Advanced Sewing: Making Your First Quilt

Advanced Sewing: Making Your First Quilt

Discover a range of key tools and techniques to make your first quilt.

By N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County

Date and time

Friday, May 9 · 9am - 2pm EDT

Location

699 Connahetta St

699 Connahetta Street Murphy, NC 28906

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

May 9: Introduction to Quilting, Fabric Cutting and Sewing

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

June 13: Sewing

9:00 AM - 2:00 AM (+1 day)

July 11: Sewing and Free Motion Quilting Introduction

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

August 15: Free Motion Quilting and Binding

About this event

Join expert TamraLee as she teaches you how to make your first quilt. Discover a range of key tools and techniques as you are guided step by step through preparing your fabric, cutting out the pieces and sewing them into blocks, as well as basting, machine quilting and binding to help you finish your quilt with ease. By the end of class, you’ll be able to tackle your next quilt project with confidence!


This ticket covers 4 Friday Sessions:


Session 1: Introduction, Fabric Cutting & Sewing

Session 2: Sewing

Session 3: Sewing & Free Motion Quilting

Session 4: Free Motion Quilting & Binding

Sessions will be held on the second Friday of the Month. See the Agenda below for dates, times, and more information.


You will need to bring any drinks, lunch, or snacks that you need for the day.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?

No. A quilting machine will be provided.

Do I need to purchase material or bring anything?

No. All material will be provided to you at the first class and is included in the class fee. You may bring any food or drinks including lunch that you will need for the session.

Tags

Organized by

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County

 Cherokee County Center

40 Peachtree St

Murphy, NC 28906

OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P

(828) 837-2210

https://cherokee.ces.ncsu.edu

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