The Quilt Patch
Classes: Appliqué, Garments & Sewing

10381 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 •  703-273-6937

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5

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The classes on this page concentrate on the design & construction of appliqué quilts, garments, bags, home dec, and other sewing projects.

 

Appliqué

Appliqué Afternoon

We continue this Saturday stitching group under the guidance of Emily Martin. Bring your hand applique projects, including unfinished class challenges, and get hands-on expert help with completing your blocks. Or just come for the camaraderie and sew without interruptions. 6 sessions, $75
Saturdays 1:30-4pm: January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 26, June 16
All levels .........................................Instructor, Emily Martin

 

Tribute to Baltimore

Four fabulous new album blocks will be featured in this new applique course. Not for the faint of heart, but amazing in detail and design, you'll enjoy exploring Emily's tricks for perfect applique and have the makings of a wonderful heirloom. Ask or click here for supply list. 4 sessions, $96
Saturdays 10am-1pm: October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7
Advanced ................................................................Instructor, Emily Martin TheTreesQuilt

*NEW*The Trees

Four graceful trees adorn this appliqué wall hanging, each featuring a different deciduous variety. Ask or click here for supply list. 4 sessions, $96
Saturdays 10am-1pm: February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5
Advanced .........................................Instructor, Emily Martin

 

*NEW*Simple Gifts
This has been a staff and customer favorite since it first hung in the shop. The graceful flowers, cute animals, and bugs are all connected by vines and leaves that overlap the blocks, connecting it all together. You'll also learn how to embellish with embroidery and beads to make this a very special treasure. Ask or click here for supply list. 6 sessions, $99
Saturday 10am-1pm: January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16
Advanced .......................................................Instructor, Karen Johnson
Simple Gifts

Garments
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Click here for "Making Clothes for Kids" on our Beginning Sewing page.


Bags, Containers & Carriers

*NEW*City to Market Bag
This easy to make tote has lots of pockets to help keep things organized. It’s the perfect bag to carry to shows or for traveling. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch.   1 session, $40
Saturday 10am-3pm: January 14
All Levels..........................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln

 
City to Market Tote
The Breezy Weave Tote
Combine a Bali Pop, Jelly Roll, or your own strips with a new product called Rigid Weave and you can take this sturdy bag home with you. Leave off the handle and use it as a storage box, magazine holder, or a dozen other uses.   Ask for the supply list.  *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch.  1 session, $56
Saturdays 10-11am (orientation): May 12; 10am-4pm: May 24
All levels.................................Instructor, Jan Martin
 
BreezyWeaveTote
*NEW*Bali Bag & Friends
This has been one of our most popular bags. It uses covered clothesline to make a sturdy, useable tote. If you wish, you may choose to make the Bali Briefcase or another of Auntie Two’s great clothesline patterns. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine and pattern required.  Bring bag lunch.  1 session, $49
Saturday 10am-4pm: March 3
All levels ................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln

 
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*NEW*Little Duffle Do It
Perfect for carrying notions, make-up, toiletries for the gym. If you don’t have a BSR, use ours and quilt the fabric before you construct the bag. You’ll leave with it finished. Kit provided. Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine required. 1 session, $45
Sunday 1-4pm: March 18
All levels ................................................Instructor, Kathy Lincoln
Little Duffle Do It

Sewing
The 20-Minute Pillowcase
In order to help with our participation in the One Million Pillowcase project, we are offering this free class.  You’ll learn this quickie technique for sewing up a pillowcase in no time at all.  Make as many of you like. Pillowcases from class will be collected for the project, but you'll have plenty of time to make them for gifts.  Ask or click here for supply list. *Sewing machine required. 
Tuesday 7-9pm: March 6
Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm: May 26
All levels ..................................................................Instructor, Leslie Pfeifer
 

 

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