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)