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Please note this description and supply list is different from the full-day version of this class. In this half-day version, students work from a pre-cut kit. In the full-day version, students bring their own fabrics and design their own blocks.
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Why fear the Y-seam? Learn to miter borders on blocks and quilts with this simple technique that makes impressive miters with beautiful intersections! Use a kit to master mitering and focus on perfection then use your new skill on any quilt!!
NOTE: This supply list is different from the full-day Marvelous Miters list.
Fabric kit ($8):
Pre-cut kits will be available for purchase in class. They include what is needed for two blocks: a handout, feature fabric, two border fabrics, freezer paper, and Post-it Note. (Kits do not include same fabrics as shown in photo.)
Supplies:
- Black piecing thread
- IF BRINGING OWN MACHINE: Sewing machine (your best); fresh needles 70/10 jeans, sharps, or universal; Slotted or zig-zag needle plate (not single hole) (not necessary for Featherweight machines); Open-toe presser foot (required); Please check with class organizer to determine if you need to bring a machine or if one is provided.
- Iron, pressing surface (usually provided, check with class organizer) Please note many times classrooms are unable to support extra irons, so you may wish to leave yours at home.
- Stiletto, optional (Clover’s ball point awl preferred...instructor will have some available)
- Seam ripper...just in case
- Small ruler (6")
- Pins (0.5 mm or 0.55mm shaft are best)
- Pen, pencil, or marker for paper
- Markers (chalk, pencil...) for fabrics
Each student will need at least 1/2 table (not 1/2-width skinny tables) in order to work comfortably and several ironing stations will be needed. Instructor will need two banquet tables and a blank wall or screen to show live demos with her LCD projector.
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