Class Kids 8-12 Quillow

Class meets July 27-31, 2026 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.

What is a Quillow?  It's a 40x65" quilt with a strategically placed pocket that allows it to fold up into an 18" square pillow!  Students age 8-12 who have previous sewing experience can learn to make a Quillow with one-on-one help from the Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild--and Marietta's is supplying the sewing machines! This class is intermediate level.

Students who sign up for this class should be able to run the sewing machine independently, so they can concentrate on the skill being taught.  If your child is used to a different sewing machine, you're welcome to bring it to class when you come, along with a quarter-inch foot and a walking foot, if you have them.  

In an effort to keep classes affordable, we ask that you purchase all supplies and materials from Marietta's Quilt & Sew.  Before purchasing materials, check to make sure that the class minimum of 3 students has been met. Students are eligible for a 10% discount on supplies purchased for class; online customers should make a note at checkout listing name of class and which items apply to have the discount applied manually.

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Supplies needed:

2 yards novelty print for the quillow front

2 yards coordinating fabric for quillow back

5/8 yard coordinating print for quillow pocket (can match the back, but doesn't have to)

2 yards Quilter's Dream 70/30 blend queen batting (for durability)

Coordinating thread (either Aurifil cotton or Madeira polyester is ok for this project)

Basic notions:

• Small & sharp scissors to clip threads
• Quality fabric shears to cut fabric
• Pencil
• Removable marker (optional)
• Tape measure
• Ruler
• Quality quilting pins
• Quilter’s sewing needles
• Thimble
• Pin cushion
• Clover seam ripper

Lunch or snack to nibble during class