Building Blocks: Monthly Quilt Block
Monthly on Sundays, from 1-4pm
Class level: Beginner friendly, but all levels welcome!
Age requirements: 16 and older
Teaching artist: Kaitlin Esche-Lyon (@quarterlifeleap)
Class fee: $50/Monthly Block
Join Building Blocks, a monthly quilt block workshop, where creativity and quilting come together one block at a time! Each month, you'll learn to create a new block, exploring different techniques, patterns, and designs. Not interested in making all three blocks? No problem. Sign up for only those blocks you wish to make!
Perfect for quilters of all skill levels, this workshop provides hands-on instruction, tips, and inspiration to help you grow your quilting skills. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have at least one beautifully crafted 12" block.
Come for the fun, stay for the community, and leave with a beautiful quilt in the making!
Note: One block may not take the full three hours. Feel free to leave early or use any remaining time to make additional blocks with your fabric or fabric from TAC’s “Little Free Scrap Library.”
January 26: Old Windmill - Learn about half square triangles!
February 23: New Album - Nesting seams and sewing on the bias.
March 30: Nine Patch Variation - A simple technique with multiple ways to execute!
April 27: Monkey Wrench - Accuracy matters!
May 18: Foundation Paper Piecing - Everything FPP!
June 29: Churn Dash - Strip piecing, 8-at-a-time half square triangles, and chain piecing
Required Supplies:
Sewing Machine with 1/4" foot or your favorite piecing foot (if you want to use a TAC studio sewing machine, please email us to reserve one)
Thread
Rulers: 12.5" x 12.5" or 6" x 12" (if you don't already have, they are available to borrow from TAC’s studio)
Rotary cutter with a new blade (if you don't already have, they are available to borrow from TAC’s studio)
Scissors or thread snips (if you don't already have, they are available to borrow from TAC’s studio)
Pencil
Fabric Requirements:
Each block uses about a fat quarter's worth of fabric; bring you own or pull from TAC’s Little Free Scrap Library.
If using scraps please you’ll need a minimum of:
March: (4) - 9.5" x 3.5" rectangles & (9) - 2.5" squares
April: (4) - 3" squares, (2) - 4" squares, (2) - 5 1/2" squares, (2) - 7 1/2" squares
May: (2) - 8" x 10" rectangles, (1) - 16" x 10" rectangle
June: (1) - 4 1/2" square, (2) - 18" x 2 1/2" strips, (2) - 10 1/4" squares
Available at TAC:
Irons
Ironing boards
Cutting mats
Access to TAC’s Little Free Scrap Library
REGISTER for MARCH: Nine Patch Variation, Sunday, March 30, 1-4pm
REGISTER for APRIL: Monkey Wrench, Sunday, April 27, 1-4pm
REGISTER for MAY: Foundation Paper Piecing, Sunday, April 27, 1-4pm
REGISTER for JUNE: Churn Dash, Sunday, April 27, 1-4pm
Bio:
Kaitlin Esche-Lyon is a quilter and textile artist known for her vibrant designs and innovative approach to the art of quilting. Blending traditional techniques with modern flair, Kaitlin’s work features bold colors, dynamic patterns, and thoughtful textures. Passionate about sharing her craft, she teaches workshops for quilters of all skill levels, fostering creativity and community. Inspired by nature, travel, and architecture, her pieces tell unique stories and have been featured in exhibitions and cherished as heirlooms. Kaitlin’s dedication to artistry and teaching continues to spread joy and community in the quilting world.
Website: www.quarterlifeleap.com
Social: @quarterlifeleap