IN PERSON: Make a Fun and Festive Christmas Stocking with Kristen Takakuwa

IN PERSON: Class, Saturday, December 2nd, 10AM - 3PM PST

Bay Quilts

Let's make a fun and festive patchwork stocking together!

In this class you will cut and piece diamond patchwork and make headway on a quilty, scrappy and adorable stocking that's sure to be a treasured family heirloom year after year!  This is a great opportunity to use up old scraps or make something new and special - whatever you choose you will create a unique Christmas stocking of your very own!

In addition to learning how to build diamond patchwork, the teacher will go over the basics of big stitch hand quilting and also demo straight line walking foot quilting with your machine.  You will walk away with all the techniques you need to create a unique Christmas stocking of your very own!  Psst, all the techniques you learn in this fun and festive class can be applied to home decor items and your quilts!

This is a great opportunity to involve a crafty child in creating their own holiday memories as you both work on your stockings together. You both will need to sign up for the class and to have a sewing machine to use.

Skill level: ✂️✂️

You have used a sewing machine and maybe have a few projects under your belt. You already know how to thread and use a sewing machine and you're ready to learn some piecing and quilting skills.

Supplies: Diamond template, stocking pattern and instructions will all be provided in class as well as tips for assembly. You will receive the fabric requirements once you sign up. Bay Quilts is glad to help you select fabrics for your quilt. Please note, for best outcome pre-cutting strips before class is strongly recommended and you will probably need to finish this project on your own at home.

Sewing Machines and Equipment: You will need to bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to class. The specific tools you need will be included in the supply list.

About the instructor: 

Kristen Takakuwa is one of the original founders of Hello Stitch and learned to sew at the age of 8. Sewing has been a lifelong habit ever since! She has been teaching sewing to adults and kids for over 10 years and loves nothing more than sharing her skills and enthusiasm for sewing with others.

Location:

This class is being held at the Bay Quilts located at 5327 Jacuzzi St. 3-C, Richmond, CA 94804. Bay Quilts is run by Sally Davey and her daughter, Abbey-Shane  a team of lifelong artists and crafters who have been in the quilting industry for over 30 years. They opened Bay Quilts to share their passion and knowledge with the vision of creating a community where artists, crafters, quilters, and makers of all ability can learn, grow, and create together.  This unique fabric shop is so much more than a store - from consignments quilts and gifts, and cloth figures to monthly gallery exhibitions and artist receptions to workshops.  Bay Quilts is a sanctuary for creatives of all skill level. Bay Quilts is generously offering a 10% discount to students on the day of the class.

The classroom space is on the 2nd level so you will need to be able to climb a flight of stairs. There is a convenient caddy so you don't have to carry your equipment up the stairs.

Cancellation Policy:

Class fees are non-refundable. However you may transfer the class to a friend if you let us know in advance.