Your first quilting project
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Learn to Quilt
See how a quilt top comes together while making a colorful mini version of your own. You’ll learn the essential steps of arranging, piecing and pressing—one approachable block at a time.
No quilting experience or sewing machine needed. After booking, you’ll receive the studio address, arrival details and everything you need to know.
Learn by making
See how the pieces come together.
You’ll do the sewing yourself with patient, one-on-one guidance. Ask questions, repeat a step and move at the pace that works for you.
- 01
Arrange color and shape
Explore how fabric placement creates pattern, contrast and rhythm in a quilt block.
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Piece accurate patchwork seams
Learn how to align fabric pieces and sew a consistent quarter-inch seam.
- 03
Press and assemble a quilt top
Press each seam in sequence and bring your blocks together into a mini quilt top.
What's Included
What to Expect
From first cut to mini quilt top.
Come ready to try quilting.
No machine, materials or quilting experience needed. Your project kit and workspace will be ready.
Learn the essential steps.
Cut, arrange, piece and press the fabric while making a small quilt top from start to finish.
Leave with your first quilt top.
Take home a finished mini quilt top and a clear understanding of how patchwork comes together.
You're in Good Hands
Patient quilting guidance from a lifelong sewist.
Hi, I’m Hilary. I learned to sew from my grandmother, studied fashion design and have spent much of my life making things with fabric. Heyday is my way of sharing that love through relaxed, one-on-one lessons in my San Diego home studio.
Meet Hilary →Ready to Make Your Project?
Make your first quilt top.
One private 2-hour lesson · Project materials included · $150
Book Your Lesson
READY TO MAKE YOUR PROJECT?
Make your first quilt top.
One private 2-hour lesson • Project materials included • $150