Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, 04/27/24
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Best Little Retreat Center in Texas, LLC
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Taught by Certified Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx Instructor Michael Davison
Technique of the Month is an exclusive Quiltworx pattern that is only available to purchase and be taught by Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx Certified Instructors and Certified Shops. A new Technique of the Month is released every two years and will eventually retire as new ones are released. CORAL REEF (wall version 80” x 80”) is a 7-part series taking place over 7 consecutive months, giving students time to prep before each month’s booklet and includes an optional Any Judy Workday prior to each new lesson if more time is needed to catch up.
CORAL REEF includes many of Judy’s techniques for paper piecing, including cutting, stacking, chain piecing, curved piecing, strip piecing, smart corners, appliqué, the use of Transition and Registration Point (TRP) Lines, and curved paper piecing. This exciting design takes inspiration from the world’s most beautiful coral reefs, showcasing dynamic movement and curves that sway with the tides.
This pattern looks fantastic in a variety of fabric colorways ranging from batiks, to cotton prints, to solids and ombre.
Inspiration can be found on the Coral Reef page of the Quiltworx site. QUILTSTER (quiltster.com) is an web-based application that is used to color Quiltworx patterns. It is a great place to try out different fabric combinations to prepare for making this amazing quilt. Once you register for the class through Best Little Retreat Center and purchase your pattern through Michael, he can give you a discount code for $10 off Quiltster (one month free). Optional fabric kits will be available – purchasing link will be provided upon registration.
Coral Reef Part 1 – Intro/Booklet 1 SEA DIAMONDS
DATES: Saturday, April 27
FEE: $52 per Month (includes Retreat Center Fee)
Or Register for the entire 7 Part Series
FEE: $364 (includes all 7 months & Retreat Center Fee)
7-Month CORAL REEF Series
- Intro/Booklet 1 SEA DIAMONDS – Saturday, April 27 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – April 26 or 28)
- Booklet 2 SEA FLOWERS – Saturday, May 18 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – May 17 or 19)
- Booklet 3 BARRIER REEF – Saturday, June 22 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – June 21 or 23)
- Booklet 4 SEA LEAF – Saturday, July 20 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – July 19 or 21)
- Booklet 5 SEA GRASS – Saturday, August 24 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – August 23 or 25)
- Booklet 6 SEA CACTUS – Saturday, September 21 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – Sept 20 or 22)
- Putting it all Together – Saturday, October 19 (Optional Any Judy Workday the day before or after – October 18 or 20)
FEE: $52 per Month (includes Retreat Center Fee)
Optional Any Judy Workdays: $45 (includes Retreat Center Fee)
Instruction time will be from 10am-5pm. Stay until 9pm for an additional $10 plus tax.
REQUIRED PATTERN: $125 – purchasing link will be provided upon registration.
OPTIONAL FABRIC KITS will be available – purchasing link will be provided upon registration.
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner/Intermediate
SKILL DETAILS: Basic sewing skills and understanding of quilt construction required. Foundation paper-piecing experience is helpful.
SUPPLY LIST: https://michaelquilts.com/workshops/supply-list/
More info at michaelquilts.com/workshops/
- Sewing Machine
- Microtex Sharp Needle* (size 70/10 or 80/12)
- 50wt or 60wt thread*
- Basic Sewing Supplies (scissors, pins, seam ripper, etc.)
- Rotary Cutter* (60mm is best for pattern prep – 45mm for paper piecing)
- Cutting Mat* (24” x 36”) for cutting out pattern pieces, foundation papers, and preparing fabric strips. A (12” x 18”) is a great size after cutting out pattern pieces and fabric, to have next to your sewing area -OR – you can continue to use the big one as your only cutting mat for the entire workshop underneath and to the side of your sewing machine if you like.
- Straight Rulers* (6” x 24”), (3” x 18”), and any other small straight rulers you like.
- Curved Ruler* (nice to have but not required). For cutting curved pattern pieces.
- Small Iron*
- Pressing Surface
- Acorn Easy Press Starch Pen with Starch*
- Repositionable or Restickable Glue Sticks* (Scotch/3M makes these)
- Fabric Glue Pen with Refills* (Fons & Porter or Sewline brands recommended)
- Washable Glue Stick (UHU stic or Elmer’s Washable School Glue stick are best)
- Add-A-Quarter Ruler* (12” recommended, but you might want 18” and 6” too)
- Jumbo Paper Clips (get the regular smooth metal jumbo kind)
- Standard Size Stapler
- Large Ziploc (or any brand) Freezer Bags – Gallon Size or larger
- Pencil/Pen
- Highlighter
- 3-Ringer Binder with Sheet Protectors
- Black Sharpie
- Plastic Fold Templates – make these from Template Plastic (3-inch by 6”, 12”, 18”)
- Clorox or any brand wipes to clean glue from tools and presser foot (nice to have)
- Small Curved Embroidery Scissors (nice to have but not required)
- Purple Thang or Stiletto (nice to have but not required)
- Scotch Tape or Nexcare Clear Flexible Tape (nice to have but not required)
- A Light Table (very nice to have during certain steps, but not required)
*Available for purchase during class