Beginner's Guide to Quilting
Beginner’s Guide to Quilting
Back in 2026!
Curious about quilting? Whether you’re brand new or want a refresher, this hands-on series walks you through making your first quilt with clear, step-by-step guidance with instruction from our very own Joan Turano!
What You’ll Learn (click to expand)
- Essential tools: what you need and how to use them
- Consistent 1/4" seams
- Basic design & layout
- Finishing: basting, quilting, binding
Schedule & Syllabus (click to expand)
- Part 1 — Mon, Jan 12: Tools of the trade
- Part 2 — Mon, Jan 19: Perfect the 1/4" seam
- Part 3 — Mon, Jan 26: Design your quilt
- Part 4 — Mon, Feb 2: Finish your quilt
Why Take This Class (click to expand)
- Personalized instruction
- Small class size
- Leave with a finished quilt
What to bring to Part 1:
- Sewing Machine & manual, 6"/8.5" x 24" ruler, rotary cutter, pins, clips, needles and thread.
- We will be making the "After the Rain" table runner by Villa Rosa Designs. Fabric requirements are on the pattern! Please do not pre-cut your fabric.
How to Register
Spaces are limited. Use the “Select Dates” button on this page to reserve your seat for the full series.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Must be able to operate machine without instruction |
| Requirements: | After the Rain table runner pattern by Villa Rosa Designs. |
| Instructor: | Joan Turano |
| Instructor Bio: | Joan is an avid quilter and incredibly skilled! She works at Box Car Quilts and we are so lucky to have her now instructing beginner quilting classes. |
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$25 per session
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.