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SUMMARY:Learn to Quilt
DESCRIPTION:Improv Your Scraps: Master the Modern Mosaic Quilt Top\nDescription\nMaster the art of creative freedom by turning your chaotic fabric stash into a stunning\, contemporary masterpiece. In this four-session course\, you will join Wendy to create a vibrant\, personal-sized modern quilt while breaking free from rigid traditional constraints. You’ll conquer the “Big Win” of precise piecing— learning how to manage various fabric shapes to ensure a flat\, professional finish. You will leave this class not just with a completed quilt top ready for quilting\, but with a refined set of technical skills and the confidence to “stash bust” any project in the future. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nPrecision Cutting: Mastering the use of rotary cutters\, acrylic rulers\, and self-healing mats to transform irregular scraps into uniform\, workable shapes.\nThe Golden Seam: Learning to sew an accurate 1/4-inch seam for piecing to ensure your blocks align perfectly without losing their points.\nQuilt Top Architecture: Professional techniques for assembling blocks and rows into a cohesive\, structurally sound personal-sized quilt top.\nPattern Literacy: Decoding quilt terminology used in professional magazines and books so you can tackle any future project with confidence.\nEssential Tool Mastery: Developing expert-level habits with the “Big Three” (Rotary cutter\, Mat\, and Ruler) and the specialized patchwork foot.\n\nClass Details\n\nDate & Time: Wednesdays (4 Sessions) starting April 1st | @ 6:00pm–8:30pm\n\nApril 1st – 1/4\nApril 8th – 2/4\nApril 15th – 3/4\nApril 22nd – 4/4\n\n\nLocation: Maker Savvy Classroom\nSkill Level: Beginner. If you can sew a straight line and are excited to dive into the world of quilting\, you are ready for this class!\n\nSpecial Information & Preparation\n\nPre-Class Prep: Please gather your fabric and ensure it is ironed and ready for cutting on the first day.\nWhat’s Included in Registration:\n\nThe Professional: You will get one-on-one learning oportunities tought by our best instructors.\nThe Pattern: Your professional quilt pattern is included in the fee.\nThe Perk: You will receive 15% off any other supplies (fabric\, thread\, or tools) needed for the duration of the class.\n\n\nNotions & Hardware: Students will need a sewing machine with a patchwork foot\, a rotary cutter\, a cutting mat\, and acrylic rulers.\n\n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/learn-to-quilt-17/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Maker Savvy\, 462 Hazeldean Road\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2L 1V3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Quilting
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SUMMARY:Bernina Academy
DESCRIPTION:What is Bernina Academy?\nBernina Academy is a six-month program for Bernina machine owners who want to get the most out of their investment.  You will join Kathy once a month to create a small project that uses the advanced techniques and value-added features of your Bernina.  There will be some homework each month\, so you can finish your small project and continue to use your new knowledge. \n\nWhat will you learn?\n\nHow to use your feature-rich machine\nHow to make your machine work for you\nWhat is total stitch control\nWhat is that second hole in your stitch plate\nWhat feet are best for which job\nHow to use the other 70 to 80 percent of your machine\n\n\nWhen are the class times?\nThere are two sessions on the last Monday of every month. Pick your desired time slot in the ticket reservation below.  Spaces are limited! \n\n\n\n\n\nDaytime Class: 2:00pm-4:30pm\nEvening Class: 6:00-8:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites:\n\nBernina Academy is available for every skill level.\nYou must own a Bernina machine\nBernina Academy is not limited to any specific Bernina models.\n\n\nWhat is included in the cost?\nYour class registration fee ($240+ taxes for full 6 months) includes: \n\n\n\n\n\nYour monthly instruction\nProject handout and technique demonstration\nProject supplies are not included.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Choose Bernina Academy?\nDon’t let your machine sit idle. Whether you own a 3-series or the top-of-the-line 8-series\, this Bernina Mastery Class provides the technical “know-how” to tackle any project with ease.
URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/bernina-academy-4/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Beginner,Classes,Sewing
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