Super Saturday – January 30, 2027A wonderful opportunity to sit and sew and learn and mingle with fellow members in a small sociable setting.$30 – Coffee and deli lunch included, $15 guest surcharge Any class specific questions, contact the teacher.Any general questions......More
Super Saturday – January 30, 2027A wonderful opportunity to sit and sew and learn and mingle with fellow members in a small sociable setting.$30 – Coffee and deli lunch included, $15 guest surcharge Any class specific questions, contact the teacher.Any general questions or guest attendee options, contact [email protected] by credit card online, HERE.Signup by check (Northern Star Quilters Guild) at guild meetings or email your class request to [email protected] to get confirmation and mail instructions.If cancellation due to inclement weather, no snow date, registration refunded.2027 Classes – details in progressSit N SewReserved area available for those who want to setup and work on their own project.Come join your guild friends in a comfortable space for a day of sewing and camaraderie! Stacey Murren - Duffle Bag Duffle RequirementsFabric: 1 yard for Main/Outside (If this is your first bag, do not pick directional fabric)1 ¼ yards for lining1 yard of internal and external binding, carrying handle1 yard of byannie’s Soft and Stable (36×44) or 1 yard of batting1 30″ double sided handbag zipper3 yards of 1½ Polypro strapping. Get 5 yards of you want to make the over the shoulder strapYou will need hardware if you are adding the over the shoulder strap – (2) 1½ triangle-rings, (2) 1½ swivel hooks, (1) 1½ strap adjusterCotton Candy in Brookfield carries many bag supplies.Supplies: Cutting matRotary cutterQuilter RulerScissorsSewing machineSize 14 needleBring all your feet (zipper foot, blindstitch, and general sewing foot)Zipper tape (optional, but it makes it easier)Cotton thread to match the main and bias fabricSmall container of Clover Wonder ClipsChalk wheel or Frixion penPre-work before Class:If possible, try to quilt the Main/Outside fabric 21” x 40½”. I usually begin with 23” x 43”, as it shrinks as you quilt. Make a Duffle Bag in a Day! Need the perfect weekend getaway bag or a stylish way to carry your quilting projects to sewing days with friends? Come join the fun and conquer your zipper fears! In this fast-paced, beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn easy, stress-free ways to install a zipper and walk away with a completed, roomy duffle bag by the end of the day. The Patchwork Duffle by Knot + Thread Design digital pattern can be purchased online. It’s an easy pattern that can be made in day. It’s a perfect size and great for weekend getaways. Questions, call or text 949.463.3559 Carolyn Salon - Paper Piecing Paper Piecing RequirementsMATERIALS REQUIRED: Fabrics – A selection of small prints/solids lights/mediums/darks in fat quarters or equivalent surface area. Also scraps from previous quilts can work. We will be making a heart, a flower, and a star design.Neutral thread – grey or beige work wellPaper scissors and fabric scissorsRuler for rotary cutting – small 6-12″ longRotary cutter and small matPinsSeam ripperSewing machine with open toe footExtension cord and /or a power stripRolling seam presser if you have one. (There will be an iron available for all to use.)Paper bag for waste scraps and threadsOPTIONAL: travel iron and mat to iron onLightbox if you have one OR a lamp¼” paper piecing ruler if you have oneA paper pieced pattern you would like to makePRE-CLASS WORK: Press fabric scraps so that they are flat Learn Foundation Paper Piecing. Foundation Paper Piecing is a piecing method using a paper pattern. It is extremely accurate in rendering an image in fabric.In this class we will be making a heart, a flower, and a star design. Questions, contact [email protected] Maria Calderon-Weinstein - Placemats Placemats RequirementsFabric Requirements for 4 Placemats: Top fabric: ¾ yardBacking: ¾ yardBatting: ¾ yardBinding: 1/3 yardFabric Requirements for 8 Placemats: Top fabric: 1 1/3 of a yardBacking: 1 1/3 of a yardBatting: 1 1/3 yardBinding: 2/3 yardPlacemat Prep: Prepare four or eight 14″ x 19″ quilt sandwiches*, each with a top, batting, and backing. This size is ideal for placemats. To