Class: Learn to Quilt
Instructor: Nancy M. Roelfsema
Sessions: 8
Level: Beginner
Cost: $85.00
Date: Thursdays, June 24, July 8, 15, 22, Aug. 5, 19, 26, 
                     Sept. 9
Mondays, Sept. 6, 13, Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6 Time:  6-9pm
Supplies:
Book: “Learning to Quilt” by Nancy M. Roelfsema (will be available the first day of class) $20.00

Supplies: Please set up an appointment with Nancy before class to help pick out your fabrics.  She will use a computer designing program to help you decide on your colors.  All supplies bought at Smith-Owen for the class will be discounted 15%.

Fabric:
--Light backgrounds – behind appliqué section and setting triangles – 2 yards
-- In pieced blocks and flying geese – 2 yards
-- Last border & binding, Inner solid border, setting squares (blue on the store sample) 3 ½ yards
--Second border, background to cable border – 1 ¼ yards
-- Cabled border design and accents – 5/8 yard
--Accent fabrics – for use in pieced blocks and appliqué – (5) ½ yards pieces
--First border and accent fabric (gold in the store sample) 3/8 yard
--Backing 4 ½ yards – we will discuss this fabric in the 6th class  --Sewing machine in good working order – ¼ inch foot is very helpful
--new sewing machine needles (suggested 70 or 80 Universal)
--scissors for cutting thread
--100% cotton thread, size 50/2, color neutral
--seam ripper
--Fine silk pins – No pins with large ball heads  

Session 1
45 mm Rotary cutter,

Session 2

Session 3
Bias Bars
Roxanne Glue
Invisible thread
“Stitch-n-Tear” Stabilizer – available at Smith Owen
Hand appliqué thread –We will discuss in class
Hand needles – We will discuss in class
3 sticks glue – fabric, wash out, no acid
Thimble - optional

Session 4
Mechanical Pencil

Session 5
Add-a-Quarter Ruler (six inch)

Session 6
Fons & Porters “Quilters Need To Know” card

Session 7
Size 1 Safety Pins (300)
Batting – Double or queen size 80/20 cotton blend
505 Basting Spray
Calculator (very helpful)
120” measuring tape

Session 8
Walking Foot
Quilting Gloves
Clear invisible thread
Bobbin thread to match your backing (we will discuss in class)



Click here to see class pictures

testimonials from students

Hours 
Map

Mon. - Thursday 9:00 - 8:00
Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00

Quick Links

Home Coupons Classes Calendar
Gallery Recipes Machines Pre-owned machines
Software What's New Specials
Husqvarna Viking Pfaff

 

Contact Us
616-361-5484  800-383-3238
E-mail us
 
smitho@iserv.net

For Email Newsletters you can trust

Copyright ©2000-2010 Smith-Owen Sewing
All rights reserved