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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.


SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner. Make this versatile bag in large or medium size. Great as a gift, to keep your sewing tools, make up or travel bag.

Cost: $ 30.00
This is an evening class from 4pm to 7pm. Using a preprinted bag panel from Something Blue by Northcott. We will make the bag according to the instructions on the panel, with the optional addition of stabilizer, a lining and inside pockets.

Cost: $ 25.00
This pattern uses a layer cake and a background fabric to make this grand star.

Cost: $ 35.00
SKILL LEVEL - BEGINNER: GOT T-SHIRTS? Make a quilt out of them! Take a collection of t-shirts and create a wonderful memory quilt! Georgia will teach you how to stabilize the t-shirts logos and integrate them into a quilt top.

Cost: $ 30.00
SKILL LEVEL: SKILLED BEGINNER - This pattern was designed to be constructed on the SERGER (with a small amount done on a sewing machine). Pattern purchased from 3 Hens and a Chick will be a digital download.

Cost: $ 45.00
SKILL LEVEL - BEGINNER: GOT T-SHIRTS? Make a quilt out of them! Take a collection of t-shirts and create a wonderful memory quilt! Georgia will teach you how to stabilize the t-shirts logos and integrate them into a quilt top. This is a Saturday class perfect for those who work during the week.

Cost: $ 30.00
Have you purchased the Color Dance kit and haven't had time to get it started? Here is the nudge you need to get the fabric out of the package and piece the quilt top. Some simple organization helps the piecing process go smoothly. We have several kits of each colorway so stop in and get yours before they are gone. Cost- $20 per month, Dates- Saturday, April 15, May 20, June 17, and July 15

Cost: $ 20.00
The next small quilt in the series using the book Table Toppers for all Seasons is the springy A Month in Bloom. Simple piecing makes the background with a center birdhouse square.

Cost: $ 20.00
Time to bring out your curvy log cabin ruler and your color palette of fabric. We will learn how to create a beautiful curvy log cabin quilt.

Cost: $ 30.00
INTERMEDIATE: Beautiful Pineapple Quilt for a throw or a wall hanging. Can't go wrong with either. This class will teach the technique for using the Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool. This is a fun block to make and will make a beautiful quilt.

Cost: $ 35.00
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
PRIVATE LESSON
- Dec 01, 2023 12:00 pm

Private Lessons

Cost: $ 25.00
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