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In this three-part workshop, learn to craft a sampler quilt from start to finish and explore the art of quilting through a historical and cultural lens.
Join Southern textile artist Aaron Sanders Head for an exploration of quilting drawn from the long tradition of sampler quilts. You’ll learn to create a quilt from start to finish—tracing the history and variations of twelve quilt blocks, including the Nine Patch, Flying Geese, Pineapple, Shoo Fly, Churn Dash, and many others. Along the way, we’ll break down foundational quilt construction techniques such as fabric selection, layouts, basting, binding, and quilting. Whether you're new to quilting, want to refresh your creativity, or seeking a new project, this course will offer a hands-on introduction to the art of quilting for learners of all skill levels. By the end of our time together, you’ll not only have a new repertoire of quilting skills, but you’ll also have the techniques to showcase those skills in a beautiful and bespoke sampler quilt.
Session 1 (Thursday, 9/29, 6:30–8:00 PM ET)| Piecing
We’ll discuss materials in depth, including fabric selection, batting, thread and more, as well as learn our first four quilt blocks.
Session 2 (Thursday, 10/6, 6:30–8:00 PM ET)| Layout
We’ll learn four more quilt blocks, and learn about sashing, cornerstones, and borders as we plan our sampler quilt layout.
Session 3 (Thursday, 10/13, 6:30–8:00 PM ET)| Quilting
We’ll learn our most advanced quilt blocks, in addition to three quilting styles and two binding styles to finish our quilts.
This course takes place ONLINE on Thursday evenings (9/29, 10/6 and 10/13). The classes are recorded and distributed and viewable for two weeks after the final session.
