Beginning Couching by Amy Carter Schoolhouse 02/27/2027
February 27, 2027 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$15.00
Discover the fun of adding texture, color, and dimension to your quilting with couching!
In this beginner-friendly class taught by Amy Carter of Experience the Quilt, you’ll learn how to use a free-motion couching foot and experiment with different yarns to create beautiful decorative designs. We’ll start with a simple design that can be incorporated into traditional quilting and create a panel that can be finished as a pillow or used in another quilting project.
Then we’ll explore the artistic possibilities of couching, learning how to combine different yarns, textures, and colors to create an art quilt with more dimension and personality.
If time allows, we’ll also experiment with creating a small couched flower or bee that can be appliquéd onto clothing, bags, or other projects.No need to be an expert! Come ready to play, experiment, and discover a whole new way to add personality to your quilting.
Registration for this class will cost $15 until the end of 2026. On Jan. 1st, 2027, the registration fee will increase to $20.
Beginning Couching: Supply List & Class Kit*
(*Please note that this class has a required kit fee of $35, to be paid directly to Amy!)
Supplies to Bring to Class:
Sewing machine with a free-motion couching foot. (See note below under “Free Motion Couching Foot.”)
80/12 sewing machine needles. Bringing an extra needle is recommended.
Scissors
Monopoly thread – Smoke Gray. Recommended brands include YLI, Superior Threads, or Fil-Tec.
Shop Superior Threads Monopoly – Smoke Gray
Neutral-colored thread for your bobbin.
9–10 inch embroidery hoop. I especially like the Octi-Hoops, but a traditional embroidery hoop will work, too.
Stick & Tear Stabilizer – Only needed if you purchase the Octi-Hoops.
Optional Supplies
These items are helpful but not required.
Two fabric scraps, approximately 11″ squares, for additional practice.
Yarn bowl to help keep your yarn from rolling around while you work.
See an example of a yarn bowl
Class Kit (required).
Kit price: $35, to be paid directly to Amy.
Your class kit will include everything you need to create your couching projects:
Stabilizers
Fabric panel for couching
Fabric with a design pattern already drawn on it
Coordinating yarns selected to complement your panel
Tulle for additional couching techniques
Special Note: Free-Motion Couching Foot
A free-motion couching foot is required for this class. Please check your sewing machine accessories before purchasing one, as you may already have a compatible foot.
If you need a foot, I am happy to help you find the correct one for your machine and can place an order for you through The Colorful World of Sewing ($35 plus shipping & tax). You would need to contact me with your sewing machine brand and model when registering, and all special orders must be paid for before January to ensure your foot arrives in time for class. After Jan. 1st, each person will be responsible for locating their own couching foot.
Shop Free-Motion Couching Feet at The Colorful World of Sewing
A little note for students:
We’ll be experimenting with different yarns, textures, and designs, so don’t worry about having a large collection of yarns already. I’ll provide a beautiful selection in your class kit, and we’ll have fun discovering all the ways you can use couching in your quilting!
Feb. 20th is the last day to register for this class (and the deadline to request a refund).
