{"product_id":"mending-quilts-and-quilted-mending","title":"Mending Quilts and Quilted Mending","description":"\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWe’ll combine two favorite techniques—quilting and mending—to add beauty, utility, and value to existing textiles. We’ll cover the particular requirements of mending classic, three-layer quilts and why this offers such a unique possibility for repairs. We’ll also explore how quilt squares, new or antique, create beautiful opportunities for patchwork mending. Quilts can be mended with low contrast to keep the focus on the original textile or quilt squares can feature prominently as patches on other textiles—garments or homewares—though we’ll cover options for visible and less-visible mending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBring your favorite quilt which needs to be repaired or a beautiful quilt square you want to use as patching, applique, and\/or embellishment. We will cover favorite stitches, knots, fabrics, and important design elements for working with quilts and mending. If you want to use a quilt square as a patch, bring a textile to use as the base—the back of a denim jacket, knee on cotton pants, or a favorite pillow cover are all great choices though the opportunities are limitless. (Try to match the fiber content and weight of your textile to your patches or quilt squares—denim jeans\u003cbr\u003eshould be patched with denim, thick cotton, or canvas quilt squares while soft, cotton vintage quilts will benefit from soft quilting cottons or similar weight cotton patches.) If you don’t have a quilt square but want to use one as inspiration, check out Tatter’s quilt square kits or look for vintage squares online or in local shops. Let’s mend quilts and quilt our mending!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThursday, October 8th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6:00-8:30 pm ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eAll Mending Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile to mend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilt square or patches that correspond to fiber content and weight of textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton thread (Sashiko thread is great for hand-stitching repairs though\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eembroidery thread, quilting thread, or any hand-stitching thread will work too)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp stitching needles that match your thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight pins and\/or safety pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler or tape measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric pencil or marking tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric scissors or snips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Iron, ironing board, thimble, pinking shears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Mending Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThis series explores mending as both a practical skill and a thoughtful act of care, encouraging creative expression, environmental consciousness, and gratitude for the garments that hold meaning in our lives. Students will learn technical approaches to repairing a wide range of textiles from practicing artists and teachers, while exploring increasingly specialized mending techniques. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome to join for part or all of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWe have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSefKjWoZCctdNerBHwdYURMhaGOqslS1GcbBFLZYMAP69PONA\/viewform\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escholarship application form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tatter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51962449232193,"sku":"EDU_QUILTED-MENDING_RODABAUGH_2026.10.08","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3195\/5777\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-10at2.19.33PM.png?v=1783712438","url":"https:\/\/shop.tatter.org\/products\/mending-quilts-and-quilted-mending","provider":"Tatter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}