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
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE An easy-to-follow pattern to create your own tote bag.
This pattern comes in 3 sizes to suit any and every occasion.
The use of foam gives the bag a wonderful structure, enabling it to stand at all times
*This class will start at 9:30 am
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner - Print 2 1/2" strips and solid half-square triangles are combined to make this quilt. The beautiful border is made from trimmed scraps from the blocks. Advanced beginners, experts, and every level in between will enjoy making this quilt.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner This is the class you have been waiting for. A beginner paper piecing class with Bonnie.
You will learn basic paper piecing with simple patterns.
Join us for a one day class and see how much fun it can be.
INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL: Want to experiment with paint, fabric and thread? Join the fun and get in touch with your artsy side! You will learn how to paint on fabric with Lumiere paints and embellish with free motion stitching.
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner / Intermediate - Quilting Sisters....do you have some fat quarters hanging around the stash gathering dust? If so, pick 10 and come join us for some FUN!!
SKILL LEVEL - CONFIDENT BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE- Machine Embroider a pillow wrap with names of famous couples then personalize it with the names of "famous couples" you know.
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner- Get to know your machine and some of its wonderful stitches in this 2-day, Intro to Decor-Stitch class You will gain skill and confidence in yourself and your machine as you use decorative and utility stitches to create a unique piece of art.