Learn to Quilt, Modern Bars
This beginner-friendly quilting workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of machine quilting.
The Modern Bars Quilt is a fresh interpretation of a traditional Amish quilt. Designed specifically for new quilters, this project encourages experimentation with colour and pattern. The simple elongated rectangles are quick to cut and stitch, leaving ample time to assemble the quilt top, batting (the cozy inner layer), and backing into a finished quilt.
Choose a refined two-colour palette or play with up to seven coordinating fabrics to create a quilt that feels both personal and expressive.
When:
This 4-session class runs from 6 PM – 9 PM, one evening per week on the same day (for example, four Thursdays in a row). We suggest arriving at 5:30 PM to get settled. Choose from one of our available session dates at checkout.
If your preferred session is sold out or you’re unavailable on the listed dates, contact us to be added to the waitlist. We often open additional sessions once there is enough interest or if a spot becomes available.
Where:
The Hemme Studio is located at 39 Milford Avenue in the Castlefield Design District in Toronto, Canada. This is an in-person workshop; we are not offering virtual classes at this time.
What you will learn and make:
- The Modern Bars Quilt, approx 39" x 54"
- Measuring and accurately cutting fabric
- Safe and efficient rotary cutter technique
- How to use gridded acrylic rulers
- How to work with a precise 1/4” seam allowance
- Best practices for building a quilt “sandwich”
- Beginner-friendly quilting designs
- How to finish the edges of your quilt
Supplies you will need:
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Face Fabrics: (all fabric for top and backing should be 100% cotton quilting fabric):
• Multi-coloured version: 7x different Fat Quarters (approx 18-20 x 22” each) or 7x 0.5m cuts
• 2-coloured version: 1.0m EACH of two fabrics -
Back Fabric: 1.6m (not required for class one).
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Thin cotton batting (to be determined, not required for class one)
Tools you need (available to purchase at Hemme as well):
- 45mm rotary cutter (Olfa brand recommended)
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6" x 24" gridded acrylic ruler (Omnigrid or Omnigrip recommended)
- Fabric scissors
- Curved quilt-basting pins (not required for class one)
- Yellow ball headed quilter’s straight pins
- Neutral thread for machine (Gutermann, Coats, or Mettler)
- Pencil (mechanical or wood case, plus sharpener)
- Sewing machine
- Walking foot (not available to purchase at Hemme; not needed in class one, will be discussed)
- Optional: Large cutting mat, 24" x 36" (we have mats to borrow during class, but good to have at home if you continue quilting)
Your Instructor: Johanna Masko
Johanna has been teaching sewing, quilting, and fibre arts for over 20 years. She’s passionate about textiles and helping others express themselves through craft. (Photo: Walter Masko)
What if I can't make the class?
The workshop is non-refundable. We understand that things come up, if we are able to fill your spot, we can provide a credit towards another workshop at a later date (let us know as soon as possible as we can't guarantee we can fill your spot!). For multi-day classes, we cannot fill a spot or refund for any portion of the class. If you miss a class, we will catch you up as best as possible.