We will be making a variation of the traditional log cabin quilt and also learning:
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Color Theory- arranging your fabrics in a pleasing palette, value and tone.
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Organization tips for working with many colors.
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Using a freezer paper pattern
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Getting the most use of your fat quarters (there will be no waste).
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Using a design wall
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How to measure for and add borders.
***This class makes a small quilt, but you will have enough fabric left to make a twin quilt top. Teacher has made directions for this and will share them with you.
***If you decide to continue the techniques on your own and make a twin quilt top, you will need to purchase double to suggested yardage for your borders and binding.
Date:: Saturday, October 6th AND Saturday, November 24th (second class date may be moved earlier, if available)
Time: 10:30-12:30
Teacher: Marilynn Bouclin
Cost: $50.00 plus cost of pattern
Supplies: All materials listed below are carried by Blaine’s.
•Sewing machine with straight stitch foot (and manual, just in case)
•Straight stitch sole plate, if you have one
•Kwik Scrappy Log Cabin pattern and fabrics suggested
•60 mm rotary cutter with new blade- a necessity for cutting multiple layers of fabric
•Ruler for cutting fabric (longer than 12 inches)
•Needle Universal #90
•12 inch or larger rotary mat, if you have one
•Matching thread for the top and bobbin in a neutral color
•12 clip-type clothespins
•Your usual sewing supplies
Teacher will be using the 3-in-1 Color Tool by Joen Wolfrom to demonstrate color theory. Not mandatory for this class, but you might want to purchase one for future reference.
***Teacher will supply freezer paper***