Quilting for Beginners Lesson #2
LESSON 2
- PICKING FABRICS
Choosing fabrics for a project is a very important part of quilting. This lesson will be include:
v Fabric types
v Choosing fabric (focus, background, complimentary and contrasting)
v Methods for labeling fabrics for organization before sewing
- BLOCK CONSTRUCTION
Block construction is the foundation of quilting. This lesson will include:
v Review of block types (half square triangles, quarter square triangles, 4-patch, 9-patch, flying gees, split rail, log cabin)
v Strip piecing
v How to square your blocks
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Requirements: | STUDENT SUPPLY LIST * Students receive a 10% discount on any supplies purchased for class Supplies Needed • 1 yard of main fabric (inspiration fabric) • 1 yard each of 2 coordinating fabrics • 1 yard of a contrasting fabric • Rotary Cutter (45mm or 60 mm) • Rotary Cutting Mat (18” x 24” minimum, 24” x 36” recommended) • Acrylic Ruler (6.5” x 24.5” recommended) • Neutral Thread (I like to use a medium tan or gray) • New sewing machine needle (I recommend 80/12 or 70/10 Microtext Sewing Machine Needles or Organ Needles) • Scissors • Pins * We will have a field trip into the shop on the day of class. You can bring fabric with you to class or I can help you pick fabrics at the shop during class. Recommended Supplies (I will be demonstrating these items in class. They can be purchased that day) • Quarter Inch Quilting Foot or Quarter Inch Right Guide Foot • Wool Pressing Mat, Wooden Pressing Blocks or Irons • Glow Tape for marking rulers • 6.5” or 8.5” (or larger) acrylic square |
| Instructor: | Lisa Wennberg |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.