IN PERSON: Walking Foot Quilting with Chelsea Hard

IN PERSON: Class, Sunday, July 28th, 10AM - 2PM PST 

This class will be held at Bay Quilts

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If you’ve just started quilting or have a stack of quilt tops you can’t finish, this class is for you! In class you will learn how to quilt using a walking foot on your domestic sewing machine.

We will go over all the steps to baste your quilt layers together and learn how to sew both straight and curved quilting designs. You'll also pick up all the tips and tricks for choosing batting, strategizing quilting motifs and finding reliable marking tools to mark your quilting designs on your quilt top.

Once you’ve taken this class, you will be able to finish all those quilt tops from past classes or confidently start a variety of other quilted projects like place mats, quilt coats & quilted bags! 

Please note: For class, we request that you keep your project small, no larger than a baby quilt. You will leave class with the skills you need to tackle larger quilts. If you want to bring a large quilt to talk about quilting design options and strategy, you are welcome to!

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 quilting skills.

Supplies: You will receive the fabric requirements once you sign up. Bay Quilts is glad to help you select fabrics for your quilt.

Sewing Machines and Equipment: You will need to bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to class. Please note: a walking foot is required for this class. Please make sure that you have one that fits your sewing machine, prior to class. Any additional tools will be included in the supply list.

About the instructor: 

Chelsea Hard made her first quilt perched on the edge of the couch with her sewing machine on the coffee table. Now practicing better ergonomics and covered in thread, she enjoys all aspects of quilting both by hand and machine. When not quilting or teaching, she can be found purchasing crafts supplies she’ll only use once, adding too much Liberty fabric to her online shopping cart & actively avoiding organizing her studio. She is the former president of the South Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild and an award winning jam maker. Chelsea currently resides in the East Bay with her two sewing machines and two handsome Doodles.

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.