Pre-cutting the fabrics is a mandatory requirement prior to taking this course. Please begin preparing for class at least 3-WEEKS prior to the class to make sure that you are able to get familiar with your pattern and complete the pre-cutting before hand. It is important that you have your pre-class cutting completed. If this step is not completed, you will have a very difficult time keeping up and participating in the instruction. We recommend reading through your entire pattern before beginning.

Fabric Selection: Please refer to the yardage charts on the back of your pattern.

Preparing the Foundation Papers: Please read “Prepare the Foundation Papers” on page 2 of your pattern. Place your papers in the bags specified in the graphics on page 2 of your pattern.

Prepare your Templates: Please read “Prepare your Templates” on page 3 of your pattern. Place your papers in the bags specified in the instructions on page 3 of your pattern.

Cutting Instructions: Please read through “General Cutting Instructions” on page 3 of your pattern before beginning the steps below. We recommend checking our website for pattern corrections before you begin cutting your fabric. Note: Please make sure all of the Template Sheets, Foundation papers, and fabric pieces are placed in the correct bags!

Complete the cutting instructions under ‘Cutting Fabrics’ for each of the 6 Color Groups on pages 3, 4, and 5 of your pattern. Clip pieces together using large paper clips or binder clips and place in specified bags.

Cutting Instructions for the Black Background Fabric: Color 19, 8 yards:

Read the layout information and complete the cutting instructions ‘Part 1: Cutting the Background Fabrics for the Template Layout Sheet’ on page 6 of your pattern. Clip the template pieces to the fabric using large paper clips or binder clips and place in the specified bags. Do not subcut the Template sheets as Judy will demonstrate this in class!

Complete the cutting instructions ‘Part 2: Cutting the Background Fabrics for the B-Units’ on page 7 of your pattern. Clip the template pieces to the fabric using large paper clips or binder clips and place in the specified bags. Do not subcut the Template sheets as Judy will demonstrate this in class!

Please make sure you bring the following items to class. They are essential to the techniques I teach:

Sewing Machine with a quarter-inch foot and Accessories
Steam Ironing Board
One piece of Template Plastic (3.5″ x 18″ piece)
12″ Add-a-quarter ruler
18″ Add-a-quarter ruler
Purple Thang (optional)
6″ by 12″ ruler (for general cutting)
Medium size cutting mat (18” by 24”)
Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm
New rotary blade
Size 70 needles (Microtex recommended)
Scissors
Seam ripper
Surge protectors
Extension cords
Fabric glue UHU stic
Glue Pen (Fons and Porter, Sewline, or Avery recommended)
High quality cotton sewing thread
Flower pins
Scotch Tape
Large Ziploc Bags
Stapler
Binder Clips- Medium and Small
Large Paper Clips

If you have any questions regarding this class, please contact your instructor directly. Contact information for Judy and her Certified Instructors is available on our website at http://quiltworx.com. Please include your correct email address, phone number, and name. You may also want to check out our website www.quiltworx.com and our facebook page quiltworx.com prior to selecting fabrics. There are many samples, slide shows, and color-changing quilts available for you to enjoy. We also have corrections and helpful hints posted for most of the patterns we have published.

Judy Niemeyer and the Certified Instructors