$100.00
Basic Quilting for Beginners: Shoofly Shuffle Pattern
with Caron Lage
Experiencer Level: Beginner, no prior experience required
Every Other Tuesday Oct 14-November 11, 6-8:30pm (3 sessions total)
Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)
Join us for this exciting series to get you quilting!
This introductory level course will cover all the steps to complete a beautiful Shoofly Shuffle quilt on your home sewing machine:
Sessions will include learning how to cut your fabric, coordinate and arrange blocks, sandwich baste and assemble panels, learn the All By Myself method for squaring up and joining the quilted sections, attach bindings, and finally how attach a label to document your hard work!
This class will offer a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for brand new quilters and those looking for a refresher course!
Please note that students will have work to complete outside of class, which will be discussed at each session!
Class supply list, please bring the following:
Sewing machine in good working order –
Don’t forget the foot pedal, power cord, bobbins and extra needles!
Rotary Cutting Equipment:
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat (18×24)
Rulers : 6” x 24” & Square 9+ inches
Notions:
Scissors, pins, seam ripper, thread to match your fabric selection, and your favorite if not listed.
Fabrics:
1¼ yd focus fabric
9 coordinating ¼ yds or fat quarters
3½ yds backing
½ yd binding
54 x 64 batting
Pattern:
Shoofly Shuffle by A Certain Something Textile Creation
Included in class cost – available at first class
Note – Backing and batting yardages include the yardage needed to complete the quilt using the ALL BY MYSELF quilt as you go method taught in class.
Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!
The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.
Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.
Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.
Weather Closures: In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure
October 14, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm