Beginning Foundation Paper Piecing with Cole
DESCRIPTION
DATE & TIME:
June 27, 2027
September 12, 2027
10:30am – 3:00pm
Don’t have a sewing machine? Contact our machine department to learn about class specials.
CLASSROOM COURTESY:
For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner — no prior FPP experience required
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About This Class
This beginner‑friendly course is designed for quilters who have never tried foundation paper piecing and want a solid, confidence‑building introduction. You’ll learn what FPP is, why quilters use it, and how to choose the right tools before moving into guided, step‑by‑step instruction. Cole will walk you through creating a small quilt top, beginning with simple blocks and gradually progressing to more complex designs. By the end, you’ll have the foundational skills needed to begin working with beginning‑to‑intermediate FPP patterns on your own.
What We’ll Cover
Cole will guide you through each stage of the FPP process, building skills block by block while helping you understand how the technique works and how to apply it to future projects.
- Understanding the basics of foundation paper piecing
- Choosing and using essential FPP tools
- Constructing simple to moderately complex FPP quilt blocks
Class Policies & Helpful Notes
Timing may vary slightly depending on student needs.
Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for a class, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to class date.
Help us keep this class on the calendar!
This class needs a minimum of 5 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before class, the session may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.
Instructor
Cole Whitaker
Cole Whitaker — QuiltCon 2024 Award Winner
Cole has been drawing, sewing, and designing since childhood, and his creative approach to quilting has earned national recognition—including a Second‑Place award for his Joy quilt at QuiltCon 2024. He specializes in pixel quilts, foundation paper‑piecing design, and both free‑motion and ruler‑work quilting on longarm and domestic machines. Cole brings a thoughtful, encouraging teaching style to every class and loves helping quilters build confidence through hands‑on exploration and skill‑building. He currently designs custom quilts and works as a professional longarmer.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Shipping
Orders are processed within 24 - 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.
Returns
We have a 14-day return policy on limited items, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
