Personalized Classes

The teachers at Sunday Best Quiltworks work one-on-one with each student to teach a host of specialized skills needed to create brilliant, desirable quilts and fabric projects. Our individual lessons and small classes create the perfect environment for learning and fun.

Learn hand quilting, machine piecing, appliqué, paper-piecing and much more!  We'll share the best tips for lining up points, pressing seams, saving scraps and applying your new skills to future projects. 

Sign up for group classes and we'll take you through a quilt project from start to finish - take a stack of pretty fabrics and turn them into a gorgeous quilt! 

Class Policy:  Effective immediately, you must pre-pay for all classes when you sign up. If for any reason you cannot attend, we will gladly refund half the class fee or apply the full amount to a future class.  Pre-cut kits are nonrefundable.

Pre-Register & Pre-pay: You must pre-register and pre-pay for all classes by calling (706) 569-7744. You  can  mail a check, pay in the shop, or we can take your payment over the phone (MC or Visa).  Mail Payments to: Sunday Best, 4471 Harris Rd, Ellerslie, GA 31807

Class Schedule

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Not Quite Jinny $20
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

Let Teresa show you how to make accurate templates, fussy cut your pieces, sew a gentle curve and applique your center.

Sat., Feb. 4, 11am-3pm

Supply list:
Kit #1 and book from Not Quite Jinny BOM program
Template plastic
Fine point sharpie
C-thru brand drafting ruler
Fabric marker (light & dark)
6" square freezer paper
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors

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Hen & Chicks Miniature $15
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

SBQ's Half Square Triangle Stencil makes making this mini a BREEZE! It only takes 6 blocks to make this little wallhanging or table topper. Kit available for $9.99.

Sat., Feb. 11, 2-5pm

Supply list:
1 Fat quarter for the border
2 contrasting fat quarters for blocks
5" x WOF for binding
SBQ 1" Finished Half Square Triangle stencil
Washable marker
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors

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Beginning Smocking $40
2-Part Class
Teacher: Jeanne Adams

In this 2 part class you'll learn all the basic stitches of geometric smocking with extra tips to help you in the construction of smocked children's garments. We'll work on a practice insert which is included in your class fee.

Part 1:
Wed., Feb. 15, 10am-12:30pm

Part 2:
Wed., Feb. 22, 10am-12:30pm

Supply list:
Please bring a small pair of scissors and a pair of glasses if needed for up close work.

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Skill Builder #2:  4-Patch/9-Patch $20
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

Continue building your skills learning these most versatile blocks.  Learn how to press to match intersections perfectly!

Sat., Feb. 25, 2-5pm

Supply List:
1/2 yard light-colored fabric
1/2 yard dark-colored fabric
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors

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Ode to Texas $30
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

We have used machine applique to speed up the piecing of this quilt. you'll learn how to fuse, cut and then machine applique the blocks and fussy cut your cornerstones. If traditional colors aren't your 'thing', think outside the box and use black with bright colors!

Sat., Feb. 25, 2-5pm

Supply list:
1 1/5 yds assorted tan prints for blocks and sashing
1 3/8 yds assorted black prints for blocks and sashing
1 yd print for setting triangle and cornerstones
1 3/8 yds tan print for inner border
1 5/8 yds black print for outer border
1 yd fusible for applique
Thread to match fabric
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors

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Hand Quilting $35 (Kit Included)
Teacher: Linda Camp

Learn the art of hand quilting from a master. Take advantage of Linda's 35 years of experience by letting her show you all the tricks and tips.

Sat. Feb. 18, 10am-1pm
(Class was listed for Feb. 11th but has been resced. for the 18th.)

 * Due to the time it takes to prepare these kits, the last sign up date for this class is Thurs., Feb 16th.

Supply List:
#10 Piecemakers Between quilting needles
Scissors
Quilting thimble
12-14" quilting hoop (not an embroidery hoop)
(All supplies are available in the shop.)

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English paper Piecing $20
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

Make accurate pieces by stitching by hand around paper foundations. This makes a great portable project. Construction is simple but results are stunning and fun, fun, fun! Chat and sew at the same time!

Fri., Feb. 10,
2-5pm

Supply list:
Needle, thread and thimble
10-15  3" squares of fabric
Straight pins
Paper scissors
Fabric scissors

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Baltimore Album $20
Teacher: Linda Camp

A new style of appliqué emerged in Baltimore, Maryland during the 1840's. These beautiful quilts exemplified extraordinary beauty and skill, incorporating many techniques that were very innovative at the time. We will start simple, learning needleturn hand appliqué and progress to folded roses, stuffed work, reverse appliqué, ruching, and much, much more. Join us to start making tomorrow's treasured heirlooms.

Supply List:
Requires the book Baltimore Beauties Part 2 $24.95 - get 10% off book so it's $22.45 if you sign up for class when you buy your book

Click here for additional supply list

Tues., Feb., 28, 10am-1pm

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