Put away the “rules” of traditional quilting to tap into a more freeform and intuitive way of sewing. Intuitive quilting is the process of creating a quilt (or quilt block) using your intuition and sense of creativity. We’ll be selecting fabric scraps in shapes without too much planning. Bring your own scraps, use our classroom stash, or purchase fabric you love. We’ll move through the process without limits, allowing for creativity to flow freely. This course is for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, you’ll be guided on how to sew simple straight lines, gentle curves and how to appliqué (sewing patch-style). In this workshop, you will sew your own quilt blocks and attach them to a pre-loved item of your choosing (please bring a tote bag or jacket), or save your block to make into another project in the future.

Instructor: River Takada

Materials:

Your home sewing machine (in working condition) or use one of ours!

Scraps, Fat quarters, or several 1/4 yard cuts of fabric

Fresh sewing machine needles (recommended weight 80/12)

One spool of machine sewing thread

Bobbin for your machine

Optional- items to apply your patchwork (jacket, tote bag, etc)

You may prefer to bring your own fabric scissors, snips, and pins, although we do have these items for shared classroom use.

Classroom machine rentals include the use of thread, bobbin, and machine needles.