New to quilting? This is the class for you. The Beginner Quilting Sampler is a 20-hour series designed to take you from the very basics through to a finished lap-size quilt. With each session you'll learn a new traditional quilt block and the techniques behind it — so by the end, you'll have both a beautiful sampler quilt and the confidence to tackle your next project entirely on your own. Refreshers welcome too!
Register for Lesson 1 and you'll be automatically enrolled in all remaining sessions.
Date & Time
- Lesson 1 & 2 — Saturday, October 10 · 10:30am–3:30pm
- Lesson 2 cont. — Sunday, October 11 · 11:00am–2:00pm
- Lesson 3 — Sunday, October 18 · 11:00am–2:00pm
- Lesson 4 — Sunday, October 25 · 11:00am–2:00pm
- Lesson 5 — Sunday, November 1 · 11:00am–2:00pm
- Lesson 6 — Sunday, November 8 · 11:00am–2:00pm
- Location: Room 210, 2nd Floor Classroom
What You'll Learn
- Essential quilting basics — cutting, piecing, pressing, and squaring up
- A new traditional quilt block each session, building your skills progressively
- Accurate ¼" seam allowance techniques
- How to assemble, sash, border, and finish a lap-size quilt
- The knowledge and confidence to make your next quilt independently
Class Prep
- Select and pre-wash your fabrics before Lesson 1 using the requirements below
- Choose coordinating colours across your four fabric groups
Supplies
Fabric (for 12 blocks):
- Fabric A — Background: 2m
- Fabric B — Main & Borders: 2.5m
- Fabric C — Accent & Binding: 1.75m
- Fabric D — Accent & Sashing: 1.75m
Tools & notions:
- Sewing machine
- ¼" presser foot
- Rotary cutter
- 6" × 24" ruler
- 6.5" square ruler
- 100% cotton grey thread
- Straight pins
- Scissors
- Seam ripper
- Ziplock bag
- Pen & paper
Your Teacher
Christine Hoiland — Christine brings a wealth of quilting expertise from the Northwest Territories to Kelowna. With extensive experience in learning, teaching, and experimenting within vibrant quilting communities, she offers deep knowledge and innovative techniques. Her passion and skill make her an invaluable resource for quilters seeking to elevate their craft — whether they're picking up a rotary cutter for the very first time or looking to sharpen their fundamentals.
