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SHARPEN YOUR PIECING SKILLS



Books:

Mastering Precision Piecing by Sally Collins

NOTE:  This book is out of print.  It is available as a “print on demand” book from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.  You will need a copy for class. You may be able to find a hard copy on the internet or second hand booksellers. 

Mini Marvels compiled by Lissa Alexander

You will need both books for class

 

Skill Level:               

Intermediate

 

Instructor:   

Susan Sears

 

Special Notions:    

Pins – Clover 0.45mm Flowerhead OR Clover 0.4mm Patchwork Glasshead

Thread – Neutral (gray), Aurifl 50 wt, OR Mettler 60 wt OR Masterpiece 50 wt

Needles – Schmetz Microtex, 70/10 or 75/11

Rulers – 4 ½” x 4 ½” square by Creative Grids

3” x 7” Itty Bitty Eighths by Creative Grids

(you will need at least one square and the Itty Bitty Eighths)

3-1/2” x 12-1/2” ruler or similar size

Stiletto OR a Purple Thang

Fabric Marking Pencil - SewLine, Bohin, or similar brand

Fabric Glue Pen - SewLine, Bohin, Fons & Porter or similar brand

Micro-serrated edge scissors – Karen Kay Buckley 4” or 6” OR other brands in similar sizes

Scraps - bring lots of scraps to class, at least 2” x 2”

 

Sewing Supplies:   

Sewing Machine and accessories including your book

¼” foot for sewing accurate ¼” seams (a guided foot is NOT recommended)

Seam ripper

Small Cutting Mat & Rotary Cutter with new blade

 

 

Class Information:

Sharpen Your Piecing Skills is designed to help you improve your piecing skills.  You will be learning precision piecing techniques including small triangles, flying geese, matching points and skinny borders (1/8” wide).  We will make several practice blocks or small quilts to learn the techniques and then make a 1½” unfinished basket block.

 

If you have any questions prior to class – please contact me.

 

Thank you and see you in class!!

 

Susan

 

303-859-6064

ssears6804@aol.com

 

Instructor Name:
Susan Sears
Instructor Bio:
Susan Sears

SHARPEN YOUR PIECING SKILLS

Cost:
$ 130.00
Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri, May 23, 2025 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


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