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Quilt Skills: Circles and Curves

  • Bolt Fabric Boutique 2904 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

Three Thursdays
July 10th, 17th, and 24th
5:30 to 8:30pm

$200


During this three-session class, students will learn a variety of techniques to create perfect curved blocks in their quilts. We will cover three common curved blocks: quarter circles, half circles, and inset circles. You will also learn how to create your own curved templates which will allow you to create curved blocks of any size!

Students will use the In Bloom quilt pattern by Juli Rae to practice their quarter, half, and inset circle blocks, and if time allows piece their blocks together into the final quilt top.

This class is appropriate for intermediate or experienced quilters who are looking to explore quilt designs beyond straight lines. It is recommended that you have taken the Introduction to Quilting class or have confidently completed at least one quilt. The focus of this class is piecing quilt tops and will not cover finishing the quilt (quilt sandwich, quilting, and binding).

Taught by Juli Rae.

    • how to thread and operate a sewing machine

    • how to sew a straight line and maintain a ¼ inch seam allowance

    • are comfortable piecing quilt tops with straight lines

    This class is appropriate for intermediate or experienced quilters who are looking to explore quilt designs beyond straight lines. It is recommended that you have taken the Introduction to Quilting class or have confidently completed at least one quilt.

    • Understand how curved blocks are construction and how to create your own curved templates

    • Construct quarter circle, half circle, and inset circle blocks

    • Learn three different techniques (pinning, glue basting, and freezer paper) for piecing curves with accuracy

This is a Level 2 class. You’ll find more information about our class levels here!

Ages 18 and up.

Our classroom is on the second floor and is currently only accessible by stairs. We are working on a solution to make our space accessible to everyone. Thanks for your understanding and patience while we work this out. You may e-mail us at classes@boltfabricboutique.com if you have any questions about this process.

This class requires a minimum of 3 participants. The class may be subject to cancellation if the minimum enrollment is not achieved.

Earlier Event: June 14
Improv Quilting: Inset Circles