Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Ages 18+, familiarity with a sewing machine

Learn how to quilt on a sewing machine at Intro to Machine Quilting on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.

During this course, instructor Jennie Ingram will guide students as they step into the beautiful world of quilting as they learn about commonly using items such as rotary cutters and mats, rulers and seam rippers. Students will also practice rotary cutting fabric, use a sewing machine to piece a simple block, layer and machine quilt the block, and bind it to complete their Mug Rug!

$80/person*. Registration will close Nov. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:

 — Their own sewing machine if possible. Machines are available to rent from The Farms. For more information email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.

— Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia Bunting at owarren@illinois.edu.

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About the instructor

Jennie Ingram is a lifelong crafter who has been sewing, costuming, quilting, crocheting, and making jewelry since childhood. She received her MFA in Costume Design from UIUC in 2007 and has worked in costume shops across the country including Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Williamstown Theatre Festival.

She spent six years as the Costume Shop Manager at Western Kentucky University, where she enjoyed expanding her student’s skill sets by offering workshops in quilting, corsetry and jewelry making. Since leaving academia she has run an Etsy shop selling handmade charm bracelets, and other gifts.

Jennie is also a moderator and active member of LettuceCraft.com, a forum where members share their handmade creations. Her Halloween sampler quilt, titled Stitch ‘n Witch, was shown at the 20th Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana.