{"product_id":"kiwandi-quilts-class","title":"June 11th - Kawandi Quilting Class","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eCreate a stunning quilt using the Kawandi quilt technique in this inspiring and creativity-focused class. This method allows you to design organically as you sew, resulting in a one-of-a-kind quilt full of movement and personality. Students will learn layout planning, improvisational piecing techniques, and construction tips to confidently complete their project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eWhat is Kawandi Quilting? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"region\" aria-label=\"carousel\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"va-top mb-8 fz-m\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Item 1 of 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lh-22 d-b\"\u003eSaying “Kawadi Quilts” is actually a redundancy, but the phrase is widely used nonetheless. Africans arrived in India in mostly three “waves.” The earliest migration was as far back as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esecond or third centuries CE\u003c\/b\u003e, when African merchants and sailors arrived in India . The second occurred in the fourteenth century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"va-top mb-8 fz-m\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Item 1 of 1\"\u003eKawandi quilts are a traditional hand-stitched quilt style created by the Siddi people of India, whose African heritage and cultural traditions influence their unique textile art. Kawandi quilts are known for their improvisational design, visible hand stitching, and the use of fabric scraps layered and stitched from the outside edges inward. Each quilt tells a personal story and celebrates creativity, resourcefulness, and cultural history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"522\"\u003e📅 Date: June 11th\u003cbr data-end=\"533\" data-start=\"530\"\u003e🕙 Time: 10:30 - 3:30\u003cbr data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"541\"\u003e📍 Location: My Quilting Loft \u003cbr data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e🧵 Skill Level: Confident Beginner and up\u003cbr data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e💲 Class Fee: $45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eA supply list will be provided after registration. \u003cstrong\u003eSewing machines are NOT required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"851\" data-start=\"794\"\u003e👉 Seats are limited. Register early to secure your spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karen Bachofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48104667414748,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3055\/5356\/files\/KawandiQuilt.jpg?v=1773522259","url":"https:\/\/myquiltingloft.myshopify.com\/products\/kiwandi-quilts-class","provider":"My Quilting Loft ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}