Intro to Quilting - 9 patch

Ready to start your quilting journey? Create a 4th of July themed, 9 sq patch table centerpiece/runner. This beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction to the art of quilting. Over three sessions (2.5 hours each), you'll learn the essential techniques while creating a classic 9-square quilt block—a versatile and foundational design that offers plenty of room for personal creativity.

Melanie Watson an avid quilter shares her love of quilting and will guide you step-by-step through fabric selection, cutting, piecing, pressing, and assembling your 9 square patch. Along the way, you'll make design choices that make your project uniquely yours.

Participants should have basic sewing machine skills.

CAC has sewing machines to borrow or you can bring your own.

CAC has basic sewing supplies to be shared but please bring tools that you may have: fabric scissors or rotary cutter and pins.

Quilt batting is supplied/included.

Required materials to bring:

• Cotton fabric in your color and pattern choice:
• For 4th of July theme: Fabric pattern colors would be red, white and blue
• Fabrics need to be large enough to cut the appropriate number of 7" squares.
• Cotton backing fabric in your color and pattern choice large enough to be cut to a 20” square.