Homework and Prework for Classes

Bear’s Paw Homework

You have two options:  One color, set horizontally, or multi colored set on point.  However, you can set your blocks in anyway you want.  Fabric requirements will be based on the basic two ssettings.

Multi-colored on point:

4-5 yards of colors.  I used 70% (app) of blues, for the claws and the sashings and in the paw parts of the blocks.  The remaining colors were used in the paws.  Background for blocks about 2 1/5 yards.  Alternate blocks and setting triangles 3 yards.  Inner border ¾ yard.  Outer border 2 ½ yards.

Two-colored set horizontally—this quilt is bigger than the on point quilt

Blocks/color = 2 ½  yards.  Background, sashings and borders = 5 yards.  Border 2 ½ -3 yards.

No precutting.

Knitting

Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking by Mary Kennedy, free pattern on Ravelry.

You can follow the pattern and knit until you get to the heel.  You cast on 64 stitches, with size 9 or 10 needles.  You can use double points, or a circular set of needles (probably easiest  if you use something smaller than 16”.  If you can find 9” or 10” cords, that would be easier.  You can also use the Magic Loop system.  We haven’t covered that, but we can go over it on February 28.  You have to use 100% wool. Don’t use superwash wool.  The Brown Sheep wool will work.  It takes a little longer to get it felted, but it felts nicely.

Sunny/Sunny Rays

Rulers:  Quick  Curve, Wonder Curve and Sew Square 10.  We have all the rulers in stock.  In place of the Sew Square Ruler you can use a standard 12 ½” square ruler, but the Sew Square 10 ruler makes it much easier to get the blocks squared up accurately.  We will provide templates for the wedges or you can make your own from plastic template material (you could also use freezer paper, but not as accurate).

You will need a way to organize your wedges.  You can pin like colors together, use clips or put them in baggies.

Class Prep:  Cut 4 ½” and 6” strips as directed by the pattern.

You will also need a marking pen, like a frixion pen.  New blades are also helpful.

Link for the Jacket Can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1906086659/quilted-jacket-beginner-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2&sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&pro=1&dd=1&logging_key=b75989a319aa0b93e33069ba1f6654ad16acc414%3A1906086659

The pattern is Quilted Jacket Beginner by RosysPatterns. MAKE SURE YOU PURCHASE THIS PATTERN, SEE THE IMAGE BELOW to confirm the correct pattern! Jean will be teaching this pattern and only this pattern! Once you have learned the basics of making this jacket, you will have the skills to make any jacket you want to...it just takes planning! 

PRIOR to the first class on February 21:

• You must purchase the pattern and bring it printed out on 8.5" x 11" paper or large format paper if you go to a print shop. MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE 2X2 INCH SQUARE ON THE FIRST PAGE TO MAKE SURE YOU PRINT AT THE RIGHT SIZE!

• You will need scissors and scotch tape for the first class.

• Bring a sharpie if you plan to trace your pattern onto tissue paper. The tissue paper will be provided. 

•  If you have your fabric selected or quilt already quilted, you can bring that to class to do a mock layout to see if the jacket pattern pieces fit the quilt. This is not necessary! 

For the first class you do not need your machine. 

ALL quilts and quilted fabric need to be washed prior to cutting out jacket pieces. 

We will not be cutting the pattern out of the fabric in the first class so you will have time between classes (between February 21 and March 21) to get that done.

You will need a small project that is quilted and ready for binding. 

Come to class with: 

• Your machine 

• Usual sewing items, i.e. scissors, pins or clips, etc.

• Walking foot

• Small project to bind

• Fabric to make binding -DO NOT CUT OR MAKE YOUR BINDING IN ADVANCE

Beginning Quilting Starting March 1

Please bring your sewing machine to the first class.  You will also need a piece of fabric, like a fat quarter, that you can cut up.  If you have favorite cutting tools, you may bring them.  Or you can just use what we have at the shop.

You will need to get the book, You Can Quilt by Leila Gardunia.  You can purchase an ebook on her web site or find a copy on Amazon or other new/used book sites.

All other tools will be discussed in the first and second classes.  Fabric requirements will also be discussed in class.  You will not need fabric until after the first class.  You will need a sewing machine in good order, and you will need to know how to thread it and wind a bobbin.  If you have a new machine or haven’t used your machine in a while, please take it out, make sure it works and make sure you know how it works.  In other words, please make sure it is threaded and ready to sew before class.

Bringing something to write on is helpful.  You can take notes in your book, but you may want to take notes separately in a notebook.

This is the second part of jacket. You must have attended the class on February 21! 

Items to bring:

• Quilted and washed jacket parts (back, two sleeves, and two front panels) - the jacket pieces can be cut prior to class if so desired but does not have to be

• If you are quilting individual jacket pieces of fabric, make sure you are generous with your fabric. Washing will shrink the pieces up to two inches.  

• If you're going to add pockets, they need to be made prior to class. 

• 2 1/4" bias binding- needs to be made and ironed in half before class

•  Sewing machine

• Normal sewing notions

• Thread for binding

• Walking foot

• Pins and/or clips

• Seam Ripper

• Quilting Gloves

• Printed instructions that are included in the file download with the pattern. It's 9 pages. 

Make sure your familiar with machine binding and the decorative stitch you plan to you. This jacket will be machine binded. 

If domestic quilting jacket pieces, Jean suggests to do diagonal, straight lines, no greater than 3/4" apart.