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I’m taking a haitus from teaching Basic Improv Quilting Part 1 and 2 and plan to resume the series again in the Fall. In it’s place on Wednesdays, 6-9pm at the John Adams CCSF Campus, I’ll be teaching how to…
MAKE A QUILT COAT!
A Two Part Series, using The Elemental Coat Pattern (pattern purchase required). You can see howSee how others have sewn it here.
Make a Quilt Coat Part 1: Create Quilted Yardage
5 classes: Jan 21, 2026 – Feb 18, 2026
6-9pm John Adams Campus
If you don’t have a finished quilt ready to use, you can use this 5-week series to make your own quilted yardage of 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 yards needed for the pattern. I’ll show you several different and easy quilt block techniques you can use to easily and quickly make a flimsy top, that, with batting and backing, you’ll use to make a quilt sandwich. You’ll complete your yardage finish by quilting it all together…Ready for Part 2!
Make a Quilt Coat Part 2: Sew a Quilt Coat
5 classes: Feb 25, 2026 – March 25, 2026
6-9pm John Adams Campus
If you already have a finished quilt ready to use to make your coat – start with this class. Using the versatile Elemental Coat Pattern by Theresa Coates of Crinkle Dreams, you’ll determine which style you wish to sew, determine your coat size, and explore layout options before cutting out, sewing and binding the edges of your quilt coat.
STRING THEORY 3-WAYS
1 day workshop – Saturday, April 25, 2026 10am-4pm
John Adams Campus
Join us to learn the versatile “String Block” for quilting. String blocks are an excellent starter block for the novice quilter, and a fun basic block for all quilters to use to explore new techniques and designs – and use up scraps! In String Theory 3 Ways you’ll learn how to make improvisational string blocks using a fabric foundation (I suggest an old sheet) and create simple square shape as well as oblong blocks using the stitch and flip method. Tap into your creative self and explore your own designs and personality. You can add interest through varying your strip shapes and including inserts. Stretch your improvisational muscles while using those scrap strips!
Beginning sewists to advanced quilters – any level welcome to join!
SATURDAY QUILT LAB (Full – Waitlist Only)
Saturdays, 10am-3pm Jan 24, 2026 – May 2, 2026
John Adams Campus
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Join us for Saturday Quilt Lab at City Extension! Looking for a light-filled, spacious room to spread out to sew and create; get new ideas and feedback from other quilters; and ideas to solve and trouble-shoot your quilting challenges? Saturday Quilt Lab at City Extension is for you!
Six 5-hour Saturday stretches to work on whatever sewing/quilting you choose every 3 weeks from January through May. Bring your works-in-progress, start something new, or use the space to pin, baste and finish that masterpiece you’ve been working on. Quilting Instructor, Lorraine Woodruff-Long will be there to guide, answer questions and help you solve your quilting riddles while we all sew individually, together!Beginners to advanced – any level welcome to join!
