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Sewing Your First Quilt Block: A Quilting Project For Beginners

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About The Class

Have you ever wanted to learn how to quilt? Are you interested in taking on a creative hobby and seeing where it takes you? Are you longing for a hobby that is relaxing? This class is perfect for absolute beginners!

Join Esther Nariyoshi for a relaxing sewing journey for making your first quilt block. All students are invited to download the free PDF guide in the Resources Tab that covers all the key points of the class, as well as a quilting pattern for a baby quilt if you choose to take your new skills to the next steps.

This class includes lessons that cover:

  • Materials
    • Esther includes only the absolute essentials to get you started
  • Common Issues and Fixes
    • So that you can hit the ground running as soon as possible
  • Basics of Cutting Fabrics
    • Tips for quick and precise cutting
  • Block Construction Walk Through
    • Helps you understand how the quilt block is made, and the sewing order for the pattern
  • Sewing With Method One
    • Cut and Go. A method that cuts all the pieces up front and sew the block in one sitting
  • Sewing With Method Two
    • Cut as you Sew. A more intuitive method for all the visual makers
  • Pressing 
    • Special tips for pressing a quilt block flat
  • Next Steps
    • For those of you who would like to take the block further to make a baby quilt
  • Final Thoughts And An Encouragement
    • Honest 6-year-old's thoughts on quilts and making quilts

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Resources:

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Syllabus

  • Class Trailer
  • Tips For Fabric Selection
  • Essential Materials
  • Cutting Fabrics
  • Block Construction Walk Through
  • Common Issues and Fixes
  • Sewing Method One (Cut And Go)
  • Sewing Method Two (Cut As You Sew)
  • Pressing with An Iron
  • Next Steps
  • Final Thoughts and An Encouragement

Taught by

Esther Nariyoshi

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