Quilting Fun!damentals

Dates of Class: Mondays: October 19, 2026 -  November 23, 2026

Times: 6pm - 9pm

Location: Smith Vocational Library, Building A

Cost: $50

# of Sessions: 8 sessions

NO SEWING SKILLS NEEDED! We will start by learning some basic sewing skills and how to use your sewing machine.  There is no better way to learn sewing skills than by making a small quilt.

Come join us for some fun!  We''ll be making a small quilt.  It will finish at about a 40" square and we will cover all the steps from start to finish.  The classes will cover all the steps in making a quilt, from cutting the fabric to attaching the binding after it is quilted.  Students will need to bring a sewing machine and materials. 

This course is taught by Diane Hamm.  She has been quilting for over 50 years.  She will provide 8 sessions that will build up to the finished product.  

Prior to class, you will need to get your fabrics.  All fabrics used should be quilting-weight cotton; please avoid heavier or flimsier fabrics.  You can find fabrics at your local fabric shop, Hobby Lobby, Michaels and Walmart.

You will need:

• Your own sewing machine and bobbins * if you need to borrow one let us know.
• Fabric A- 1 1/4 yard - This is the background fabric.
• Fabric B- 1/2 yard - One color for the chain blocks and centers of star blocks.
• Fabric C- 1/4 yard  - For star points
• Fabric D- 3/4 yard - Border and binding - may be the same as one of the other fabrics used.
• Backing Fabric- 1 1/4 yards - may be the same as one of the other fabrics used.
• If you want to get batting at the same time, you will need a minimum of 45" square. 
• Thread to match fabrics or neutral thread with similar light/dark value.

We will have these supplies for you to use in class, but feel free to bring your own:

• scissors
• straight pins
• rotary cutter, mat and rulers for cutting
• seam ripper
• measuring tape
• marking tool