Whether you want to make a large scale bed quilt or a small sized wall hanging, this class will take you through everything you need to know for beginner quilting.
Ashley Hough will begin by going over many of the different fabric options out there, how to buy them and how selecting different pre-cut sizes can save time when making a project. You will then learn how to properly cut your fabric using a rotary cutting system.
Ashley will teach you how to properly piece and press your fabric and even show you several different beginner blocks you can start practicing with right away. The blocks Ashley will show in detail include:
9 Patch
Friendship Star
Rail Fence
Pinwheel
Once a quilt top has been made you will learn about the different types of batting and how to layer your quilt with a backing fabric. Ashley will show you several simple ways to begin practicing quilting and then show you how to bind your finished project.
Also included with this class are downloadable PDF documents with step-by-step instructions on creating the 4 blocks Ashley teaches as well as details on Pre-Cut Fabric sizes.
Class Sessions
Session 1: Getting Started
7:52
Between selecting a pattern and sorting through the dozens of rulers and other tools available, learning to quilt can be intimidating. Ashley will show you which tools you need to get started and walk you through everything you need to learn to quilt.
Session 2: Buying Fabric
10:18
Buying fabric can be one of the best parts of quilting. Learn what kind of fabric to buy and why. Ashley will also show you several ways you can purchase different fabric lengths, including straight off the bolt and several pre-cut options.
Session 3: Rotary Cutting System
18:07
When it comes to quilting, a rotary cutter is much faster and easier than scissors. Learn what a rotary cutting system is and how to use it properly. Ashley will give you tips on how to hold your ruler and use the rotary cutter so you get clean cuts every time.
Session 4: How to Piece a Block
11:30
Piecing is how you put a quilt top together. Ashley will teach you how to properly align your fabric, set up the proper seam allowance and stitch your pieces together. You will also learn tips for saving time when you have a lot of blocks to piece.
Session 5: How to Press
8:58
Pressing is an important part of quilting. Ashley will show you how to set and press your seams correctly. You will also learn how pressing your seams in certain directions can make assembling a block easier and even eliminate the need for pins.
Session 6: Beginner Blocks to Try
14:45
Practice makes perfect! Learn four different beginner blocks to try. Ashley will walk you through each block and show you how to make it. You will also learn how changing the color or arrangement of a block can create a whole new look.
Session 7: Selecting Batting and Backing Fabric
3:03
A quilt can’t be complete without batting and backing fabric. Learn about the different types of batting available and what sizes they can be found in. Ashley will also show you what size backing fabric is required and explain why different layers are different sizes.
Session 8: Layering and Quilting
17:50
Quilting can be subtle or it can be the star of a piece. Learn several different quilting techniques. Ashley shows you how to layer the quilt top, batting and backing fabric and how to hold it all together. You will then learn several ways to quilt, including using quilting templates and stitch in the ditch quilting.
Session 9: How to Bind a Quilt
18:00
Binding is the final step in completing a quilt. Learn how to make you own binding and stitch it in place. Ashley will show you how to create mitered corners and how to nicely finish the binding beginning and end.
Your Instructor
Ashley Hough
Ashley has sewn for years. Her mother taught her at a very young age. When first starting out, she stuck to mastering commercial patterns before venturing into creating her own. Her patterns have been featured in Sew News, Sew It All, and she has even been on Sew It All TV.
Quilting is somewhat new to Ashley, but she dove in head first – coming up with an original design for her first quilt that included curved seams and hand appliqué! She was even lucky enough to have it featured in one of Quilty’s “This is My Quilt” episodes.
Ashley loves all things crafty, from sewing to knitting, crochet to quilting, and everything in between. When she isn’t working on a new project or learning a different technique she loves teaching her passion to others.
Bonus Material
Class Resource PDF
Use this guide to create your own version of the quilting blocks Ashley teaches in session 6.
Class Resource PDF
Refer to this guide as you prepare to use pre-cut fabric.
Meet Your Expert Video
Download this video to hear how Ashley overcame her fear of quilting and why she encourages you to give it a try!
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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