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Basically, the Basics -Salem



This class is meant to develop practice proper technique and teach the skills necessary to confidently complete a quilt top.
The class does not require or expect any prior knowledge when it comes to quilt construction and will cover the following skills:

  • Fabric preperation
  • Rotary cutting with quilting ruler
  • Piecing
  • Pressing
  • Squaring
  • Block and Row Assembly    
As well as lots of tips, tricks, and tools you can use to make life easier along the way! The pattern is simple with all straight seams and easy intersections, its even fat quarter friendly!

Supplies:
  • Sewing machine and all parts necessary to sew
  • Rotary cutter
  • 6"x24" Quilting ruler
  • Straight pins or clips
  • Small sewing scissors (snips)
  • Offset Oasis pattern
  • 80/12 Universal Needles
  • Cotton or polyester 50 wt thread in white or coordinating color of choice
  • Fabric for the desired size of finished quilt top, as specified on pattern 
    • If you need assistance selecting fabric or deciphering the fabric requirements, please see instructor before class   
Optional Supplies:
  • 1/4" Piecing foot appropriate for your machine OR
  • Magnetic seam guide OR
  • Washi/painters tape
  • Magnetic pincusion
  • Spray starch
  • Square quilting ruler 

The class will cover quilt top construction, and is part of our 'Basically the Basics' series. Check back in March for the next piecing class in the series for a slightly more advanced quilt top. Follow up classes on various styles of quilting and binding would also be great next steps!

Please remember that there are no returns on classes. If you cannot attend class, you are welcome to send someone in your place. Due to copyright laws, books and patterns cannot be returned or exchanged.

 


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Rotary Cutting Piecing Pressing Squaring
Instructor: Sarah
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