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Nutcracker Tradition Quilt, September 18, 2026 9:00AM
Event Summary
*Garden of Quilts admission not included in class registration*
9 AM - 4 PM
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Fam Jams - Advanced Beginner Traditional Piecing, Color Placement, Directional Fabric - Jen Belnap
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Stitch & Stash - Intermediate Foundation Paper Piecing, Binding, Quilting - Liza Taylor
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Dwelling Place - Intermediate Templates, Paper Piecing - Charisma Horton
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Spinning Swallows Mini Quilt - Advanced Beginner AccuQuilt Dies, Piecing, Color Value Placement - Chantelle Bailey
Patchwork Quilt - Intermediate Traditional Piecing, Color Placement, Directional Fabrics - Jen Belnap
Cake Stacks - Beginner Stack 'n Wack, Applique - Heather Kidd
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7 PM - 11 PM
Open Sew
Item details
Date
Name
Nutcracker Tradition Quilt
Notes
Teacher - Jennifer Long
Technique - Accurate piecing, fussy cutting to feature characters and motifs, color and value planning for holiday quilts, organizing complex patterns into manageable steps, and optional border and finishing ideas
Skill Level - Intermediate
Finished Project Size: 62” x 82”
Step into the magic of the Christmas with the Nutcracker Tradition story quilt from Jennifer Long’s book Sew A Story: The Nutcracker. In this 3-hour technique-focused workshop, students will create one feature block from the quilt while learning accurate piecing, fussy cutting, and tips for balancing color and contrast. We will also break down how to organize a larger quilt project into manageable steps and review ideas for borders, layouts, and finishing at home.
Class Registration: $75
Supplies:
- Sew A Story: The Nutcracker book (required for full instructions and layout)
- Fabric pieces for the selected book (pulled from the Nutcracker Tradition quilt requirements)
- Sewing machine
- Basic Sewing Supplies (straight pins and pin cushion, scissors, seam ripper, fabric marking pen or pencil, small cutting mat (no larger than 12x18), and a rotary cutter)
- Optional: small design board or flannel piece for organizing units
Optional Kit Price and Book Only Price: Coming Soon
Kit Includes:
- All fabrics for the quilt top and binding (Backing not included – available as an optional add-on)
- Book: Sew A Story The Nutcracker Book
- Coordinating letter labels to keep your pieces organized
- Stickers
Thanksgiving Point members receive 10% discount on Class Registration. Member discount does not apply to Kit Fee. All sales are final and non-refundable. Non-transferable.