Cosy Cottage Tote
Build your own little fabric cottage and turn it into a one-of-a-kind tote! In this class, you’ll make the Cosy Cottage Tote by Square Stories, a playful project that combines foundation paper piecing, patchwork, quilting, and plenty of room to get creative.
You’ll learn the basics of foundation paper piecing (FPP) as you construct your cottage windows and door, making this a great introduction to the technique. Then make it your own! Play with fabric placement, piece a patchwork roof, add optional appliqué details, and dig into your favorite scraps and prints to give your cottage plenty of personality.
This class is taught over two sessions, with homework between classes to keep the project moving. In the second session, we’ll bring everything together, quilt our cottage panels, and construct them into a finished, functional tote.
In this class, you’ll learn how to:
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Get started with foundation paper piecing
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Piece and assemble FPP sections accurately
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Incorporate patchwork into your cottage design
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Add optional appliqué and decorative details
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Get creative with fabric placement, scraps, and favorite printt
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Quilt and construct your cottage into a finished tote
No two cottages need to look alike. This is a great opportunity to learn new techniques while making a project that’s completely your own.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Students should be comfortable operating their sewing machine independently and sewing a consistent seam allowance. No previous foundation paper piecing experience is required.
Please note: There is homework between the first and second class.
Pattern: Cosy Cottage Tote by Square Stories. Pattern purchase required.
Classes: 2 @ 3.5 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
“I have experience with this type of sewing and want to learn new techniques, take on a challenge, or hone my skills.”
Able to independently operate a sewing machine, sew consistent seam allowances, and read and follow a sewing pattern. You have experience with similar projects and are ready to refine your skills, improve precision, and learn more complex techniques with instructor guidance.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Sewing or Beginning Quilting or equivalent sewing experience. This class does not cover basic sewing machine operation.
Supplies: Must own your own PDF copy of The Cosy Cottage Tote by Square Stories. Available for purchase here. MUST be printed at home before class. A supply list will be sent prior to class via email from info@SeamlessSewingArts.com.
Suggested Follow-Up Classes: Intro to Bag Making, The Hemingway Pouch, Quilting 201Class Policies: Please read our Class Policies before registering.
All classes are intended for adult participants unless otherwise specified in the class listing.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Participants should have solid quilt piecing experience and be comfortable working independently at their sewing machine. You should be able to read and follow a written pattern and sew a consistent seam allowance. No foundation paper piecing experience is required, although previous experience is helpful. |
| Requirements: | To allow us to cover all of the techniques used in this bag during class, there will be homework between sessions. Students must be able to complete the assigned homework before the second class. A supply list will be sent after registration. |
| Instructor: | Amanda Kosobud |
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