Class – Modern Free Motion Quilting Sampler - October 4, 2026

In this class, your instructor M-R (Michèle-Renée)  will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges of quilting on modern-style quilts that can be used for both modern and traditional quilts. 

You’ll learn tips and techniques on how to set up your workstation, how to test out different quilting motifs on your quilt without taking a stitch and what free-motion quilting tools are worth the money! 

You’ll learn 9 free-motion quilting motifs on a fun modern quilt-as-you-go sampler. 

Date and Time

Sunday, October 4th, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

(includes a 30 minute break for lunch – food is not included)

Required preparation prior to first class:

 Fabric Requirement:

• 1.25 yards of a feature stripe for the sashing and binding

• 1.25 yards of a neutral (grey, white, beige, black) for the block borders that coordinates with your feature stripe

• ¾ yards each of four solid colours that coordinate with your feature stripe

• Machine quilting thread that matches your neutral fabric

• 12  - 11” squares of batting

• 2 practice sandwiches of fabric, batting and backing approximately 12” by 12” (use old fabric or scraps)

Note: This quilt is easily expandable so if you’d like to make it larger, make sure you have extra fabric and batting.

Sewing Machine (what to bring):

Your machine must be able to drop feed dogs.

• Cords and pedals
• User guide / manual; it is always good to bring in case you run into any problems
• Darning or free motion quilting foot (BSR – BERNINA Stitch Regulator for BERNNA users) for your machine (Ideally open toe foot)

Machine Rentals:  

Don’t feel like bringing your machine with you?  Rental machines are available (limited quantities).  Please contact the store directly to confirm current pricing and make arrangements.

Sewing Supplies / Notions:

• Extra machine quilting needles (instructor tends to use 90/14 quilting or top stitching needles) click here to view needles on Watergirl website

• Extra bobbins (4-5 bobbins filled with your machine quilting thread)

• Rotary cutter; this is a good time to put in a fresh rotary blade

• Rotary cutting ruler (Ideally 12” or 12.5" square for squaring up the finished blocks)

• Machine quilting gloves

• Washable marker (Instructor uses Unique)

• Notebook and pen (for taking notes)

• Task light (optional)  

• Pins, thread snips, scissors, seam ripper

• Bobbins

• Threads

• Post-it notes / stickers (for labelling blocks)

Suggestion: in case items are misplaced or borrowed, it is a good idea to label your notions and equipment (especially rulers and templates).  

In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.

You will be able to enjoy the use of our:

• Workstation tables; sit / stand, raise & lower mechanical

• Chairs  NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion

• Cutting mat at your workstation

• Cutting mats on large table

• 2 - 3 irons and ironing boards

Complimentary:

Coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette.  Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage.  Tap water in our classroom is drinkable. You may store your lunch in our fridge and you may use our microwave.

Allergy Alerts:

Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions.  To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:      

• Peanuts

• Seafood

• Perfumes / scented products

After your registration is complete, you will be sent an email containing a digital README / HELLO downloadable file that lists all class information / agenda and required pre-class preparations that are required.

PLEASE BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FILE AS CLASS REMINDERS WILL NOT BE SENT

Cancellation of Classes or Retreats 

Please refer to Refund policy – Watergirl Quilt Co.