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Traditional Quilting

Traditional Quilting

A collage of quilt blocks in progress. Left: a blue, white, and teal geometric block clipped to a line. Top right: a block with floral and striped fabric pieces. Bottom right: a close-up of a pinwheel-style block in white, purple, and pink fabrics.


What to Expect

This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, February 8th, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of foundation paper piecing using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.

For those who want extra time to continue working on their blocks, ask questions, or quilt alongside others, we will also offer a separate Quilt-Along session later in the month. This optional follow-up meets on Sunday, February 22, 1–4pm, and is ticketed separately at $10 ($8 for members).

Skills You’ll Acquire

• Planning and measuring quilt blocks

• Cutting fabric pieces accurately

• Assembling blocks with proper seam allowances

• Understanding color balance and layout

• Foundational piecing techniques used in traditional quilting

What’s Provided

• Access to quilting cotton scraps and practice fabrics

• Rotary cutters, mats, rulers, and basic sewing tools

• Sewing machines and ironing stations

• Instruction and support throughout the session

Who Should Attend

Perfect for beginners and returning quilters who want to build or refresh their foundational skills. No quilting experience needed. 

Prerequisites/Safety Information

No prerequisites, but basic sewing machine use is very beneficial. Participants may bring their own quilting cotton, rotary cutter, mat, pins, or scissors if preferred, but all necessary tools will be available.

Taught by

  • Gayle Hawley
    19 sessions · since 2026

    Gayle comes from a long line of quilters and has always enjoyed creating fabric into a cozy quilt. She has made over 75 quilts ranging from crib size…

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