Pre-Class Instructions for Dancing Batiks: Purchase your Pattern. Please read the instructions in your pattern at least one time before class.

Select and prepare your fabrics before class. There will not be time to sort through fabrics in class.

It is strongly encouraged that you precut all the large fabric pieces listed to fit with each Template Layout Sheet. The cutting instructions in the pattern are very easy to follow.

Foundation Papers:
Cut one (1) page of each of the different foundation papers. The remaining papers can be left uncut. I will be showing you a very simple and fast way to cut the foundation papers during class so do not waste time precutting all the papers before class.

When cutting out the foundation papers trim 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. Place a large paper clip on each group to keep the units together.

Template Layout Sheets:
The templates for Dancing Batiks are arranged and grouped together on \”Template Layout Sheets.\” Each foundation unit has two Template Layout Sheets. In class, I will show you how the layout sheets are used to cut your fabric pieces apart.

Photocopy the Template Layout Sheets onto 11\” by 17\” paper. Follow the instructions in your pattern for the correct number of copies. Take your patterns with you to get your copies in case you are questioned by the copy center regarding permission for making the copies.

Caution! Always check your templates for accuracy after photocopying or scanning to the original templates in the pattern. If the templates are not sized properly before cutting your fabrics, the fabric pieces you cut could end up the wrong size and you may need to re-cut and start over with new fabric.

General Supply List:
Steam iron
ironing board
medium size cutting board
6″ by 12″ ruler
small scissors
size 60 rotary cutter with a new blade
seam ripper
template plastic,
surge protector
extension cord
sewing machine with a quarter inch foot

Paper Piecing Supply List:
12″ add-a-quarter ruler
Scotch tape
washout fabric glue stick
flower pins
large Ziploc bags
small Ziploc bags
stapler
Purple Thang
size 70/10 microtex sharp sewing needles
100 medium size (3/4″) binder clips
high quality cotton thread (poor thread has a tendency to break when removing the paper)

Note: You will use every thing on the supply list in my class if you bring them. Do not forget the binder clips. Small Medium and Large are all handy. For this quilt mostly the medium will be used.

Pre-class Cutting Instructions:
Cut the large fabric pieces for each of the units before class. Do not cut the Template Layout Sheets apart before class. I will be showing you how to pre-stack your colors for chain piecing.

Unit-BS: 16 Units: Bag #1.
BS Spikes Template Layout Sheet: Eight Dark Fabrics: Cut two (2) 9-1/2″ by 16-1/2″ rectangles from each dark fabric. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

BS Background Template Layout Sheet: Eight Bright Fabrics: Cut two (2) 10-1/2″ by 16-1/2″ rectangles from each of the bright fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

Unit-GS: 16 Units: Bag #2.

GS-1, Template Layout Sheet: Two Black and White Fabric: Cut eight (8) 4-1/2″ by 14″ rectangles from both of the black and white fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

GS-2, Template Layout Sheet: Eight Bright Fabrics: Cut two (2) 4″ by 10-3/4″ rectangles from each of the bright fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

GS-3, Template Layout Sheet: Eight Bright Fabrics: Cut two (2) 5″ by 11-1/2″ rectangles from each of the bright fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

Unit-CS: 16 Units: Bag #3:

CS Background, Template Layout Sheet: Dark Fabrics: Cut two (2) 6-1/2″ by 10″ rectangles from each of the dark fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

CS Spikes: Eight Bright Fabrics: Cut four (4) 3″ by 8-1/8″ rectangles from each of the bright fabrics. You need thirty-two (32) pieces.

Unit-BU1: 16 Units: Bag #4:

Border Unit 1, Background Template Layout Sheet: Eight Bright Fabrics: Cut two (2) 10-1/2″ by 16″ rectangles from each of the bright fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

Border Unit 1, Spike Template Layout Sheet: Two Black and White Fabrics: Cut two (2) 10-1/2″ by 13-1/4″ rectangles from each of the black and white fabrics. You need sixteen (16) pieces.

Unit-BU2: 4 Units: Bag #5:

Spikes BU2-2, Template Layout Sheet: Black and White Fabrics: Cut two (2) 10-1/2″ by 3-1/2″ rectangles from one (1) black and white fabric.

Spikes BU2-4, Template Layout Sheet: Black and White Fabrics: Cut two (2) 10-1/2″ by 3-3/4″ rectangles from the other black and white fabric

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 of foundation paper-piecing that uses a chain-piecing method. This process is possible because all of the fabric is pre-cut using template that I have designed and included in the pattern. I also teach speed-cutting techniques for both paper and fabric. I teach sewing and pressing techniques that will enable you to do foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, and traditional piecing. I teach fast and easy ways to make templates, how to use them, and how to design them.

Extra foundation papers are available for a queen size. The information needed too order the extra foundation papers, is found on my web page. If you would like to have the extra foundation papers available to you before class so you can figure out your yardage, please place your order through the store you are taking this class through in advance so they will have time to place an order with me.

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