Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Students will come to class with a simple quilt block already pieced (see class preparation instructions below). We feel it is very important to learn this technique on a quilt top that actually has seams and ditches instead of practicing on a panel. Doing this bit of sewing at home will allow us to have more time to work with rulers. We will layer the quilt top and have lots of time to practice quilting with rulers. You will be amazed at how easy it is.
Discussion topics include supplies, use of straight edge rulers to complete all of our in-the-ditch quilting, and use of a variety of curved rulers to create some fun designs to complete the quilt. We have lots of samples to share, and a demonstration will be provided on how to do a beautiful and easy faux-piped binding.
Supply List:
- Sewing Machine (in good working condition, with a new needle, a power cord, a foot pedal and a manual.)
- Ruler Foot, this is a MUST for all machines, Pocono Sew and Vac can help you find the right foot for your machine.
- Variety of thread colors to match/contrast with your quilt top. You can use regular sewing cotton, or you can experiment with some fun threads.
- Quilting gloves (optional)
- Large flat sewing surface/tray if you have one.
- Bring a variety of rulers if you already own some. If not, we will provide some rulers for you to try in class.
- Scissors
- Marking tools (the instructors like chalk and the water-soluble markers
Prepare for Class:
Using a variety of solid fabrics, cut:
- Nine 5" squares
- Two 2 ½” x 14 ½” strips and two 2 ½” x 19” strips for the inside border
- Two 3 ½” x 19” strips and two 3 ½” x 24 ½” strips for the outside border
- One 26" square of backing fabric
- One 26" square of batting
Sew 5” squares together in 3 rows of 3 squares to make a 9-patch block, add 2 ½” inside border strips, and then the 3 ½” outside border strips to make a small quilt top. We will baste the quilt layers in class.
Kate Mulberger: 814-571-4436 Kelly Henry: 814-280-6529
Class Cancellation Policy
To reserve a seat, all Pocono Sew & Vac classes must be paid in full upon registration. In the event that a student needs to cancel their reservation for a class, they should notify PS&V at least 7 days in advance (by phone) to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days before class will not be issued a refund.
If a class does not have the minimum number of participants 7 days prior to class day, the teacher will cancel class. The customer will be fully refunded within 7 to 10 business days. Any questions call PS&V at 800-442-8227.
Some classes require homework to be done before class, such as cutting/prepping fabrics. If homework is required, it will be posted in the class description. Please read the class description thoroughly before signing up before a class. If homework is not done by the start of class, you will not be able to attend, and a refund will not be issued. If you have any questions regarding class homework, please call the store and we will be happy to help.