Binding Basics - GLENDALE - Tues., Jan 27 @ 10:00 a.m.

Binding Basics
Thursday, January 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Glendale Location - 7838 N. 59th Avenue

$25 + Supplies (see discount offer)



Struggling with finishing your quilts and table runners?  Not happy with those corners?  Or you just don’t know where to start?  This class is a Basics on Binding those edges.  Discussions on the many questions that arise, along with hands-on making binding and two ways to complete that is what this class is all about.

PRE-CLASS PREPARATION:

• Buy your book - Ultimate Binding & Edge-Finishing Guide By Deonn Stott  (buy in-store to get class discount)
• *Get your fabric together - Two scraps or fat quarters that are approx. 18" x 22" will work great or two pieces that are approx. 9" x 20".
• *Layer your fabric pieces with batting to create your quilt sandwich - backing layer face down, batting, then your top piece face up.  
• *You can baste these together with either temporary adhesive spray or basting/safety pins.
• *Do some simple quilting of your quilt sandwich so it is ready for practicing placing binding on.

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT:

Class attendees are offered a 25% discount off notions and $1 off per yard of fabrics (min. 1/4 cut) required and used for this class project.  Pre-cut fabrics are not included.  Please show a copy of your class registration AND supply list at the register to get your discount.  This discount expires at the end of class.

• Book - Ultimate Binding & Edge-Finishing Guide By Deonn Stott  (buy in-store to get class discount)
• 1/3 yd fabric for cutting binding strips.
• 2 fat quarters (approx. 18" x 21") OR  two fabric pieces approx. 9" x 20".  Muslin is fine.
• Batting for your piece
• Thread - neutral or matching color to your binding.
• OPTIONAL - An Edge Joining Foot or Stitch in the Ditch Foot.  OR bring all your presser feet and we will see what you have.
• Rotary cutter with a sharp blade
• small cutting mat
• Long rotary cutting ruler for cutting strips

MACHINE SUPPLIES TO BRING TO CLASS:

• Sewing machine with power cord and foot control
• 1/4 inch piecing foot
• Standard foot
• Wound bobbins
• Basic sewing notions such as straight pins, Wonder Clips, Fabric Marking Pens/Pencils, Machine Screwdriver, Seam Ripper, Scissor, Pen/Pencil and Paper to take notes, etc. 
• Eye glasses if you need them.

Please refrain from wearing any perfumed sprays or lotions for the health and safety of our customers and employees.


INSTRUCTOR:  Ellen Born -- bornblessed2@icloud.com


Class & Club Policies 

Class and/or Club fees are required at the time of registration. Reservations will only be accepted when paid in full. If you need to cancel a class, we must be notified a minimum of five (5) days in advance of the class. At five days, we guarantee attendance to the teacher so she can prepare for the class. There will be no class refunds or credits given after that time. We reserve the right to cancel a class if we do not have the minimum number of students the teacher requires. If that happens, a full refund or credit will be given. Please read over the supply list for the class completely to see what preparations or special products are needed for the class.  Purchase your supplies prior to the class unless the supply list indicates differently.