{"title":"Make a Quilt Course","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"make-a-modern-quilt-5-week-beginners-class-copy","title":"Make a Modern Quilt - 5 week Beginners Class (June 2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 hours teaching over five weeks beginning June 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJoin Anna of The Hackney Quilter to make your very own, unique to you, patchwork quilt. Over five relaxed mornings you will learn the essential skills to make a hand-quilted throw. Anna will be there to guide you through every step so you will finish the class with creative confidence, forever skills and a quilt that you will love and use year after year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis comprehensive course is suitable for both beginners looking for a ways to be more mindful and creative, as well as for more experienced sewists trying patchwork and quilting for the first time. Basic knowledge of machine sewing is recommended to get the most from this course. I suggest attending a \u003ca title=\"Get-to-know-your-sewing-machine\" href=\"https:\/\/thehackneyquilter.co.uk\/products\/patchwork-for-beginners-copy\"\u003eGet to Know Your Sewing Machine\u003c\/a\u003e morning prior to attending if you need to familiarise yourself with a machine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAnna will guide you through all stages of making a patchwork quilt using her popular Magpie quilt pattern. You'll take home a finished throw sized quilt and as well as the confidence to tackle your next quilting project on your own. You'll learn about:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use a quilt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing fabrics and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable tools to make your life easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepping and cutting fabric for pristine results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate machine piecing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasting your quilt without breaking your back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy straight line quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple binding methods for the finishing touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to bring thread and fabric for the quilt top and quilt back. Guidance will be emailed to you after sign up and optional kits will also be available to purchase to make things easy. A copy of the quilt pattern and quilt batting will be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing machines will be provided but you are very welcome to bring your own. There may be some homework depending on your progress in class so you may need access to a basic sewing machine between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools will be available to share but you may also like to bring your own and to use with any homework. A full list of tools and fabric requirements will be sent to you before the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and Where:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e20 hours teaching over five weeks.  \u003cstrong\u003e9.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, July 4th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classes will be held at \u003cstrong\u003e188 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AU\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sewing space is one a one minute walk from Arsenal tube station, a ten minute walk from Finsbury Park station or a twenty minute walk from Highbury and Islington station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you have any questions about the class feel free to email me using the contact form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease read the cancellation policy before booking:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClass bookings are non refundable. Due to small class sizes it isn't always possible to transfer your booking to a different date but I will always do my best to fit you in. If you find you cannot attend a class please give me as much notice as possible and I will do my best to fit you in on another class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hackney Quilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56328691089795,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9740\/6357\/files\/magpie4_ff7a567f-07d6-4e32-88af-38e16801e9ce.jpg?v=1773734888"}],"url":"https:\/\/thehackneyquilter.co.uk\/collections\/make-a-quilt-course.oembed","provider":"The Hackney Quilter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}