Startup Library: Quilting

Overview

Explore quilting essentials as you make a quilt from start to finish. In this comprehensive class, expert Christa Watson teaches you how to create your first quilt with confidence, covering everything from fabric selection to sewing techniques.

Course Outline

1. 01: What You Need: Fabrics & Tools
   Discover the foundational materials and tools needed for quilting as Christa shares key pointers for shopping.
   Duration: 24 min
2. 02: Exercise: Know Your Machine
   Learn about sewing machine features, how to thread and wind a bobbin, and maintain an accurate seam allowance.
   Duration: 25 min
3. 03: Setup: Working With Patterns
   Understand the information included in quilting patterns and how to choose projects successfully.
   Duration: 9 min
4. 04: Make It: Cutting the Pieces
   Master the use of a rotary cutter and mat to cut yardage and fat quarters for your quilt.
   Duration: 38 min
5. 05: Make It: Chain Blocks
   Sew your first block, the Chain Block, keeping track of all nine pieces as you work.
   Duration: 24 min
6. 06: Make It: Star Blocks
   Incorporate half-square triangles while creating your second block, ensuring proper alignment for star points.
   Duration: 33 min
7. 07: Make It: Assembling the Quilt Top
   Organize and sew your blocks into rows and construct the inner quilt top.
   Duration: 28 min
8. 08: Make It: Borders
   Learn how to piece and add borders to your quilt top, adjusting for length as needed.
   Duration: 27 min
9. 09: Make It: Backing & Batting
   Prepare the remaining layers for your quilt by choosing and piecing batting and backing fabric.
   Duration: 11 min
10. 10: Make It: Basting
    Discover the importance of proper basting techniques to secure your quilt layers.
    Duration: 8 min
11. 11: Make It: Find Your Quilting Path
    Learn various stitching methods to secure layers, including stitching in the ditch and decorative lines.
    Duration: 38 min
12. 12: Exercise: Free-Motion Quilting
    Try your hand at free-motion quilting, layering designs onto your quilt top.
    Duration: 23 min
13. 13: Make It: Binding
    Cut and piece binding strips, calculating the length you need for your quilt as you prepare for the final touches.
    Duration: 13 min
14. 14: Make It: Binding the Quilt
    Sew the binding onto your quilt and learn tips for joining the tails and finishing neatly.
    Duration: 37 min