Compass Point Quilts

Pre-Class Cutting, Set-up and Supply List

for

Judy Niemeyer’s Drunkard’s Wave

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’ on page 2, lower left-hand column and the instructions for ‘Templates and Template Layout Sheets” on page 2, right hand column 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. 

Template Layout Sheet:  Make eight (8) copies of the Template Layout Sheet found on page 10 in the instruction booklet.  Note: Take your pattern with you to get your copies.  Some places are a little sticky about making copies off my patterns.  Permission has been granted on the template layout sheet to make copies.

Templates:  The Center Template is adhered to template plastic and the Border Templates are left as large paper templates.

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.

• 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 starting at the end of page 2 and page 3 of your pattern.  Place fabrics into the bags specified in the cutting instructions.

Four-patch:  Follow the cutting and sewing instructions on page 3 in your pattern and bring the completed four-patch units to 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″ x 18″ piece and 3″ x 12″ piece) This will be your Fold Template
• 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