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Technique Sharing Workshop

There have been a few items added to the supply list for the Technique Sharing Workshop, "Hand Quilting", practice – part 2 of 2 with Mitzi Dowling and Marilyn Swanson on August 7th.

The supply list can also be downloaded as a PDF file from the TSW (technique sharing workshop) page on our website. http://www.santarosaquiltguild.org/tsw.php

SRQG 2008 TECHNIQUE SHARING WORKSHOP – 7/17 & 8/7 Marilyn Swanson and Mitzi Dowling

HAND QUILTING – INTRODUCTION (7/17)
TOPICS COVERED:
First Session:
Batting
Backing
Basting                                       
Marking
Second Session:
Thread length
Knot
Starting
Loading needle
Ready – begin!

HAND QUILTING – PRACTICE (8/7)

SUPPLY LIST:  (these were discussed in the first class)

Assemble and thread-baste quilt sandwich before you arrive:

1/2  yard of soft, plain light colored muslin that has been pre-washed
cut into 2 pieces 18” x 22” or 18” x 18”

batting, 18”x18” or a little bit larger

plain thread for basting

1 regular sewing needle, large eye (for basting)

be sure back is taut when layering

(or 10 safety pins–medium to large – for basting. Not preferred method as safety pins can be in the way of hoop.)

Bring to class:

Basted quilt sandwich

hoop: 14” (no larger); buy  the best one you can afford

thimble(s) that fits securely

1 or 2 quilting needles, size 10 “betweens”

quilting thread, any color

scissors for cutting thread

12-18 inch ruler

design marker (pencil, pen, etc.)

 

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