Learning how to Quilt - Curved Piecing with the Clava Quilt

Join VFS instructor Emily and learn the basics of quilting and curved piecing while working on a Clava Quilt Top

Does curved piecing scared you? This class is for you!

Are you new to quilting and didn't even know that curves scare people but love this design? This class is for you, too! 

Want to have some fun and sew in community? This class is for you, too! 

CLAVA by Miss Make is a celestial-inspired quilt reminiscent of moon phases, with a repeated sequence of differently sized crescent shapes creating lots of striking movement. Clava is named after the Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age site outside Inverness in Scotland built with very precise astronomical positioning.

In this class you will learn how to plan, cut and sew the Clava Pattern quilt top. You will start the quilt top and learn all the steps. Depending on size and personal speed you may not finish your quilt top in class, however, Emily will review many approaches to finishing your quilt.

Required Supplies: 

• Clava Quilt Pattern 
• Fabric for colors 1, 2, 3, 4, & background fabric
• Neutral Cotton Thread for piecing 
• A working sewing machine

Optional and helpful Supplies: Pins, fabric scissors, rotary cutter, seam ripper. Bring your own machine or let us know when you sign up if you'd like to borrow a shop machine. 

Please consider purchasing your fabric, pattern and supplies from Village Fabric Shop, we are happy to assist you anytime! For class supplies, you receive a 10% discount. 


Dates and Times 

Dates & Times: 
Please note this is a two-day class.

Friday April 3rd | Time: 6-9pm
Saturday April4th | Time: 4-8pm

Location: Village Fabric Shop 


Browse #clavaquilt on Instagram to see what people are making!

Skill Level:	Beginner
Skill Details:	Great for beginners and advanced sewers alike. Should know how to use a sewing machine, have taken our Machine Sewing 101, or equivalent.
Requirements:	Please arrive to class with your Clava pattern and all your fabric requirements - as listed on the Clava pattern. We recommend washing and ironing your fabric before class.
Instructor:	Emily Ortiz Badalamente
Instructor Bio:	Emily lives in Winston-Salem with her husband and two mischievous cats. She loves coffee, sewing and quilting, yoga, and morning hikes in the mountains. Meditation and mindfulness have been important practices in her own self-care and spiritual growth. Emily travels often, both near and far, but also enjoys spending time with family and friends on her front porch. She is usually reading several books at a time, but can be easily distracted by re-watching The Big Bang Theory and The Office. Emily is passionate about art and creativity in all forms, and is always excited to try out a new medium or technique.