Are you Scared Stitchless to drop your feed dogs to free motion quilt your own quilts? Learn the basics of what you need to know before you begin and practice on your first free motion quilting sample. With your domestic sewing machine, you can create heirloom quilts. This beginner class will cover topics ranging from marking your quilt, batting choices, pinning your quilt, working with stencils, free motion fills, grid work, to alternate ways to transfer designs to your quilt tops. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Then dive in and practice free-motion grid work, quilting loops, curves, and straight lines, all using your home sewing machine on your own first free motion sampler.
Wednesday, October 11 from 9:30am to 3pm. Class will meet in the Lumberyard Arts Center classroom/studio. Class fee: $45.
Supply List: Things you will need for class.
Recommended Battings: Quilter’s Dream Cotton, Warm and Natural, Warm and White, Hobbs 80/20 blend.
NOTE: Class begins with lecture/overview and pinning your practice sandwiches. Machines will be used after lunch as we get to the hands-on portion of the class. Bring a sack lunch or grab a bite in downtown Baldwin City.
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | Beginning free motion quilting class for all quilters. |
Requirements: | Sewing machine with Sew-Steady extension or similar surround to support hands on both sides of the needle; feed-dogs that will drop. Free motion quilting or darning foot required. |
Instructor: | Liz Granberg-Jerome |
Instructor Bio: | Liz Granberg-Jerome brings 15+ years of quilting experience, on top of 50+ years of sewing to the classroom. She works well with all levels of students, working with each student to ensure everyone in her class succeeds. |
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