Instructor: Maureen Stevens
Date: Saturday, March 18
Time: 9:30am – 4pm (NOTE later start time!)
Location: Boise Rigging Supply, 6750 West Victory Road, Boise
Cost: $15

We will learn about Miniatures and Small Quilts, what they are and some methods and tips for construction. We will practice sewing on a small scale by making a doll sized quilt using 3 inch blocks. Maureen will also give you a number of patterns for making other miniature blocks, some of which are paper pieced.

Come prepared to have a great time with fellow class members and try out some new techniques and ideas.

Supplies:

• Fabric:
• Doll Quilt:
  • 5 or 6 fat quarters in light, medium, and dark
  • 1/3 yard or more for the border
• Miniature Quilt:
  • Scraps in various sizes and colors
• Sewing machine in good working order
• Quarter-inch piecing foot
• New needles
• Neutral thread
• Full bobbin
• Fabric scissors, seam ripper, straight pins
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• Mechanical pencil
• Iron and pad (some classroom irons and boards will be available)
• Other tools Maureen uses, bring if you have them
  • That Patchwork Place 6” Bias Square
  • That Patchwork Place Baby Bias Square for miniatures (sometimes hard to find)
  • Quilt in a Day Square up Ruler
  • CM Designs Add-a-Quarter Ruler (for paper piecing)