Make a Quilt Class hosted by the Madrid (Iowa) Heritage Quilters

Are you curious about quilting? Would you like to learn a different method to make quilt blocks? The Madrid Heritage Quilters are hosting a monthly class to share their knowledge about different quilt blocks, piecing and sewing techniques, and cutting strategies each month. At the conclusion of the classes, you’ll have a nine-block lap quilt.

The monthly class is the third Saturday of each month and held at the Madrid Public Library from 9 a.m. until noon. The cost is $2 a class for non-club members. If you miss a class, you can take block instructions with you to make that block, or work on different blocks after finishing the day’s block.

The quilt block schedule is November 21 – 9-Patch Block; December 19 – Friendship Star; January 16 – Hour Glasses or Pinwheel; February 20 – Variable Star; March 20 – Rail Fence; April 17 – Which Way; May 22 – Hearts Around; June 19 – Grandmother’s Flower Garden; and July 17 – Orange Peel Variation. To finish your lap quilt, on August 21 we work on sashings, corner stones, and boarders; on September 18 we discuss different quilting options; and the binding is discussed on October 16th. The November 20th class is set aside to show our work and share what we have learned!



Details about each session can be found here: madridheritagequilters.blogspot.com. Reservations are required to ensure we have enough supplies. Sewing machines and fabric are provided if you don't bring your own! Reserve your spot today by calling Chris Bell at (515) 795-3146 or (515) 657-2463 by the Thursday before class. Hope to see you at the classes!

The Madrid Heritage Quilters meet the first Saturday of every month. All levels of sewing and quilting skills are welcome! Please contact Chris Bell if you would like information about the Quilt Club.