Free Motion Quilting

In this class, we will get minds, muscles, materials, and our machines ready for successful free motion machine quilting. Class meets twice, two weeks apart, in order to have ample practice time in between. In the first class, we will concentrate on stitch length, smooth curves, and a couple of basic designs. In the second class, we will take on more designs.

Free Motion Machine Quilting Supply List
3 Prepared practice Sandwiches -	See details below
Sewing machine with	Extension table Free Motion or "darning" foot
Grid Glider (preferred)	or Sew Slip or Supreme Slider
Quilting gloves
Good quality thread	bring a full bobbin, too
Scissors or thread snips
Curved basting Pins	optional: basting spray*
Basic sewing supplies
Pencil and notebook/pad of paper	unlined
Removeable marking pen/pencil	and small ruler

Practice Sandwiches: Solids or blenders are recommended.
Cut all pieces (backing, front, and batting at least 12 inches square. Pin the corners with curved basting pins. If your practice sandwich is larger, you may need to place another pin in the center. If using basting spray instead of pinning, lightly spray both sides of the batting pieces, then place backing wrong side up and center the batting on top. Put top fabric on top of batting.