Beginning Quilting Series 3
Supply list:
Sewing machine (in good working order and that you are familiar with)
Kit for class project
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Rotary cutter & cutting mat (it is a good idea to have a spare blade for the rotary cutter)
Thread
Ruler for rotary cutting (6 x 24 in or similar size), 6 ½” square
Basic sewing supplies (thread, seam ripper, pins, scissors, etc.)
Batting & backing for project but these can be purchased later
Basic sewing kit to include
1. Thread for piecing
2. Pins
3. Seam ripper
4. Scissors
5. 1/4" foot for your machine, or be able to sew an accurate 1/4" seam
Outline (subject to revision)
First class
- Basic quilting terms
- Safe use of rotary cutter to cut fabric
- Importance of knowing grain of fabric
- Determining accurate ¼ seam on your machine
- Cutting of 1 square dance and 8 rail fence blocks
- Sew at least one square dance block and 1 rail fence block. Measure each to be sure it is 6.5 inches square.
- Proper pressing of seams
- Homework before next class
o Finish sewing 1 square dance block and 8 rail fence blocks
o Cut four 9 patch blocks
o Sew the rows for the nine patch blocks, press according to directions on page 25, do not sew rows into blocks
Second class
- Review & questions
- Cut pieces for three log cabin blocks
- Instructions on how to cut half square triangles & handling of bias edges
- Sew
o One log cabin block
o Cut pieces for two double 9 patch blocks
o Sew one double 9 patch block
o Cut flying geese blocks
o Sew one flying geese block
o Cut one friendship star block
o Sew one friendship star block
- Homework
o Sew 2 more log cabin blocks
o Sew 1 more double nine patch block
o Sew 3 more flying geese blocks
o Sew 2 more friendship star blocks
o Measure each block after you sew it to be sure it is 6.5 in. square
Third class
- Lay out blocks in rows
- Begin to sew blocks together to make rows
- After you have rows 1 & 2 done, join them together to begin forming quilt top.
- Review of how to measure & apply borders to quilt
- Sew balance of rows together, join them as time allows
- Overview of how to make quilt sandwich from top, batting, & backing
- Measure, cut borders & apply borders as time allows.
- Overview options for quilting
- Homework:
o Finish joining rows together
o Apply borders
o Make quilt sandwich and quilt
Fourth class
- Measure for binding
- Cut and join binding pieces
- Attach binding to quilt
- Join binding ends
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Beginner |
| Materials Included: | Basic sewing tools and sewing machine |
| Instructor: | Patty Stiles |
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