Beginning Quilt Making - 3/05 - 4/02 (Class is Full)
This 5 week class will cover the fundamentals - fabric preparation, cutting, sewing, pressing and other quilt making techniques. You will learn how to make 6 basic blocks found in many quilting designs. You will assemble these blocks into a quilt top, learn how to machine quilt with your walking foot and finally you will bind your runner.
This is a great class for new quilters as well as those who have done some quilting but haven’t taken a class.
Supply List:
You will need a working sewing machine that does a straight stitch. Be sure to bring bobbins and needles - a #80 Microtex needle is a good choice
If you aren’t familiar with how to use your machine, take some time to learn how to thread it, fill the bobbin, change stitch length and adjust tension.
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Rotary cutter - 45mm
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Quilting rulers - 6 1/2" x 24 1/2” plus 6 1/2” square or 6 1/2" x 12 1/2"
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Cutting mat - 18” by 24” is a good size
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Quilting pins
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Scissors
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Seam ripper
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Marking pencil
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Spray starch - from the laundry section of the grocery store
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A container to keep your project in
BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON ALL YOUR TOOLS
Twin Cities Quilting will provide irons and ironing surfaces
Bring the above supplies to class. We will discuss other tools you may want to purchase.
Fabric requirements:
Note - choose your fabrics before class begins - the staff at Twin Cities Quilting will be glad to help you select your fabrics
We will be using 4 fabrics in your runner:
(4) 1/3 yard cuts of fabric
In addition you will need:
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1/3 yard binding
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3/4 yard backing
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Batting - Hobbs 80/20 fusible (available in crib size at Twin Cities Quilting)
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50 weight 100% cotton thread for piecing (gray is a good basic)