Beginner Quilt Primer

Beginner Quilt Primer
Saturday, Feb 28 10:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $55
(includes one Mini Charm pack of your choice and ¾ yd backing fabric of your choice)
Instructor: Maggie Emmens

Would you like to learn basic quilting techniques including precision piecing? Have you ever wondered what you could make with a simple Charm Pack (5″ squares)? This pattern uses one Charm Pack along with a little background fabric to create a 32×32″ wall hanging, table center, wheelchair quilt, or baby quilt. This class will help you understand quilting basics, as well as tips for precision, and you should be able to finish the quilt top in the time allotted. If you would like to complete the quilt with batting, binding, and backing, the material amounts will be included during class.

Assumptions:
Must have basic sewing machine knowledge.

What to bring:

Note taking materials (eg., notebook, paper, pen/pencil) up. Class fee will be refunded in full if we cancel or if student cancels at the latest one week before class begins.

Sewing machine in good working order, with a new needle (extra needles, if needed). Please remember the foot pedal and power cord!

¼” foot or tape to mark a ¼” guide line on the machine, along with a regular all-purpose foot

Rotary cutter, with a new blade (extra blades, if needed)

Pins and needles, pin cushion

Thread (coordinate with background fabric)

Scissors and/or snips

Cutting ruler (6” x 24”)

Seam ripper

Would you like to learn basic quilting techniques? Have you ever wondered what are fat quarters and what can be made with them? This pattern uses two fat quarters along with a little accent fabric to create the quilt top. Come in before the class and we will help you select your fabric and thread. Payment in advance required.