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 the pre-cutting completed before hand. This process will take you from 8- to 12-hours to complete, which does not count the time spent at the fabric store selecting the fabrics to use in the quilt. If this step is not completed, you will have a very difficult time keeping up and participating in the instruction. I do not want anyone to feel as though they have wasted their money and time.

In this class you will have the opportunity to learn some of the techniques that I teach and write about in my patterns. I teach a process for chain-piecing designed for foundation paper piecing. This process is possible because the fabrics have been pre-cut using templates, designed for foundation paper piecing. I also teach speed-cutting techniques for both paper and fabric. I teach curved piecing, traditional piecing and pressing techniques that will enable you to speed up the process for foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, and traditional piecing.

Foundation Papers: This quilt uses three (3) different foundation units. These units are called Unit-H, Unit-CG, and Unit-CSS. Cut out one page of foundation papers for each unit by trimming the excess paper from around the outside cutting line by approximately 1/8”. It is much easier to position the fabric under the foundation paper when the excess paper has been trimmed away. Note: Don’t waste time cutting out all the foundation papers. I will be demonstrating a fast and easy way to cut the remaining foundation papers in class.

Template Layout Sheets: Make four (4) copies of each Template Layout Sheet found in the center of your pattern.

Cutting Instructions:
Unit-H: Follow the cutting instructions for Steps 1 through 3. Place the fabric pieces with the Template Layout Sheets into Bag #1. We will complete the cutting for Steps 4 and 5 in class.
Spikes: Follow and complete the cutting instructions for Steps 1, through 4. Place the fabric pieces into the appropriate Bags.
Unit-CG1: Follow the cutting instructions for Steps 1 through 3. Place the fabric pieces with the Template Layout Sheets into Bag #2. We will complete the cutting for Steps 4 and 5 in class.
Unit-CG-2: Follow the cutting instructions for Steps 1 through 4. Place the fabric pieces with the Template Layout Sheets into Bag #2. We will complete the cutting for Steps 5 and 6 in class.
Unit-CG-3: Follow the cutting instructions for Steps 1 through 4. Place the fabric pieces with the Template Layout Sheets into Bag #2. We will complete the cutting for Steps 5 and 6 in class.
Unit-CSS: Follow the cutting instructions for Steps 1 through 4. Place the fabric pieces with the Template Layout Sheets into Bag #3. We will complete the cutting for Steps 5 and 6 in class.

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″ by 18″ piece and 3″ by 12″ piece)
12″ Add-a-quarter ruler
18″ Add-a-quarter ruler (optional)
Purple Thang (optional)
6″ by 12″ ruler
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
Large Paper Clips

Extra foundation papers will be available for this quilt. Several options for sizes will be available for you to purchase. The information needed to order extra foundation papers listed on my web page after the extra foundation packages are completed.

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