How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt

Sunday, May 18, 9am-12pm

Class level: All levels welcome, but should have some prior quilting experience

Age requirements: 16 and older

Teaching artist: Kaitlin Esche-Lyon (@quarterlifeleap)

Class fee: $75

Have you been meaning to do something with all those t-shirts in your closet? Too sentimental to throw away or donate, but they don’t fit or you don’t wear them anymore? Have some sewing knowledge? This is the workshop for you!

During this three-hour workshop you will learn the ins and outs of creating a t-shirt quilt. Learn how to plan your quilt, what materials you’ll need, how to prepare your t-shirts, construction techniques, and suggestions on quilting. This workshop is geared toward teaching you the how’s and creating a space for you to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor. (You will not walk away with a finished product from this workshop - but you’ll have the know-how to tackle it when you get home!)

Kaitlin has done her fair share of t-shirt quilts and is ready to share her knowledge to help you succeed in making your own t-shirt quilt.

Required Supplies from Participants:

• T-Shirts or sentimental textiles

• Rotary cutter (with a new blade)

• Fabric scissors

Supplies Included in Class Fee:

• Interfacing - 20” x 36” piece per participant

• Teflon Sheet - one per participant

All other required tools available at TAC inlcuding cutting mats, irons, ironing boards, and 12.5”x12.5” rulers.

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Bio:

Kaitlin Esche-Lyon is a Madison, WI based modern quilter. With a background in architecture, she brings unique geometries and spatial awareness to quilting. In her own work, she uses a mix of traditional piecing and foundation paper piecing techniques, and bright eye-catching colors. Kaitlin’s loves to inspire others through her art and through her teaching practice. At TAC, she has taught a throw pillow workshop, a class on making a modern quilt coat, and Beginning Quilting for adults. She’s excited to bring her love to quilting to the next generation.

Website: www.quarterlifeleap.com

Social: @quarterlifeleap