2021 Fall Class Exploring Patterns Supply List
2021 Fall Quilting Class: Exploring Patterns
Quilting supplies are simple. Listed are the essential needs for this class and a second list of tools you might find useful.
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Sewing Machine: Any sewing machine will be fine as long as it is in good working condition. Please have a new needle in your machine and a couple to spare in case one breaks.
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Pattern:? We are using Ray’s All American Stars and Stripes by Lisa Sutherland. You can download the pattern here: Rays-All-American-Stars-and-Stripes
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Fabric: The amount of fabric needed is posted on Fabric and Pattern Needs page:
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Cutting Mat: A cutting mat that is designed to work with a rotary cutter.? A medium or large size works best.? Small mats are usually too small to cut large fabrics.? They work well for squaring up or sub-cutting.
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Rotary Cutter: Have your rotary cutter loaded with a fresh blade.? The best ones for this quilt use a 45mm blade.
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Ruler: A good basic acrylic ruler made for cutting with a rotary cutter is 6 x 18 inches.? Feel free to use any other size if you already have one. Just a note: a small 1-2″x 6″ is too small to help you for this quilt.
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Thread: It can be any thread.? Some people prefer to use 100% cotton thread, but it is a myth that polyester thread will eventually cut your fabric.? Check out Superior Thread’s “Therapy” for information on threads and needles (https://www.superiorthreads.com/videos-thread-therapy).? Most important is a good basic neutral color that will work well with your fabric, white, off-white, gray or black.? We will talk about the thread for quilting (top-stitching) your quilt in our second class.
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Scissors: Small clipping or embroidery scissors will be needed for cutting threads as you sew.
Also useful tools but not required might be:
- Eleanor Burns’ Flying Geese ruler
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: pollyanna66@comcast.net or dwerkman@pcc.edu