Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday, 03/24/23
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location
Best Little Retreat Center in Texas, LLC
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Have you ever wanted to make a Judy Niemeyer quilt but were too intimidated by the lengthy instructions and extensive paper piecing techniques? This entry level, friendly approach workshop will teach you everything you need to know at a very comfortable pace and with individual attention. You will learn how to read Quiltworx patterns, understand Judy Niemeyer’s paper-piecing techniques and organizational methods, and complete several small samples, so that basic techniques can be practiced.
Michael will supply you with the foundation papers and fabrics to practice the sample blocks while you are learning.
This is a one-day workshop. You may want to sign up for the next day as well, March 25, 2023, the Any Judy Workday, if you would like to continue working on any unfinished part of the project or to start another Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx pattern.
SUPPLY LIST: https://michaelquilts.com/workshops/supply-list/
More info at michaelquilts.com/workshops/
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SKILL DETAILS: Basic sewing skills and understanding of quilt construction required. No previous paper piecing skills necessary.
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:
WORKSHOP FEE (includes your intro kit with pattern and fabrics): $75
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.