Beginning Machine Quilting - 6 hr workshop
Skill Level: Beginner

This class will introduce you to basic machine quilting techniques. Please be prepared and have a good working knowledge of your sewing machine. Take the time to read your machine manual and know how to change the presser feet before coming to class. 
You will learn how to mark a design using stencils, to pin baste your quilt top, to stitch in the ditch, stipple and free motion quilt. We will discuss fabric choices, different types of batting, marking tools and various types of thread. Please come to class with your sample top already pieced, your machine cleaned and oiled, and a brand new needle in place.

SUPPLY LIST

• Stencils -Flower stencil #11 for the center squares and stencil # 158 for the border available for purchase at workshop
• Sewing Machine (please bring your manual if you are not familiar with your machine)
• Walking (even feed foot) foot 
• Freemotion foot - If purchasing a new foot consider buying an open toe or ”C” shaped presser foot, being able to see the needle 
  while stitching is a huge advantage.
• Sewing Machine Needles Sharps 80/12 
• Extension Table for your machine (if you have one)
• Thread to match your fabrics, 50 or 60 wt 100% cotton, # 30 or 40 rayon, or #40, 50 or 60 poly. Purchase a good quality thread! 
• Bobbins - bring a bobbin for each of the thread colors you will be using
• Pins for basting - approximately 50, 1¾" straight pins (flower head pins will bend)
  or 1" safety pins 
• Water Soluble Blue Marking Pen - regular tip 
• Masking Tape - ½" or wider (regular masking tape, not blue painters tape)
• 6" x 24" ruler
• Lunch or a snack
• Chair cushion to sit on. (It helps to be sitting up higher) 
• Batting - 18" x 27" piece. The sample was made using Warm and Natural. Any low loft (¼") 
  cotton bat that can be quilted 2" apart, Hobbs Heirloom, Fairfield Natural Cotton, Organic 
  Cotton, Perfect Cotton, etc. 
• Backing Fabric - 20" x 29" piece
• Light colored tone on tone or solid fabric for center squares and border - ½ yd
• Print fabric A for half square triangles - ¼ yd or fat quarter 
• Print fabric B for half square triangles - ¼ yd or fat quarter 
• Optional : fabric for binding - ¼ yd (to be completed at home) 
  
  For practice sandwiches cut: 
  4 (four) - 9" x 12" pieces of muslin (2 printed tops will be distributed at class)
  3 (three) - 9" x 12" pieces of batting  
  
  Questions?! Call me at 360-263-5750 or email me at plaidcat@tds.net
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  email: 
  espannring
  @gmail.com