Quilting With Confidence: Balance and Precision - November 2026

24 hours of in-person teaching over four weeks. 

Flying geese, curved quilting, flange binding, oh my!

Build precision and fluency in your quilting as you create a throw sized quilt with Anna of The Hackney Quilter. Over four weeks you will master three creative techniques to add balance and flair to your quilts. You you will finish the class with a completed Allsorts quilt you feel proud to display, and maybe a few more quilting pals to boot!

Skill level: Intermediate

This comprehensive course is suitable for:

• New patchwork quilters who have already machine quilted a few quilts before. (You can attend the Machine Quilting Foundations class to gain the relevant experience on October 17th)
• More experienced quilters looking to explore their creativity in a friendly group environment
• Experienced sewists who are looking to make a quilt. Confidence with a rotary cutter and sewing accurate seams is required to get the most from this course.

You will love this class if:

• You’re a new quilter who wants to explore intermediate techniques with an in-person teacher
• You've tried Half Square Triangles and want to add another shape to your repertoire
• You've made a few good quilts but want to make really great quilts
• Want some help sewing crisp points and accurate units
• You'd like your quilts to feel more 'balanced'
• You want to spend more time being creative and less time on your phone
• You love other textile crafts like sewing and garment making
  
• You love the wellness benefits that making with your hands brings
  
• You enjoy sewing in the company of fellow craft lovers and would like to belong to a community of creatives
• You'd like some dedicated time to complete a quilt in time for Christmas
  

Take your quilts from 'I like it' to 'I love it!':

In class you will:

• Learn how to make accurate Flying Geese units two ways and know which methos is right for your project
• Sew and cut with precision on the bias
  
• Explore balance in your quilts through colour placement and quilting motifs 
• Learn how to stitch smooth organic curved quilting to complement your patchwork design.
• Discover how to make and add a flanged binding to add a touch of flair to your quilts
• Build precision and confidence, taking your patchwork skills to the next level
• Enjoy dedicated time to complete a quilt in five weeks with guidance from an experienced quilter
• Sew in the company of like-minded, friendly quilters

What to Bring: 

You will need to bring thread and materials. Guidance will be emailed to you after sign up and optional kits will also be available to purchase to make things easy. 

Sewing machines will be provided but you are very welcome to bring your own. There will be some homework, depending on your progress in class, so you will need access to a basic sewing machine between sessions.

Tools will also be available to share in class but you may also like to bring your own and you might need some for any homework depending on your progress.

A full list of tools and fabric requirements will be sent to you before the class.

When and Where:

20 hours in person teaching over five weeks with homework. 

10am - 4pm, Saturday November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

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.