hold each sandwich together, stitch a few diagonal or straight lines in both directions, spaced 2 inches apart. Placemats will finish 13″ x 18 “when done. Pre-class homework: Make your quilt sandwichesCut all the strips needed for the binding (wof=width of fabric)1 – Economy Binding – Cut two 1½” strips by wof, sew the strips together end to end making one long strip.2 – Amish Style Binding – Cut two 2¼” strips by wof. Do NOT sew the strips together.3 – Facing Style Binding – Cut two 3” strips by wof. Do NOT sew the strips together4 – Traditional Binding – Cut two strips 2¼” strips by wof. Sew the strips together end to end making one long strip.Label your binding sets.* A quilt sandwich has three layers: a top fabric, batting, and backing fabric. Place the batting between the top and backing fabrics, then secure all three layers with simple straight-line quilting, keeping them smooth and flat. Tools Required: Sewing machine, please make sure that it is in working order.Rotary cutter18 x 24 cutting mat¼ inch foot + edge foot if you have oneAny 2–6-inch square ruler with clearly marked ¼-inch incrementsSmall fabric scissorsNeutral threadFabric gluePins or Clover clipsAll the usual sewing suppliesConsider bringing a small ironing pad and ironPlease bring an extension cord or surge protectorVery important: Please do your homework, it saves time in class, you have paid to learn how to do binding not cut fabric.Make Placemats with 4 Unique Bindings In this workshop, you’ll make placemats while learning three nontraditional binding methods, along with the traditional technique. You will also learn to stitch your binding down by machine Economy Binding using 1½ inch stripsAmish Style Binding doing Square Corner using 2¼ inch stripsFacing Style Binding where no binding shows in front using a 3-inch stripTraditional Binding using 2¼ inch stripsQuestions, contact [email protected] Patricia Loquet - Zipped Quilt Zipped Requirements‘Zipped’ is an easy and beginner friendly quilt pattern. It requires the same size rectangle throughout- 4” x 5 3/4”. Each block uses 8 rectangles and the blocks finish at 14”. The blocks can be planned or scrappy. Make sure your lights and darks have a good contrast. All blocks can be cut to size before the class. Questions, contact [email protected] Karen Carlson - Memory Bear Bear RequirementsWhat You’ll Need Prior to class – Select a bear pattern, print, and cut out the paper pattern pieces for your chosen size.Etsy has an assortment of digital patterns to download and print for just a few dollars, many based on out-of-print Simplicity pattern A2115. This is the Etsy pattern I am using from PARAESsewing, it includes many sizes and a decent set of instructions: etsy.com/listing/1310408910/memory-bear-pattern-video-tutorial-all. If you have a different pattern, you may need different supplies. Fabric: Roughly 1-2 yards depending on your fabric choices and bear size.You can use one fabric or as many as you like: scraps, clothing, t-shirts, home dec, quilt pieces, table linens, ….Interfacing: Lightweight fusible, eg. Pellon P44, enough for your chosen size pieces. Required for stretchy or lightweight or slippery fabrics. I like to use it in general.Eyes/Nose: Black – felt, fabric, embroidery thread, buttons, plastic eyes/noses. I’ve used plastic safety eyes/noses, found at craft stores and online.Stuffing: Fiberfill or whatever you like. The bigger the bear the more you’ll need. Finely chopped batting scraps or stuffing from old pillows could work as well.Markers: For tracing patterns and marking on fabric, fine pointed.Scissors: For cutting and clipping curves, sharp pointed.Sewing machine: One with enough power to sew thru your chosen fabric layers.Other stuff: extension cord, thread, needle, pins/clips, scissors, seam ripper, etc.Small iron and mat: for fusible interfacing. I will also bring an ironing board and iron.Small cutting mat and rotary cutter: optional, mostly need good scissors. I will bring a cutting mat and cutter.Make your own stuffed bear. Turn scraps or sentimental fabric into a personal keepsake! Purchase and print the online pattern and have fun gathering your fabrics. Questions, contact [email protected]
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