Cris Roach: Stitching Foundations: Beginner's Free Motion Quilting, Price Includes $25 Class Kit (6 hr WS, Weds, 6/24/26, 12-6pm EDT)
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6-Hour Workshop
12 pm - 6 pm EDT, Wednesday, June 24
This hands-on class is designed for quilters new to free-motion quilting or those seeking to build confidence in their skills. Participants will learn the fundamentals of free-motion quilting, including machine setup, essential techniques, and basic designs, all in a supportive and encouraging environment.Class Highlights:Machine Setup: Learn how to prepare your sewing machine for free-motion quilting, including lowering the feed dogs and attaching the darning foot.Essential Techniques: Master the basics of free-motion quilting, such as controlling stitch length, maintaining consistent speed, and moving the quilt smoothly under the needle.Basic Designs: Practice simple quilting patterns like straight lines, loops, stipples, and meandering to build muscle memory and confidence.Troubleshooting Tips: Receive guidance on common challenges like thread tension issues, stitch irregularities, and fabric puckering. Click here to download Cris' workshop description and materials list.
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The workshop fee includes the $25 class kit. The Class Kit includes a Custom FMQ Panel, handouts, and sheet protector.. Please note: Physical kits can only be mailed within the continental United States.
An OPTIONAL Class Kit is also available, see workshop #SS-019Kit to purchase- Click Here.
Students to Provide
-One Quilt Sandwich
-18”x18” Light Solid or Light Tone-on-Tone print for Top Fabric
-19”x19” Lightweight Batting; Spray Basted or Fused, NO PINS!
-20”x20” Backing Fabric
-One Quilt Sandwich-we will add the Custom Panel in Class
-19” x 19” Lightweight Batting
-20” x 20” Backing Fabric
-Sewing Machine: foot pedal, power cord, extension table, ability to drop feed dogs for free motion quilting, and free motion quilting foot.
-Quilting Needle-90/14
-Basic Sewing Supplies-scissors, full bobbin, and top thread (light grey)
-Dry Erase Marker
-Water Soluble Marker
-Quilting Gloves
Sewing Machine Required