Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting
Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting with Teri Lucas
Join us for a beginning machine quilting class to get the most out of your domestic home machine. Quilt making is a combination of skills coming together to create and make something beautiful and practical. This class covers the practical means to achieve beautiful work; from accurate piecing to options in free-motion quilting. Teri shows us the little tricks that make all the difference in piecing and quilting. We'll make a small quilt and then move onto practice pieces.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Participants should enroll at least two weeks before start to ensure materials kits arrive in time. If registering after this point, your kit may arrive after the first session. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $120 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.
The kit includes:
Book: Color, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting
Batt Scooters
60 weight thread for piecing and in the bobbin
size 70/10 Microtex Needles
One pre-marked quilt sandwich for practice
Students will also want to provide:
Sewing machine in good working condition with patchwork foot for piecing and open foot for free-motion quilting (like BERNINA #24 foot)
Book: Color, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting (in kit)
Recommended:
Quilters Select Cutting Mat 24x36
Quilters Select Rotary Cutter
Quilters Select 6’’ x 24’’ Ruler
Quilters Select 12’’ square ruler
Needed:
24’’ x 36’’ self-healing cutting mat
45 mm Rotary Cutter
6’’ x 24’’ Ruler
12’’ square ruler
Rulers should be of the same brand for consistency in cutting
60 weight thread for bobbin and top)
70/10 Microtex Needle (Chrome preferred)
Quilt 1
(8) 2 ½’’ dark squares
(8) 2 ½’’ light squares
one fat quarter medium color for inner border and backing
one fat quarter for outer border and binding
One 16’’ square low loft cotton or mid loft poly/cotton batting
Quilt 2, 3, 4 (one in kit)
SewLine Marking Pencil
Two fat quarters for each quilt in a solid or mottled, silk, silk/cotton blend
One fat quarter low loft cotton batting or
one fat quarter mid loft poly/cotton batting or
one of each or
One fat quarter low loft cotton batting paired with either wool or silk batting
Thread for quilting:
Must have:
60 weight polyester for the bobbin (in kit)
60 weight polyester – size 70/10 Microtex Needle (in kit)
50 weight 2 ply cotton – size 80/12 Microtex Needle
50 weight 3 ply cotton – size 90/14 Top Stitch needle
40 weight cotton and polyester size 90/14 Top Stitch needle
28 weight cotton - size 100/16 Top Stitch needle
Might want to try
100 weight polyester or silk – size 70/10 Microtex Needle
80 weight cotton – size 70/10 Microtex Needle
50 weight silk – size 80/12 Top Stitch Needle
12 weight cotton – size 100/16 or size 110/18 Top Stitch Needle
Please select a variety of color that you love.
I recommend thread from Superior Threads, Aurifil, Glide, Wonderfil
Other Notions:
Batt Scooters (in kit)
Seam Ripper
Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool
Quilters Select Free-Fuse or 505 Spray
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for six weekly 2.5-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
Students Say
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Verified Student on March 18, 2026
Class: Color Theory for Quilt Makers
Awesome. I love Teri's classes because I learn so much more than I thought I would when I signed up. In this case, I thought it would primarily be about color theory in choosing fabric colors--but by adding in the quilting thread color as an additional dimension, the possibilities for experimenting and playing with color become astronomical! Though I had very little time to work on class homework during the scheduled classes, I am incredibly excited to get going on a bigger project inspired by what we did in this class.
Cyndy on January 9, 2026
Class: Binding Options for Quilt Makers
VERY informative, I didn’t realize there was so much to learn about quilt binding! Teri put together a very well planned out class and has a wealth of knowledge to share. I learned so much about quilting in general. I am excited to use my new skills to finally bind the pile of quilts I have been putting off.
Verified Student on November 12, 2025
Class: Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting
Awesome. Not only did I learn the basics of free motion quilting (which is why I signed up) and feel like I can start using it immediately, I ALSO learned a ton of very helpful information about thread and sewing machine needles in general. As a relatively experienced garment sewer, this is knowledge that will be widely useful in future sewing endeavors. I felt very empowered at the end of class. Also, Teri was a wonderful, warm, funny teacher with whom I would love to take more classes.
Liz P. on December 9, 2024
Class: Binding Options for Quilt Makers
Excellent class. Lessons were well-organized, and Teri is a super teacher! We were given plenty of individual help. I found that the online format actually made it easier to see the instructions, than having to crowd around the teacher at the sewing machine. And, of course, we had the class recording to refer back to. Highly recommend this class or any that Teri offers.
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Patricia M. on October 18, 2024
Class: Binding Options for Quilt Makers
The class met my needs - and I told the instructor that if she gives this class again, I'll take it: there is always more to gain!
Dina N. on October 17, 2024
Class: Binding Options for Quilt Makers
This class provided great information, was well-timed (1.5 hours over 4 weeks), and allowed plenty of time to practice without the class losing momentum. Teri is a good, caring instructor. This topic is never covered in depth in other quilting classes and was very needed.
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Janet T. on April 8, 2024
Class: Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting
It was a good class and Teri is an excellent teacher. I took lots of notes and learned a lot of new things which I’ll apply in my projects going forward. But because I so enjoy going to the Folk School to be immersed in a class, I will probably not do another online class. We had homework and, because I was at home, life got in the way and I struggled to complete my tasks. I would much rather be at the School where I can concentrate fully on what I want to learn.
Patricia M. on April 7, 2024
Class: Foundations in Free-Motion Quilting
Very worthwhile
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Teri Lucas
Teri Lucas is a quilter, teacher, blogger and author residing in Central Texas. Color, Thread & Free-Motion Quilting, published by C&T Publishing in July 2020,covers thread weight, thread and needle pairing, beginner color relationships, and what Teri calls the "theory of color relativity.