Perfect for the beginner and the seasoned quilter alike, the Hand Sewn Quilting Series returns with a fourth installment to take students on a journey of different forms of hand sewn quilt construction, from Log Cabin to 3D Quilted Balls. This quilting series, led by contemporary textile artists, blends traditional techniques with fresh perspectives. Beginners will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of quilting foundations, while experienced makers will expand their skills and textile knowledge beyond the basics. Taking the full series offers a comprehensive foundation for a joyful hand sewn quilting practice. You can enroll in the entire series or select individual classes that interest you most.
The Series
Pennsylvania Dutch Quilted Ball
with Hannah Straubel
In this 2.5 hour class, we will create a no-sew quilted ornament using fabric scraps—a beginner-friendly, meditative project that’s as beautiful as it is practical. We’ll examine historical quilted ornaments passed down through Hannah’s family as examples of this enduring folk tradition, and explore creative ways to build on the foundational techniques introduced in class.
December 5th, 2025
Woven Quilting
with Mathew Boudreaux
Ready to level up your fabric play? In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll dive into the addictive world of fabric weaving. Whether you’re drawn to the striking simplicity of the optical illusion weave (2 axes) or the mesmerizing geometry of the tumbling blocks weave (3 axes), this class will unlock a whole new dimension of textile artistry.
You’ll learn how to prep your strips, set up your grid, and weave with precision and creativity—no previous experience required. By the end, you’ll walk away with a beautiful woven panel and the confidence to keep experimenting with this bold, sculptural technique.
Perfect for quilters, makers, and fabric lovers who want to push the boundaries of what fabric can do.
December 12th, 2025
Exploration of Log Cabin
with Elliot Rockart
During the mid 19th century, a uniquely American quilt began to appear across the United States of America. Traditionally beginning with a red central square representing the warmth of a hearth or chimney, the quilt blocks are pieced together from thin strips of fabric layered in a pattern that mirrored the construction of a basic frontier structure: the log cabin.
Today, there are many different forms of log cabin quilts and seemingly infinite permutations of the design. Textile artist and scholar Elliot Rockart will walk students through three basic types of log cabin quilt block construction and how they can be used to create both quilts and other forms of pieced textile arts.
December 19th, 2025
Foundation Piecing with Scraps and Strings
with Sarah Nishiura
Throughout quilt history, foundation piecing has allowed quilters to work with scrappy materials of different weights, textures, and weaves (think crazy quilts and string quilts). Foundation piecing is an excellent technique to play with whether you are after blocks with precise points that are guaranteed to match, or you want to create simple blocks that can be used to build improv compositions. Beginning with a brief history of foundation piecing and an introduction to the technique, participants will have the opportunity to sew their own simple blocks from the bits in their scrap bags. Finally, we will discuss the geometric potential of simple blocks to create complex patterns through repetition and rotation. Participants will be encouraged to continue to experiment after the workshop is over to develop their own unique compositions from their humble leftovers.
January 16th, 2026
Skinny Inset Strip
with Jenny Haynes
This intriguing technique allows you to add a line drawing effect to your sewing and can be used for improv or precision piecing. In this class, you’ll learn to hand piece Drunkard’s Path blocks with and without skinny inset strips using Jenny’s Drunkard’s Path templates. Jenny will show you how to sew and trim the different blocks that make up this simple but striking design that looks great as a single circle or multiplied for those of you who’d like a long term slow-stitching project.
January 23rd, 2026
Dates
Pennsylvania Dutch Quilted Ball – December 5th, 2025
Woven Quilting – December 12th, 2025
Exploring Log Cabin Quilts – December 19th, 2025
Foundation Piecing with Scraps and Strings – January 16th, 2026
Skinny Inset Strip – January 23rd, 2026
Time
All classes will take place from 12pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
All sessions will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following each live session. The links are live for one month after the series for you to watch at your convenience.
Tuition
$75 for one class. $350 for the series.
We have two scholarships available for this experience. To be considered for a scholarship please fill out this scholarship application form.
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