String Quilt

Using fabric scraps from your stash, this beginner-friendly String Quilt is easy and fun to create. Repurposed clothing – preferably cotton fabrics – can also be used to make these quilt blocks. Historically, women made String Quilts from used, old, and new fabrics. For some interesting String Quilt history, please check out this website: https://www.antiquequiltdating.com/String_Quilts_Match_the_Economic_Times,_Past_and_Present.html.

In this class, you will bring a bag of fabric scraps and learn easy straight-line sewing methods for constructing the quilt blocks. We will create square blocks and discuss alternative block shapes and layout options. Students will be encouraged to share and swap fabrics with each other, too. A relatively simple block, this quilt provides plenty of room for creativity and is a joy to make. The number of quilt blocks you make will determine the size of your quilt.

Note: You must bring a sewing machine in good working order and know how to use it.

Registration Includes

Students will learn to construct String Quilt blocks in class. The number of quilt blocks they decide to make will determine the finished size of their quilt.

You should bring…

Supply List:

• Sewing machine in good working order with a new 80/12 Topstitch needle. Don’t forget your power cord and foot pedal!

• A ¼” foot for your sewing machine is a plus – bring one if you have one.

• Fabric scraps and/or gently used cotton clothing.

• Neutral-colored 100% quality cotton thread – gray or beige work well.

• 45mm Rotary Cutter with a new blade.

• Rotary Cutting Mat – a 12” x 12” rotating mat is excellent for this project IF you have one. Otherwise, 12” x 18” or 18” x 24” are suitable for classroom use.

• Rotary Cutting Rulers: sizes 6” x 12” and 6” x 6” (or 6.5” x 6.5”) are recommended for this class.

• BSS (Basic Sewing Supplies): Fabric scissors, seam ripper, extra bobbins, fine straight pins, and a small embroidery scissors (or thread snips) for cutting threads.

• Irons and ironing boards will be provided by the instructor.

Skill Level

This class is for someone with at least some skill in this area, Beginner-friendly

Best for Ages…

18 and older