Quiltessential Co. Class
Registration Policy
· Register
early as space is limited and classes fill up very quickly. Keep checking with Quiltessential Co. as more dates may open up on
demand. All efforts to contact students are made in case of cancellations or
minor changes in supplies etc. Please give us your daytime phone number and
remember to mark your dates down for classes, as we cannot make reminder calls.
· Payments must be made at the time of the registration, no spots are held
without payment. Sorry, NO REFUNDS
are given on registration fees. Credits are given only if you cancel within 14
days of the first class or orientation. You can always send a friend in your
place… Class fees will be refunded if minimum enrolment is not met and we are
forced to cancel a class.
· Your machine must be in good working order and you must know how to
operate it, please bring your manual. Supply
lists for classes are given at the time of registration, and are on our web
site. If there is an orientation, we prefer that you purchasing supplies after attending, as we will be giving
out additional supply information at that time. Please come prepared to class,
as it will make your time and the other student’s time more productive. If you need supplies we are offering
them at the best price possible. Please come during store hours to pick up
supplies, so that you are prepared and we can start the class on time. Classes
start promptly at the times indicated.
· Good instructors put a lot of effort into class preparation. Many times
their creations are original and you are not asked to buy their patterns,
rather they are given freely with the class instruction. If a commercial
pattern is used or a kit is required, we give the class a preferred price. We
try to keep the class sizes small enough for you to get full enjoyment of each
class experience. Patterns given out in class are property of Quiltessential
and cannot be used for teaching or copying purposes elsewhere.
Class Supplies:
Listed below
is a general supply list for each class. If there is no orientation, please
bring these items to class.
·
Our new classroom has
beautiful hardwood floors, to help keep your quilting projects clean while we
work you MUST bring indoor shoes for the classroom – we only have a few
extra slippers if you forget yours.
·
To
help our busy students, the store is open until 6 pm, so if you come early to
class you can purchase the supplies you need before class. Classes all start on time, so come extra early if you
need to shop or pick out fabrics.
·
Many
classes have an orientation. In order that you purchase the best supplies
needed for your class, we recommend that you purchase supplies after the orientation. These supplies
are available at Quiltessential Co. at the best prices we can offer.
·
Don’t
forget to bring your machine
(well-maintained) to class, and your machine manual, unless the instructor
specifically says that you don’t need it during the orientation.
·
Every
student must bring all supplies to class. To maintain the
pace of instruction in the class we cannot have students sharing equipment – it
makes it too slow for the other class members.
Unfortunately we are unable to lend supplies to our students, as we are
using them in the store or are demonstrating with them. If you accidentally
forget your supplies we have one very
basic tool kit that we can rent for $15. This includes a mat, rotary
cutter, and ruler – you get to keep the rotary cutter blade.
·
Due
to copyright laws, photocopies of patterns or books are not permissible. We do
give a pattern or book discount to all students in classes. Where possible we
design many of our patterns and notes and include them with the class
instruction.
·
We
often make tea or coffee, so please bring
a mug to use while you are here.
6" x 24" ruler
Sharp rotary cutter and mat
New #10 or #11 machine needle
Walking foot, if you have one
¼” sewing machine foot, if possible or Angler II
Masking tape
Flat flower head pins
Sharp scissors
Seam ripper
Second Class: Safety pins or basting gun
Braid Runner
Pattern is 20% off
for class members
6x6 ruler
(optional but helpful)
8 ½ x 24 ruler Flower head pins
Walking foot and ¼
inch sewing machine foot
Rotary cutter and
cutting mat
Safety pins or
basting gun Masking tape
Silver fabric
marking pencil (or any other colour than white)
Pencil sharpener
New sewing machine
needle #10 or #12
Thread to match
backing of runner Seam ripper
Fabrics:
Center 6” square
or .15
Six fabrics each
.1
Narrow border and
binding .45
Wide border .4
Batting 20” x 60”
(30cm)
Backing 20” x 60” (1.5 meters makes two
with no join or 80 cm can be cut and joined)
Beginner Flannel Quilt
Supplies will be
discussed at the orientation:
Don’t forget to
bring your machine (well-maintained)
to class with your machine manual.
6.5" x 24" ruler omnigrid
6.5" square ruler
Walking foot and 1/4" foot are extremely useful.
