Class Supply List and Precutting Instructions: In this class we will begin to construct a quilt designed around the Rocky Mountain Thorn Bush pattern. You will need to purchase and bring to class one Rocky Mountain Thorn Bush pattern along with the following tools listed below. This class will include a 1-hour demonstration on machine applique using a product called dissolve.

Following are items use for this class:

Small iron
Flat ironing board
Small scissors
Rotary cutter
Medium size cutting board
6″ by 24″ ruler
Add-A-Quarter ruler 12″
A Purple Thang
Seam ripper
Scotch Tape
UHU Washout fabric glue stick
Marking Pencil
Plastic template material
1/4″ foot for your sewing machine
Size 70 or 80 sewing machine needles
Surge protector
Extension cord
A good working sewing machine
Flower pins
Large & small Ziploc bags
Stapler
A high-quality silk finish cotton thread

Fabric Requirements for Class: The yardage instructions are on the back page of the pattern. You can make it bigger but there is no need to cut for a bigger quilt before class unless you just want to do it. Below is a list of the units that need to be cut befor class. Follow the cutting instructions in the patternto complete the cutting. If you are not sure about your fabric selections, just cut out enough fabric pieces to make four blocks for each section in class. This way you can learn the process for making this quilt. If you have purchased your fabric and want to cut out the whole quilt prior to class this is fine.

Read your instructions. I do not expect you to understand them all, especially if this is your first class with me. Try to come to class prepared. This is a one-day class to teach paper piecing techniques. If you come to class with a basket of fabric and no templates you will not get any sewing done. Work through all the cutting instructions and have as much cut out as possible before class. If you run short of time or find yourself confused, then only cut what you understand. This quilt was designed to use scraps. So if you make a cutting mistake you can throw it away and cut another piece.

Templates: Before you make your templates, read the information on page 2 about cutting templates and proceed as the instructions say. The templates must be made prior to class so you can cut out your fabric pieces. Note: If you do not want to make your templates you can purchase them through us for $8.00 a set, which would include shipping. You will need the templates prior to class. You can call with a credit card or send a check and we will mail them out to you.

Foundation Paper: You need two (4) foundation papers of each unit cut out for class. Follow the cutting instructions for the foundation papers on page 2. Please have these ready for class. Trim the excess paper from your foundation paper about 1/8″ away from the outside cutting line. There is no need to cut out all the papers before class unless you just have time to waste. I will be demonstrating a quick and easy way to stack & trim the rest of the foundation papers in class. If you have taken a class from me before and know how to stack and trim the paper cut them out and place them into the appropriate bags as stated in the instructions.

Before class, please cut out enough pieces to complete four(4)of each foundation units listed below. To complete the cutting for each unit listed remember follow the cutting instructions in the pattern. That is what the pattern is for.

Center Spike Units: Cut enough pieces from each template to make four (4) units.

BS-2 Border Units: Cut enough pieces from each template to make four (4)units.

BS-2 Star Units: Cut enough pieces from each template to make four (4) units.

CS-3 Corner Units: We will not be sewing any of the corner units in class so if you are not cutting out the whole quilt then there is no need to cut these pieces before class.

Melon Template M-2: We will cut these pieces in class.

Melon Template M-1: We will cut these pieces in class.

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