Kantha Quilts

Kantha Quilts

Workshop - Textiles | Available

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States

Art & Wellness Studio - 203

5/11/2024 (one day)

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sat

$120.00

$108.00

In Sanskrit, the word “Kantha” means rags. But these blankets aren't usually produced out of actual rags. They are a mix of old saris and other discarded pieces of fabric. Never meant to be used as accent pieces, the original intent of these quilts was to keep people warm while repurposing old fabric.  Join textile artist Grace McFetters in learning the technique of Kantha quilting using a pillow cover to get you started.  Students must provide their own base quilt block sandwich (top, batting and backing); other fabrics will be provided.  Ages 14 and up.

McFetters, Grace

Grace McFetters has studied various fiber arts since 2013, starting with knitting.  She began to explore weaving in early 2017. Grace established her fiber studio, Transcend Fiber Studio, in 2018, and formalized her fiber business in early 2020.  She has taught Ukrainian Easter Eggs since 2011, and began teaching fiber arts, including knitting, weaving, hand spinning, and dyeing since 2018. As Grace grows as an artist and continues learning new techniques, she continues to add to her teaching repertoire.  She now teaches sewing, both by hand and by machine, as well as some fun topics like needle felting, wool painting, and textile collage!