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Intro to Quilting: Heart Placemat

Project Available by Request


Class Description

Stitch your heart out on an easy Valentine’s Day mini-quilt. Are you new to quilting, or do you want to make a quick Valentine's Day project*? The free pattern comes from craftistaci.com. In this class, you will: • Starch and press your fabric • Cut accurately, using a cutting mat and ruler • Sew an accurate ¼” seam • Piece together a simple quilt • Layer and baste your quilt block to make a quilt sandwich • Quilt your quilt sandwich using simple straight lines • Bind your quilt using quick fold-over binding Supply list**: • 4 jelly roll strips of assorted background fabric • 2 jelly roll strips of assorted red/pink fabric • 1 fat quarter (18"x22") for backing ** I will supply the batting. Recommended tools: • 1/4" foot, specific to your machine • 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" square ruler • Pencil We will provide cutting mats and a 6 x 12 inch ruler for each student's work area. We ask that you please provide your own rotary cutters, pins, thread, bobbins, and extra needles. Two irons and ironing boards will be available for shared-use in the classroom. If you would prefer to bring your own iron, I do have several small table-top ironing boards available for use. Don't forget your sewing machine! If you don't have a sewing machine, please let me know ahead of time. I do have a limited number available as needed.


Upcoming Classes


Class Location

  • Fabric Place Basement (Richmond Hwy)

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


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