Hand Quilting Class

Hand Quilting Class

Quilting By the Shore is thrilled to introduce Lucille Clark. Lucille has been sharing her skills and talent for 45+ years in Hand Quilting and Applique. Come join Lucille and begin your hand quilting journey, come take the leap into this amazing and enjoyable technique that will bring your quilting to a whole new experience.

Hand quilting is a traditional method of creating a quilt by hand-sewing the fabric layers (quilt top, batting, and backing) together using a needle and thread, without the use of a sewing machine. It involves stitching through all three layers with a running stitch, creating a soft, crinkled texture. 

Process:

The quilt top, batting, and backing are basted together.  You will then use a needle and thread to stitch through all three layers, typically using a running stitch. Once the quilting is complete, the quilt is washed, dried, and bound,

Benefits:

Unique Texture:

Hand quilting creates a soft, crinkled texture that is not achievable with 

machine quilting. 

Personal Touch

The process is meditative and allows for a more personal touch in the 

quilting design. 

Durable:

Hand quilting can be just as durable as machine quilting, especially with the use of quilting threads. 

Classes will be offered:

Wednesday Evenings from 6:00PM-9:00PM 

Friday Mornings from 10:00AM-1:00PM

Cost: $70

You can purchase your Hand Quilting kit and supplies prior to the first class from QBTS.  Participants will receive a 10% discount for all purchases from the supply list.

This Hand Quilting class is limited in size, so if you have any questions about the supplies or preparation, feel free to stop by the shop or call me, 

Debbie, at 908-451-7763.  

Supply List:

5/8 yard of either white or off-white 100% cotton solid

1 square of PolyFill Low Loft batting that is the same size as the fabric

1 spool of matching Quilting thread

1 package of size 9 quilting needles, they are also call “betweens”

1 package of size 9 sharps

Pair of scissors

One thimble (This is optional, but you will find this to be a big help

One 14-16” embroidery hoop that is sturdy, (This is also optional)

Please pre-wash the fabric very gently and press it. You can use fabric softener but NO starch

Cut the fabric on the fold 

Contrast thread for basting and the lead pencils that will be used and of course, the quilting stencils will be supplied by Lucille