Quilting Basics Series

If you have always admired quilts and wished you could make one, this is the class for you! This series of classes will teach you the basics to become a quilter. Teacher Liz Granberg-Jerome will provide informative handouts to use for reference as she guides you in hands-on instruction of rotary cutting and basic machine piecing. You will make nine blocks by the end of the series, plus optional bonus blocks to create a sampler quilt of up to 12 different blocks. This series includes many tips, tricks, and plenty of time for Q&A. Great class for new quilters or as a refresher for those wishing to hone their skills. Classes will meet in the Lumberyard Arts Center classroom/studio. Class fee: $25 per class

Quilting Basics Part 1: Sunday, January 18, 1:30-4:30pm
Basic instruction on rotary cutting, sewing an accurate 1/4" seam, straight piecing and sewing triangles. Overview of rulers, notions, and lots of tips! Three block patterns will be given as part of the class that can be made into a table runner or saved over the series to become part of a sampler quilt. Optional bonus block patterns will also be available in each class.

Quilting Basics Part 2: Sunday, February 15, 1:30-4:30pm
Adding triangle units--half square triangles and quarter-square triangle or hourglass units

Quilting Basics Part 3: Sunday, March 22, 1:30-4:30pm
Flying Geese--did you know there are six ways to make them?

Quilting Basics Part 4: Sunday, April 19, 1:30-4:30pm
Using wedge rulers to make Dresden Plate blocks

Quilting Basics Part 5: Sunday, May 17, 1:30-4:30pm
Adding curved piecing to make Drunkard's Path blocks

Quilting Basics Part 6: Sunday, June 7, 1:30-4:30pm
Putting it All Together--layout options, sashing, cornerstones, & borders

Fabric Requirements (for entire series):
Quilters' Paradise offers a wide variety of fabrics to make every quilt suit the personality of the maker! Choose your own color combination prior to the first class, please.


To make the 9-block sampler (individual classes show three 3-block runners):
Color 1 Focus A (red): 1 3/4 yards, includes border as shown
Color 2 Focus B (blue): 1 1/4 yard, includes cornerstones
Color 3 Background (sand): 1 1/2 yards, includes sashing strips
One or two more fabrics may be added for color variation/combinations--minimum 1 yard cuts recommended.
Additional fabric may be needed to make the bonus blocks to create a 12-block sampler.

Supply list:

Rotary cutter and self-healing mat
Acrylic rulers recommend: 6 x 24", 6 1/2" square, and 12 1/2" square
     Note: Additional specialty rulers will be available for use in later classes and are suggested but not required
Sewing scissors/snips
Pins and pincushion or container
Seam ripper
Neutral sewing thread to blend with fabric (light gray or cream blend well)
Sewing machine (bring instruction book and accessories)
Quarter inch foot and open toe foot for sewing machine
Iron and ironing mat or wool pad
Extension cord/power strip with 6+ foot cord

Quilting and textile art classes are co-sponsored by Quilters' Paradise and the Lumberyard Arts Center as part of the Quilt Capital of Kansas programming.