Tea and Toast Quilt- Along

Join us for a warm and skill-building journey in the Tea and Toast Quilt-Along, a thoughtfully paced class designed for intermediate quilters ready to explore a combination of techniques—including English Paper Piecing (EPP) and other piecing methods.

Over the course of six monthly sessions, you’ll focus on specific blocks each class, with structured instruction followed by dedicated work time. Expect homework between sessions to keep your momentum going.

This quilt-along is perfect for making a dent in your fabric stash, especially if you have a collection of scrap quilting cottons ready for a second life.

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Skill requirements:

Have sewn a number of quilt projects on your own, know how to read a pattern and understand reading quilt patterns PLUS basic sewing experience (knowing how to thread and use a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, construct simple seams, and be familiar with sewing terminology such as "right sides of fabric together" and "seam allowance").

*Please note: This class is for intermediate quilters. Familiarity with quilting terminology, accurate cutting and piecing, and use of a sewing machine is expected. If you're brand new to quilting, this may not be the right starting point.

Month 1 – Kickoff & Foundations

• Introduction to the Tea and Toast quilt layout and overall plan

• Review of tools and techniques used in this quilt

• Talking about English Paper Piecing (EPP) basics

• Start cutting and basting shapes for EPP blocks

• Class Work: starting with the simple blocks

• Homework: Complete assigned simple blocks for the next month

Month 2 – Traditional Piecing: Squares, HSTs, or Strips

• Introduction to machine-pieced sections of the quilt

• Focus on efficient cutting and accurate seam allowances

• Class Work: Construct traditional blocks (e.g., half-square triangles, strip sets)

• Homework: Finish piecing assigned traditional blocks
  
  

Month 3 – EPP Block Completion & Layout Planning

• Troubleshooting and refining EPP techniques

• Discussion of colour placement and scrappy fabric usage

• Continue EPP work and begin joining pieces into larger units

• Class Work: Layout planning for EPP blocks

• Homework: Finish remaining EPP units and prep for machine piecing

Month 4 – Integrating Blocks & Piecing Rows

• Combining EPP and machine-pieced units into larger blocks or rows

• Emphasis on pressing, alignment, and block structure

• Class Work: Assemble composite blocks or partial quilt rows

• Homework: Finish assigned row piecing

Month 5 – Sashing, Setting, and Quilt Top Assembly

• Learn layout strategies, sashing tips, and top assembly techniques

• Options for modifying layout with scrappy elements

• Class Work: Start assembling quilt top

• Homework: Complete top at home (or as much as possible)

Month 6 – Finishing Touches

• Borders, binding strategies, and quilt sandwich tips

• Batting selection, backing prep, and quilting ideas (machine or hand)

• Class Work: Final layout review and binding demos

• Optional: Baste or start quilting small sections in class

• Wrap-up: Show & Tell, group photos, and next-step encouragement

What’s Included:

• 18 hours of in-class instruction and guided quilting

• Access to our scrap fabric bins and recirculated quilting cotton

• 20% off batting, background fabric, backing, sashing, and binding if purchased for the class

• Encouragement and support from your Heather, your teacher and other community quilters

What You’ll Need:

• Confidence with basic quilt construction and previous piecing experience

• Tea and Toast Quilt pattern

• A stash of scrap quilting cotton (or use our scrap bins!) - totalling = 2.8m

• Tools and additional yardage for background, backing, sashing, and binding (optional—discount available) - PLEASE SEE PATTERN FOR FABRIC AMOUNTS. 

Tea will be served for this fun and encouraging long quilt-along!