Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, 03/25/23
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location
Best Little Retreat Center in Texas, LLC
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Do you need help with your Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx project? Or perhaps you’d like to start a new Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx pattern and not sure how to begin. This is a workday for you to progress on any Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx pattern with guidance from Quiltworx Certified Instructor in Training, Michael Davison of Michael Quilts. Enjoy the camaraderie of other Judy Niemeyer enthusiasts for a fun workday at the Retreat Center!
Note: If you are brand new to Judy Niemeyer’s patterns and never attempted a Quiltworx pattern, you might want to consider taking the INTRO TO JUDY NIEMEYER QUILTWORX PAPER PIECING workshop first.
SUPPLY LIST: https://michaelquilts.com/workshops/supply-list/
More info at michaelquilts.com/workshops/
SUPPLY LIST:
- Sewing Machine equipped with 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
Cost:
WORKDAY FEE: $35
does not include Retreat Center Fee, which allows you to sew from opening to close
Retreat Center Fee $25/day plus tax or $27.06 (or use 1 of your prepaid days!)
Includes 1 full day in the Retreat Center – 9am-9pm! Instruction time will be from 10am-4pm.