FIRST TIME QUILTER - Patchwork Star Runner

First Time Quilter - Patchwork Star Runner

In this self paced class we walk through a quilted runner project beginning to end. This is a great opening class to learn how to put a quilt together if you've never done so before.

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A quilted runner is the perfect project to dip your toe into quilt making. Runners are made the exact same way a quilt is made, but on a smaller scale, making them the perfect place to begin your journey and learn how it all gets done.

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Here's what we cover...

The Sawtooth Runner class is a great jumping point into quilt making for a brand new quilter. It's also a great class if you are a beginner quilt maker and struggling to finish your quilted projects!

What to think about when choosing fabrics
How to read a quilt pattern
How to make the quilt top
How to spray baste and pin baste
How to straight line quilt and how to free motion quilt on a domestic machine
How to bind your quilt by machine and hand

What students are saying...

Excellent Class

Cindie Brown

Details on lots of areas that are required to know, up close on camera with is VERY necessary, Love that she shows free motion! ... awesome. Great for not...

Details on lots of areas that are required to know, up close on camera with is VERY necessary, Love that she shows free motion! ... awesome. Great for not only for first time quilters for but a Refresher course!!

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Best first-time quilt class

Sherry Turton

I loved it. This class is so easy to follow and Melanie makes it look so easy.

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Loved this course

Dianne Felker

Thank you for such a great course that I now feel eager to make the quilted table runner. You are so clear with the instructions on cutting, piecing and bind...

Thank you for such a great course that I now feel eager to make the quilted table runner. You are so clear with the instructions on cutting, piecing and binding. Thank you!

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Excellent!

Cynthia Kettner

Excellent!

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About the Patchwork Star Runner class

A video

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Let's make the Patchwork Star runner together!

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Course curriculum

1. Welcome to the class!
1. Download the PDF pattern
2. Reading a quilt pattern
1. Readying the Fabrics
1. Cutting Fabric A
2. Cutting Fabric B
3. Cutting Fabric C
1. Flying Geese Steps 1-2
2. Flying Geese Steps 3-7
3. Completing The Stars
4. Finishing the Top
1. How to Pin and Spray Baste
1. Making a Plan for Straight Line Quilting
2. Straight Line Quilting the Foreground
3. Straight Line Quilting The Background
4. Making a Plan for Free Motion Quilting
5. Free Motion Quilting the Foreground
6. Free Motion Quilting the Background
1. Squaring up the quilt top
1. A chat about Binding
2. Making the Binding
3. Sewing the Binding to the Quilt
4. Quick Chat about sewing on the front vs. the back
5. Machine Sew Binding - part 1
6. Machine Sew Binding - part 2
7. Chunky Hand Sew Binding - part 1
8. Chunky Hand Sew binding - part 2
1. Thank you!

About this course

$49.00
28 lessons
3.5 hours of video content

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I can't wait to make this quilted runner with you!

Yes, I'm ready!!!

FAQ

Do I have to show up a certain time?

No, this is a self paced class. You can come and go as you please.
Are classes refundable if I decide I don't have time?

All class sales are final. As a digital item, I can't offer refunds for any reason.