
Beginner
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1 hour 30 min
00:53
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01:14
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16:33
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27:22
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04:27
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09:34
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29:16
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01:01
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Whether you’d like to make a gift for a loved one, sew an heirloom to pass down, or craft a cozy moment for yourself, making a quilt is a wonderful way to express your creativity and hone your skills. The reasons for learning to quilt are many, but the basics are straightforward, and you’ll learn them all in this class from quilter and designer Justin of Keaton Quilts. With over a decade of experience in teaching quilt-making, Justin’s thoughtful and thorough instruction leads you through the tools, materials, and skills you’ll need to make your first quilt project: a twelve-and-a-half-inch quilt of the Churn Dash block. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll have the skills you need to move on to quilts of any size.
Learn how to:
What you'll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Quilting-weight cotton fabric (focal): ¼ yard or fat quarter, or eight each 4 ½” squares of fabric scraps - Justin is using a rainbow selection of quilting cottons from Joann Keepsake Calico Collection
- Background fabric (white): ¼ yard or fat quarter
- Backing fabric (back of quilt): fat quarter or 15” square piece
- Binding fabric (edges of quilt): ¼ yard, or 2 ½” x perimeter + 10”
- Batting (insides of quilt): 15” square piece
- Rotary cutter or sharp sewing shears
- Cutting surface
- Rulers and/or quilting squares
- Straight pins or clips, or fork pins
- Marker or pencil for marking fabric
- Iron and ironing surface
- Sewing machine
- Neutral thread
- Walking foot
- Basting spray (optional)
- Seam ripper (optional)
- ¼" presser foot (optional)
- Acrylic ruler connector (optional)
Downloads:
- Cut fabric with a rotary cutter and ruler
- Piece your quilt top with a quarter inch seam
- Baste a quilt sandwich
- Quilt with your walking foot
- Use your machine to bind your quilt
- Take care of your quilt for years to come
What you'll get:
- Step-by-step instructions from Justin of Keaton Quilts
- 8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students




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Intro to Quilting: Patchwork Basics Reviews
196 users recommended this class to a friend
Luana Torres-Garvin
Great class and a few different techniques from what I've learned in the past so it's nice to see different ways to quilt and apply binding. His demeanor was very calm and relaxed and easy to follow. Thanks for the great class
3 days ago
Cathy Willey
Perfect for the absolute beginner or a garment maker looking to get into quilting - Justin's teaching style is reassuring without being condescending or patronizing at all.
February 20, 2025
Joanne Ross
Great introductory class! I now need to improve by technique / accuracy. Thank for for this class. I am now confident to try a bigger project
February 17, 2025