Quilt as you go with Donna
Have you ever wanted to quilt your project but find it too difficult with your sewing machine? In this class, you will learn quilt-as-you-go technique and make a throw quilt measuring 48” x 58”. You will make your own quilt as simple or elegant as you like, using the quilt-as-you-go technique. With quilt-as-you-go, each block/unit of a quilt is quilted and then sewn to the next block or row. Once you have your quilt sewn together, it is ready for binding.
This technique is great if you want to quilt your project but find it difficult to quilt an entire quilt top and it is great as a stash buster. Note: there is a one week break between week 3 and 4 and a 2 week break between week 4 and 5.
What to Bring (You will receive a 10% discount on fabric & supplies purchased at our shop for this class.)
Standard Sewing Supplies
- Sewing machine in good working order. Please bring your Owner’s Manual.
Sewing Machine foot attachments - a quarter inch foot and a walking foot are required (if you know how to FMQ, you can bring your FMQ foot) - Microtex Sharp sewing machine needles - size 80/12. You may want a quilting needle for quilting the blocks and borders. Bring extra needles.
- Bobbins
- Thread (see project requirements)
- Basic sewing supplies –pins, seam ripper, scissors. You may find sewing clips useful for this project.
- 6 x 12” or 6 x 24” inch ruler
- 10 ½” or larger square ruler
- Optional – Stripology ruler, if you have one
- Quilting gloves
- Curved quilting pins or basting Spray
- A fabric marking pen/pencil
- Rotary cutter with sharp blade
Project box or zip lock bags to keep project organized - Notebook & pen if you want to take your own notes
- Fabric A rectangles - 0.5 meter
- Fabric B rectangles - 0.5 meter
- Fabric C background – 1 meter
- Fabric D sashing – 1.25 meters
- Fabric E borders – 1 meter
- Fabric F binding - 0.5 meter
- Batting – 1 meter of 104 – 108” 100% cotton batting
- Backing - 1 meter of 108" cotton backing or flannel (flannel must be pre-washed)
- Thread to match your fabric
Stash buster Option:
- Fabric A and B Layer cake pieces or assorted fabric, enough to cut 20 - 5” x 10” rectangles.
- Fabric C - F as above
- Batting – 20 pieces of batting at 10” square, 2 pieces at 4 ½” x 42” and 2 pieces at 4 ½” x 60"
- Backing - 20 pieces of backing at 10” square, 2 pieces at 4 1/2” x 420” and 2 pieces at 4 1/2” x 60”. The backing fabric can be all the same or a variety of fabrics to create a patchwork on the back.
- Thread to match your fabric
You will receive an email with project specific and fabric supply requirements at least 2 weeks before the class. If you would like this sooner just let me know.
Cancellation policy can be found on our website under Store Policies.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Advanced Beginner - You have made a quilt, and are very comfortable with using a rotary cutter, ruler, sewing quilt blocks, squaring a quilt, making and sewing on a binding. It would be an asset if you have used a walking foot or free motion quilting to quilt a project. |
| Requirements: | A sewing machine in good working order, the standard supplies list, fabric & supplies noted in the class description. |
| Instructor: | Donna |
| Instructor Bio: | Donna has been quilting for many years. “There is so much to learn and try with quilting that I can never get tired of quilting.” She enjoys a variety of quilting techniques, as well as learning new techniques and new ways to do the “old” techniques. She especially enjoys sewing days and retreats where she can sew and learn and have a laugh. |
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