Beginner Patchwork Series | various dates & times

Come and learn all the basics needed to complete a quilt top!

In this class you will learn all the techniques necessary to complete an Irish Chain quilt top.  The class is aimed at absolute beginners, including how to press your fabric, how to use a rotary cutter, how to cut fabric and sew your first blocks, accurate seam allowances, etc.  We will not be teaching you how to use your sewing machine, you need to already know how to operate the basic functions, like how to thread your machine, how to wind your bobbins, how to sew a straight line.

PLEASE READ ALL INFO BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THE CLASS

Class fee includes tuition, pattern, shared use of facilities, and lots of guaranteed fun.  We have split this series of classes into three manageable sessions, with four weeks between classes, giving you plenty of time to complete your homework and consolidate your newfound knowledge.  Class size limited to six participants.

The first two photos in this listing show Andrea's class sample, and the following photos are examples of other Irish Chains that you may find appealing.  Visit us in the weeks prior to your class and we will help you select fabric for your top.

You must bring your own sewing machine and attachments to the class (a 1/4" foot is advantageous but not essential). Your machine needs to be in good working order.  Ensure you bring the instruction manual so that you can trouble-shoot if needbe.  The class will not be teaching you how to operate your machine, you need to be able to drive it.

Venue:
Sew&Co classroom. Please arrive 15mins before the class is due to start.  The back door on Cumnor Tce will be open, allowing you to drop your machine off before moving your car to longer term parking across the river on Rutherford St.  Please be ready to get started on time.

Cost includes:
Tuition, pattern, sweet treat and hot drink(s), shared use of some facilities, guaranteed fun!

Bring:
Your own sewing machine (including power cord and pedal, feet, bobbins, associated paraphernalia and instruction manual), fabric scissors, quick unpick, sharp rotary cutter, patchwork ruler (approx 6 x 12" or 6 x 24" ideal), sense of humour.  Please BYO self-healing mat, as we have limited mats available to share.  We will provide irons to share.

Fabric requirements:
2.75m background fabric (white in my sample)
1.25m contrasting fabric for the 'chain' (green in my sample)

You may choose to use multiple fabrics for background and/or the chain, but please chat with us instore if this is your intention so that we can help you ensure that the chain effect will be maintained in the final top.

Class Schedule:
Week 1 - pressing and cutting fabric, including safe use of the rotary cutter, use of patchwork rulers, interpretation of pattern (no sewing machine required for week 1)
Week 2 - block construction (machine required)
Week 3 - quilt top construction (machine required)

Terms and Conditions:
The class is non-refundable, so if a change in circumstance means you cannot attend, we will transfer you to another date, where appropriate.  If another date is not available, we will issue you with a credit to be used on a future class only if we can fill your space by someone on a waiting list.  Alternatively, if you know someone who would like to take your space, we would welcome them, but it is your responsibility to find a replacement person (at the skill level suitable for the class) and tell us in advance who will be attending.
Students who do not turn up for classes booked will not receive a refund for the sessions they have missed.
Class needs a minimum of 3 students to run.
If the class does not get a minimum of 3 students to run, you will be offered a place in another class or the class will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.

Disclaimer:
Attending this series of classes will ignite a passion for fabric and stitching, which will inevitably result in many hours of joy, fondling and creating with fabric.  Many friendships will form, and much raucous laughter will ensue.  You have been warned.