Gift of Quilting - Beginner Quilted Placemats

Beginner Quilted Strip Placemats

This 6-hour workshop is for the novice or beginner sewer interested in learning to quilt.  Using a simple quilt-as-you-go technique, participants will make a pair of placemats.  Students will learn tips and techniques to sew straight, accurate quarter-inch seams and to machine bind a quilt. 

Fabric and batting to make the project will be provided and participants will have a selection of kits to choose from.   The guild will also supply basic sewing supplies and sewing machines, as needed.       

AAQG member Carrie Thielemann will teach the class.  Carrie has been sewing for over 60 years, began quilting eight years ago, and honed her skills by making dozens of simple, beautiful quilts for the guild’s charity quilting projects. 

Sample placemats shown below:

Class Fee:  $ FREE   

Supplies:  Bring the following, if you have them.

Sewing Machine with all accessories, walking foot, power cord, and foot control.

Basic Sewing Supplies - scissors, machine needles, neutral thread, seam ripper, straight pins/clips.

NOTE: No need to purchase any of the above.  Basic sewing supplies will be available for use during class.  If you don’t own a portable sewing machine, then after registering please email giftofquilting@aaqg.org so we know how many machines to bring to the workshop.