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Beginning Quilting - Rail Fence Quilt



Learn all the basic steps to make your first quilt! In this class you will learn rotary cutting, 1/4" seams,  borders, basting, straight-line quilting and binding. 
Supply List
This class requires basic knowledge of how to use your sewing machine. You must be able to sew a straight(ish) line and completely thread (including the bobbin) your machine on your own. 

-Sewing machine must be in good working order.  If you have not had your sewing machine serviced within the past year, please do so before class.

Supply List:
-Book: Start Quilting with Alex Anderson
-Rotary Cutter
-6" x 24" rotary cutting ruler. We recommend Omnigrip or Creative Grids brands.
-Fine or ultra fine pins
-Sewing machine manual & accessories
-1/4 inch sewing machine foot
-Sharps (Microtex) needles size 70
-Piecing thread - Mettler Silk Finish, Konfetti, or Aurifil.  Dual Duty will not work for quilting! 
-Sewing supplies: Seam ripper, scissors, pins, etc.
-Pencil and paper for notes

Fabric: 
-Fabric requirements are in the book. Please come to the store and let us help you find a print for the border and coordinating fabrics for the rail squares.
-Backing & batting -discuss and purchase later

All supplies are available at Quilting Adventures. We are happy to help you select the appropriate fabrics and supplies for your class and count on your support for this small, locally owned business in order to bring you high quality merchandise and excellent class instruction. As a student, you will receive a 10% discount on all supplies for the class in which you are enrolled. 

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Class Policies:

If your class starts at the same time that we open, we will let you into the shop fifteen minutes before class time.

In consideration of other students and employees with allergies, please limit your use of scented personal products when attending one of our classes.

If your class calls for a book or pattern, each student needs their own copy of that book or pattern. Under federal copyright law, books and patterns may not be shared.

If your class requires a sewing machine, please be sure that you are familiar with its operation, it is in good working order, has been serviced recently, and bring your manual along to class just in case!

We do not allow children under the age of 14 in our classes without the consent of the the shop owner. No pets.

Only the person who is enrolled and paid for the class may be in the classroom during class time. 

Cancellation policy: If the class minimum is not met within seven days prior to the class, it may be cancelled and you will be notified and will receive a full refund. Please keep this possibility in mind when you purchase supplies for your class. No refunds of class fees will be given if student cancels within the one week prior to class.


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Beginner
Instructor: QA Staff
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Contact Info
Quilting Adventures
6943 Lakeside Ave
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 262-0005
info@quiltingadventures.com
  • Hours 
    Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm
    Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
    Monday closed
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