In this workshop, participants will learn the techniques of big stitch, whole cloth hand-quilting. Whole cloth quilts rely on the intricacies of the lines created by the quilting stitch, rather than intricacies of pieced blocks.
We’ll begin Week 1 with a deep dive into materials and an overview of historic whole cloth quilts, while learning the basics of drawing quilting patterns on fabric, and the basic mechanics of big-stitch quilting as we make some small samplers. In week two, we’ll scale up, and translate our designs to throw quilts, as we baste and begin our larger works. In Week 3 we’ll wrap things up as we polish our quilting, add binding, learn quilt hanging techniques, and explore archival ways to sign your quilt.
This workshop is perfect for all skill levels—those who have not done any hand-sewing to those who want a new challenge when it comes to their quilting practice. Wholecloth quilts are a portable, versatile medium with infinite abilities to personalize and change for the maker.
Dates
Thursdays, April 20th, April 27th, and May 4th 2023
Time
12 – 2 pm EST
Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants
the day before class.
Cost
$165