Class – Quilting First Class

$99.00 /Item

Learn the fundamentals of building quilts from start to finish. Learn the basics of rotary cutting, piecing, straight line quilting and binding to get you on track to be a successful quilter in the 4 part class. Check our CALENDAR for the next upcoming class. Limit of 8 in-store for each offering

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Fabric Requirements: *Two sizes available*

5 x 5 square quilt (40.5″ x 40.5″): 0.8 metres – background 0.4 metres – chain 0.15 metres – small border 0.6 metres – large border 1.2 metres – backing – we recommend avoiding flannel fabric, fabric with a directional pattern, or soild fabric for your backing. 0.3 metres – binding 1.1 metres – batting (46″ wide)
5 x 7 rectangular quilt (40.5″ x 52.5″): 1.0 metres – background 0.5 metres – chain 0.15 metres – small border 0.6 metres – large border 1.5 metres – backing – we recommend avoiding flannel fabric, fabric with a directional pattern, or soild fabric for your backing. 0.35 metres – binding 1.5 metres – batting (46″ wide) OR 1 package crib batting

 

Notions Required:

Thread – 60-weight neutral-coloured cotton for piecing (ie. smoke grey, taupe, khaki – no colours please)

 

Mary Ellen’s Best Press Tools

 

18″ x 24″ rotary cutting mat Rotary cutter and new blade (we recommend the OMNIGRID 45mm cutter – very safe and easy to use) Ruler – 6½” x 24″ for cutting fabric Ruler – 8½” bias square Measuring tape

120″ Sewing machine in good working order with universal and quilting needles, bobbins and manual Foot – ¼” piecing foot (must have for first class) Foot – walking foot (must have for third class) Basic sewing supplies – pins, scissors, extra sewing machine needles, etc. Required: Pattern To comply with copyright laws, everyone must have their own copy of the pattern (provided)

Extra Instructions: Please purchase all fabrics and supplies prior to class – we do NOT have time to shop during class. No flannel for this class. There will be no alterations or variations to the pattern or supply list allowed in this class, as we do not have the time. Please allow our very qualified staff to help you purchase all fabrics and supplies, to ensure that you have no problems in the class. Please bring a machine with which you are comfortable to class. Note that piecing and walking feet do not come standard with most sewing machines – please purchase these prior to class. Please review our Classroom Policies. If you have any questions, please call My Sewing Room at 403-252-3711. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AND HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY YOUR CLASS.

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