In this class, textile artist and instructor Bea Byrne will show you the basics of quilting and using a sewing machine while making an 18-inch square mini quilt or wall hanging. In this beginner class, you’ll choose your own fabrics, sew the quilt top, and learn how to use a walking foot for straight line quilting.

We’ll begin with sewing machine basics, including threading the machine, winding a bobbin, and sewing a straight stitch. You’ll learn how to use quilting rulers and rotary cutters safely and then you’ll sew your quilt top, learning how to nest your seams to reduce bulk. You’ll have the option to add appliqué for extra flair.

Bea will guide you through assembling your quilt’s layers and using safety pins to hold them in place. You’ll learn how to use a walking foot on your machine, and how to read batting instructions. Finally, you’ll use straight line quilting to finish your piece. You’ll leave with a finished piece and a working knowledge of the tools and techniques to keep up your new quilting practice!!

Supplies Needed: None. We’ll provide the fabric, batting, sewing machines, walking feet, rotary cutters, quilting rulers, and other materials needed for class. You’ll take home your finished mini quilt or wall hanging. Please do not bring your own sewing machine.

Instructor Bio: Bea Byrne is a maker, textile artist, and instructor located in Oakland, CA. Hailing originally from the UK, Bea spent time working and teaching in both London and Tokyo before finally landing in the Bay Area. She offers workshops in many areas of the apparel arts (sewing, quilting, embroidery, jewelry making, and more), as well as consults with artists to help them increase their visibility online and to develop new and additional income streams related to their art. To see more of Bea’s wide range of work, visit https://www.beabyrne.com/ and follow her insta at @beabyrneartist.

The rules / important stuff: We have a NO EXCEPTIONS 72 HOUR CANCELLATION policy – this includes cancellation, re-books, gift certificates, moving classes, etc. For more information on canceling a class, please read our cancellation policy. All classes are 21+. If any questions, please email us at info AT workshopsf DOT org.

ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT WORKSHOP SF LOCATED AT 1310 HAIGHT STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE TITLE AND LISTING.