{"product_id":"quilt-confidence-balance-and-precision-november-2026-copy","title":"Make a Whole Cloth Quilt: Intro to Hand Quilting - October 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 hours of in-person teaching over two mornings.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMake 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level: Absolute Beginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis class is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolute beginners - no sewing, patchwork or quilting experience needed!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced machine sewists or quilters who'd like to fall in love with slow stitching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class is for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love the simplicity of a whole cloth quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like to enjoy the peace and stillness of slow stitching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love the visible hand-work and imperfect beauty of hand stitched textiles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like to make a quilt but don't own a sewing machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like to try hand quilting without investing in a lot of tools for making patchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've always wanted to try hand quilting but thought you had to make a patchwork top first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love making quilts but find machine quilting a challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to replace your screen use with something more creative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like to spend time with other local craft lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a creative project that you can take your time with\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd love to gift someone a handmade and thoughtful gift this Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll gain from the class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn class you will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to attach your fabric layers ready for quilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich thread weights and needles to use for your hand quilting projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss suitable fabrics and battings for your quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to hand quilt even and straight stitches. Big stitch quilting, how to start and stop, change colour, how to tie a knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to tie a quilters knot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to start and stop your stitch lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple hand stitched binding technique that doesn't require a sewing machine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGain the confidence to take on new hand stitching and quilting projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou'll finish a whole quilt that you can use or gift immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\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 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and Where:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e8 hours in person teaching over two weeks with homework. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10am - 2pm, Saturday October 3rd \u0026amp; 17th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ethere 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 \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 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\u003eThere will be a short break for sandwiches and snacks so please bring a packed lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf 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.\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. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hackney Quilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58283006394755,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9740\/6357\/files\/IMG-8454.jpg?v=1781805405","url":"https:\/\/thehackneyquilter.co.uk\/products\/quilt-confidence-balance-and-precision-november-2026-copy","provider":"The Hackney Quilter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}