Basic Machine Quilting October 25th and 26
Equipment:
Sewing Machine Basic sewing supplies – scissors, pins, etc
Walking foot for your machine Free motion foot for you machine
Extension Table for your machine to make the quilting surface larger
Supplies:
A “Super Slider” to allow the quilts to move more freely when doing free motion quilting
4 to 6 quilt sandwiches (plain top & bottom with batting between the two layers) 14” X 14” each
Contracting thread to be seen on the top of the quilt sample sandwiches
Two or three bobbins filled with a different colour of thread from the top thread
Paper to take notes on
Designs you would like to learn ???
Lesson Plan:
Day One:
-basic straight line sewing using your walking foot & Simple Free motion
- stitch along straight patterns
- stitch in the ditch
- stitch away from the seam to create interest
- Simple patterns with free motion
Day Two:
- More complicated and interesting patterns
- Preparing a quilt for binding
- Attaching a binding to your quilt