Hand piecing and quilting make for a joyful day! Join Sarah Hibbert in piecing fabrics together in a layout inspired by the log cabin quilt block, with a freestyle approach that allows the fabric to guide the design. Students may choose to work with larger pieces to showcase their quilting style or with narrow strips to create color and variation. The goal is to create a block around 10″ square, but the final size and design are entirely up to each student.

Have you used linen before? This is a wonderful opportunity to try it out. Sarah always works with linen, finding its tactile quality particularly enjoyable when stitching by hand, and she will bring a selection of her linens to share. Students are welcome to bring some of their own linen fabrics as well—the more, the merrier! The class also works beautifully with cotton fabrics.

Once the blocks are pieced, students will explore a variety of quilting techniques to add texture and dimension to their work. Sarah will demonstrate different stitches and knots that can be incorporated into the design, giving students the opportunity to experiment and develop their own quilting style.

Finally, Sarah will demonstrate how to finish the piece, either with a simple binding or a face binding. Finished pieces can be framed or used as decorative squares on a coffee table or other surface. Spend a day surrounded by color, threads, and the exchange of quilt stories.

Date

Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Time

12:00-4:00 pm ET

Location

TATTER Textile Library: 505 Carroll Street, #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Cost

$200

Class Materials

All materials will be provided.