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Beginner Free Motion (4 month series)

2 sessions a month: a class and a workshop


Class Description

Start this 4-month series any time you want. Classes are offered the first week of every month - 2 sessions a month (1 class and 1 workshop). Choose from Thursday-Friday classes, or Saturday-Sunday. Class: Thursday, 12-4 or Saturday, 12-4 Workshop: Friday, 1-4 or Sunday, 1-4 Month 1: Take control Month 2: Use basic shapes and motifs to create meandering designs Month 3: Learn common designs and motifs for sashing and borders Month 4: Apply what you have learned to different shapes and blocks. Generic quilt sandwiches will be provided for practice and learning new techniques, but you will provide the practice panel. Supplies: • Panel(s) of your choice (anything that speaks to you) • Batting and backing for your panel • Free motion foot/embroidery foot/darning foot for your machine (Fabric Place Basement sells generic free motion feet) • Notebook/drawing/sketch pad for practicing and testing designs • New needle in your machine (and extra on-hand) - either universal or topstitch needles are fine • 50 weight cotton thread with matching thread in your bobbins - recommend white and any other color that you feel matches your panel


Upcoming Classes


Class Location

  • Fabric Place Basement (Richmond Hwy)

    Fabric Place Basement, Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA, USA

    5712004146

    Shannonrobinson@purpleleafquilts.com

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