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Making a T-Shirt/ Jersey Quilt


Adult Enrichment / Creative Expressions / Arts -
Fall 24

Are you looking forward to celebrating a graduation or other special event? Make it memorable by giving an absolutely treasured t-shirt quilt, made by you. Join Sandra Bengtson as she guides you through the basics of making a t-shirt quilt - from stabilizing the t-shirts, to cutting them apart and sewing the blocks into a 72”x 90” quilt top. Leave class with a unique, individualized quilt for yourself or a loved one. Basic sewing skills required. Expect to do some work independently between sessions. $10 supply fee payable to the instructor in class. Sandra Bengston

Supply List

Session 1

  • 35-40 t-shirts, washed
  • Rotary cutter and mat (preferred) or fabric scissors
  • Pins or fabric weights
  • Measure stick (preferred) or ruler

Session 2

  • Supplies from Session 1
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thread
  • Pins
  • Scissors

Session 3

  • Supplies from Session 2
  • Fabric for back of quilt (type and amount will be discussed in class)
  • Batting (type and amount will be discussed in class)

For Classes at John Glenn

Park in the front parking lot and enter through door 3N – Activities Entrance.

Sandra Bengtson

AE Instructor

Sandra Bengtson, owner of Avant Garb Fashions, was fortunate to learn how to sew by her mother at age eight. Decades later, Sandra’s passion for sewing has paved the way to fulfilling a lifelong dream; teaching others. As her mother did for her, Sandra is committed to spread her love of sewing. Sandra believes that providing a warm, inclusive classroom environment with fun and laughter, maximizes the learning experience and may even foster new friendships.

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  Sandra Bengtson


John Glenn - John Glenn MS : 264 IT
Tue Nov 26, Tue Dec 3 & Tue Dec 10
6:00 - 9:00 PM

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Min Age   16 yr.

$ 65.00
+ $10 Supply Fee