{"product_id":"quilt-confidence-beginners-course-september-2026-copy","title":"Quilting With Confidence: Balance and Precision - November 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 hours of in-person teaching over four weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFlying geese, curved quilting, flange binding, oh my!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBuild 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level: Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis comprehensive course is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore experienced quilters looking to explore their creativity in a friendly group environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love this class if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re a new quilter who wants to explore intermediate techniques with an in-person teacher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've tried Half Square Triangles and want to add another shape to your repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've made a few good quilts but want to make really great quilts\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant some help sewing crisp points and accurate units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like your quilts to feel more 'balanced'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to spend more time being creative and less time on your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love other textile crafts like sewing and garment making\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou love the wellness benefits that making with your hands brings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou enjoy sewing in the company of fellow craft lovers and would like to belong to a community of creatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'd like some dedicated time to complete a quilt in time for Christmas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake your quilts from 'I like it' to 'I love it!':\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIn class you will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to make accurate Flying Geese units two ways and know which methos is right for your project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew and cut with precision on the bias\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore balance in your quilts through colour placement and quilting motifs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to stitch smooth organic curved quilting to complement your patchwork design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how to make and add a flanged binding to add a touch of flair to your quilts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild precision and confidence, taking your patchwork skills to the next level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy dedicated time to complete a quilt in five weeks with guidance from an experienced quilter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSew in the company of like-minded, friendly quilters\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. 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\u003eSewing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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 in person teaching over five weeks with homework. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10am - 4pm, Saturday November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th\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":58281947627907,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9740\/6357\/files\/IMG-8684.jpg?v=1782466346","url":"https:\/\/thehackneyquilter.co.uk\/products\/quilt-confidence-beginners-course-september-2026-copy","provider":"The Hackney Quilter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}