Rotary cutter and mat (at least 18" x 24")
Flat flower head pins Sharp
scissors
Seam ripper
Masking tape
Safety pins Thread
to match kit (pick with instructor)
Beginner Magic
Squares
Don’t forget to
bring your machine (well-maintained)
to class with your machine manual.
kit
6" x 24" ruler Omnigrid – or similar
8.5” x 24” Omnigrid is very useful if you have that or
are buying one
12.5" or 15” square ruler
Walking foot and 1/4" foot are extremely useful for your machine
Rotary cutter and mat (at least 18" x 24")
Flat flower head pins Sharp
scissors
Seam ripper
Masking tape
Safety pins Thread
to match kit (pick with instructor).
Beginner Paper Pieced Star Wall Hanging
I will be copying everyone several patterns – these must be on a special translucent paper. Cost for this is $3.00 – free if you are getting the kit.
I have listed the fabrics required. I am also making kits in hand dyed Bali fabrics for $44. If you wish to have a kit and/or need supplies please phone ahead and we will keep them for you.
Fabrics: Dark Background .25
Light Background .55
Dark Star corners and inner border .55
Light Star corners .35
Dark stars .25
Light stars .35
Star accents .1 of four fabrics
Outer border .35
Supplies needed:
That Purple Thang is usefulCollins fabric glue stick
Neutral thread (grey works well with most)
New #14 machine needle
Fabric scissorsRotary cutter, mat
6 ½” square ruler
Add a quarter 12” ruler
Wood or plastic hand press tool
Flat head pins
Tweezers are useful
Seam ripper
Sewing machine and manual with ¼” sewing foot
Cabin in the woods
– Paper piecing
I will be copying everyone several patterns – these must be on a special
translucent paper. Cost for this is $3.50
Supplies needed:
That Purple Thang is useful
Collins glue stick
Neutral thread (grey works well with most)
New #14 machine needle
Fabric scissors
Rotary cutter, mat
6 ½” square ruler
Flat head pins
Appliqué sheet is useful
12” Add a quarter ruler
Wood press tool
Tweezers are useful
Seam ripper
Sewing machine and manual with ¼” sewing foot
Celtic quilt
Pins Rotary cutter Rotary mat 6” x 24”
Omnigrid ruler
New
Sewing machine needle 70/10 Sharp
pointed scissors
Mechanical pencil Bias maker
(3/8”) Small mini iron is very useful
Appliqué pins
Double Wedding
Ring
Rotary
cutter and mat Omnigrid
ruler 6” x 24”
Omnigrid small
ruler 6” or 6.5”
Seam ripper
Pins Safety pins mechanical pencil
YLI Monofilament thread Sharp
pointed scissors
New 70/10 sewing
machine needle
Cotton thread to
match the background fabric
Fasturn tool or
small end crochet hook or large safety pin
Wood press tool Optional but useful - That Purple thing
Flannel Rag Squares
Come
to the Orientation for the complete information:
Regular Kit (45” square) includes: 18 fat
quarters, 60 cm batting and 250m thread
The Large Kit is
two rows longer (45” X 60”) and includes: 24 fat quarters, 80 cm batting and
two 250m thread
You will need:
Machine Size 12 needles Walking Foot
Rotary Cutter Mat 18” x 24” Pins
Masking tape Mechanical Pencil Snips for thread
Rag snips
(optional but useful)
8 ½” x 24” ruler
Flannel Snowman
Quilt
You will be using a specific Snowman Flannel Print which is available at
the store – 1.3 meters.
Coordinating flannels are also
available – you need:
30 cm of three coordinates for the triple rail portion
15 cm of three other coordinates for another triple rail portion
1. 35 for first border and binding (or .8 for border and .55 for
binding)
1m for second border
Don’t forget to
bring your machine (well-maintained)
to class with your machine manual.
6.5" x 24" ruler Omnigrid (this size works well, but
any long ruler will do)
6.5" square ruler (necessary)
Walking foot and 1/4" foot are extremely useful.
Rotary cutter and mat (at least 18" x 24")
Flat flower head pins Scissors
Seam ripper
Masking tape
Safety pins
Geisha Girls
Bring to the
orientation:
*Mechanical pencil
soft eraser
3 large plastic bags (Ziplock?)
paper scissors
*2 1/2 meters of Steam a seam 2 lite (wide)
*Geisha Girl Panel
* We have these
items if you do not
We will be sorting out the fabrics, supplies and working on tracing and
cutting the patterns that we need to make.
Supplies:
Appliqué sheet
Rotary Cutter and mat
Pins
8 ½” x 24” ruler
Fabric scissors
Seam ripper
Sewing machine (if possible also ¼” foot, walking foot, free motion foot,
appliqué foot)
Fabric supplies:
*For each Geisha panel:
.85 border fabric
Dress 1 Fat Quarter
Obi (waist band) 10 cm
Sleeve inserts scraps from border or 10 cm
Hair 15 cm
Hair ornaments 10 cm
Hair sticks 10 cm
Flowers 15 cm
Background 1 Fat Quarter
Tissue paper
Hunter Stars
100 % cotton
thread to blend with your fabrics.
