Beginner Series Early Dawn - May
Join us for a delightful quilting class where you’ll create the stunning Early Dawn (45" 63") quilt from Villa Rosa Designs! This pattern is a perfect blend of simplicity and elegance, making it a wonderful project for quilters of all levels. Featuring an easy-to-follow layout and beautiful color placement, Early Dawn is ideal for quilters looking to make a statement while honing their skills. You’ll leave this class with a completed quilt top that’s ready to be quilted and bound.
The pattern’s four-patch blocks and alternating fabrics create a striking visual effect, while its balanced design allows for flexibility in fabric choices, making it a versatile project for any fabric stash. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate quilter, you’ll enjoy the straightforward construction and the rewarding process of bringing this radiant quilt to life.
What You Will Learn:
- Fabric Selection: Use a large print or panel blocks that measure 9 1/2" square along with coordinating fabrics.
- Piecing Techniques: Learn how to strip piece and accurately add those into blocks, ensuring crisp points and smooth seams for a polished quilt top.
- Assembly Tips: Step-by-step guidance on sewing the blocks together and achieving a clean, even finish.
- Quilt Layout: Learn how to assemble the quilt top efficiently while maintaining the pattern's symmetry and flow.
- Finishing Touches: Tips on adding borders, quilting, and binding to complete your quilt with a professional finish.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
The Early Dawn quilt is a perfect project to showcase your creativity and introduce new skills in a supportive, fun setting. In this class, you will receive personalized instruction to help you complete a quilt top that is both beautiful and rewarding. Whether you choose soft pastels for a gentle, early morning feel or bold contrasts for a striking look, the Early Dawn pattern will be a cherished addition to your quilting collection.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | True Beginner Class These classes are for first or near first time quilters. The instructors will be covering cutting, accurate seam allowance, basic sewing machine skills as the project is worked on. |
| Materials Included: | Pattern |
| Requirements: | Supply list will be emailed or handed out upon registration. Student will need a working sewing machine with a 1/4 inch presser foot. (alternate methods for 1/4" seams will be taught) |
| Instructor: | Sharon McCann |
| Instructor Bio: | Sharon McCann currently lives in Lee’s Summit, Missouri which is in Southern Jackson County, Missouri. She has been married to Gene for 36 years and together they have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. Sharon started sewing at the age of nine (9) and did mostly garment making until eight (8) years ago. She decided to take a class at Community College on T-shirt quilts because she had always wanted to make one. Shortly after the class, Sharon started sewing with a ladies church quilt group. While looking for the pattern for the next year’s quilt, she found a quilt pattern that she thought would be perfect for her granddaughter’s 10th birthday present. After making it, she was hooked! Sharon enjoys trying new things and passing her knowledge and experience along to others. She is a gadget person and will try new gadgets so there is more sewing time and less mechanics time. Sharon also enjoys knitting, crocheting, decorating and travel. |
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