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
SHARPEN YOUR PIECING SKILLS
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 | |