Walking Foot Quilting: Get out of the Ditch (BYOF) - 4/14/2023 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Cleveland, OH

Walking Foot Quilting: Get out of the Ditch (BYOF)
Teacher: Catherine Redford
 
Friday, April 14, 2023
8:30 AM-11:30 AM
 
Code(s): H120X, J136 Hands on Workshop
 
John S. Knight Center
 
Registration Full Check at Expo for availability
 
Pricing Information
 
Session Value: 4
Price Per Session (before discount): $23.00
Materials Fee: $10.00

Discover the art of quilting with your walking foot as you elevate your technique to new heights! Catherine will guide you through the process of embellishing your quilts with beautiful organic curves, breaking away from traditional straight lines. Learn to execute sharp turns and create precise straight line polygon spirals, adding dynamic movement to your quilting projects.

 

In this class, you will unlock the potential of your domestic machine, harnessing the control of your walking foot to finish your quilts with a touch of sophistication. Dive into essential preparation techniques, from marking to basting, ensuring your quilt tops are ready for stitching. Explore a variety of quilting styles, including matchstick quilting, crosshatching grids, combined stitches, serpentines, and Catherine's signature circular spirals, which will leave you walking in circles with inspiration.

 

Drawn by Catherine's expertise and motivated by her captivating, stitched samples, you will leave equipped and inspired to transform your quilt tops at home into finished masterpieces. Bring your own fabric and consult the supply list for details, as you embark on a journey to infuse your quilts with creativity and skill.

 

Check out our other Walking Foot Quilting class for more skill-building techniques: Walking Foot Quilting: Organic Curves and Super Spirals (BYOF)   

 

 

 

 

In the Janome Studio sponsored by Pins & Needles
  • Student Maximum: 20 (0 seats left)
  • Category(ies): Rookies and Refreshers, Quiltmaking, Finishing Your Quilt
  • Experience Level:
    • All are welcome
  • Advance Prep:
    • Have all squares and batting cut to size
  • Supply List:
    • Scissors
    • Low-tack painter's tape
    • Chalk pencil
    • Pen and paper for notes
    • Kwik Klip ball point stiletto - optional
    • Any sewing notion you cannot sew without
    • Be sure to label all sewing tools with your name

    Fabric requirements:

    • 12-10-inch squares of solid color fabric
    • 6-10-inch squares low loft cotton batting
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