Beginner Quilting

Saturdays: Aug 26, Sep 16, & Sep 30                 10:30 - 4:30 pm
 
In this class you will be given the opportunity to create a simple Rail Fence Quilt from start to finish. You will learn how to use different quilting tools including a rotary cutter and ruler to accurately cut your fabric. You will learn how to sew accurate 1/4” seams, the importance of pressing your fabric before and during the construction of your quilt top. In the third session I will show you how to pin baste, machine quilt and bind your quilt.

Book:  Start Quilting by Alex Anderson

Class Prep: Read pages 8-9 & 22 in the Start Quilting book and purchase your fabric prior to class. If you would like assistance selecting fabrics, any Honey Bee Associate will be happy to help. 

Supplies:

•        Sewing machine in good working condition with a few empty bobbins.
•        Size 70 or 80 sewing machine needle for piecing (universal or microtech)
•        50 wt. thread (neutral color such as gray or cream)
•        Cutting mat: 18 x 24 or 24 x 36
•        Rotary cutter: 45mm (most common) or 60mm
•        Scissors (small for snipping threads)
•        Ruler 6.5” x 12.5” or 6.5” x 24.5”
•        Seam ripper
•        Stiletto (optional)
•        Patchwork/Quilting pins
•        Fabric marking pencil/pen
•        Quarter inch foot (if you don’t have this we’ll use tape to mark your sewing line)
•        Sewing machine Users Guide

To complete the construction of your quilt on days 2 & 3 you will need:

•        Safety pins (small curved ones work best)
•        Quik-Klip tool or a teaspoon
•        Walking foot (we’ll talk about this foot in class)
•        Masking or painters tape 1” wide.
•        Batting