The Pine Burr Quilt is a unique, textured quilt made from many different folded triangles that are then sewn to foundation fabric in varying patterns. There are many design choices to make, from fabric color, fabric texture, pine burr spacing, and framing techniques, and the resulting quilt – either sewn in rows or in a circular pattern – is a sculptural, individual quilt block that reflects the maker’s hand.
The Pine Burr Quilt is also known by many different names with many variations, like Pine Cone Quilt, Somerset Star, and others. There are geographic variations that exist across the country, with specific kinds made in Florida, and the Lumbee Pinecone made by the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina.
The Pine Burr Quilt became the State Quilt of Alabama in 1997, largely due to its popularity among Southern African American quilters. The official Pine Burr quilt in the state archives was made by Loretta Pettway Bennet of Gee’s Bend.
Date
Friday, August 21st, 2026
Time
12:00-2:30 pm ET
Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class
Cost
$75
Recording
All Hand Sewn Quilting Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.
Class Materials:
- Two yards of 40-inch fabric, of any pattern and color you want! You can mix and match or make it monochromatic.
- A 12-inch square of foundation fabric to sew your pine burrs down.
- Glue stick (or pins, but Aaron prefers glue basting)
- Any type of hand-stitching thread you are comfortable with!
- Needle (a sharp, longer needle is best for sewing through several layers at once)
- Ruler
- Marking tool
- Optional: Cutting mat, rotary cutter, iron, and quilting ruler
About the Hand Sewn Quilting Series
Under the guidance of contemporary textile artists, participants of all levels will engage with various quilting techniques. Beginners will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of quilting foundations, while experienced makers will expand their skills and textile knowledge beyond the basics.
Bundle Discount
When four Hand Sewn Quilting classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount.
Scholarships
We have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this scholarship application form.
Our Teacher
Aaron Sanders Head is a Southern textile artist focused on natural dyes and hand-stitching. Aaron explores the intersections of practices of the past with contemporary craft, and the ways that sewing and textile arts can aid in increasing diversity and representation in the creative class.
Aaron is based in Greensboro, Alabama where he lives in an 1830s home with his partner, musician Tim Higgins, and maintains an active studio practice and extensive dye garden used in his work.