lass

A simple four patch or snowball block for the first project would work. That was my first real quilt.

mimee4

Ideas - how to tell if the fabric is cotton or part poly. Safety - always, always, always close your rotary cutter. How to hold the ruler so that it doesn't slide. Cutting off the selvage.

Johanna Fritz

I teach a basic (if you have 6 classes - make 6 blocks - wall hanging) sampler class. By picking a nine patch to start, then something simple with a HST (usually Shoo Fly), Goose tracks, Ohio Star (for QST), one drunkard's path (for curves) and then a sunbonnet sue etc for basic applique. Teaching one block per month (week or whatever), you will cover rotary cutting, tips, etc. Then you can cover binding and prep for quilting at the end. Good luck.

Toni-in-Texas

Personally, I think the rail fence is a perfect beginner's project. It was the first class I took and after she showed us how to do a four-patch, she taught us the rail fence and that was so much easier. It's a good one to learn rotary cutting and sewing 1/4" seams, too. Plus, even if you do mess up a little the overall design covers minor flaws. Plus only having three main colors, it doesn't overwhelm the beginner with decisions.

I got elected teacher when our teacher moved away. I just try to teach a block that I first do at home following any directions that I have. We meet twice a month and some meeting, we just get together to share and work on whatever we want to. Good luck.

Amythyst02

Additionally, although I am a noob at quilting I have been sewing for almost 45yrs. But garment sewing. I have made Wedding dresses, coats, suits, etc. So I am not unfamiliar with sewing. But.. quilting is a whole different world. There is so much to learn, and its completely different from garment sewing, as I have started to learn here.

Oh and printed instructions are a must. I love my computer and being able to run to it for information. However, when it comes to learning things, I would much prefer printed, hand held instructions. I want to be able to have it right next to what I am doing! I do even still read pattern directions, I may only skim them but they are right there, handy if I need them. And I cannot take notes next to the computer instruction like I can printed. : )

Now I am going to go look at 4P and 9P : )

vickimc

I would start with a 9 patch. I think log cabin is hard for a beginner. keeping it square is tough. ask me how I know!!

Cookie64

A sampler quilt is really nice, you teach different ways of doing the blocks and learn so much more.

Good Luck,

Cookie

SandyMac

My first class was a take 5 and I loved it.

Evie

This definitely comes first! The students must know the very basics of sewing before they can learn to quilt.

Oistin

I presently teach a quilter class at my house. Most of my students were newbies. It all came about at church when some people expressed an interest. I made up a flyer with the date and time and the cost for supplies. I chose to buy some limited supplies and they bought them from me ( mats, rotary cutter,scissors,rulers). I did this because they said they didnt know what to buy and since I was the teacher, they told me I knew best .
At the first class I went through the tools and how they were to be used. I had material/ fabric they could choose from and I didn't mind parting with. I also taught them rail fence which I think is easier than a log cabin and still produces great results.That has been 6 years ago and we are still going strong .
I have taught a friend in Barbados how to quilt in one day and she has done at least 20 quilts. When I go back home I give her other tips. I consider her an intermedite quilter. As a matter of fact. there are two others at home that I have taught but they are still real beginners because they need to keep practicing but my other friends does so she gets better.
Remember Utube and the internet is here to help you.
One thing I havent done and I am not sure I would do it is to charge a fee for my time. I have problem charging people and no one has offered. Anyway we are having a great time.