Traditional Hand Quilting
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Traditional Hand Quilting
Traditional hand quilting is such a relaxing and rewarding way to to slow down and connect deeply with your work, and is a great technique to master. In this workshop, Tonye B. Phillips will guide you through the art of old-fashioned hand quilting — not the modern "big stitch" style, but the fine, delicate stitching that has been passed down through generations.
Whether you want to hand quilt an entire piece or simply add special touches to complement machine quilting, you’ll come away from this workshop with practical skills, helpful tips, and a deeper appreciation for the quiet joy of quilting by hand.
Meet the instructor!
Tonye Belinda Phillips was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, where she inherited a love of handwork from her mother. Early on, she explored embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, and sewing - but it was in 1992 that she discovered her true creative passion: quilting. Now based in a tiny mountain resort town, Camp Sherman, Oregon, Tonye teaches quilting classes at the Stitchin' Post in Sisters, Oregon.
Whether teaching, stitching, or simply soaking in the beauty of the world around her, Tonye finds endless inspiration in fabric, nature, and the creative community she’s built through quilting. Millions of stitches later, she still loves to do most of her sewing by hand.
Please bring the following supplies to class:
- (x2) 20" squares of light weight muslin (pre-washed)
- (x1) 20" square cotton batting (we like Quilter's Dream "Request")
Please layer and baste these pieces together (ie. muslin/batting/muslin then baste together using thread like you would a quilt)
- #10 Big Eye Quilting Needles (Richard Hemming or any brand - you'll want something short and stout)
- YLI Glazed Cotton Quilting Thread (this thread is a bit thicker and stiffer than regular sewing threads)
- Small embroidery scissors
- Thimble
- If you are not used to wearing a thimble, please find a good metal thimble that fits your middle finger (prominent hand) snuggly but not too tight. Wear it around the house as many times as you can to get used to it.
- 14" wooden circular hoop (approx. 1" deep)
- Masking tape for marking lines
- Pencil, chalk pencil and ruler for marking lines
- Bagged lunch
Items will be available for purchase during class so no worries if you do not have everything on this list!
Class is held in our Ohio Studio located at 3755 Boettler Oaks Dr, Suite B, Uniontown, OH 44685.
Coffee and tea are provided, as well as use of our fridge and kitchen. Lunches will not be provided for this workshop, please pack a bagged lunch or plan accordingly.
Supplies are available for purchase in-store during class if not purchased ahead of time.
For suggestions on hotel accommodations or any other questions/concerns, contact Abby at shop@suespargo.com or call 330-899-9454 ext. 114.
Cancellation fees reflect the cost of registration, staff, instructor contracts, material acquisitions, and other services. This policy applies to all registrants, regardless of the reason for canceling. We encourage you to take our cancellation policies into consideration before registering for classes.
If you need to cancel your registration, you have the following options:
Transfer:
Registrants who cancel their enrollment in a workshop held in our Ohio studio may make a one-time transfer to any other workshop held in our studio.
- Transfers may be made either in the current workshop season, or any workshop in the following year. Transfers must be made more than 15 days prior to the workshop, and are subject to a 5% cancellation fee.
Refund:
If you prefer not to transfer your workshop registration, the following fees apply:
- More than 30 days prior to the workshop, refund of your deposit minus a 20% cancellation fee.
- Less than 30 days prior to the workshop, no refunds will be issued.
Redirect:
Registrants are able to send someone in their place into the workshop for no additional fee. In this case, no refunds will be issued, payment arrangements are the responsibility of the original registrant if needed.