Ready to begin a new hobby of quilting? SJAC is proud to welcome back sewing expert Margo Duff for a fun introduction to this time-honoured skill!
In this six week course, Margo will introduce and walk you through the basic steps of quilting and guide you as you create a simple, but beautiful quilt from start to finish.
Participants must choose in advance the quilt size they wish to complete and purchase the supplies required. (Photo and pattern credit: FatQuarterShop.com)
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30PM • September 25 – October 30, 2018 • Cost: $95
Supplies and Equipment to bring (Please decide which size quilt you wish to make.)
Baby Quilt Size Materials (finished size 36 ½ x 36 ½”)
- 6 fat quarters (3 dark, 3 light in colour)
- .6o metre binding fabric
- 1.3 metres of backing fabric
- quilt batting (size of finished quilt)
- cotton thread (matching colour)
OR
Small Lap-size Quilt (finished size: 48 ½ x 54 ½”)
- 12 fat quarters (6 dark, 6 light in colour)
- .90 metre binding fabric
- 3 metres of backing fabric
- quilt batting (size of finished quilt)
- cotton thread (matching colour)
- fat quarter measurement: 18 x 21”
General Supplies
- portable sewing machine
- pins
- seam ripper
- shears
- safety pins (for basting the quilt together)
Optional: rotary cutter and cutting mat