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, students must pre-pay for all classes when they sign up for them.  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 will be nonrefundable.

2010 Class Schedule
(Registration and payment information is at the bottom of the page)

Butternut & Blue Luncheon Society $20
Teacher: Linda Camp

We will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month to make a block from the Civil War era reproduction fabrics. Butternut golden brown represents the South and shades of blue represent the North. Each month we will sample a dish that would have been commonplace on an 1860 era dinner table. In warm weather, we will experiment with dyeing fabric the way our ancestors did, using red mud and black walnuts. Pre-cut kits will be provided for each block. Class requires Borderlands Butternut & Blue book by Barbara Brackman. Additional supplies include:  Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot,  Thread & scissors

Wed., September 22nd, 2-4pm
Wed., October 27th, 2-4pm
Wed., November 24th, 2-4pm
Wed., December 22nd, 2-4pm

Right: Mud dying fabric the 1860's way! Here the group is pictured with their finished mud-dye fabric.
Click here to see all the photos!

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Skill Builder #10: Basic Paper Piecing $20
Teacher: Teresa Singelton

Learn the basics of Paper Piecing!

Wed., Sept. 8th, 10am-1pm
or Sat., Sept. 11th, 10am-1pm

Supply list:
Background - 1/2 yard
red - one strip 5"  x  WOF(width of fabric)
green (blocks) - 1/3 yard
green (setting triangles) - 1/2 yard
yellow - 1/8 yard
border - 1/2 yard or 1 yard if using a border print
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine, with a 1/4 inch foot (if you have one)
Thread & scissors

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Skill Builder #3: Log Cabin $20
Teacher: Linda Camp

Learn the basics of cutting, piecing and pressing by making this crib sized quilt.  This class is packed with valuable information that is often overlooked.

Wed., Sept. 8th, 2-5pm
or Sat., Sept. 11th, 2-5pm

Supply List:
Fabrics:
1/3 yard RED for Centers and Binding
1/4 yard each of 5 different DARK fabrics
1/4 yard each of 5 different LIGHT fabrics
1/4 yard for the Inner Border
1 yard for the Outer Border
Rotary cutter, ruler and mat
Sewing machine with a 1/4 inch foot
Thread & scissors

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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!

Wed., Sept. 18th, 10am-1pm

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 (if you have one)
Thread & scissors

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The Next Step in Paper Piecing $25
A Pineapple Variation
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

Let Teresa show you an easy, accurate, modern way to piece this block without using templates!

Wed., Sept. 13th, 10am-1pm

Details coming soon!

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

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

Tues., Sept. 14th 10am-1pm

 * Due to the time it takes to prepare these kits, the last sign up date for this class is Sept. 11th.

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

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Beginning Appliqué Part 1 $25
Teacher: Linda Camp

Beginners learn four techniques for hand appliqué.

Tues., Sept. 21st, 10am-1pm

Supply List:
#12 Piecemakers appliqué needles
1 Fat quarter light
1 Fat quarter dark
1 12" Square freezer paper
#100 Thread to match

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Pacific Rim Jacket  $65 (Pattern included)
Teacher: Martha Ragan

An easy fit, easy make jacket to meet any
wardrobe need.  Learn basic jacket construction. The Fabric variations are endless! Skill level: Beginner Friendly!
Martha will help you fit your jacket to your shape!

Part One:
Wed., Sept. 1st, 12:30-5:30

Part Two:
Sat., Sept. 25th, 10am-2pm
Wed., Sept. 29th, 12:30-5:30pm

Supply List:
10 Fat quarter OR 10 1/3 yard cuts (Amounts are minimum required, more is more!)
2 1/2 yards additional fabric needed for collar, cuffs, facing and sashing
2 yards Martha's special interfacing (Available at the shop)
Matching thread
Sewing machine with a 1/4" foot
Rotary cutter, mat and ruler
Scissors & seam ripper

Pacific Rim Jacket Pattern by Lorraine Torrence
LG- 12 1/3 yd cauts
SM- 10 1/3 yd cuts
French Fuse interfacing
2 1/8 yds fabric - jacket collar and trim

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One Day Get Away - Mini Retreat $60
Tossed Nine Patch by Eleanor Burns - Kit Included!
with Lunch at the Farmhouse!
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

This lap/wall hanging (56"x56") is made using chain squares. Learn Ealeanor's method of cutting a basic 9-patch into smaller units used on this great quilt. This makes construction quick & easy!

Fri., Sept. 24th, 10am-5pm

Lunch at the Farmhouse is not included in the class fee. Click to see Farmhouse Menu

Supply list:
Kit Included - our sample is made with 30's reproductions but you can come in and choose your own fabrics! Kits are pre-cut, just sit & sew, have lunch and enjoy!

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Antique Recreations $35
Teacher: Teresa Singleton

Make this charming miniature (top photo) the easiest possible way with English paper piecing methods. Learn to perfectly match points and intersections. This is a very unusual setting taken directly from an antique quilt. Perfect to frame or finish as a small wall hanging!

Kits available in 2 color ways: brown/cream (middle photo) or red/gold (bottom photo), included backing and binding. Or come by and pick your favorite fabrics and we'll cut a kit for you!
   
Fri., Oct. 15th, 2-5pm

Supply list:
Fine hand sewing needles (10-12)
Scissors
Neutral thread (We recommend invisifil #100)
Needle threader
Reading glasses, if needed
Bring a thimble if you use one

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REGISTRATION:

Pre-Register & Pre-pay:
You must pre-register and pre-pay for all classes.
Sign up early to reserve your place and pay
by calling (706) 569-7744
or emailing your name, address, phone number & the class name to ContactUs@SundayBestQuiltworks.com. 

Payment:
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 Quiltworks
4471 Harris Rd
Ellerslie, GA 31807