{"product_id":"walking-foot-class","title":"Beginner Mega Star Walking Foot Quilting Class","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReady to finally quilt your own quilts on your home machine? This beginner-friendly \u003cstrong\u003ewalking foot quilting class\u003c\/strong\u003e walks you through piecing \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e machine quilting a gorgeous Mega Star throw quilt from start to finish \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leahday.com\/collections\/sewing-machines\" title=\"Regular Sewing Machine for Walking Foot Quilting\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eusing a regular sewing machine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e— no longarm, no fancy equipment, and no free-motion frustration. If you've got a sewing machine, a walking foot, and a stack of quilt tops waiting to be finished, you're in exactly the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this class you'll piece one giant BIG star block — it's so big it makes the entire 68-inch throw quilt — then quilt it yourself with three easy walking foot designs. By the end you'll have a soft, snuggly quilt for the couch and the confidence to finish every quilt top in your pile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CIqq11hJvSA?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, You CAN Quilt on Your Home Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo many quilters have been told they can't quilt their own quilts — that they need an expensive longarm to get good results. That's simply not true. Your home sewing machine and the humble walking foot can finish beautiful quilts that get used, washed, and loved for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe walking foot is the easiest place to start machine quilting because it does the hard part for you, feeding the top, batting, and backing through the machine evenly. That means consistent stitches and evenly spaced lines — even if this is your very first quilt. This is starting level quilting a real beginning quilter can actually do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn in This Walking Foot Quilting Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwelve step-by-step videos guide you through every stage of making the Mega Pinwheel Star, from cutting your first square to stitching the final binding. You'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece giant half square triangles accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach borders that won't distort the edges of your quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaste your quilt so the layers stay put while you stitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up your machine and table to manage a big quilt on a small machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilt three easy walking foot designs with minimal marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your quilting designs based on how much time you want to spend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5612\/files\/Walking_Foot_Quilting_7595e890-100f-4292-9e8c-d4d4ee652e29_480x480.jpg?v=1613540809\" alt=\"Beginner walking foot quilting a Mega Pinwheel Star quilt on a home sewing machine\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree Easy Walking Foot Quilting Designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll master three beginner-friendly designs that build on each other as you quilt from the center out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e — a big, striking spiral that fills the center of the star. It's the signature walking foot design, and it's actually \u003cem\u003eeasier\u003c\/em\u003e to quilt with a walking foot than any other way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Path\u003c\/strong\u003e — gently curving lines that flow into each star point, echoed outward to fill the space with beautiful texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinstripes\u003c\/strong\u003e — a simple, graphic straight-line fill for the background, spaced close together and then farther apart for a clean, modern finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew to Quilting? This Is the Perfect Beginner Quilting Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorried that walking foot quilting is just boring straight lines? Not here. These three designs prove you can create eye-catching texture — spirals, curves, and bold pinstripes — using nothing but your walking foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLeah breaks every step into simple, doable pieces and quilts right alongside you, sharing exactly what to watch for as you go. It's the reassuring, start-to-finish guidance a first quilt deserves.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5612\/files\/Mega-star-walking-foot-quilt_480x480.jpg?v=1613719351\" alt=\"68-inch BIG Star throw quilt quilted with a walking foot\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat's Included \u0026amp; How It Arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003einstant digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll receive a downloadable PDF learning guide and the Mega Pinwheel Star quilt pattern, with 12 linked videos you can stream online or save to your computer or tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour videos never expire, so you can work at your own pace and rewatch as many times as you need.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMega Pinwheel Star Materials List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 100% cotton fabric, typically 40–44 inches wide. Leah used Kona Cotton in White and Denim, six fat quarters of Monaluna Simple Life, and Hobbs Heirloom wool batting for extra puff. Finished quilt: \u003cstrong\u003e68 inches square\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generous throw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 ½ yards Fabric A – White solid\u003cbr\u003e½ yard Fabric B – Navy blue solid\u003cbr\u003e6 Fat Quarters (18 x 21-inch pieces) Fabric C - Various print fabrics\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Fabrics and Supplies:\u003cbr\u003e4 ½ yards fabric for backing\u003cbr\u003e½ yard fabric for binding\u003cbr\u003eTwin sized batting (72 x 90) \u003cbr\u003eWhite 100% cotton thread for piecing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/isacord-thread\" title=\"Isacord Polyester Thread for Machine Quilting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsacord Polyester Thread in White and Blueberry for quilting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalking foot with a guide attachment\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leahday.com\/products\/mark-your-quilt-kit\" title=\"Marking pencils\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric marking pencil for light and dark fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 ½ inch square ruler\u003cbr\u003e6 x 24-inch rectangular ruler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5612\/files\/Mega_Pinwheel_Star_Quilt_Back_large.jpg?v=1496248555\" alt=\"Back of a Mega Star throw quilt showing walking foot quilting texture\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About this Quilting Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special sewing machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This class is made for a regular home sewing machine. You'll just need a walking foot (ideally with a quilting guide to help you space lines). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leahday.com\/products\/eversewn-deluxe-quilting-foot-set\" title=\"Deluxe Quilting Foot Set\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here to find a Sewing Machine Foot Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which includes two excellent walking feet, compatible with most affordable sewing machines. Leah shows you how to set up your machine and table to handle a large quilt with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good class for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. Walking foot quilting is the easiest way to start machine quilting, because the foot feeds the layers evenly for consistent, well-spaced lines. Every step is broken down and demonstrated on video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is walking foot quilting?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a style of quilting where you use a walking foot or even feed foot to feed your quilt through your sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA walking foot uses an extra set of feed dogs to move the top and bottom layers of your quilt through the machine together. That even feed prevents shifting and puckering, so beginners can get smooth, evenly spaced quilting lines and consistent stitches from day 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size quilt will I make?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 68-inch square throw — perfect for curling up on the couch. This is one BIG STAR block makes the whole quilt top!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the class delivered?\u003c\/strong\u003e Instantly, as a digital download. You'll get a PDF guide and pattern with 12 linked videos to stream or download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the videos expire?\u003c\/strong\u003e Never. Work at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from free-motion quilting?\u003c\/strong\u003e With a walking foot, the machine feeds the layers for you, so it's far easier for beginners to get even, consistent stitches. Some designs — like Super Spiral — can only be quilted this large or consistently with a walking foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLet's Go Quilt!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrab the Mega Star Walking Foot Quilting Class today and finally quilt that throw you've been dreaming about — on the machine you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet's go quilt,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeah Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quilt Patterns \u0026 Workshops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37433495504,"sku":"1028","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5612\/files\/Workshop-Mega-Star-Walking-Foot-3-min.jpg?v=1689085783","url":"https:\/\/leahday.com\/products\/walking-foot-class","provider":"LeahDay.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}