
©
Barbie Swanson 1996
EDIEBARB
Designs
BEGINNING QUILTING --
HEAVEN & EARTH QUILT 6 WEEKS
(PREFER MACHINE
BUT CAN HAND SEW/QUILT)
Fabrics: Note:
100% cotton fabrics preferred and easier to work. Wash, dry & press
WE'LL BE WORKING WITH 2 COLOR FAMILIES (IE. BLUE & RED OR PINK &
GREEN)
PLUS ADDITIONAL 1 OR 2 more COLORS FOR
ACCENT/INTEREST. (SEE
PICTURE AND SAMPLE IN CLASSROOM.)
- 1/2 YARD DARK FAMILY A SOLID OR SMALL PRINT
- 1/2 YARD DARK FAM~LY B SOLID OR SMALL PRINT
- 1/2 YARD LIGHT FAMILY A SOLID OR SMALL PRINT
- 1/2 YARD LIGHT FAMILY B SOLID OR SMALL PRINT
- 1/2 YARD MEDIUM COLOR MEDIUM SIZE PRINT THAT HAS BOTH COLOR
FAMILIES
- 1/2 YARD MEDIUM COLOR MEDIUM SIZE PRINT WHICH IS A CONTRAST OF THE
PREVIOUS FABRICS
- 1/2 YARD EACH OF ACCENT/INTEREST FABRICS
- 1 - 3/4 YARDS COORDINATING LARGE PRINT WHICH BRINGS ALL THE COLORS
TOGETHER . This will be for the back as well. If you want something else
for the back you will need 1 yard for that and 1 yard less for your
outside border. (HINT: CHOOSE THIS FIRST AND THEN THE ABOVE FABRICS.)
- ALL PURPOSE THREAD (Grey & light grey work well with most
fabrics.)
- QUILTING THREAD TO BE DETERMINED IN CLASS
- 40" X 40" COTTON OR LOW LOFT POLYESTER BATTING-- DO NOT
BUY YET-- TO BE DETERMINED IN CLASS.
- EMBROIDERY FLOSS TO CONTRAST WITH FABRICS --OR--IF YOUR SEWING
MACHINE HAS DECORATIVE STITCHES, YOU MAY CHOSE TO EMBELLISH THE QUILT IN
THIS MANNER AND WILL NEED YOUR MACHINE EMBROIDERY THREAD. TO BE
DETERMINED IN CLASS
- LARGE EYE NEEDLE FOR FLOSS
- SEWING MACHINE/ACCESSORIES WHICH INCLUDE A PATCHWORK FOOT-1/4"
FOOT, SISSORS (PAPER & FABRIC), PINS, NEEDLES, ETC. (IF YOU INTEND TO
MACHINE QUILT, YOU WILL NEED A WALKING FOOT FOR YOUR MACHINE-WE WILL
DISCUSS THIS IN CLASS.)
- ROTARY CUTTER, RULER(S), CUTTING MAT, ETC (TO BE DETERMINED IN
CLASS). DARK & LIGHT MARKING TOOLS (NO.2 LEAD PENCIL, WHITE MARKING PENCIL)
- 1 PIECE OF FINE OR MEDIUM GRIT SANDPAPER (HINT: GLUE TO CARDBOARD TO KEEP
IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR SEWING TOTE.)
Call or e-mail me if you need any of these supplies. I
probably have them available for purchase if you do not already have them.
Barbie Swanson (386-755-0179) or
e-mail: barbie@fabricartshop.com
Visit my web site for products &
other information: fabricartshop.com
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