Scrap Series Meeting #1: Scrappy Slabs Improvisational Quilt Small
Scrap Series Meeting #1: Scrappy Slabs Improvisational Quilt General Quilting supplies:
Rotary cutter Self-healing cutting mat – I recommend a mat at least 18”x24”. With this size, you can cut a whole folded width of fabric easily. Sewing machine that you are familiar with, in good working order – don’t forget the accessories box for your machine, extra bobbins, and the foot pedal!! o A note about bobbins – to keep the sewing going in class, think about filling a bobbin or two with thread beforehand. It saves your time in class for SEWING!! Extra sewing machine needles – I like Universals or Sharps in a size 80/12 for piecing quilts Thread – cotton thread in a neutral color (gray, white, cream, black, etc.) for piecing Surge protector for your machine for use in the classroom. (This is just a smart thing to use with your sewing machine ANYWHERE you sew, but especially in a place where multiple machines are using the same circuit…) Pins –I like glass-head straight pins that are at least 1 3/8” long. Small scissors to cut threads Seam ripper Pen or pencil for notes If you have a box of sewing supplies, bring this, just in case I’ve forgotten to include something… Lunch, and maybe a snack. (If you’re anything like me, snacking while sewing ALWAYS helps.)
Book: Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean Nybert and Cheryl Arkinson Scrappy Slabs Quilt Needs: Scraps sorted by color and value – at least 5 different colors. If you want to copy mine, I did the same blocks listed on page 104 of the book. After sorting I found that I was missing some colors, so if needed, buy 1/8-1/4 yard pieces of 6 or 7 different color families to fill in your holes. We can also select these during class, as well. Block Centers: White fabric scraps totaling at least a ¼ yard. If you want to start cutting something before class, you can cut 25 white rectangles, which measure between 2” and 6” on each side. (I found that I had some leftovers from a couple other projects, so I just used those to start, then cut smaller and larger pieces for contrast…) Rotary cutting rulers: 6”x24” and a 12 ½” or 15” square (15” is best…) Spray starch – I like Best Press, which is available at Running Stitch Fabrics
Small Ironing Board Small Ironing Board Needs: WOOD TV Tray – available at Target and Walmart. Plastic won’t work as an ironing board. The top of my tray is approximately 20” x 16”. Two pieces of cotton batting, measuring at least 23” x 20” each. One package of Insul-bright insulated heat-resistant batting, which is available at Running Stitch Fabrics ½ yard of fabric that matches the décor of your sewing room. Pinking shears, if you have them. Heidi will have staple guns and hammers, so don’t worry about that.
Rotary cutter Self-healing cutting mat – I recommend a mat at least 18”x24”. With this size, you can cut a whole folded width of fabric easily. Sewing machine that you are familiar with, in good working order – don’t forget the accessories box for your machine, extra bobbins, and the foot pedal!! o A note about bobbins – to keep the sewing going in class, think about filling a bobbin or two with thread beforehand. It saves your time in class for SEWING!! Extra sewing machine needles – I like Universals or Sharps in a size 80/12 for piecing quilts Thread – cotton thread in a neutral color (gray, white, cream, black, etc.) for piecing Surge protector for your machine for use in the classroom. (This is just a smart thing to use with your sewing machine ANYWHERE you sew, but especially in a place where multiple machines are using the same circuit…) Pins –I like glass-head straight pins that are at least 1 3/8” long. Small scissors to cut threads Seam ripper Pen or pencil for notes If you have a box of sewing supplies, bring this, just in case I’ve forgotten to include something… Lunch, and maybe a snack. (If you’re anything like me, snacking while sewing ALWAYS helps.)
Book: Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean Nybert and Cheryl Arkinson Scrappy Slabs Quilt Needs: Scraps sorted by color and value – at least 5 different colors. If you want to copy mine, I did the same blocks listed on page 104 of the book. After sorting I found that I was missing some colors, so if needed, buy 1/8-1/4 yard pieces of 6 or 7 different color families to fill in your holes. We can also select these during class, as well. Block Centers: White fabric scraps totaling at least a ¼ yard. If you want to start cutting something before class, you can cut 25 white rectangles, which measure between 2” and 6” on each side. (I found that I had some leftovers from a couple other projects, so I just used those to start, then cut smaller and larger pieces for contrast…) Rotary cutting rulers: 6”x24” and a 12 ½” or 15” square (15” is best…) Spray starch – I like Best Press, which is available at Running Stitch Fabrics
Small Ironing Board Small Ironing Board Needs: WOOD TV Tray – available at Target and Walmart. Plastic won’t work as an ironing board. The top of my tray is approximately 20” x 16”. Two pieces of cotton batting, measuring at least 23” x 20” each. One package of Insul-bright insulated heat-resistant batting, which is available at Running Stitch Fabrics ½ yard of fabric that matches the décor of your sewing room. Pinking shears, if you have them. Heidi will have staple guns and hammers, so don’t worry about that.
