Your walking foot can do so much more than straight lines! This 8-hour, 2-session class unlocks the full potential of one of your machine's most versatile tools. From registration lines and gentle curves to decorative stitches and turning designs, you'll practice a wide range of walking foot quilting techniques on sample squares — with designs suited to both beginners and more experienced quilters. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to beautifully quilt your own projects.
Register for Class 1 and you'll be automatically enrolled in both sessions.
Date & Time
Saturday, April 11 — 10:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday, April 18 — 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Room 210, 2nd Floor Classroom
What You'll Learn
"Test drive" your own walking foot to understand its capabilities
Registration lines and other marking devices for precise quilting
Straight-line designs with increasing complexity
Gentle curves and marked curve techniques
Decorative stitches in walking foot quilting and how to create unique designs
Sewing in reverse to create quilting designs
Turning designs with the walking foot
Tips and discussion on working with large quilts
Bring your own quilt tops in Session 2 for discussion on how to apply walking foot techniques
Class Prep
Pre-cut your fabric and batting squares before Class 1 using the requirements below
Ensure your walking foot is installed and in good working order before arriving
Supplies
Sewing machine with walking foot installed
2 pieces muslin (or solid/light-coloured fabric) 12" × 18" + batting of the same size
50 or 40 weight thread that contrasts with your fabric
Needles — 80 gauge for 50wt thread, 90 gauge for 40wt thread
Small ruler or hem gauge
Ruler at least 18" long
Small square ruler — 7½" square recommended
Quilt marking tools
Painter's tape, approx. ¾" wide
Sharpie, notebook, pen, pencil, and a lunch plate (for tracing curves)
WALK by Jacquie Gering — available for purchase at Cottage Quilting or loan from the Public Library
Your Teacher
Phyllis Janzen — Phyllis is an avid and accomplished quilter with a broad range of skills built up over years of dedicated practice. From precise traditional piecing to walking foot and free-motion quilting, Phyllis brings both technical expertise and genuine enthusiasm to everything she teaches. She has a natural gift for breaking down complex techniques into approachable steps, and her willingness to share her knowledge across a wide variety of quilting styles makes her classes both educational and inspiring.
Free shipping on Fabric orders over $250 CAD
Free shipping on Domestic Sewing Machines within Canada
Most items are in our brick and mortar store, but note some items will be shipped from a warehouse location
