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QUILTING: Paper Piecing 101



     Ever looked at a quilt and saw those perfect points or slivers of fabric, not one but all of them?  You probably thought, “How did they piece that so precise?”  Well, it's probably Foundation Pieced or Paper Pieced.  Like to learn how they did those blocks so precisely?  Come join us for Paper Piecing 101.  In this class, we'll learn the basics in types of foundations, an easy Square in a Square block, a Basket block, a Pineapple block and the block that every quilter wants to at least try, a New York Beauty block (curved piecing).  We'll learn joining smaller blocks together into larger blocks and if you want to, all these blocks can be pieced into a very pretty sampler wall hanging.  So if you're curious about all those prefect points and sliver of fabrics, come join us.  We'll learn how to quilt on paper

SUPPLY LIST

Book:   Paper Piecing by Alex Anderson.

Machine in good working order, cords and manual.

 

Seam Ripper                                                                           Quilter's straight Pins   1 3/4” long                                                                          

1” x 6” see thru Ruler                                                             Pin cushion

Extra machine needles that can be used with cotton fabrics.

Paper scissors                             Thread Clippers                 Fabric scissors

6 1/2” square ruler                                                                 Cheap lint roller

3” x 18” ruler or 4” x 14” ruler (Omnigrid)                           12 1/2” square ruler

Machine Quilting Thread.   Gray or Cream

Rotary Mat                                     Rotary Cutter                     Rotary Ruler 6” X 24”

2-3 already wound bobbins                                                      Pencil with eraser & Note Pad

Quart Zip-lock type bags                                                           Serger Tweezers

 

Fabrics:

     ¼ yard of 5 different fabrics – various colors viewed as Dark colors.

                 Stitch a seam line as close to cut edges as possible. Wash and set colors with

                           1 cup Salt or 1 cup Vinegar. Put Color Catcher in with fabrics.

     ¼ yard of 3 different fabrics - various colors viewed as Light colors.

                 Stitch a seam line as close to cut edges as possible. Wash and set colors with

                           1 cup Salt or 1 cup Vinegar. Put Color Catcher in with fabrics. Pre-Class instructions:                   
  Students should cut these fabrics before first class.



Skill Level:
advanced
Skill Details:
Beginning Quilter to Advanced
Requirements:
You must know how to operate your sewing machine and have it in good working order.
Instructor Name:
Pam Shartzer
Instructor Bio:
Pam Shartzer

QUILTING: Paper Piecing 101

Cost:
$ 60.00