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Where Your Inner Quilter Awakens & Unexpected Happiness Is Found In Every Stitch.” | Course Title: The SewEndipitous® Beginner Series: A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening
a SewEndipitous® MakersClass™ - the magic is in the making.
Date: Wednesdays, January 14, 2026 - April 29, 2026
Class Duration: 10am-2pm
Fee: $250.00
Time: See Class Schedule Below
Instructor: Lisa Baker & Diane Quirk
Skill Level Required to Register: Beginner or Higher
Request: All attendees are respectfully asked to refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions/oils due to allergy and olfactory sensitivities of some students and instructors.
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Course Description: The SewEndipitous® Beginner Series: A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening – is a course designed for the true quilting/sewing beginner. Each class offers a new, progressive skill building technique, fast-tracking your way to quilting. The only pre-requisite for this course is to have a working knowledge of your sewing machine with the ability to troubleshoot it yourself and the ability to sew a simple straight stitch.
This Quilting Series is also attractive for the new(ish) to intermediate beginner quilter who wants to up-level their skills and learn additional techniques.
The course is comprised of 9 total class sessions that will build your confidence level. Each class is a stand-alone session. You may choose to use quality mix-n-match fabric for each class just to learn the technique. However, to truly gain the skills and learn them with precision you may want to consider creating A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening as this will allow for repetition and mastery of the techniques. During each session we will focus on a new skill/block.
You will have "homework" between sessions to practice and perfect the newly learned skill/block allowing you to complete a new quilt top row. Using this method allows you to complete an entire quilt top at the end of the 9 classes.
If you desire to complete A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening, it is truly suggested that you DON'T choose your fabric until class one as part of the lesson is learning about fabric, color use and designs, etc.
Classes are scheduled on every other Wednesday as this will allow you time to practice your newly learned techniques before moving on to the next higher-skilled technique. Also, if you are making the quilt, you will have that time to complete all blocks in that row before the next session.
Class Schedule (See Outline Below):
- Session 1 – JAN 14, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 2 - JAN 28, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 3 – FEB 11, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 4 – FEB 25, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 5 – MAR 4, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 6 – MAR 18, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 7 – APR 1, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 8 – APR 15, 2026, 10am til 2pm
- Session 9 – APR 29, 2026, 10am til 2pm
Introduction: The first class, Session 01 – The Quilting Basics/4 Patch: In the first session, we will build skills as we create a simple 4 Patch Block, learn about fabric preparation, cutting, piecing techniques and ¼” seam accuracy, block pressing and seam nesting. No preparation needed.
Note: Bring a snack/meal as we will work through lunch. A refrigerator is available in the classroom. The classroom will remain available till 4:30 pm on each day of class. After the instructional class ends you are more than welcome to stay and work on your newly learned technique and use the design wall as needed.
Supplies Needed:
- (1” – 1 ½”) 3 Ring Binder (to hold your weekly instructional sheets and notes)
- Quality Quilters Cotton (First session - 2 Fat Quarters of contrasting colors. We will discuss the rest of your fabric needs for the entire series during your first class.)
- ¼” foot made for your sewing machine
- Sewing Machine in good working condition (with the manual and accessories)
> You must know how to operate your sewing machine as this is not part of the skills being taught during this Series.
- Pins or Wonder Clips
- Spare Needles (Universal 80) and Bobbins
- Small Scissors
- Neutral thread 50wt and full bobbin
- Seam ripper
- Rotary cutter and extra blade(s) (45MM preferred)
- Ruler - Strongly Suggest Stripology® Squared or Stripology® XL
> or 6 ½” x 24” ruler or similar (we will discuss in session one)
- 3 ½” Square Ruler (Creative Grids Preferred) or Stripology® Squared Mini
- Cutting mat
- Pressing mat
- Portable iron
- (Starch) Magic Quilting and Crafting Spray or Best Press
About this Quilt:
A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening
Discover your craft. Awaken your creativity. Become a quilter.
Created by Lisa Baker of SewEndipitous®
Within the Land of SewEndipitous®, every maker’s journey begins with a single stitch, a spark of courage, and the quiet nudge of inspiration from the Muses. A Maker’s Quilt of Awakening is designed to guide new quilters through this very transformation — from curious beginner to confident creator.
This progressive, skill-building series gently leads you block by block, each lesson unfolding new techniques, new confidence, and new joy. As your quilt grows, so will your skills, your imagination, and your sense of belonging in the world of quilting.
You’ll explore foundational stitches, essential cutting techniques, block construction, seam accuracy, color play, creative courage, and the magic of watching your first quilt take shape beneath your hands. Every step is supported, celebrated, and infused with the SewEndipitous spirit of kindness, joy, and unexpected inspiration.
By the end of the series, you won’t just have made your first quilt.
You will have awakened the quilter within you.
And that is where every great maker’s story begins.
Important Considerations:
All attendees are respectfully asked to refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions/oils due to allergy and olfactory sensitivities of some students and instructors.
Additionally, must be 18 years or older to register unless otherwise approved by instructor in advance.
Tardy/Late arrivals greater than 15 minutes from class start time will not be admitted and no refunds will be issued.
Recommended: Cleaning your machine on a regular basis (and before a class) helps it to work efficiently and helps you to avoid issues while in class. A new needle and a change of your rotary cutter blade also adds to your success with a new project.
Classes and Events are Non-Refundable Without Exception Unless:
You are able to find another person to take your spot.
You cancel 30 days prior to the Class/Event.
The instructor cancels.
* By attending this class or event, you acknowledge and agree that you may be photographed or recorded. SewEndipitous® reserves the right to use any photographs or recordings taken during the event for promotional, marketing, or other purposes, without any further consent or compensation.
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