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Athens, Alabama 35611
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Skill level suggestions when taking classes at 3 Hens and A Chick Quilt Shop.  

Beginning in January 2021, teachers are adding suggested Skill Levels to our classes.  These are the guidelines to follow when choosing a class:

  • Basic Beginner - has knowledge of sewing machine, knows how to thread machine and wind a bobbin and has desire to learn quilting
  • Skilled Beginner - has experience sewing with their machine; understands quilting terms like: rotary cutter, quarter-inch seam, binding, can read and understand quilting patterns and has desire to try new techniques
  • Intermediate - has quilted several years or has sewn several quilting projects, has attended classes on quilting; seam allowances and block sizes are becoming more accurate, and you are willing to try more advanced techniques in quilting
  • Advanced - All beginner and intermediate skills above are mastered, you are up for the next challenge of learning more difficult techniques, and you are still learning and growing 
  • CLASS POLICY
  • As of January, 2023 our class policy will be as follows.
  • 48-HOUR NOTICE REQUIREMENT
  • All students unable to attend a class must give a 48-hour notice or will forfeit the class fee.
  • If the minimum required students set by the teacher is not met, class will be canceled within 48 hours, and students will have the option of refund or store credit.


Continuation of the Homeschool classes.

Cost: $ 85.00
Ready, Set, Sew. piecing large blocks into rows has always been fast. Using the "10Minute" technique allows you to create bug blocks with a diamond center. Those edges can be coaxed to curve without sewing any cruved seams.

Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner I's that spooky time of year, but Halloween doesn't have to be too scary. This table topper is fun to make and use.

Cost: $ 25.00
The Quilt was so much fun to make. I felt as if I were creating cartoon characters. Using the Wonder Curve ruler makes the process very manageable, even if you have never done the curved piecing. This is a 4 session class July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 & Oct.11

Cost: $ 80.00
Come join us and make a rag quilt to snuggle up with this winter. A rag quilt can be made with different size and shape blocks. Cotton or flannel will both work well.

Cost: $ 45.00
This class will include placing darts, pockets, & plackets for button and buttonholes, putting in a collar with a collar stand & cuffs with button closure! You can even finish off your raw edges with a serger, if you want!

Cost: $ 60.00
It's time to think about decorating your Thanksgiving table. This Turkey Trot table runner will add that special touch to your holiday. Easy piecing and some simple applique make the turkeys. Grab a charm pack and let's "gobble" along to make this festive project!

Cost: $ 30.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Celebrate Fall with this pieced block of the month quilt. Each month, blocks will be pieced together to create a leaf, acorn, star and sunflower.

Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Level: Intermediate, good working knowledge of machine and general sewing techniques. Wallet includes 6 card pockets, 2 open pockets and a zippered pocket. It can even be used as a clutch.

Cost: $ 35.00
HEN HOUSE QUILTERS (QOV)
- Oct 26, 2023 10:00 am

The fourth Thursday each month is when our QOV group meets at the quilt shop. Come by and see what it is all about.

Cost: $ FREE
It's time to talk turkey with the next table topper using the book- Table Toppers for All Seasons. I opted to add a turkey applique to the center of the pieced table topper, but you can use the leaf design as shown in the book.

Cost: $ 25.00
The Mega Dream Bag is the perfect bag for all your sewing tools and notions. It also makes a great travel bag for toiletries and all your traveling stuff.

Cost: $ 35.00
Log cabin pieced pumpkins and pieced leaf blocks surround a log cabin pieced center to make this fall table topper. Grab your favorite orange, gold and green fabrics and have fun making this colorful table topper. Beautiful to display all Fall.

Cost: $ 25.00
Continuation of the Homeschool classes.

Cost: $ 85.00
PRIVATE LESSON
- Dec 01, 2023 12:00 pm

Private Lessons

Cost: $ 25.00
Continuation of the Homeschool classes.

Cost: $ 85.00
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Start by learning the parts of your machine....end with a small project you can take home with you!

Cost: $ 25.00