Intermediate Patchwork and Quilting

This class is continuing the previous class for intermediates and beyond or beginners, or for those with some knowledge of P and Q! With step-by-step traditional techniques including rotary cutting & making templates, the aim is simplicity – getting to the quilting stage within 6 weeks. Basic quilt history all stages of making a quilt will be explained and illustrated fully or bring a possible project or be inspired with new ideas. 
 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
• Washed fabrics – COTTON, mixed selection of plain and patterns, with a good variety of colours to suit students, can be re-cycled as long as still strong.  Bring any favourite pieces of fabric and once you have decided what you might like to do it will be easier to choose the fabrics
• 1 metre minimum of washed calico
• Basic sewing kit – to include threads, paper & fabric scissors. Sewing machine (optional)
• Pens, pencils, notebook, template material (plastic or card) – cereal boxes are excellent
• Ruler  Pritt-stick, colouring pencils – if available
• Cutting mat if available, 2 sheets of fine sandpaper – the sandpaper can be stuck to strong board, to be used for drawing on
• Books and pictures – for inspiration 
• Please note that it is not essential to have all of the above – just bring what you have and then you can either borrow, buy or share once you are here!