Use your creativity during the sew-a-long and turn clothes into a mini memory quilt
This is a pay-what-you-want email course to try out Sustainable Quilting
Lasting memory
Give a new meaning to used clothes
Calming hobby
Relax for 30 minutes a day
Use materials you already have
People are what they wear. Therefore, many memories are attached to the clothes worn by certain people or during special occasions. But what to do with those clothes when they can't be worn anymore? You can't bear to throw them out, but now they move around your house, which isn't a good option either...
My suggestion to you is to use your creativity and turn the clothes into a lasting memory. It will be a memory you can use in your daily life as a reminder of the good times. My suggestion is you make a mini-quilt with your beloved clothes! You can use the mini-quilt as a coaster or carry it in your pocket to give you strength during that important meeting.
Sustainable quilt techniques to not harm the planet
Give a new life to treasured garments
Quilting helps to calm your mind
Get inspiration and tips in the community
The lessons are for hand and machine quilting
Quilting seemed like a large and difficult task. This course helped break it down into manageable parts. It definitely helped me build the knowledge and confidence.
I like Quilt College cause I didn't need to buy any specialist equipment and emphasis was on enjoying making something, rather than making something perfect
Join me to make a mini memory quilt in 2 weeks through social media
Join the memory Quilt A long through the newsletter
Eager to join the Quilt A Long? Subscribe to the newsletter, and you'll get the videos directly in your email. Make sure to add me to your list, so the mails won't go to spam (rianne@kickassquilts.org). You'll get guided through the whole process to make a memory quit in 10 in-dept videos.
You'll also receive a gift to help you get started sustainable quilting. The e-book 'Quilting Out of Your Home' shows which tools you really need to quilt (hint, you probably already have them all!). Enjoy your journey to become a quilter. I am honoured to witness it and guide you. And you can always email me with questions.
Quilting has long been on my 'to learn' craft list, but it seemed too complicated so I never knew where to start. The lessons in the quilt college were broken down into simple and easy steps, each clearly explained with text and video. I knew just what to do and how to do it (and if I didn't the community was right there to answer any questions!).Aside from making quilting accessible to all level of learners, I was mainly attracted to this company because of her mission for sustainability. Showing how to you can approach this craft with an ecological mindset was really refreshing and spoke to my own crafting personality.
On top of that weaving history and mindfulness into the content- just wow!
Really the kind of crafting needed today. I am almost finished with my very first quilt and I continue to be impressed with how easy, peaceful and enjoyable the process was made through these lessons. And getting to incorporate scraps of fabric that have special meaning or would otherwise go unused will mean this quilt is bound to be treasured for a long time.
No! The quilt a long is for everyone who wants to try quilting. I'll take you through every step in 30 minutes a day. You don't even need a sewing machine.
Yes, if you'd like to make some sustainable quilt friends or learn to work with old clothes. The techniques we discuss in the 'A Taste of Quilting' along are basic. However, there are also upcycle classes for experienced quilters. Subscribe to the newsletter to find out when those launch.
Both! All our lessons show how to make the quilts both with and without sewing machine. In this way, everyone can participate
Only basic sewing tools such as a needle, thread, scissor, graph paper and a ruler.
Money shouldn't be a barrier to enter a tool that can give comfort and courage. That's why we operate with a 'pay what you want' principle.
However, there is a minimum amount of €5,- because otherwise the transaction costs will be too much compared to the payment.
Also, €80,- is a suggestion, you can pick a higher or lower amount with the buttons below or by selecting 'custom amount'.
Lastly, you can select 'yearly contribution' if you want to give a continuous contribution.
Please reach me at rianne@kickassquilts.org for questions, concerns, or to apply for a full scholarship.
Pay what feels right for you, and if you want, you can always go back to shop.kickassquilts.org to make another contribution.
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