Make a Whole Cloth Quilt: Intro to Hand Quilting - October 2026

8 hours of in-person teaching over two mornings. 

Make time to slow down and stitch a beautiful hand-quilted throw. Zero sewing or quilting experience is needed! Join Anna of The Hackney Quilter for a gentle introduction to the art of hand quilting where you'll stitch your own beautifully textured and cosy lap throw measuring approximately 40'' x 50''. I guarantee you'll fall in love with this rewarding and restorative art!

Skill level: Absolute Beginner

This class is suitable for:

• Absolute beginners - no sewing, patchwork or quilting experience needed!
  
• Experienced machine sewists or quilters who'd like to fall in love with slow stitching 

This class is for you if:

• You love the simplicity of a whole cloth quilt
• You'd like to enjoy the peace and stillness of slow stitching 
• You love the visible hand-work and imperfect beauty of hand stitched textiles 
• You'd like to make a quilt but don't own a sewing machine
• You'd like to try hand quilting without investing in a lot of tools for making patchwork
• You've always wanted to try hand quilting but thought you had to make a patchwork top first
• You love making quilts but find machine quilting a challenge
• You want to replace your screen use with something more creative
• You'd like to spend time with other local craft lovers
• You want a creative project that you can take your time with
  
• You'd love to gift someone a handmade and thoughtful gift this Christmas

What you'll gain from the class

In class you will learn:

• How to attach your fabric layers ready for quilting
• Which thread weights and needles to use for your hand quilting projects
• Discuss suitable fabrics and battings for your quilts
• How to hand quilt even and straight stitches. Big stitch quilting, how to start and stop, change colour, how to tie a knot
• How to tie a quilters knot
• How to start and stop your stitch lines.
• A simple hand stitched binding technique that doesn't require a sewing machine
  
• Gain the confidence to take on new hand stitching and quilting projects
• You'll finish a whole quilt that you can use or gift immediately

What to Bring:

You will need to bring thread and materials and a handful of sewing tools, some of which you may already have at home. Comprehensive guidance will be emailed to you after sign up and optional kits will also be available to purchase to make things easy!

You will be expected to complete homework between lessons ready to progress in class 2. You can join an optional Zoom call on our week off for extra help and a catch-up.

When and Where:

8 hours in person teaching over two weeks with homework. 

10am - 2pm, Saturday October 3rd & 17th

NOTE: there is no class on October 10th. Instead there will be an optional Zoom call where you can receive help and ask questions as you make progress on your quilt at home. Exact time TBC 

The classes will be held at 188 Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AU. The sewing space is 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.

There will be a short break for sandwiches and snacks so please bring a packed lunch.

If you have any questions about the class, or whether it's suitable for you, just drop me an email me using the contact form below.

Please read the cancellation policy before booking:

Class bookings are non refundable. 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 to the next suitable class, space allowing.