Basic Piecing for Beginners

The purpose of this class is to teach the very basic, fundamental steps of cutting, sewing and piecing for creating accurate quilt blocks.

The class will be $35 for each student and will include fabric (1 yard/4 fat quarters) for the 9 patch block and thread to match the fabric, which will give them some extra to practice at home after class. The class usually lasts between 4-5 hours and covers all the items below.

Here are the topics we will cover in class:

·        Cutting

·        Piecing

·        Pressing

·        Rulers

·        Rotary Cutters

·        Mats

·        Thread and thread weights

·        Seam allowance – ¼” and scant ¼”

·        Sewing machine feet

·        Sewing machine needles

·        Sewing machine speed

·        Bobbins and bobbin winding

·        Irons

·        Heat settings

·        Steam

·        Starch and Sizing

·        Ironing/pressing

·        Pins and pinning

Here are the supplies that the ladies need to bring to class:

·        Sewing machine in good working order.  Your machine should have a new needle and be in good working order.  Ladies should know how to use their machine and be familiar with basic troubleshooting if there is an issue.

·       Small cutting mat and rotary cutter. I will provide cutting mats for us to share, but if you have a small cutting mat (18x24 or smaller) please bring it with you.

·       Ruler.  You will need a 6 ½” x 24 ½” quilting ruler.  

·        Small snips or scissors. Sewing or embroidery scissors will work.