Compass Point Quilts

Pre-Class Cutting, Set-up and Supply List

for

Winter Wonderland ~ Snowflakes Table Runner

Pre-cutting the fabrics is a mandatory requirement prior to taking this course. Please begin preparing for class at least 2-WEEKS prior to the class to make sure that you are able to get familiar with your pattern and complete the pre-cutting beforehand. We always recommend reading through your entire pattern several times before beginning.

Fabric Selection:  Please refer to the yardage chart on the back of your pattern for the required fabric amounts.

Preparing your Foundation Papers:  Please read and follow the instructions for ‘Foundation Papers, Templates and Template Layout Sheets” at the end of page 1/beginning of page two of your pattern.

NOTE:  PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION THAT YOU DO NOT CONFUSE FOUNDATION PAPERS WITH TEMPLATE LAYOUT SHEETS.

• Foundation Papers: These are the foundations that you will sew the fabric directly onto.  These need to be trimmed leaving a 1/8” border.  DO NOT cut the individual units apart.
• Template Layout Sheets: The template layout sheets are used to cut your fabric.  You will cut through these templates when you cut certain parts of your fabric. These need to be trimmed leaving a 1/16” border and used per the directions in the pattern.
• Templates:  These are cut out of newsprint, freezer paper and/or template plastic and assist in cutting fabric in a specific shape.  Check pattern for specific directions. 

Marking “Fabric Guide Lines” on Foundation Papers:  This step helps you to locate the actual area that your fabric needs to cover before adding your fabrics.   It takes a few minutes to complete this step, but it saves a lot of time when you don’t have to rip out seams when fabric has been miss-placed during the sewing process.

**I usually recommend the following steps for most patterns, but after constructing this table runner I found that using the edges of the foundation papers, if trimmed to 1/8” as directed, served very well as an indicator for fabric placement.  I will leave it at your discretion if you choose to do the following steps.**

• The easiest way to mark your “guide lines” is by folding or creasing the foundation papers on the DASHED LINES.  Use your Fold Template (referenced below in the supply list) and place the edge along each of the dashed lines on the front side and finger-crease down the line.  The lines are numbered 1,2,3…  When you turn the foundation paper over you will see the fabric areas clearly marked on the backside.
• Another way to accomplish this is to use a light-box or a window to trace the DASHED LINES with a ruler and pencil.

Cutting Instructions:  Follow the Cutting instructions on page 2, 3 & 7 of your pattern.  Place fabrics into the bags specified in the cutting instructions.

The following items will be used in class:

• Sewing Machine with a quarter-inch foot and accessories
• Steam Iron
• Ironing Board
• Two pieces of Template Plastic (3″ x 18″ piece and 3″ x 12″ piece) These will be your Fold Templates
• 12″ Add-a-quarter ruler
• 18″ Add-a-quarter ruler (optional)
• Purple Thang (optional)
• 6″ x 12″ ruler
• Medium size cutting mat (18″ x 24″)
• Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm
• New rotary blade
• Size 70 needles
• Scissors
• Seam ripper
• Surge protectors
• Extension cords
• Fabric glue (UHU)
• Glue Pen (Fons & Porter, Sewline or Avery)
• High quality cotton sewing thread
• Flower pins
• Scotch Tape
• Large Ziploc Bags
• Stapler
• Binder Clips
• Large Paper Clips