Basic Quiltmaking-
September 26 9:30 - 4:00
Experience: Confident Beginner
This class is for the person who is curious about quilting and the basic supplies and techniques to make a quilt top. The first part of this class is getting acquainted with quilting notions including Machine Needles, Thread, Rotary Cutters, Rulers, Scissors, Pins, Clips, and a few other handy notions that make quilting easy. This class will cover fabrics found in a quilt shop along with discussing color, pattern, and how those choices impact blocks and a quilt overall. We will talk about preparing fabrics for cutting along with rotary cutting safety and how to cut fabric. We will review setting up a sewing machine for a ¼ inch seam which is essential for quilting. We will make these basic blocks. Rail Fence Nine Patch Half Square Triangles Four Patch Disappearing Four Patch To be successful in the class, please be proficient winding a bobbin, threading, and sewing on a machine
Supplies Needed:
Beginner's Guide to Quiltmaking
6 1/2" square Ruler (Creative Grids)
6 1/2" x 24 1/2" ruler (Creative Grids)
Stitchers Friend Ruler
General Sewing Supplies, Rotary Cutter, Scissors, pencil, thread, bobbins, pins, pincushion.
Fabric - 4 Fat Quarters we will pick out during class.