Home > Classes > Quilting > BlocksIntro to Quilting: Patchwork Basics

Whether you’d like to make a gift for a loved one, sew an heirloom to pass down, or craft a cozy moment for yourself, making a quilt is a wonderful way to express your creativity and hone your skills. The reasons for learning to quilt are many, but the basics are straightforward, and you’ll learn them all in this class from quilter and designer Justin of Keaton Quilts. With over a decade of experience in teaching quilt-making, Justin’s thoughtful and thorough instruction leads you through the tools, materials, and skills you’ll need to make your first quilt project: a twelve-and-a-half-inch quilt of the Churn Dash block. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll have the skills you need to move on to quilts of any size.  Learn how to:

• Cut fabric with a rotary cutter and ruler
• Piece your quilt top with a quarter inch seam
• Baste a quilt sandwich
• Quilt with your walking foot
• Use your machine to bind your quilt
• Take care of your quilt for years to come

What you'll get:

• Step-by-step instructions from Justin of Keaton Quilts 
• 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
• Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF 
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students