Rotary
cutter and mat, at least 18” x 24”
Long ruler (6” x 24”?) and small square (6” or
6.5”) rulers
Masking tape and
row markers
Permanent felt pen
Seam ripper
New #10 sewing machine
needle
Flat head flower
pins
Inset Circles
Circle a round
book (excellent information and variations and includes all instructions) 20%
off for class members
Cut a round ruler
- 20% off for class members
45 mm rotary
cutter (large is too big)
18” x 24” mat
(this should be smooth and free of warps/nicks/cuts)
Pins (8 should be
very sharp and long – flat head work very well)
1/4 “sewing
machine foot
Long ruler for
borders and binding cutting
Small ruler for
“fussy” little cutting
Seam ripper
Purple thing
(could be useful)
Log Cabin Quilt as you go
Come
to the Orientation for the complete information:
15" omnigrid ruler 6" x 24" ruler
Sharp rotary cutter Masking
tape
Flat flower head pins Sharp
scissors
Seam ripper Walking
foot, if possible
¼” sewing machine foot, if possible
New #10 or #11 machine needle
Lunch and a mug
Lone Star
Come
to the Orientation for the complete information:
Very sharp pointed
scissors Seam ripper
Rotary Cutter and
mat masking tape
Long
Omnigrid ruler and a short ruler (6” square?)
Large square
Omnigrid ruler (12.5” or larger)
Sharp flower head
pins Appliqué sheet
6 Ziplock bags
Mug New #10 sewing machine needle
8 Lone Star panels Walking foot and ¼” sewing machine
foot
Lone Star pattern
(20% off with class)
Machine quilting
Scissors Safety pins New #10 or #11 machine needle
Bobbins filled with a neutral cotton thread
Safety pins
Your machine must be in good working order and MUST have a darning foot. Bring your machine manual
Megan’s Mums
Megan’s
Mums kit
Megan’s
Mums pattern – 20% off with class
Beads
optional – class three
New sewing machine
needle #10
Masking tape flat-head Pins
White marking pen
or pencil or invisible marker or Hera marker or ¼” tape (Must show up on the
border fabric)
Large square ruler is useful
6” x 24” ruler Safety pins or basting gun
Rotary mat and
cutter Seam ripper
Machine with ¼”
foot is extremely useful
Free motion foot
YLI invisible
thread to match your flower petals (pale colours need clear)
Mini iron is
extremely useful
Sewing machine is
required for the first and second class, but not necessary for the third class.
Monoki
Kimono Wall Hanging
Pattern (20% off
for class members)
Kit
8 ½ by 24 inch
Omnigrid ruler
Wood pointed stick
Cutting mat
Rotary cutter
New sewing machine
needle #10 or #12
Walking foot
Hand sewing needle
Mini iron is
useful
Thread
Flower head pins
Safety pins
Appliqué sheet
One Block Wonders
Using one fabric
and one shape we will be making a one-of-a-kind quilt.
We are using
random cutting, and a hexagon shape with simple piecing and no y-seams, to
create a textured quilt full of pockets of color and movement.
Supplies:
6 x 24” ruler (or
similar)
Sharp rotary
cutter and mat
¼” foot for the
sewing machine
Flower head flat
pins
Cotton Thread to
blend with the fabric
Super 60 ruler
One Block Wonder
book (20% off for class members)
Quilt as you go placemats
Pattern is 20% off
for class members
6x6 ruler
(optional but helpful)
6 x 24 ruler
Flower head pins
Sewing machine in
good working order - manual
Walking foot and ¼
inch sewing machine foot
Rotary cutter and
cutting mat
Safety pins or
basting gun Masking tape
Silver fabric
marking pencil (or any other colour than white)
Pencil sharpener
New sewing machine
needle #10 or #12
Seam ripper
Stained glass garden
gate
Pencil - Mechanical pencil or permanent felt pen works the best
Pattern 20% off for class members
Masking tape
Sharp small scissors
Rotary cutter, mat & 6X 24" ruler
No machine for the first class, but the 2nd & 3rd class it is
required.
1.2 m of light fusible Steam-a-seam
2 (18” wide)
Appliqué pressing sheet, if they have one.
Focus fabric and other fabrics as per list on pattern
Please note: When cutting item 10 and 11 on pattern instructions,
please use the measurements on diagram, not in the instructions.