Have you been curious about quilting but feel intimidated to take it on? Perhaps there is a quilt pattern you’ve had your eye on or an idea to make a quilt for a gift but aren’t sure where to begin. This beginner friendly class will break down the entire process of creating a quilt from beginning to end into easy steps to guide you as you venture into the wonderful world of quilting!

When I was making my first quilt, I had a hard time finding a comprehensive resource to guide me through the process, and I often found myself frustrated trying to find out how to complete the next step. I had to piece my learning together, and it took me a long time to complete that first quilt. This is the class that I wish existed when I was first learning to quilt. Whether you are new to quilting or are an experienced quilter hoping to refine your skills and streamline your process, this class will guide you through each step of the process, from fabric selection to final stitch.

A beginner friendly quilt pattern is included with this lesson with options for making a wall hanging or baby-sized quilt; however, the lessons in this class will be applicable to any quilt you choose to make. The free pattern can be downloaded in the Projects and Resources section.

This class constitutes Part 1 of a multi-part series. In this part, you will learn techniques to get you started with quilting by creating a quilt top. In Part 2, I guide you through finishing your quilt and offer several different options so that your finished quilt will be a true reflection of you.

Quilting for Beginners Part 2: Finishing Your Quilt

Topics covered in this class include:

materials and supplies
how to read a quilt pattern
choosing, preparing, and cutting fabric
setting up your sewing machine
techniques for piecing the quilt top

No quilting experience is required; however, it will be helpful to have basic knowledge of how to operate your sewing machine and to be able to create a straight stitch. Come join me!

Thank you to my pattern testers, Vanessa G., Jessica B., and Shayla A., who generously offered their time, expertise, and resources to ensure the free quilt pattern was ready to go!

Nakita Bottrell

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