Beginner Quilt Class / MO

We will be making a 5 yard quilt this year! Yah!  The book that we are working out of is STEP IT UP , and the pattern is TANGO. 

YOU MUST HAVE A WORKING SEWING MACHINE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.

Class runs for two weeks and at the end of that time you should have a completed quilt top.

Quilting and binding will be discussed and you can finish these at home or send to your favorite Long Arm Quilter. 

First Week:  
Learn to cut fabric, how to a read a pattern, sew rails, square up blocks, and prepare for your homework.

Second Week: 
Add borders to complete your quilt top.
We will discuss quilting options
We will demonstrate how to make and apply binding 

Learning Objectives: 
Reading a pattern
Common Abbreviations in Quilting
Thread Selection
Fabric Selection
Tools of the trade 
Rotary Cutting Tips
Ironing vs Pressing
Accurate Piecing
     Learn how to square up your blocks
     Learn an accurate 1/4" seam for piecing
Quilting Options
     We will discuss options on finishing your table runner
Binding Basics
    Binding demonstration on making and attaching


Supply List:
Book: Step it up by Fabric Cafe

Pattern: Tango
Sewing Machine with foot pedal and power cord (be sure you know how to use it!)

Coordinating Thread and bobbins
Basic Sewing Supplies; pins, scissors, wonder clips, seam ripper, etc
Rotary Cutter and Mat
Ruler for Rotary Cutting:  6 1/2" x 22"*  (approximate)


Fabric Requirements:  
5- 1.25 yard coordinating Fabrics, (to allow for mistakes in cutting)  plus an addition 1/2 yard of fabric for your binding.