Beginning Quilting: Table Runner Quilt
This is an easy, beginner-friendly class. We will be using improvisational piecing to create a one-of-a-kind project. It's small, so quick to complete while building key skills in selecting fabrics, cutting strips and straight line piecing. We'll also work on colour and value and how to balance them for a visually pleasing finish. And we'll get everything quilted and bound, ready to use and enjoy!
You'll be amazed at how approachable this project is, how quickly it all comes together, and how fabulous the finished product is! And then you'll be ready for the next project on your sewing and quilting adventure!
Skill Level: Total Beginner
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Price: $120.00
Teacher: Bee Saunders
Bee is from a small town near Manchester, England, but in 2009, began a life-changing adventure with her husband that brought them to Santa Barbara. Since then, she has expanded her family, adopted a couple of cats, pursued her passions, improved my mental well-being, and launched her own business.
For over 15 years, Bee has been an avid sewist and quilter. She is passionate about creativity, color, pattern, and innovation, and she loves sharing that knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Her experience includes working in quilt shops, designing and running group and private sewing programs for children, teaching beginner quilting lessons to adults, and serving as President of the Coastal Quilters’ Guild.
Teaching and learning have always been at the core of her life. She’s passionate about helping both children and adults reach their full potential and empowering others to achieve their creative dreams. She’s learned through making mistakes, persistence, and commitment, and is eager to help inspire others on their own journeys.
Supply List
Fabric requirements:
3/4 yard* for piecing, sashing and binding
1/4 yard* (not a fat quarter) each of 4-5 fabrics for piecing
1/2 yard for backing
20" x 42" piece of batting
* This allows some extra fabric for easy colour play, to allow for mistakes, or to make another one for a friend!
Other supplies:
Sewing machine (in good working order), including power cord, foot pedal, basic piecing foot, walking foot for quilting
Neutral coloured thread for piecing, and matching thread in bobbin
Neutral or contrasting coloured thread for quilting, and matching thread in bobbin
Personal cutting mat (or use the larger one in the shop)
Quilting rulers (6” x 24” is ideal)
Basic sewing tools (scissors, rotary cutter, pins, seam ripper, snips, tape measure, extra needles, basting glue)
Paper and pencil for note taking
Safety pins
Be on time and ready to learn and, most importantly, to have fun!
Questions? Email Bee at beeyourbest.sbca@gmail.com