Make a Mini Quilt: Introduction to English Paper Piecing

Create a coaster-size mini patchwork quilt using English paper piecing. This hand-sewing technique, developed in England in the early 1700s, uses paper templates to create beautiful geometric patches, pouches, bags, and even full-size quilts. Try this simple, meditative, and eco-friendly stitching method, using small fabric scraps that might otherwise go to waste. Build the skills and confidence to use this versatile technique in future projects.

Darci Hanna
Darci Hanna

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Darci Hanna is an interdisciplinary artist and curator based in Somerville, Massachusetts. She grew up raising cattle on a farm in rural Kansas before pursuing a career as a curator. As a museum professional, she has helped create more than fifty contemporary art exhibitions and coordinated more than 100 artist talks. After fifteen years working in museums, she went back to school to earn an MFA in Studio Art from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and graduated in 2024. Her artistic practice spans a broad range of media. In addition to painting, printmaking, and sculpting, she frequently incorporates sewing, quilting, weaving, and embroidery into her work.

Mini Quilt
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Arlington High School
Price: $69.00 Min Age 18 yr.
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  • Darci Hanna
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Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM Arlington High School
Wed, Dec 9th 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM Arlington High School
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