Pieces Be With You by Susan K Cleveland 54336 237 Ave, West Concord MN 55985 e-mail: PiecesBeWithYou@att.net www.PiecesBeWithYou.com			return to "Classes" return to "Home"
Bold Needle Threads Supply List Impact with big decorative threads stitched through the needle can be easily achieved! Learn how to adjust your machine, choose needles, and select stitch patterns to get stunning results with these threads. In class we’ll stitch thread embellished bookmarks to learn about threads machines. After class you’ll have the ability to decorate fabric and quilt quilts with a new array of beautiful threads. Kits of fabric, stabilizer, fusible and threads may be purchased in class for $18. A zig-zag machine is a must, but a “top-of-the-line” model is not necessary. (If a machine is provided in the classroom, none of the machine items noted with an "*" are necessary.) Kits of fabric, stabilizer, fusible and threads may be purchased in class for $18 *Sewing machine, power cord, extension cord, foot pedal, and manual unless one is provided in the classroom *Sewing machine needles: Topstitch size 90/14 and 80/12 (may be purchased in class) *Slotted throat plate for your machine (not single hole) so decorative stitches may be stitched *Bed extension for your machine if you have one (very desirable) Small thread clips or scissors, seam ripper Empty spool(s) if you have thread in a skein or are purchasing thread kit in class Rotary cutting equipment: mat, acrylic ruler at least 14" in length, cutter with pinking blade or wavy blade (may be borrowed from instructor) Regular weight cotton threads (50 or 60 wt) to coordinate with fabric (black if purchasing kit) and colors to coordinate with decorative threads if desired (brights and perky pastels if purchasing kit) Fray check or clear fabric glue (optional) Sticky notes to serve as sewing guide Small bag for scraps/threads Pencil for note taking Rotary cutting mat, ruler, and cutter with pinking blade (instructor's pinking blade cutter may be used in class) Ironing boards and iron (usually provided by class organizer) IF you don't intend to purchase a kit in class, please bring the following Fabric: Two 4" strips and four 2 1/4" strips of solid or almost solid fabric about 22" in length. Spray starch: bring to class or starch fabric at home Fusible medium-weight interfacing (woven or non-woven) white if fabrics are light, dark if fabrics are dark: ... Fuse strips to back of fabric before or after cutting into strips The following bold needle threads may be used in class: YLI Jeans Stitch, YLI 1000 denier silk, YLI Fusions, Sulky 12 wt cotton, Aurafil 12 wt cotton, pearl cotton size 12, silk 30wt. Heat-n-Bond Ultra: about four 2 1/8" strips to cover back of bookmark fabric strips (May be purchased from instructor.)
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