Skip Navigation Website Accessibility

Basics of Quilt Top Construction



Basics of Quilt Top Construction

This is a great class for the beginner or anyone who wants to improve their quilt piecing skills. Learn great tips for choosing fabric, rotary cutting techniques, pressing and piecing of this wonderful quilt top. Rita will help you thru the basic steps for making “Daybreak” by Moda quilt top which measures 64 x 80 inches. There will be lots of discussions, experience and practical tips for strip piecing the star blocks by making flying geese units, square in a square units, fussy cutting alternate blocks and quilt top construction with triangle border as well as finishing ideas. Join Rita in making this beautiful top, improving your skills and enjoying time with other quilters.

Class is limited to 10 students.  Please bring lunch!

Click here for supply list

Click here for Moda Daybreak pattern and Fabric Requirements
Fabric is NOT supplied.  Each student needs to bring the fabrics of their choice and accompanying sewing supplies.

To contact RMQM: 303-215-9001 or 303-277-0377.


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: This is a great class for the beginner or anyone who wants to improve their quilt piecing skills. Learn great tips for choosing fabric, rotary cutting techniques, and pressing and piecing the quilt top.
Materials Included: Moda Daybreak pattern and fabric requirements provided after completing registration. They can be emailed or you can pick up at RMQM.
Instructor: Rita Meyerhoff
{{getPrice()}}
Class fee does not include fabric. Pattern is included and available for download on the website.

{{model.event.first_date}} - {{model.event.last_date}} {{model.event.sections.length}} Sessions {{model.event.sections[0].time}}
{{s.date}} {{s.time}}

Seats available {{model.remainingSeats()}}

{{errorMessage}}

{{waitlist_contact_errorMessage}}

Included Materials


{{c.items[0].title}}

{{c.errorMessage}}

This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.

Current Exhibits
Main Gallery:
25 Years of Scraps
19th Century Patchwork Divas

Northeast Gallery:
Diana Fox Solo Exhibit
Outside the Frame's Edge

Membership has Benefits
Members gain free entry to exhibits throughout the year, free admission to Sunday at the Museum events, discounts on gift shop purchases, and more!

Sunday at the Museum
2nd Sunday of most months | 2 pm
January - No SAM / Exhibit Installation
February 2 - Men's Exhibitor's Panel
024 Schedule is being prepared  - Watch for more details to come.


Contact Us:

Phone:      303-277-0377
Email:       RMQM@RMQM.org
Address:  200 Violet Street, Suite 140
                  Golden, CO 80401
Hours:      Monday - Saturday 10-4pm
                  Sunday - 11-4pm
Closed Major Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day & Easter Sunday. (early closings the day before at 2pm)
Holiday Hours may be different.