered include but are not limited to cutting, piecing, quilt layout, basting techniques, quilting, and binding. Leave with a beautiful decorative...
4 sessions
Quilting by Hand - the Ultimate Finish
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Quilting by hand is immensely satisfying and a terrific stress-reliever. Not only that, others will ooh and aah over your beautiful quilt. Put on your favorite music or a book tape and find your quilting Zen. Chris will show you how to mark your fabric, what needles, thread, and thimbles to use, and how to do the stitches. A state of peace and a beautiful quilt are in your future! Supply List: Fabric: (2) 20" squares of PREWASHED...
CQ Complete Course of Quilting
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
This is the ultimate quilt course. The incomparable Annette will teach you everything you need to know about quilt making, including fabric selection, cutting, piecing by machine, pressing, set-ins, paper piecing, and so much more. You will make a sampler quilt incorporating all the major quilt techniques, and learn to sandwich, quilt, and bind your masterpiece. It is the perfect opportunity to start at the beginning and...
10 sessions
Machine Quilting for Beginners
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Directed to the beginner machine quilter who is unsure what to do with her hands and how to attach and use her feet. If you have put off jumping into the water or have jumped in and floundered, this class is for you. We will be using a pre-printed panel to minimize preparation time and maximize learning. The panel is large enough to allow for continued practice at home. Having the proper feet and tools for your machine is important to your success....
2 sessions
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ANS: Meander Quilting Edge to Edge
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Create your own edge-to-edge quilting patterns using Art and Stitch (ANS) in this hands-on class. Bring your laptop with Art and Stitch installed, your power cord, and a mouse. If you need help installing ANS, make an appointment an hour before class. Art and Stitch must be installed on your computer prior to the start of class. Class limited to 4 students. Suitable for beginner and intermediate ANS users. Supply List: Paper and pen for...
Free Motion Quilting with Bernina Rulers
Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC 20175
Get ready to expand your quilting horizons!! This fun new set of tools from BERNINA has us all dreaming about all the new quilting patterns. This class will focus on using the BERNINA Ruler Kit to free motion quilt. This is a great next step for those who have tried free motion and would like to explore a new tool. No need to own the ruler kit to take the course- this is a great way to test it out before you buy!
Free Motion Quilting on the Longarm: Feathers
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Feathers are a beautiful addition to your quilt. They can be simple or ornate. You will learn several different feather designs, how to embellish them, and how to combine them.
Drafting for Quilters
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Have you ever looked at a quilt block or pattern and wondered how it was put together? In this class you will learn how to draft a variety of blocks in different sizes and how to make templates so you can stitch that block. Set aside your dread of that four-letter M work (that would be "Math") and bring your colored pencils or crayons for a fun session reminiscent of those carefree school days! If you have a particular block that you'd...
Binding Your Quilt
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Does binding a quilt tie you in knots? Do you have a stack of projects waiting for binding? Annette will provide a "quiltlette" to bind in class and keep forever as a reference. Supply List: Sewing machine in good working order with ¼" foot, foot pedal, and power cord Neutral sewing thread Basic sewing supplies such as pins, snips, scissors, markers Hand sewing needles (whatever you have on hand or #9 Sharps if purchasing) Instructor will...
T-Shirt Quilt
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Do you have someone special graduating from school this year? And do you have stacks of his or her t-shirts with school names, team names, club names, etc.? Use them to make the perfect gift for the graduate! Or maybe your spouse has favorite t-shirts that are more hole than shirt: turn them into a quilt to love. Book (required): A Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under, by Lauren Kingsland, available at Capital Quilts...
2 sessions
Paper Piecing: Mini Quilt Workshop
Finch Knitting + Sewing Studio @ 102 Loudoun St SW, Washington, DC 20175
Learn to paper piece your quilts in this mini quilt workshop with Ceci! Paper piecing opens up a whole new world of quilt patterns. Learn this technique on a single block and make an adorable mini quilt. Supplies: Small amounts of fabric batting thread
Labyrinth
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
This mesmerizing quilt is a Judy Niemeyer pattern. It is a paper-pieced project. Where to begin? Where does it end? Learn how to piece the Niemeyer way!
Art & Stitch: Meander Anything
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Hands-on: Create your own Edge-2-Edge quilting patterns using Art and Stitch (ANS). We will cover the basics and the most often used tools and techniques. The class serves as both an introduction to ANS and as a skill builder for intermediate users. The small class format provides plenty of time for questions. Supply List: Windows laptop or tablet computer with Art and Stitch installed and activated, electrical cord, mouse,...
Groovy Boards and Pantographs for the Longarm
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
Use a Groovy Board or a pantograph to do edge to edge quilting. You will learn how to start and stop a row and how to match up the rows as you advance the quilt. Learn how to do a partial design to finish the bottom edge of the quilt.
