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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.


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

Cost: $ 25.00
Log Cabin quilts are always beautiful.

Cost: $ 25.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner This is the 2nd in a 4 part series making pillows to celebrate the changing seasons. The Summer mini charm pillow is a great way to use up some scraps for the patchwork and appliques. There is some basic applique too.

Cost: $ 25.00
The shop is excited to present Stash Buster monthly meetings. This group will work on projects each month to intentionally use all the beautiful scraps you can't part with into awesome and useful items you'll be proud to display or share.

Cost: $ 85.00
The construction of this quilt is simple, but it does require some planning. Piecing together the sashing and cornerstone pieces will help you plan your layout. This class will be small so that students can utilized the design walls for constructing the quilt.

Cost: $ 25.00
It was so much fun we are doing it again! 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
Snowman Stocking is a nice size project if you would like to try your hand at embroidery.

Cost: $ 70.00
Twirl is a 70-1/2" x 70-1/2 " foundation pieced kaleidoscope of movement. The pieces are big enough for a beginner to try their hand at paper piecing. Come join the class and learn a new skill while creating this quilt.

Cost: $ 30.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner This quilt in a bargello pattern is a representation of the beach from the royal blue water to the beach and to the peaceful blue sky. Of course, you could use any color combination that you like -- sunrise to sunset, the forest floor to the blue sky or any other combination you dream of. Instead of the smaller pieces in a traditional bargello this pattern uses bigger pieces making the piecing go quicker. Come and join the fun and make this beautiful quick bargello quilt.

Cost: $ 25.00
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate The Poppins bag, 18" wide x 12" deep x 14" tall, is a large zipper top bag. The two-day class is a great way to meet and sew with friends or make new friends as we build this lovely bag together.

Cost: $ 65.00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner The curvy log cabin quilt uses some jelly roll strips for the dark half of the log cabin block and a light fabric (yardage that you will cut) for the light half of the block. The way the strips are cut and then pieced makes the curvy look of the traditional log cabin block.

Cost: $ 25.00