You’ve pieced your top and quilted it. Now for the binding. Are you having trouble mitering the corners or joining those last 2 ends? Would you hate like to learn hand sewing the binding? Or would you rather attach your binding by machine? Then this class is for you. We’ll learn some tips for making the binding and attaching it to your quilt. The class includes a 3-page handout with photos so you will be able to practice this skill again and again.
When: Wednesday, March 22nd and March 29th, from 10:30- 1:30
Cost: $70.00 for both sessions
Teacher: Marilynn Bouclin
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Supplies: All materials listed below are carried by Blaine’s.
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Sewing machine with both straight stitch foot and walking foot (and manual, just in case)
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Straight stitch sole plate, if you have one
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(3) quilted pieces, 16 inches square. I used (3) 12 inch orphan blocks and put a 2 ½ inch border on them. Please do not trim the blocks after quilting them yet.
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Binding strips. You may cut them to the size you prefer to work with (2 ¼” or 2 ½”). Please do not join strips together or iron them. We will learn some tricks in class.
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Quilting needle #90.
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Ruler appropriate for the size of what you will be binding. An 18” ruler would be a good choice or a larger square ruler (12 inch square or larger).
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Rotary cutter
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Some kind of fabric marker, like Clover chalk marker.
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Matching thread for the top and bobbin
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Pins (I use both flower head pins and Clover glass head pins).
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Awl
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Your usual sewing supplies