Intro to Quilt Piecing - Greenup

Course Description:

 This class is for students wanting to learn how to quilt or expand their existing quilting skills. The class objective is to learn quilting basics

•          choosing fabrics measuring fabric, using a rotary cutter and mat, proper pinning and clipping, how to thread your sewing machine and wind a bobbin, understanding seam allowance and how to properly sew a ¼” seam, how to trim seam allowance using a ruler, learn basic quilting terminology, learn how to chain piece, how to properly use a square up ruler and basic sewing techniques applicable to quilt piecing.

Required Supplies:

•         Sewing Machine with Accessories (thread, bobbins, 1/4” presser foot and standard zig zag presser foot)

o   MACHINE MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION

•         Basic Sewing Supplies (thread, snips, small scissors, seam ripper, fine sewing pins, measuring tape, pincushion
•          fabric (minimum of 2 pieces coordinating fabrics 1 yard each)
•          paper and pencil/ pen for taking notes
•          seam guide
•         Fabric marking utensil (frixion pen, chalk pencil, etc.)
•         Rotary Cutter with new 45mm Blade
•         Cutting Mat with Grid (Not required for class, but a necessity for home)

Optional:

•         Square up ruler 12.5x12.5
•         Sewing Machine Seam Guide
•         Masking or Painters Tape

Hands On Class Goals:

•         Successfully Complete and Square Up a 9 Patch Block
•         Successfully Complete a Pinwheel Block using Half Square Triangles

End of Class Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, students should be comfortable using basic sewing tools and have enough knowledge to begin piecing a quilt with techniques learned in the course outline.