Quilt As You Go: The Potholder Method
Quilt As You Go: The Potholder Method with "Dawn, The Stitching Coach"
Struggling to assemble a bed-size quilt without a longarm quilting machine? Can't decide on which quilt motif to use to finish your quilt? Intimidated by free motion quilting? Why not try the quilt as you go method known as Potholder Quilting.
In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to make four "mini quilts" then sew them together to form a finished wall hanging. Skills learned in this class can be used to make larger quilted items such as bed quilts.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Students should provide:
Sewing Machine in good working order with manual
Rotary cutter with new blade
Wonder clips, safety and straight pins
Sewing machine needles (microtex 90/14 recommended)
Thread — 50wt. cotton thread in neutral and coordinating colors to match fabrics
Washable marking pen/pencil(s)
Acrylic rulers (Studio 180 design Tucker Trimmer III or First Choice recommended)
Four 12.5" coordinating pieced quilt blocks (at least one block with nested seams -- pressed to one side not open)
One yard batting (consider pre-cuts labeled craft or crib size)
Two yards backing fabric (or four coordinating Fat Quarters)
Basic sewing supplies (seam gauge, ripper, scissors, etc.)
Walking foot highly recommended
Blue painter’s tape
Age Range
12 and up
Skill Level
Beginner
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for two 4-hour live online sessions with a 30-minute break.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Dawn, The Stitching Coach
[4.96 rating over 103 reviews from another lesson platform] Connecticut high school librarian by day, crafter for life. I'm a certified instructor by BurdaStyle, The Knitting Guild Association and Studio180 Design (quilting) and have taught ages 8-adults since 2008. I advise a high school sewing club as well as volunteer with Days for Girls.