Beginner Quilting
Fridays: May 12, June 9 & June 30 10:30 - 4:30
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 & 24 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
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Materials Included: | Class Fee |
| Instructor: | Gail Shaff |
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