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SUMMARY:Curves Made Easy: Intro to Curved Quilt Piecing
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will lear
 n the fundamentals of curved piecing and how to sew smooth, accurate c
 urves into quilt blocks. Moving beyond straight seams and angles, youâ
 €™ll explore techniques that make curved construction approachable and
  manageable. By the end of class, each participant will have completed
  one or two curved pieced blocks and gained confidence working with cu
 rved seams.\nWhat to Expect This standalone skill class meets on Sunda
 y, April 5, from 1–4pm. This class focuses on guided practice using
  curved piecing templates provided by the instructor. You’ll learn h
 ow to prepare fabric, align curved edges, and stitch them together cle
 anly, with demonstrations and plenty of time for hands-on sewing. The 
 instructor will share tips and tricks for easing curves, managing fabr
 ic stretch, and improving accuracy, while offering individual support 
 throughout the session.\nFor those who want extra time to continue wor
 king on their project, ask questions, or quilt alongside others, we wi
 ll also offer a separate Quilt-Along session later in the month. This 
 optional follow-up meets on Sunday, April 19, 1–4pm, and is ticketed
  separately at $10 ($8 for members).\nSkills You’ll Acquire • Unde
 rstanding curved piecing techniques\n• Aligning and sewing curved fa
 bric pieces\n• Managing fabric stretch and seam accuracy\n• Improv
 ing precision when working beyond straight seams\nWhat’s Provided â€
 ˘ Curved piecing templates\n• Sewing machines and basic quilting too
 ls\n• Access to scrap fabrics for practice\n• Instructor guidance 
 and demonstrations\nWho Should Attend This class is great for quilters
  who are comfortable with basic piecing and want to expand their skill
 s by working with curves. Confident beginners are welcome.\nPrerequisi
 tes/Safety Information No formal prerequisites, but basic familiarity 
 with a sewing machine and straight-line piecing is recommended. Closed
 -toe shoes are encouraged in the sewing classroom.\nInstructor: Gayle 
 Hawley\nWorkshop Ticket Fee:\nPublic Ticket: $76.00\nYou must click be
 low and REGISTER to attend at:\nhttps://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/even
 t/info?id=802&reset=1\nScroll to the bottom of the page and complete t
 he information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will rece
 ive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org\n
 \nFor more information visit https://chathamsquare.ning.com/events/cur
 ves-made-easy-intro-to-curved-quilt-piecing
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T160000
CATEGORIES:quilting, workshop
LOCATION:MakeHaven
WEBSITE:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=802&reset=
 1
URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=802&reset=1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Brown":https://chathamsquare.ning.com/profile/Bre
 ndaBrown
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