Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a big, bold, and beautifully creative way with this festive sewing workshop featuring the Big Giant Quilted Jelly Roll Bow pattern by Lindsey Grace Creates. In this fun and patriotic class, students will create an oversized quilted bow perfect for decorating doors, mantels, wreaths, porches, party spaces, and holiday displays in honor of the Fourth of July and this historic milestone anniversary of the United States.
Using pre-cut jelly roll strips or coordinating fabrics, students will learn how to construct a dimensional quilted bow with eye-catching texture, structure, and movement. This project combines quilting and decorative sewing techniques into a unique statement piece that is both festive and surprisingly versatile.
Throughout the workshop, students will learn:
- How to work with jelly roll strips and coordinated fabric collections
- Quilting and construction techniques for dimensional projects
- Methods for stabilizing and shaping large fabric bows
- Tips for achieving clean edges and polished finishes
- Decorative assembly and finishing techniques
- Ideas for seasonal decorating and display options
This class is perfect for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike who are looking for a fun, creative seasonal project. Students are encouraged to embrace patriotic colors, vintage Americana fabrics, or even modern red, white, and blue combinations to make their bow uniquely personal.
Whether displayed for Independence Day celebrations, summer décor, or as part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday, this oversized quilted bow is sure to make a memorable statement. Students will leave class with a finished giant quilted bow ready to proudly display for the holiday season.
Required Supplies:
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Double-Sided |
Jelly Roll + Wholecloth |
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Fabric: |
Side A: (13) 2.5X42” strips Side B: (13) 2.5X42” strips |
Side A: (13) 2.5X42” strips Side B: 1.5yds |
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Batting: |
2yds or medium/large (full size) of Poly-Fil extra loft |
2yds or medium/large (full size) of Poly-Fil extra loft |
Sewing machine in good working order with foot pedal and all feet- 1⁄4 inch piecing foot
Manual for your machine
Please put a new needle in your sewing machine
Rotary cutter (a new blade is recommended)
Small cutting mat (if you’d like your own at your station)
Quilting ruler (Our favorite is Quilter’s Select 12 1/2”)
Pins (we like the Magic Pins or clips)
Frixion / fabric marking pen
Scissors
Seam Ripper- for your neighbor to borrow :)
Travel iron and appropriate ironing mat if you have one. Irons will be provided, but bringing your own can be useful.
Thread- coordinating color
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