David Owen Hastings: Mini Mid-Mod Quilts (3 hr WS, Thurs, 11/12/26, 12-3pm EST)

These charming little quilts are inspired by Mid-Century Modern design and are a great skill-building project to learn a number of quilting techniques.

WORK SMALL, WORK SMART, LOOK GREAT.

We will start with a simple, modern color palette of neutral fabrics with a flash of color. Clean lines combined with simple design give each tiny composition a sophisticated feeling. Since we are working very small, this is a great project for using small scraps and bits of special fabric.

Participants will learn the quilt-as-you-go method, and a PDF materials and supplies list will be emailed in advance. Hand stitching adds a sleek, linear element. Finishing techniques will be demonstrated.
All Levels

Students to Provide

• Cotton sewing thread: 40- or 50-weight, medium grey
• Cotton batting: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 6–8)
• Cotton backing: cut into 5" x 5" squares (cut 6–8)
• 6–8 neutral fabrics: choose solid or subtly printed quilting cotton fabrics in a neutral color family. Very subtle textures are OK but no strong prints, please. Choose colors in one family with similar values, such as ALL light grey, ALL medium grey, ALL black, ALL tan, ALL navy, etc. If you use prints, make sure they are very small and low-contrast. Yarn dyed wovens are nice for this project and provide a texture contrast to the printed cottons. Cut into 4" x 6" pieces (cut 3–4 each).
• Accent fabrics: choose 3 strong, bright, modern colors — they can be from one color family with different values. Solids or subtle textures/prints. Cut two: 4" x 6", cut one: 1.5" x 6", cut one: 1.25" x 6". Bring a little extra of your accent fabrics, up to an eighth yard each.
• #8 or #12 perle hand quilting cotton thread
• Please cut the 5" x 5" squares of backing and batting to size before class, so you can have as much time as possible to work on your mini quilts. You will receive a PDF handout with directions — the directions are notes for your reference to use during class. You do not need to do any sewing in advance.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Home sewing machine with walking foot
• Iron and ironing board
• Small scissors and fabric shears
• Seam ripper
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting mat
• Quilting ruler
• Fabric marking pen
• Straight pins
• Wooden chopstick
• Note pad and pencil/pen
• Cell phone or digital camera
• Sashiko or embroidery needle and a milliner’s needle

Please Note: Try out your walking foot attachment before class until you are confident it is working properly.

 This is an all-levels class. You should be comfortable using your sewing machine, and it should be in good working order. I look forward to sharing and sewing with you!

Sewing Machine Required