In this class you will learn the basic building blocks that lead to a lifetime of successful quilt-making.  A hand-on approach will explore the following.
1 Quilt terminology
2 Essential tools needed for design and cutting
3 How to read a pattern
4 Basic color theory
5 Quilt block basics–9-patch and half-square triangle
6 Simplifying block construction

At the end of this course, with homework required, you will have completed your first quilt-top!  Please note that you will need to bring your sewing machine to class and have a basic knowledge of machine operation and sewing, in general.  A practice kit for 9-patch and half-square triangle blocks will be provided.

SUPPLY LIST FOR CLASS
2 BOBBINS, PRE-WOUND WITH GRAY THREAD
1 LARGE SPOOL OF GRAY THREAD (I USE GUTERMANN SEW-ALL 50WT)
STRAIGHT PINS (QUILT SIZE, 1 1/4″ OR LONGER)
80/12 OR 90/14 UNIVERSAL MACHINE NEEDLES
1/4″ PIECING FOOT WITH GUIDE THAT FITS YOUR MACHINE

ADDITIONAL SUPPLY LIST FOR HOME WORK
OLFA 45MM ROTARY CUTTER
OLFA ROTARY MAT 18″ X 24″ MINIMUM
OMNI-GRID RULER 6″X 24″
OMNI-GRID 12″ SQUARE RULER
ADD-A-QUARTER RULER
THREAD SNIPS
SEWING SCISSORS (8″ IS IDEAL)
SEAM RIPPER
TAPE MEASURE (RETRACTABLE VERSION IS BEST)
WATER-SOLUBLE/HEAT ERASABLE PENS (WHITE, PINK AND BLUE

BEST PRESS SIZING OR FAULTLESS PREMIUM LUXE FINISH SPRAY STARCH

STUDENTS RECEIVE 15% DISCOUNT ON CLASS SUPPLIES PURCHASED AT AUSTIN’S.  PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE TO BRING QUALITY CLASSES BY PURCHASING YOUR SUPPLIES WITH US.