Quilting: Machine & Construction Basics

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

If you have always wanted to make a quilt but you did not know where to begin, this is the class for you. Quilts are like painting with fabric and in this 3-hour workshop you will learn about color theory, and how to work with color families and values when you are choosing your fabric.You will know what the layers of batting, backing and binding are, as well as several patterns for designing the quilt top. Using patterns combining triangles and squares you will learn how to cut accurately and sew a consistent 1/4" seam.

After this class you will have the knowledge to create your own quilt. Sewing machines, scissors, threads, and material provided.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

All materials provided.

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

We are a Not For Profit organization whose mission is "Textile Art for All". If it is textile based and you can make it by hand, we want to teach it in our studios at the beautiful Bridgeport Art Center! Our philosophy is to run contemporary, hands-on, project-based workshops, so that you can come along, learn something new and go home with a finished product or a new skill. Why? Because there is tremendous power in making something yourself. You will learn new skills or revisit old ones; you will discover the joy of working with your hands and you will find an outlet for your creativity. Along the way you will review your spirit and perhaps make a few new friends. All of our classes are taught by visiting artists and/or experts in the field. We offer adult workshops in beginning sewing, intermediate sewing, couture sewing and 45 different surface design techniques. For kids we offer Saturday programs and summer camps. We also offer textile art events for birthdays, bridal showers, girls night out etc. so ask Dabble about group pricing.

All of our classes are offered at a nominal fee and all proceeds are used to bring textile arts to urban youth in Chicago in form of after school programs, summer programs, apprenticeships and internships.

We look forward to welcoming you in our studios.
Your Urban Threads Studio Team

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